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Library Hotel by Library Hotel Collection

Property class: 4
A literary retreat in the heart of Manhattan where travelers find a peaceful rooftop garden and excellent dining at Madison & Vine restaurant

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A modern indoor garden with seating areas, large windows, and a variety of plants. - Library Hotel by Library Hotel Collection (New York)
A spacious library with multiple tables and chairs, large windows, and decorative lighting fixtures. - Library Hotel by Library Hotel Collection (New York)
A bar area with a wine rack, bar stools, and a well-stocked bar counter. - Library Hotel by Library Hotel Collection (New York)
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The Library Hotel sits in central Manhattan, offering travelers a quiet escape from city bustle. Guests can relax in the tranquil rooftop garden, browse the peaceful library, enjoy American dishes at Madison and Vine restaurant, or get assistance from the 24-hour front desk.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry

Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a small table with books, and three framed pictures on the wall.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)
  • City view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a small round table with a vase of flowers, a bookshelf with books, and a window with blinds.

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(32 reviews)
  • City view
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

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

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • City view
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A neatly made bed with white linens, a bedside table with a lamp, a small table with a vase of flowers, and framed pictures on the wall.

Petite Room, 1 Full Size Bed (Double Bed)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(40 reviews)
  • City view
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A bathroom with a shower, toilet, and a mirror.

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Roll-in Shower

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

DOUBLE DELUXE CITY VIEW KING BED

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  • Sleeps 4

DOUBLE DELUXE KING BED

  • Sleeps 4

About the neighborhood

Located in Manhattan, a neighborhood in New York, Library Hotel by Library Hotel Collection is in a shopping district and near the airport. Grand Central Terminal and Times Square are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Central Park. New York Public Library and Empire State Building are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our New York travel guide
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299 Madison Ave, New York, NY, 10017

What's nearby

  • A tall, modern skyscraper with reflective glass windows and a grid-like facade.
    One Vanderbilt
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • A historic building with ornate architecture and a modern glass skyscraper in the background.
    Grand Central Terminal
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • A tall, beige skyscraper with many windows, surrounded by palm trees and other buildings.
    Rockefeller Center
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • The Empire State Building surrounded by other skyscrapers in New York City.
    Empire State Building
    10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Times Square with large billboards and skyscrapers.
    Times Square
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Grand Central - 42 St. Station
    2 min walk
  • 5 Av Station (W. 42nd St.)
    4 min walk
  • John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK)
    52 min drive

Restaurants

  • Chick-fil-A
    1 min walk
  • McDonald's
    2 min walk
  • Pershing Square
    2 min walk
  • Los Tacos No. 1
    2 min walk
  • Cha Cha Matcha
    3 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Offsite parking; discounts available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Bookmarks
  • Madison and Vine

Things to do

  • Books
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (32 inch wide door)
  • Handrails in stairways (33 inches high)
  • Portable shower seat
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (44 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 14 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • iPod dock

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Portable fan
  • Safe

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 at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Property 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.

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 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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector

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)

Frequently asked questions

Is Library Hotel by Library Hotel Collection pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Library Hotel by Library Hotel Collection doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Library Hotel by Library Hotel Collection?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Library Hotel by Library Hotel Collection?

Check-out is at 1 PM.

Where is Library Hotel by Library Hotel Collection located?

