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9.0

(21 Hotel Reviews)

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‹‹ An absolutely fantastic hotel, superb staff, very welcoming & helpful (particularly Peter at front desk) rooms are tight for space - but it is a boutique...››

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About Hotel Library

hotel front view Hotel Library hotel front view The Library Hotel brings a unique concept to the world of hospitality in New York City and is a property that no book lover should ever miss. As the name suggests, the hotel is indeed organized just like a library with 10 floors arranged according to the Dewey Decimal System (the same used in most libraries over the world).

You will therefore find entire floors of rooms dedicated to a specific subject and containing literally hundreds of books. The topics include social sciences, literature, languages, history, math & science, general knowledge, technology, philosophy, the arts and religion.

Moreover, to allow you to share your thoughts regarding a book with other culture lovers or simply to sit back and relax with your favorite author, the hotel features two exquisite venues, a patio and lounge with their own terraces, the Poetry Garden and the Writer's Den.

An exclusively appointed bar, located between the Poetry Garden and the Writer's Den, provides refreshments throughout the day and transforms into a beautiful cocktail lounge each Monday - Saturday evening.

Furthermore, complimentary afternoon tea, coffee, cappuccino, espresso, cafe au lait, cookies and fruits are always available in the Reading Room. Imported champagne, fine wines and a selection of cheeses are served Monday to Saturday evenings from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Wi-Fi Internet access is available in the Reading Room and in the business center, while sports lovers will enjoy free access at the nearby New York Sports Club.

A meeting room for up to 12 people is located on the Penthouse level and same day dry cleaning service is also available. The first floor Madison & Vine Restaurant is the hotel's brand new American Bistro and international Wine Bar, serving lunch and dinner in a casually elegant setting.

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Location of Hotel Library, New York

City Area:Midtown East
Position of the zone in the city
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The property is located on fashionable Madison Avenue at 41st street also known as Library Way in the East Side.

A number of top-notch attractions are to be found in the immediate vicinity of the hotel. These include the Grand Central Station, New York Public Library, Bryant Park, Pierpont Morgan Library. Also nearby are the Rockefeller Center, the MOMA, the Radio City Music Hall and St.Patrick's Cathedral.

Furthermore, the city's extensive public transportation network allows fast and effortless access to any area of the city.

Rooms at Library

Hotel Library guest room deluxe double room Every room at the Library is unique and features up to 100 books pertaining to the topic of the floor it is located on.

In-room amenities include air conditioning, two-line speaker phones, data ports, voice mail and high-speed Internet access, TV with 36 premium cable channels, DVD with complimentary selection from our video library of the American Film Institutes top 100 films, mini bar, safe, bottled spring water and Belgian chocolates.

All bathrooms have plush bath robes, telephone, hairdryer and scald proof shower or bathtub, Natura toiletries and make-up mirror.

All guest rooms and indoor areas of The Library Hotel are now smoke-free. Smoking is still permitted in any outdoor location such as the Poetry Garden Terrace.

Air conditioning
Cable TV
Desk
Dial-up Internet access
Direct dial phone
DVD player
Electronic safe

Hairdryer in each room
Heating
High speed Internet access
In-room ironing facilities
Ironing facilities on request
Mini bar
Non-smoking rooms

Radio
Safe
Telephone
Telephone in bathroom
TV
Wireless Internet access

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Breakfast at Library

The continental breakfast is served in the Reading Room from 7 a.m. to 10.30 a.m. during the week and until 11 a.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.

Hotel Facilities

Air conditioning
Credit card accepted
Entire property is non-smoking
Laundry service
Lift/elevator
Room service - full menu
Room service - limited hour
Room service - limited menu
Wireless Internet connection in the entire property

City maps
Front desk - fax service
Multilingual staff
Newspapers
Personal newspapers
Tourist information
Business Center
Conference room
Congress facilities

Meeting Room
Covered parking
Internet/Email services
Reading lounge
Reading room
Bar
Restaurant
Roof garden

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Hotel Reviews Library

9.2

Dmitry Gavryukov
Young couple
Russia, May 2009

We stayed here for 3 days on the way home from LA. Very warm welcome after long flight and complimentary early check in (about 8 am). The room was very clean, but little bit small. As I see its NY-special)) Library staff were very helpful and friendly, Reception staff provided us information about city, restaurants etc. And all the recommendations were exactly we needed. We loved the design ideas - every floor is named as the library section, every room has the subject. We stayed in Money room - all books in the room were about money. Library hotel is peaceful and relaxing place in the very heart of Manhattan.

9.1

JW
Single traveller
Germany, May 2009

I stayed on the 6th floor. You can open the windows completely, quite uncommon for the U.S. All rooms are individually equipped with books for a dedicated topic (e.g. architecture, medicine etc.). As this hotel is located in the city centre, it is not quiet, but this is obvious if you stay in Manhattan. My room was very clean, as it was cleaned 2x a day. In general, I can recommend the hotel and will certainly come back personally.

