Yes the hotels decor is in urgent need of update and the hotel has a very chintzy feel. However we were allocated a city view room on the 29th floor which had a partial central park view as well. Everything in the hotel room worked and was adequate for the price paid. The plasma TV broke down one day but was repaired within 15 minutes.The real redeeming feature of the hotel was its proximity to all the major sites like central park, times sq, Empire State, Rockefeller centre, grand central and the Chrysler all within easy walk distance. There must be more contemporary hotels in the area but if you are struggling to find one the Helmsley is acceptable bearing in mind that for most of the day you will be out and about.
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