Library Hotel by Library Hotel Collection

4.0 star property
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December 2024
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Rooftop terrace
Front of property
Rooftop bar, garden views, open daily
Rooftop bar, garden views, open daily
Meeting facility

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Laundry
    Laundry

Explore the area

Map
299 Madison Ave, New York, NY, 10017
  • 5th Avenue
    2 min walk
  • One Vanderbilt
    2 min walk
  • Grand Central Terminal
    3 min walk
  • New York, NY (LGA-LaGuardia)
    28 min drive

Room options

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 23 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 23 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, City View

  • 33 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Petite Room, 1 Full Size Bed (Double Bed)

  • 19 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

New York

A stay at Library Hotel by Library Hotel Collection places you in the heart of New York, within a 5-minute walk of One Vanderbilt and Grand Central Terminal. .This boutique hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from New York Public Library and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Broadway.

What's nearby

  • Grand Central Terminal - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Broadway - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Empire State Building - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Times Square - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Rockefeller Center - 11 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Grand Central - 42 St. Station - 1 min walk
  • 5 Av Station (W. 42nd St.) - 3 min walk
  • John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sunrise Mart - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Blue Bottle Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Essen Fast Slow Food - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Library Hotel by Library Hotel Collection

Hotel with a rooftop terrace, steps from One Vanderbilt
Library Hotel by Library Hotel Collection offers 60 air-conditioned accommodations with iPod docking stations and safes. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and portable fans. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.
Make yourself at home in one of the 60 air-conditioned rooms featuring iPod docking stations. Your bed comes with down comforters and Egyptian cotton sheets. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take in the views from a rooftop terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as concierge services. Additional features at this hotel include wedding services, complimentary use of a nearby fitness facility, and a banquet hall.
Enjoy American cuisine at Madison and Vine, a bistro where you can enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge and dine alfresco. Or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. This hotel has 3 meeting rooms available for events.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Madison and Vine - This bistro specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).
Bookmarks - Overlooking the garden, this rooftop bar serves light fare only. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

Chinese (Cantonese), Chinese (Mandarin), English, Russian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–10:00 AM: USD 13-25 per person
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Restaurants on site

  • Madison and Vine
  • Bookmarks

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Lift
  • Front-desk safe
  • Library
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms - 3

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Braille signage
  • Lift
  • Lift door width (centimetres): 81
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Stairwell handrail height (centimetres): 84
  • Portable shower seat
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (centimetres): 112
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Books
  • Romance packages available
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Down duvet
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Heating
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Portable fan
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • iPod dock

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Free bottled water
  • Mini fridge

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Free local calls
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Individually decorated
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Local maps
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Slippers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 1 PM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per day
  • Resort fee: USD 25.00 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Business center/computer access
  • Concierge service
  • Faxes
  • Housekeeping
  • In-room bottled water
  • In-room safe
  • Lending library access
  • Nearby fitness center access
  • Newspaper
  • Phone calls
  • Wired internet access (may be limited)

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 13 to 25 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Hotel Library
Library Hotel
Library Hotel New York
Library New York
Library By Library Collection
The Library Hotel by Library Hotel Collection
Library Hotel by Library Hotel Collection Hotel
Library Hotel by Library Hotel Collection New York
Library Hotel by Library Hotel Collection Hotel New York

Library Hotel by Library Hotel Collection Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 836 out of 1044 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 171 out of 1044 reviews" "
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 1044 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A must for a book lover
A gem of a hotel in Midtown. One of few hotels where the resort fee gives you added value. Very comfortable room, altough the AC isn’t the most quiet one I’ve ever encountered but it was efficient. Lovely staff, the roof terrace is to die for and we lived the guest lounge!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My daughter and I recently stayed at the Library Hotel for 2 nights and it was amazing! What a joy to leave the busy, loud streets of NYC behind and step into this quiet, calm, clean, beautifully appointed sanctuary. The rooms each have a theme - along with 50 books on the topic! We had the New Age room and enjoyed looking through the various books. Comfortable bed/clean bedding, small desk and nice sized bathroom. The shower was tiled, a nice touch for a hotel. The library was a wonderful space for 24/7 snacks and relaxation. There was calming music, a piano (which I played) and hundreds of books. Also fresh fruit, a variety of nuts and snacks, coffee, tea and a cappuccino machine. The rooftop bar is a great place for drinks and more substantial snacks, and the Madison and Vine restaurant is wonderful! The front desk and lobby staff was warm and welcoming. We felt very safe at this property. Just a few easy blocks to Times Square and the theater district! Also close to many parks. And great shopping/eating! Overall, we really enjoyed our visit and will stay here again when in the city.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful two-night stay
Really impressed with this hotel. All hotel staff was beyond pleasant and accommodating and the staff at the restaurant on the property (Madison and vine) were also excellent. Room was small but that’s NYC but clean and comfortable bed and pillows. Very child-friendly- they left a book and a personalized note in the room for my 8 year-old.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTINE

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed nearly everything about this property. We did have an issue with the shower head spraying most of the bathroom, but was repaired immediately.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Library is a small gem near Grand Central, 5th ave, Bryant Park. The front desk is so kind and patient and we love the gentle safe "vibe" of it. The coffee and related on the second floor is so nice and convenient. Love the packaged Sahali treats. I highly recommend this charming and generous hotel. The upstairs bar and terrace are also lovely although we don't drink much so don't get up there much. Still it is all a darling gem of a place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mattress wasnt as firm as my personal taste but everything else was great. Loved 2nd floor coffee, soda and snack room. Rooftop bar nice. Location worked great for me
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Lou

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Free coffee and water 24 hours a day.
The 2nd floor lounge made this trip. Loved the option to grab a coffee or water. Complimentary cheese board on the rooftop bar (as long we you buy 2 drinks). Gave a solo traveller same portion as a couple of which was nice to see. Room was very dark despite being over 41st street. Even with blinds open, I needed a light to see. I think it was a dark wood finishes. Bed, bedding and pillows were very comfortable. TV was tiny but didn’t really use it. Bathroom good and a decent size for one. Aircon was spot on. Will definitely look to stay again as so close to the areas I wanted this trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathi

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Manchester by the Se

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Seems to be differentiated from other Library Properties, all of which are good based on staying at several of them. But this one is unique as a "library"
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel is located in a central but relatively quiet area of Manhattan. The staff was friendly during check-in and gave me a free upgrade with my Hotels.com membership status. The room was comfortable and well-maintained.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stephen the doorman at the Library Hotel is very polite, friendly and helpful. Which is the reason I changed my rating from a 4 star to a 5 star review. To the hotel manager, I would like to say that Stephen gives an excellent first impression of the hotel and deserves a pay rise for his excellent attitude.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Richard, Foster City

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed staying at the Library Hotel. The theme was throughout the hotel with rooms numbered like the Dewey decimal system in a library. The reading room offered free snacks and cold soft drinks along with fresh coffee each day. The bed was comfortable and the room was quiet. The rooftop bar was great. We walked to Central Park, Bryant Park, and Grand Central station was 5 minutes away.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dejanira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryota

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ying

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot, exceptional service with nice lounge and roof top bar amenities. Aside from more and more convenient electrical plugs its a great boutique hotel .
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gerard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nooks and crannies
The wait staff were great and I loved all the old fashioned nooks and crannies. Great place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024