8.3

AY
Family with older children
USA, Mar 2009

The location is great. The staff helpful and friendly. Rooms are cleaned properly. The heating system is a bit off, but that's ok. Breakfast is good and it is so convenient that I can get a cup of tea any time. Room service food was good. I would definitely stay there again if I go back to NYC.

BS
Young couple
United Kingdom, Dec 2008

Amazing - the only place to stay in NYC. Loved the wine and biscuits!

7.4

Helen Doris
Not Specified
United Kingdom, Dec 2008

I spent four nights in the Library Hotel with my 18 year-old daughter just before Christmas. I managed to reduce the cost of the accomodation by one third after the original booking (in August) by keeping an eye on their website and phoning whenever the price went down. The hotel confirmed each reduction by email. The room (a Queen deluxe) was small, more a parisian size, but adequate and comfortable. The library theme was fun even if we did not have any time for reading and the atmosphere at the hotel was friendly, informal and efficient - perfect; so different from other US hotels which can be very formulaic. We particularly liked the coffee, juice and biscuits that were available at all times in the communal area and the wine and nibbles in the evening. The noise in our bedroom from the street was loud but this was Madison Avenue!

8.2

KH
Young couple
Ireland, Nov 2008

We loved staying at the Library Hotel. We felt it was expensive but worth it, especially for location (Times Square, Rockefeller Center, Grand Central Station were all within easy walking distance i.e. possible to walk comfortably in heels! Empire State Building and Central Park were only about 15 mins walk away also) Very relaxed ambience to hotel and helpful concierges. Loved New York and loved the Library!

9.8

CB
Young couple
United Kingdom, Jul 2008

This is a great oasis and it felt wonderful to arrive and have all services such as wine, cheese, fruit , coffee provided. It was lovely not to continually be spending money once we arrived so we could begin to relax. It was a very well located hotel and impeccably clean. I would definitely stay here again and very much enjoyed my trip. Staff were very friendly and helpful with a real emphasis on customer service.

9.7

SR
Not Specified
United Kingdom, May 2008

My husband and I stayed at the Library on a week long visit to celebrate a milestone birthday. We both thoroughly enjoyed our stay and cannot recommend this hotel highly enough. The staff were uniformly friendly and helpful. Our room was very comfortable and reasonably spacious. Breakfast was fabulous (if a little busy at times). Having access to the Reading Room throughout the day for tea/coffee/danishes and in the evening for wine/cheese was a real bonus. The hotel very kindly provided complimentary sparkling wine in our room for my husband's birthday. The hotel location is extremely convenient - close to the sights in midtown and one block from subway stations at Grand Central Station and the New York Public Library. We would definitely choose this hotel on any subsequent visit to New York.

9.2

RF
Mature couple
USA, May 2008

Great location & friendly staff!

6.9

Rachel STROMPF
Mature couple
France, May 2008

We were very well treated, the only bad point was the room which is very small! I think it was the smallest room that we ever had in New York

9.8

JS
Not Specified
France, Apr 2008

When you’re looking for a hotel in New York, you’re rather spoilt for choice. The range can be mind bogglingly confusing and first-time or just occasional visitors might feel just a trifle overwhelmed. Well here’s a tip. If you are looking for something slightly different, and are prepared to dig a little bit deeper into you pockets to treat yourself and your family, consider booking a couple of nights at the Library hotel.

9.9

RS
Mature couple
United Kingdom, Oct 2007

Having been to New York a number of times, The Library is by far the best hotel we have stayed in. It was chosen on the basis of the photos & description of its facilities on the website. On arrival these lived up to & throughout our 5 night stay, exceeded our expectations. It's rooms are extremely well appointed & comfortable, the staff helpful without being overbearing, and the quality & quantity of the food provided at breakfast - through to cheese & wine in the evening -superb. An excellent choice for any visitors wanting a central location in Manhattan.

7.5

Arthur Shinnick
Young couple
Ireland, Sep 2007

The stay was thoroughly relaxing without a single complaint.

9.9

Alan Irvine
Young couple
United Kingdom, Sep 2007

An absolutely fantastic hotel, superb staff, very welcoming & helpful (particularly Peter at front desk) rooms are tight for space - but it is a boutique hotel so more than adequate. Very peaceful atmosphere around the hotel, you wouldn't think you were on Madison Avenue!! I would recommend the hotel to anyone.

8.9

PB
Mature couple
United Kingdom, Nov 2006

Well positioned hotel. Good continental breakfast, all day coffee, tea and pastries in lounge. Free wine and cheese each evening in lounge. Rooms a little on the small side and less imaginitive than I expected. Nice staff. Additional taxes are always a drag at check-out time in the States. Good value for New York, would recommend it.

