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Will The New York Helmsley Hotel Turn Into a Westin?

Go To The Hotel's Web Site Where: 212 E 42nd St [map], New York, NY, United States, 10017
January 25, 2011 at 8:46 AM | by | Comments (0)

UPDATE: Host Hotels has indeed bought the Helmsley and will turn it into a Westin in mid-2012.

It looks like the Queen of Mean aka Leona Helmsley's New York hotel empire is finally disintegrating. Last May, the Helmsley Middletowne close down and now it looks like the New York Helmsley Hotel on East 42nd Street will be turned into a Westin Hotel.

A covert tipster told us that Marriott Hotels' Host Hotels group would be buying the property but putting in a Westin instead. (Despite the affiliation with Marriott, Host uses a variety of hotel brands to run their properties.)

If indeed this is true, it will still be a while before the Helmsley turns into a Westin. Despite a recent public spaces makeover, the Westin brand has a certain room look (and smell) so no doubt there is going to be a lot of work done on this property. That means, all 773 of the Helmsley's rooms will need to be redone. We just hope it's got a nicer exterior than the Westin Times Square.

Still looking to stay here while it's the Helmsley Hotels? The hotel is offering 50 percent off weekends in January and February. Head to the website to book. The hotel is also offering 25 percent off any stays before April 30.

We're actually excited for the city to get another Westin, but we will be sad to see the Helmsley's free WiFi go. Maybe they will keep Leona's?

PS. The Helmsley Park Lane is safe for now.

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