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
5th Avenue - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Grand Central Terminal - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
New York Public Library - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Broadway - 8 min walk - 0.7 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.
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
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
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Library Hotel by Library Hotel Collection Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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Unique: each room has a literature theme (e.g., history, nature, business, even erotic literature!) which made it fun and a great conversation piece. The lounge with coffees, teas, waters, juices, fruits and snacks was super convenient (and essential given the room does not have coffee machine) and is also a nice library and lounge. Staff was helpful. The restaurant on the main floor was very good for breakfast and dining.
The Library Hotel is an oasis in crazy New York. Very handy for a visit to the Public Library, close to Grand Central Station, but also an easy walk to Broadway, Madison Square Garden and Central Park. For anything else the Metro is efficient and easy to use.
The rooftop bar is great for drinks or a light meal, while the residents' lounge was handy for coffees, snacks and soft drinks.
We hadn't realised we had breakfast included - well worth it as the restaurant did a decent variety of options...and was also excellent in the evening if you didn't want to leave the hotel after a long day sightseeing.
I would pick the Library Hotel again if I come back to NYC
This is a lovely hotel in a great area for public transportation and is just steps away from Grand Central Station. The only drawback was the very loud construction work on the building being conducted through October according to the permit posted. The loud grinding or drilling noise vibrated in my room during the time I was there during the day.
Older boutique hotel close to Bryant park. Hotel in good condition and clean with nice rooftop bar, snack area and restaurant. Price is very high for what you get with a small room. Hotel also under heavy repairs/ maintenance so hidden by all the scaffolding.
Very disappointing. Not worth the price. Room extremely small. TV small and hard to see. Bed uncomfortable. “Free” breakfast (except for the tip we had to pay) ordinary and tasteless. Bathroom tiny and seemed out of the 1980s. I was expecting so much more for the price we paid. Will never come back to a Library hotel again.
This hotel was a short walk to restaurants and many attractions. It was located in a safe area and had many great amenities. One of our favorite was 24 hr access to beverages and snacks on the second floor. We will be returning again.
This was our first time staying at the Library Hotel and we will definitely be returning whenever we visit New York. It is centrally located and walking distance to broadway shows. The second floor had snacks, coffee, waters and beverages that made it convenient to get 24 hrs a day. All of the staff that we encountered were extremely courteous and made our week long stay enjoyable.
The hotel was so cozy and staff was helpful and attentive to our needs with a car, parking and luggage! The room was clean and so cozy! The rooftop bar was perfect for. Beautiful summer night and drinks were made perfect by the staff. The reading room on the second floor was a nice and special place to relax. We shall return!
The hotel is not labeled on the outside- the door looks like you’re going into a restaurant which is adjoining. Once you finally figure that out and see there’s a restaurant to the left and books to the right, you assume you made it to the Library and finally see a check in desk. That part was a pain in the rear- we walked up and down the street a bit trying to figure out how to get in.
That said..! Once we got in- beautiful hotel and room, check in and service were great. Quaint feeling in a big city with a nice rooftop bar. Each room has a cute theme- made for great conversation starters with our group on business travel. I’d stay again for sure.
Library Hotel was a great stay! Rooms were clean and comfortable, with nice little library-related touches. Loved that we had fruit-infused water, water bottles and fruit and snacks and a casual place to hang out in the Reading Room - it could have been even better if there were more cushy couches/arm chairs but every hotel definitely needs a reading room! Thanks for a great stay!