About Me

Once upon a time there was a decade when glitz and glamour were a white stretch limousine. Geometric shapes, brass accents, red carpets, plush leopard prints and marbled walls were sleek design décor. Colors such as mauve, taupe and seafoam green were fashionably chic. And when that limo pulled up beneath the iconic marquee proudly boasting the famed surname Helmsley, you had indeed arrived.

The New York Helmsley Hotel got it before anyone knew what there was to get. Luxury, customer service, comfort, cache, and attention to detail were Leona’s de rigueur for the bon vivant. When the fur coated and finely tailored suited would glide around the rotating glass doors, they became instant royalty. After all, Leona notoriously demanded all things stellar and epic. The Helmsley New York Archives celebrates and relishes in the delicious iconic history that is impressively still 21st century au courant. For those who do get it, her hotel continues to be legendary. The Helmsley New York Archives captures the art of what it takes to be stately, dazzling and avant-garde, all at once. Click around to uncover the dish that makes Leona Helmsley and The New York Helmsley Hotel brand a global sensation.

Like Leona, I know luxury and appreciate attention to the finer details in life. I also love hotels. As an insider with access to The New York Helmsley Hotel staff and the executive offices, I will be revealing fascinating stories and curious information about what went on, and still goes on, within the storied hotel walls.