How to reach Hotel Library

By car
From JFK International airport take the Van Wyck Expressway to the Grand Central Parkway. Take the Grand Central Parkway West towards the Triboro Bridge. Take the bridge towards Manhattan. Take the FDR Drive ramps and merge onto FDR Drive South. Take exit 8 towards the Midtown Tunnel (I-495 East/34th Street). Merge onto FDR Drive service road West, then turn left onto E 39th St. and then right on Madison Avenue. The hotel is located on Madison Avenue at 41st Street.
From LaGuardia International airport take the Grand Central Parkway West towards the Triboro Bridge. Take the bridge towards Manhattan. Take the FDR Drive ramps and merge onto FDR Drive South. Take exit 8 towards the Midtown Tunnel (I-495 East/34th Street). Merge onto FDR Drive service road West. Then turn left onto the E 39th and then right on Madison Avenue. The hotel is located on Madison Avenue at 41st Street.
From Newark Airport take the New Jersey Turnpike to I-95 North towards 15 East-16 East-18 East/Lincoln Tunnel. Take the Route 3 exit towards the Lincoln Tunnel. Merge onto I-495 East. Stay in the right lane in the tunnel. At the end of the tunnel, take the 34th Street exit eastbound. Turn left onto Madison Avenue. The hotel is located on Madison Avenue at 41st Street.

By train
From Pennsylvania Station take the red subway line (1,2,3,9) and get off on 42nd street. Then take the purple subway line (7) till Grand Central Station, just one block from the hotel.

By airplane
From JFK International Airport take the New York Airport Service Express Bus for Midtown Manhattan/West Side until Pennsylvania Station and follow the indications above. You can also take the Super Shuttle Manhattan, which offers a shared door to door service to any address in Manhattan, including all hotels. Another option is to take the Air Train Jfk till the Jamaica subway stop. Take the brown line (J,M,Z) until Canal Street and switch to the green line (4,5,6) until Grand Central Station.
From LaGuardia International Airport take the New York Airport Service Express Bus for Midtown Manhattan/West Side until Pennsylvania Station. You can also take the Super Shuttle Manhattan, which offers a shared door to door service to any address in Manhattan, including all hotels.
From Newark International Airport take the Newark Liberty Airport Express Bus for Midtown Manhattan/West Side until Pennsylvania Station, then follow the indications above. You can also take the Super Shuttle Manhattan, which offers a shared door to door service to any address in Manhattan, including all hotels.

Transport Services Hotel Library

Covered parking

Guests may avail of preferential rates at the nearby Doral Parking.

The Hotel

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Rooms at Library

deluxe double room

bathroom

double room petite

Hotel Facilities

reading room

bar

meeting room

terrace

lounge

The Reading Room is one of the many elegant and cozy spots of the hotel, ideal to take a break with a good book and have a drink.

Complimentary wine and cheese reception is available every evening between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m., and refreshments are served throughout the day.

Residents are welcome to invite a guest to join them for refreshments in the Reading Room at no extra charge. A selection of national newspapers including New York Times, the Wall Street Journal and USA Today is also available for free.

Hotel Policies

METHODS OF PAYMENT
Venere.com does not debit your credit card for your reservations. You will be asked to insert your credit card details which will be sent to the property only as a guarantee of the reservation. The bill will then have to be settled directly at the hotel. In case your chosen hotel needs a deposit, this information will be included in the "Cancellation policy" section and the deposit will have to be settled directly with the pre-selected property. It is not possible to cancel your reservation if you selected and booked a room indicated as "PREPAID/NOT REFUNDABLE". In this case, the total amount of your stay will be charged to your credit card by the hotel at the time of booking.

CHECK-IN & CHECK-OUT
Check-in: the rooms are available at any time after 3 p.m.
Check-out: it is necessary to leave the rooms not later than 1 p.m.

INCLUDED/NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE
Local tax is not included in the price.
Parking is not included in the price and costs $30.00 for 24 hours.
Complimentary Internet access in the rooms and throughout the hotel.
Free newspapers in the Reading Room.
Smoking inside a hotel guest room will result in a mandatory clean up charge of $200.00.
Complimentary access to the New York Sports Club.
Breakfast is included in the price.

CANCELLATION POLICY
For all reservations: Guarantee to valid form of payment is required at booking. Cancel 7 days prior to arrival date to avoid penalty of 1 Nights Room Charge. Taxes not included in price, will be added at check out. Total Tax 14.76% + US$3.50 Hotel Occupancy tax per night
You may cancel your reservation without penalty up until 7 days before your arrival date, by accessing the Your Reservations page. It is not possible to cancel your reservation if you selected and booked a room indicated as "PREPAID/NOT REFUNDABLE".