Located in Manhattan, this boutique hotel is within a 5-minute walk of One Vanderbilt and Grand Central Terminal. New York Public Library and Rockefeller Center are also within 10 minutes. Grand Central - 42 St. Station is only a 2-minute walk and 5 Av Station (W. 42nd St.) is 4 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Library Hotel by Library Hotel Collection Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 804 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 145 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 1002 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the rooms and location to everything. Lovely upstairs bar and 2nd floor extras. Will be back
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The personnel and location!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Yvette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a pleasure to stay at Library Hotel! We not only enjoy the amenities, they are our reason for making LH our NYC home whenever we visit family and friends (stayed up way too late reading books I found in our room and in the lounge!). The location is perfect for us, near so many favorite places and restaurants, and convenient to the subway and Amtrak. Can't wait to come back soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Bettina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a gracious, comfortable place to stay, wonderfully located. The restaurant downstairs is excellent, and the Reading Room a real plus.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Laurette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location and unique property. Wish the outside of the building wasn't covered up with scaffolding. While having breakfast, our waiter gave us incorrect information and we were made to pay for his mistake.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Claire Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great position for sight-seeing (esp. as close to Grand Central. Clean, large enough room with everything we needed. Very comfy bed and quiet enough room. The best thing was the coffee, cans and snacks that were available 24/7 in The Reading Room. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent breakfast, everything we needed in our room, and a whole floor of extras if we missed anything.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Nice rooftop deck, 2nd floor lounge was also good for meetings
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was beautifully attentive and helpful. I loved my Stay and will be back.
Wonderfully appointed.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was ordered from a menu with a nicely varied selection.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I absolutely loved my stay at the Library Hotel and cannot wait to return. The commitment to the literary theme is thoughtful without ever feeling gimmicky. Every detail, from the beautiful book-inspired décor to the cozy bathrobe, to getting to pick a book to take home adds to the experience. The staff were genuinely warm, welcoming, and consistently went above and beyond. I had a chaotic day of cancelled flights and stormy weather and their reception truly turned it all around. One of my favorite touches was the Reading Room, with its endless supply of complimentary snacks and drinks surrounded by shelves of books.. such a perfect place to unwind after exploring the city. Though I didn't get to spend time in the restaurant or bar, they looked beautiful and the views were immaculate as the kids say. The location is another huge plus: close enough to walk to all the major sights, but tucked away just enough to escape the chaos of Times Square. It felt like a peaceful retreat in the middle of Manhattan, and right by the library and Bryant Park. I wouldn't hesitate to stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fantastic staff, location and amenities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location, helpful staff, wonderful restaurant attached
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Location is amazing, near Bryant Park and a short walk from Times Square. Staff was amazing and room was clean. Amenities were great, this is definitely my choice when coming back.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is our 2nd stay at the Library. We love it. The staff (front desk ) to the bell stand attendant are so friendly and helpful. We check in and immediately go up to rooftop bar. Great cocktails and food. Love the space up there. We got an upgrade with a small charge. Worth it. The rooms are a good size for a NY hotel. Sometimes boutique hotel rooms are so small. It is so convenient from Grand Central and a great 1/2 location for uptown downtown spots. 1 suggestion is they need to work on the Madison and Vine breakfast service. Food is delicious but service is slow and not sure if its a Sunday morning not enough staff thing, but this is the 2nd time we did breakfast there and there was tops 7 people in the restaurant including us and it took a long time. Only criticism. But honestly, will not stop us from going a third time because the food was really good. Will be back soon.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very courteous and the room was very clean and adequately stocked with amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a great time at Library Hotel. The room was clean and comfortable, though a bit too warm. We loved the Reading Room and the bar on the top floor. The location was also excellent. Convenient to go anywhere! We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful location, well maintained and excellently staffed! We’ve stayed many times and will return.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was cold but the staff got me an extra comforter which made sleeping quite cozy.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This stay was beyond our expectations! The staff were the best and tended to any needs we had efficiently and joyfully. This stay was one of the best we’ve ever had. One of the perks we really enjoyed was the Reading Room. We would highly recommend this experience to anyone, but especially book and library enthusiasts. 💜
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff, clean, and best all of for me - quiet at night!! Will definitely put The Library Hotel on my short list of return hotels.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent quirky hotel in excellent Manhattan location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved this little boutique hotel, great location, close to Grand Central Terminal and Bryant Park, we could get around the city very easily. The decor (book theme) was fabulous and the staff was super friendly and helpful!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, well-designed room that works for a single or a couple. Perfect central location. Nice staff. Very hard to beat
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026