Library Hotel by Library Hotel Collection

4.0 star property

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Rooftop terrace
Rooftop bar, garden views, open daily
Front of property
Lobby sitting area
Lobby

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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299 Madison Ave, New York, NY, 10017
  • Place, Grand Central Terminal
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Broadway
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Times Square
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, New York, NY (JFK-John F. Kennedy Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

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

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

Petite Room, 1 Full Size Bed (Double Bed)

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

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 23 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen 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 - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Broadway - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Rockefeller Center - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Empire State Building - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Times Square - 9 min walk - 0.8 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
  • ‪Sunrise Mart - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Dig - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Stout NYC - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pera Mediterranean Brasserie - ‬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.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Offsite parking; discounts available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 13 to 25 per person
  • 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 centre
  • 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
  • Handrails in stairways (84 centimetre high)
  • Lift (81 centimetre wide door)
  • Portable shower seat
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • 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 (112 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 14 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • 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

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector 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)

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

Reviews

Library Hotel by Library Hotel Collection Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 798 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 153 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 1002 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Like 24 hour access to snacks. Would like better access to ice. Would have liked extended checkout
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We switched hotels and came here. The room was cleaning, service was great, and amenities were incredible.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa, Seminole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel! Staff was super friendly & helpful. Great location, very walkable & centrally located. Would stay here again when visiting NYC.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the books and especially the reading room. The staff were wonderful and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Resort charge? What?

Modest mid town building with comfortable rooms in great location. Huge drawback is the breakfast which I paid for fit 5 nights- everything tastes like cardboard, mediocre coffee, terrible bread. In addition they add an unannounced charge “resort” fee for WiFi and a depressing room they call a lounge with coffee and a few cold drinks- definitely not worth $25 per day and a devious and semi illegal practice.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family

Highly recommend

Staff very friendly, room super comfortable, quiet, close to all we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lyann

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing time! Will stay again. Would also just go back even for the rooftop experience! My book club had an amazing time here and we stood for 4 days!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Front desk service was great. Very accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

gill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel, like staying in an exclusive dinig club. I loved the quirkiness of the rooms and the lounge and the staff were genuine and welcoming. Great location for mid manhattan. I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Jonathan

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

monica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a wonderful stay a little oasis in the city.. Great staff and nice rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

monica

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
It was a great stay and very courteous staff!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay with my daughter for a fun weekend in the city.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love this hotel! It is comfortable, quiet, and very relaxing. All of the staff was very kind and accommodating. Being surrounded by books is like being in heaven! It is my favorite getaway!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ky'a

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Paula, Chicago

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable beds. Small but efficient rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel with exceptional staff. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Love all the books in every room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Arrived less than an hour after landing at LaGuardia and catching a cab. Able to check in early- room was small but had plenty on room for two of us and our suitcases. Decor was cute, and loved the blackout shade. Nice size shower - easy to turn on and figure out- nice water pressure. Lots room for toiletries. Lots of shopping and restaurants near by. Felt safe walking with my tean daughter. Walked Daily to broadway for shows. Loved the 2nd floor had free coffee every morning there and grabbed free water from the frig- very convenient to have a place to just sit! Our last morning we walked to Grand Central easily to catch a train. Staff very helpful and nice. Already booked another stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shifra, Redwood City

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the reading room and jazz library ambience! Highly recommend the breakfast voucher
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eileen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very unique, wonderful location for my trip plans, and excellent, courteous staff. There's a great restaurant on site and a rooftop bar as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025