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299 Madison Ave., at 41st St., Entrance on 41st Street, New York City, NY 10017
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Ranked #4 of 433 hotels in New York City
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 2013
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Warrington, United Kingdom
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 2013 NEW

This was our second visit to NYC (16 years after the first). This time around we did not want to see the city on a budget. The website for the hotel looked great and the experience did not disappoint. All the staff (every single one) was fantastic and a credit to the hotel. New York is not a cheap city... More

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Fareham, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 2013 NEW via mobile

We booked four rooms for a family get together from the uk and Canada, and our stay couldn't have been better. Comfortable rooms and beds? Check Good location? Check Good breakfasts? Check Friendly staff? Check Evening prosecco and cheese? Check Would book again in a heartbeat

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Austin, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 June 2013 NEW

I was just at the Library for a business trip, and had a great experience. I got delayed into the city and didn't get to the hotel until 10:30, right when room service was ending. The front desk staff couldn't have been nicer, calling the restaurant to have them extend service so that I could order dinner (and the food... More

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Oakland, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 June 2013 NEW

The Library Hotel is in a central location at Madison Avenue and 41st Street in midtown Manhattan, convenient to all locations for both business travelers and leisure travelers. The staff is friendly and well trained. The rooms and bathrooms are reasonably sized for a small, boutique hotel and well equipped. There is plenty of storage space for your clothing and... More

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LibraryHotel, Director of Sales at Library Hotel, responded to this review
17 June 2013

Dear Traveltheworld57_10, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. I am glad you mention that the entrance of the Hotel is located just East of Madison Avenue on 41st Street. It is typical for New York City buildings to have the address on the Avenue and the main entrance on the side street where it... More

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Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 June 2013 NEW

The library, a converted office rather than an office in downtown New York, just off Madison Avenue, is a small hotel in a good downtown location. It has considerable charm, with lots of books, and reasonably attentive staff. However, the Library has ONE MAJOR FLAW... which may put many off.... It has no sound proofing on the windows. This is... More

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LibraryHotel, Director of Sales at Library Hotel, responded to this review
14 June 2013

Dear Charles D, Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us. New York is a vibrant city and whether you’re uptown, midtown or downtown, you are correct, there is lots of noise. We run very high occupancy so our hotel is filled nearly every night and for the vast majority of our guests, as you can see from... More

sandy, utah
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33 reviews 33 reviews
11 hotel reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 June 2013

I only wish there had been more books... not as many in the room to peruse as I'd hoped. But the library area with food was great, and the Dewey Decimal theme for the floor/room numbering, antique card catalog in the lobby, and proximity to the NY public library all went so well with the theme. Would definitely return!

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London, United Kingdom
1 review
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 June 2013

I just spent ten days at this Hotel, I returned on 30/05/2013. The location is two minutes walk from Grand Central station and about 15 minutes walk to Time Square. The staff are very friendly and helpful at all times. The rooms are very clean and comfortable. I had a queen size room which was roomy enough for two. The... More

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irvine
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3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 June 2013

My daughter and I stayed at the Library Hotel for 3 nights ....it is a Charming and Beautiful hotel in NYC. The Library Bar was incredible and the drinks and food in the hotel were spectacular but pricy!! It is not close to a metro stop and you have to walk 10 min to the closest one. The rooms are... More

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Ringgold, Georgia
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35 reviews 35 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 June 2013

Cannot say enough great things about this lovely and charming hotel! My daughter and I stayed in the Dinosaur room which is a Deluxe Room and one of the larger because it is a corner room. From the helpful staff to the wonderful breakfast and snacks, no small detail goes unnoticed at the Library Hotel. Even the chocolates they leave... More

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See 10 more reviews by jkschroder for New York City
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 June 2013

My wife and I stayed for five nights at this hotel. The breakfast and happy hour are excellent, the room was immaculate and clean, and the service was excellent. The rooftop bar is a little hidden gem to seek peace after hectic New York City touring. We would go back again and stay. The rooms are European small, and the... More

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What travellers say

  • Grand Central(83)
  • Great location(47)
  • Times Square(45)
  • Continental breakfast(42)
  • Very nice(36)
  • Rooftop bar(32)
  • Wine cheese(32)
  • Reading room(27)
  • Friendly and helpful(26)
  • Junior suite(24)

Additional Information about Library Hotel

Address: 299 Madison Ave., at 41st St., Entrance on 41st Street, New York City, NY 10017
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Region: United States > New York > New York City
Amenities:
Business Centre Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Restaurant Room Service Suites Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#3 Family Hotels in New York City
#3 Luxury Hotels in New York City
#9 Romantic Hotels in New York City
#11 Business Hotels in New York City
Price Range: ££££
Hotel Class:4 star (4*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Designed to feel like a private club, at the Library 6000 books are organized throughout the hotel based on the Dewey Decimal System, with floors dedicated to the ten major classifications of knowledge. In the Reading Room, relax with free WiFi and complimentary refreshments including Library Hotel Collection's Signature Continental Breakfast Buffet each morning and wine and cheese receptions each evening from 5PM-8PM.The Hotel's central location is steps from the New York Public Library, Bryant Park, Grand Central Terminal, 5th Avenue, and Times Square to name a few.If we don't have the date, room or location you need, try our sister hotels, the Hotel Giraffe, Casablanca Hotel or the Hotel Elysee all ranking in the top hotels in NYC by members of TripAdvisor. ... more   less 
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