Ideally located for guests at Madison Avenue and East 61st Street, the Helmsley Carlton House Hotel enjoys a privileged spot next to Barney's, one of the world's best department stores. What's more, the famously named hotel stands close to many of New York's finest shops, which delight patrons with clothing, jewelry, linens, silverware, crystal, enamel-and-gemstone pendants, and everything Givenchy, Chanel, Valentino, Hermès, Armani and Ungaro. Only a block east, the 843-acre Central Park's meadows, woodlands, ravines, gardens, paths and lakes offer guests popular walking and running routes, rowboat and bicycle rentals, gondola rides, skating and other recreational opportunities.
ROOMS
This 17-story hotel on the Upper East Side has 161 extra-spacious suites and apartments. Accommodations are on floors 3 to 16. Suites are individually decorated in French country, American Colonial, Chinoiserie, and other traditional styles. All have separate sitting areas, antique reproductions, chandeliers, mahogany-finish furniture, and compact kitchens with stove, oven, sink, full-sized refrigerator, cookware, and dishes. Bedrooms feature matching draperies, bedspreads, and upholstered headboards. Floors are wood with Oriental rugs, or fully carpeted. Closets offer abundant space.
AMENITIES
Internet access - wireless
Premium TV channel(s)
Cable/satellite TV
Separate sitting area
Climate control
Blackout drapes
Air conditioning
Multi-line phone
Internet access - dial-up
Internet access - surcharge
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Microwave (on request)
Wake-up calls
Housekeeping (daily)
Turndown service
Complimentary toiletries
Hair dryer
Massage - available in room
Sewing kit
Extra towels/bedding in room
Child care (in room, surcharge)
Electronic/magnetic keys
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Window opens
Clock radio
Desk
In-room safe (accommodates laptop)
Smoking rooms
Rollaway beds
RECREATION
A 24-hour fitness room on the hotel’s lower level is equipped with cardio equipment, free weights, TV, and a locker room. Personal training is available for a fee from Radu, Cindy Crawford’s trainer, or a member of his staff; reservations are required.
Central Park, 1 block from the hotel, encompasses 843 acres of meadows, woodlands, ravines, gardens, paths, and lakes in an emerald setting. Popular walking and running routes include Central Park Drive (closed to traffic during scheduled hours), the path around the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir, and the Ramble, which is also known for bird-watching. The Loeb Boathouse, on a picturesque lake, offers rowboat and bicycle rentals, along with gondola rides. The Wollman Rink has ice-skating in the winter, in-line skating during warmer months, and splendid views of the park and city year-round.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or near the hotel; fees may apply.
