Location: Helmsley Middletowne
The hotel is located near the border of Upper and Lower Midtown [Manhattan], just around the corner from Waldorf-Astoria and close to some world-famous buildings [Grand Central Terminal, UN Headquarters, Chrysler Building, Rockefellr Center].  

Description: Helmsley Middletowne
This value-laden member of the Helmsley chain boasts little in the way of style, services, or amenities, but rooms and suites are spacious, comfortable and well priced. The location is also great. The hotel started life as an apartment building, and still has that feel. The lobby is virtually nonexistent, but the front desk staff is brisk and friendly. Room decor is generic and furnishings are older, but beds are firm and everything is well kept. Each room has a dated but just-fine bathroom, and a wealth of closet space. There is an Indian restaurant. Not sexy, but a nice choice in the midprice range.