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The Helmsley Carlton House

680 Madison Ave., New York City, NY 10021 (Manhattan)
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The Helmsley Carlton House
Ranked #295 of 435 hotels in New York City
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Phoenix, Arizona
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63 reviews 63 reviews
17 hotel reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

Great hotel, excellent, friendly staff. I agree the rooms are a bit small. Great location in NYC. Pricey - yes but again it's NYC. Rooms were clean, attractive and well appointed. The staff worked with us to help us work around a parade that was going down Madison Ave on Sunday am. Even gave a great recommendation for a quick... More

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Washington DC, District of Columbia
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 July 2012

We had a delightful overnight stay at the Carlton. Everything was clean, and the service was superb. The only reason I did not give it 5 stars was because the room was small (but, hey, it's NYC!) and dark, facing an air shaft. But they try to make up for it with the lovely decor. The lobby is gorgeous, too.... More

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Manila, Philippines
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53 reviews 53 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 October 2011

If my stay in New York, is longer than overnight, my family and I always book at the Helmsley Carlton. It is like a Home Away from Home. The concierge and staff make it a point to get to know you. So when you return to the hotel you feel welcome. The rooms are very spacious with a living room... More

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Buenos Aires
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10 reviews 10 reviews
9 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 August 2010

We decided on this hotel for its great location and affordable price. The room was big and comfortable, yes the decoration is a bit dated but it is fine really. Our had a great tv and a kitchen. We were very pleased with the room, the staff is very nice and the location is superb. I would totally recommend it... More

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paris
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39 reviews 39 reviews
22 hotel reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2010

Very nice hotel ;Helpful staff day and night , parking facility ,excellent room service . All this in a very good location

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California
2 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 June 2008

I was looking forward to this place; so close to Central Park. But the room was very old feeling, very spartan. Air conditioning did not work well. Paid over $400 and they forgot shampoo. The linen wasn't good. There are no bathrobes. Permanent residents are also in this hotel; which is weird - seeing them in their robes etc. Won't... More

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Dallas
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2008

Be Careful. The rooms are very tired. We had a one bedroom apartment. Air conditioning loud and essentially useless. Bath amenities were scarce and not ever replenished without request. The only staff that seemed to try were the elevator operators, but frequently there was only one. We were told we could not leave the dishes unwashed, yet when we checked... More

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San Antonio, TX
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4 reviews 4 reviews
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2007

The service and hotel is first-class. Excellent all around. Personally, I was not used to having so much attention, the elevator operator is a bit overkill. The location is perfect, close to shopping and restaurants but still a short cab ride to Times Square and Museum Mile. The rooms are bigger than some apartments in New York, plus the one... More

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Yorkshire, England
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4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 August 2006

This hotel is great - have stayed in NYC a number of times and this far exceeds anything we have stayed in before in a similar price bracket. The rooms are really spacious with sitting areas and kitchenettes - ours had been newly refurbished and was clean, bright and airy. Would recommend a room to the rear of the Hotel... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2005

This is a lovely hotel in a lovely location. We had 2 junior suites that were really spacious, 1 had a balcony overlooking central park which was a bonus, although the door didn't open fully so it was rather a squeeze to get on to it. Rooms were really clean and the bed sheets changed daily. Just a couple of... More

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Address: 680 Madison Ave., New York City, NY 10021
Region: United States > New York > New York City > Manhattan , Midtown , Upper East Side
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Business Centre Fitness Centre Kitchenette Pets Allowed Room Service Wheelchair access
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#2 Best Value Hotels in New York City
Price range (per night): RM114 - 114
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Elegant, residential style all suite high-rise hotel on the Upper East Side, 1 block from Central Park. ... more   less 
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