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Library Hotel by Library Hotel Collection

299 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10017, United States Access

Library Hotel by Library Hotel Collection

The Library Hotel; one of New Yorks luxury boutique properties; opened on August 7, 2000, after its full conversion from a turn-of-the-century 12-story office building.

The intimate 60-room hotel; located on Library Way at Madison Avenue and 41st Street just steps from the majestic New York Public Library and the Pierpont Morgan Library; was designed to feel more like a private club than a hotel. Befitting its name; each hotel floor and room is classified by a Dewey Decimal Classification? of knowledge. The hotel is home to over 6000 books; each title carefully picked at the Strand Bookstore; which carries the largest collection of used and rare books in NYC. The booked-lined second-floor Reading Room is where guests enjoy refreshments such as cappuccino; coffee; teas; soft drinks; health bars and fresh fruit throughout the day.

Rooms

Hotel

  • Internet
    FREE WiFi
  • High speed wireless
  • Front desk
    Managers reception
  • General
    Air conditioning
  • Hotel service
    Fire safety compliant
  • Housekeeping daily
  • Safe deposit box
  • Security
  • Accessible
    Accessible facilities
  • Events
    Meeting rooms

Rooms

  • Communication
    Collect calls
  • Voice mail
  • Bedding
    Foam pillows
  • Hypoallergenic bed
  • Bathroom
    Bathroom telephone
  • Bathtub/shower combination
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Entertainment
    DVD player
  • iPod docking station
  • TV
  • Business
    Desk with lamp
  • General
    Turndown service

Recreation

  • Games / movies
    DVD/video rental

Food and Drink

  • Meal plan
    FREE continental breakfast
  • Outlets type
    Lounges/Bars
  • Restaurant

Breakfast

  • FREE continental breakfast

House policy

  • Check-in Time: 15:00
  • Check-out Time: 12:00

Cancel policy
This booking has a 48 HOUR CANCELLATION POLICY. Please cancel by 3PM EST, 48 HOURS before arrival to avoid being charged the first night's room and tax.

Travel with others

Children policy
1 kid ages 20 or under stays FREE

Pets are not allowed

Payment type

      

Language spoken

  • English

Concierge tips

Complimentary continental breakfast buffet | Complimentary refreshments in our Reading Room | Complimentary evening wine & cheese receptions | Turndown with Belgian chocolates and bottled water | Access to New York Sports Clubs

Welcome capacity

  • Number of Meeting Rooms: 3
  • Number of Sleeping Rooms: 60
  • Largest Meeting Room Size: 360 sq. ft.
  • Largest Meeting Room Capacity: 30

Parking

Amenities

  • Catered lunch
  • Stack chairs
  • First Aid

Most helpful reviews - Google and TiCATi reviews 9 93 reviews

Jolie Parent
6 years ago – Google

9

My husband and I have come here twice already and will continue to come back! The staff are super friendly and even the smallest rooms have charm and appeal. They have free coffee , tea, and small snacks all day and a wine and cheese tasting from 5-8 every night. They have a rooftop bar and great costumer service with a convenient location right by Grand central Station. They even gave us a complimentary bottle of champagne for celebrating our anniversary there!

Kecia Lockhart
6 years ago – Google

10

Beautiful and unique boutique hotel! Great central location, walking distance to Rockefeller and Central Park. Well appointed, spotless and tastefully decorated room. Staff is top notch, professional, friendly and courteous. Nice lounge with coffee bar (espresso, cappuccino, americano) and snacks available at all times and a nice continental breakfast as well as snacks in the afternoon. I will definately return and highly recommend!

christopher barton
6 years ago – Google

10

Really loved our stay. Small NYC rooms were layed out nicely and never felt crowded. Service was as good as you are going to get.... seriously great staff!

Dipul Patel
6 years ago – Google

9

This place is great. Small rooms but everything is comfortable, clean and the books are great. The service is fantastic as I the rooftop bar and guest lounge. Good stuff.

Anne Hohenberger
6 years ago – Google

10

Charming. Very nice rooms, soft soft towels. Great air conditioning. Lounge has everything. Love this place.

Melissa Sinner
6 years ago – Google

10

What an amazing experience! From the moment we walked in the door, we truly felt like guests of honor, not distractions. The staff were unanimously helpful, the rooms were very well appointed, the lounge was cozy and consistently stocked with water and other "treats". The rooftop bar was romantic and a great way to end our night. Check out was simple and easy. It was disappointing to have to leave. We'll be back!

Stuart Thomas
6 years ago – Google

9

A wonderful hotel. Room was well decorated and the size you expect in NYC. Nice breakfast and evening cheese and wine. Extremely helpful staff.

Bethlehem Zawde
6 years ago – Google

9

I love boutique hotels and this one surpassed my expectations. Staff catered to my every need and more. Room is on the small side but that's typical of NY hotels.

Location is great and everything you need is close by plus they have a rooftop bar if you fancy a nightcap :)

Breakfast is included which made my business trip much simpler (who wants to go find breakfast before an early morning meeting??). And it was actually good. Don't let the "continental breakfast" put you off, it's far better than you'd assume.

Thank you for making my shory stay amazing. I'll be staying on future business and personal trips.

bysharona
6 years ago – Google

9

We had a wonderful stay at the Library Hotel during our honeymoon trip to NYC. We felt very welcomed and enjoyed all the extras they have. The hotel is in the middle of it all in Manhattan but the room was quiet and comfortable. Can't wait to go again!

Luke Blodgett
6 years ago – Google

9

The rooftop bar at the Library NY is a great little bar. Make sure to come early to get seats. Drinks are unique, but not cheap. Service was excellent in every way.

Navin Ramani
6 years ago – Google

10

The rooftop bar (bookcases) is a great atmosphere with both great outdoor and indoor seating with lots of Windows. I would highly recommend it for a relaxed night out.

Laura Riner
6 years ago – Google

10

Great stay at the Library Hotel. We arrived about 8 am after an early morning flight. We received an enthusiastic greeting from the front desk and were invited to enjoy breakfast and use the lounge to relax while we waited for a room to be ready. This hotel feels much like a bed and breakfast. The rooms are cozy and very clean. Breakfast is wonderful. There are snacks, coffee, and tea at all times, as well as a great wine and cheese in the evening. The location is fabulous. We saw two shows and it was a quick 15 minute walk to Broadway. There are great restaurants in the area, and with Grand Central right there, it is easy to get wherever you want! This place is a gem and a definite respite in the busy city! One tip, the entrance to the hotel is on 41st not Madison!