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  • 5/5 Laura F. 6 months ago on Google
    I stayed 2 nights in March 2022. As a librarian myself, I heard about this place in 2019. I booked a trip for March 2020 and well, we all know what happened. The hotel was fantastic at keeping my info (I prepaid) and letting me rebook not once, not twice, but thrice due to my Broadway show being re-re-rescheduled. Excellent location, amazing staff, beautiful room, incredible amenities. I wish every hotel were like The Library Hotel! The staff was so kind and left chocolate in my room for my birthday. And they had wonderful recommendations for food, even calling ahead to make us reservations. There's a cute sitting room on the second floor with books and tables and free pop, water and snacks (OMG the nuts/trail mix thing was soooo yummy). I know there's a restaurant and bar, but it was incredibly crowded on a Wednesday night so we didn't even try. I did, at the front desk's recommendation, enjoy my bagel and latte on the rooftop. Had the place to myself. There's some outdoor seating and a little conservatory like space. It was so lovely, even on a cool March morning. I would absolutely recommend The Library Hotel and hope to stay again myself someday.
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  • 5/5 Jose A. 7 months ago on Google
    Very close to everything. We really enjoyed the rooms, books, and the ambiance. The terrace was pretty and cozy. The service was excellent, and the rooms were very clean. We didn't have any problems sleeping at night. I was surprised at how quiet it was in the room.
    2 people found this review helpful šŸ‘

  • 3/5 cj a. 7 months ago on Google
    We were recommended to stay at this property by friends who had been here before. The staff are excellent, location is perfect but we had various issues during our 1 week stay. There was road work for the last 3 days of our stay starting at mid night. The air conditioning is facing the bed which makes you congested and irritates your sinuses. Canā€™t open the windows as it was way to noisy. We are returning in a week but have rebooked with newer hotel at High Line!
    2 people found this review helpful šŸ‘

  • 5/5 Mick S. 7 months ago on Google
    Apologies as this review is from a visit in July 2015. Itā€™s taken me a while to get round to it due to work commitments. OK so our eldest daughter had reached the grand old age of 18 and before starting uni, had decided with her mate (Olivia) to spend 6 weeks in NYC. (The wife and I had got engaged in NYC back in October 91). While she was having a great time, we all fretted and eventually I decided we would fly out for the weekend and surprise her. I booked with United Airlines, and looked for a hotel, found the library and was intrigued. So booked us a suite. Arranged with youngest daughters school for her to be released for ā€œeducational visitā€ (ahem) and off we toddled. On arrival we were met with very polite and friendly staff (Called librarians). Our suite was amazing, with a view down Madison Avenue. The free cafe area was the simply the best idea I have ever seen in a hotel. We had a great time at the library and in NYC, (We even met President Obama in Central Park). So itā€™s amazing, you will not be disappointed.
    2 people found this review helpful šŸ‘

  • 5/5 Fabulous F. 8 months ago on Google
    This hotel was recommended by friends. It's location is supreme. Easy to walk to anywhere and close to transportation. Quiet hotel with an area that is a large quiet room for reading with fruit and drinks as a break after the busy city. Well appointed rooms and the beds were very comfortable. 6 rooms on a floor and they had everything we needed. Would stay here again.
    2 people found this review helpful šŸ‘

  • 5/5 John B. 3 months ago on Google ā€¢ 36 reviews New
    Great smaller and intimate hotel! Well-located. The staff are terrific -- Iulia and Billy, for example -- are as helpful as they can be. The rooms are, er, compact (this is Manhattan, after all), but the space is well-designed and comfortable. The rooftop terrace is beautiful, and the lounge on the second floor is great: spacious, comfortable, and well-stocked with fruit, snacks, and a fresh-ground coffee machine. The location is *great*, right on Madison and 41st. The hotel is quiet too. I'd stay at the Library Hotel again in, well, a New York minute. Highly recommended.
    1 person found this review helpful šŸ‘

  • 5/5 Karla K. 4 weeks ago on Google ā€¢ 63 reviews New
    Best stay in NYC ever! I have tried a couple different hotels in NYC and stumbled across the Library Hotel in my search. It doesn't help that I am a Librarian, thus added to the need to stay. I was thrilled with the location and how close it was to Grand Central Station and the Coach USA bus stop. Which allows fast travel to airports. Check in was fast and friendly and the front desk staff answered my questions easily. My room was very comfortable and it was perfect to curl up in after a long day. Bookends bar upstairs was the perfect spot to hide in a nook and enjoy a break. And Maison and Vine was a great place to start the day. I really couldn't have asked for a better hotel to stay at. Will definitely make it my go to spot when in town.

  • 5/5 Daniel D. 1 year ago on Google
    We could not be happier recommending this hotel. It is such a unique place filled with beauty in each detail and corner. We held a wedding ceremony in the rooftop upstairs. It was absolutely stunning. The hotel stuff, the chef's food, the handling of the planning from beginning to an end was seamless, pleasant and professional. Our special day was indeed special thanks to the team. Thank you.
    1 person found this review helpful šŸ‘

  • 5/5 Carolina Barranco M. 6 months ago on Google
    Really nice hotel and very kind staff. We went there because we wanted to visit a rooftop before leaving NYC and this was close. They were very kind , leting us be there event if they were busy with an event. The small terrace is very cozy !
    1 person found this review helpful šŸ‘

  • 5/5 Miriam O. 4 months ago on Google
    Library Hotel is conveniently located between Bryant Park and Grand Central Station (both are just a few minutes walk away), and thus close to two subway stations as well as two of the three Coach USA bus stations connecting Manhattan with Newark Airport. Itā€˜s a long, narrow historic building with a total of 13 stories, and a beautiful facade with art deco elements. Despite the great location in Midtown, the hotel was conveniently quiet - we stayed on the 12th floor, lower floor levels might be more impacted by traffic noise. The hotel is themed around books and libraries, also the hotel rooms (ours contained books on Asian religions). On the 1st floor, the reception is on the right and the restaurant on the left. On the 2nd floor, a lovely reading room can be used as guest lobby. Coffee, tea, soft drinks, granola bars and fresh fruit are available free of charge 24/7, which is a very nice touch. On the top floor (which is actually the 13th floor yet labeled as 14th floor as 13 is an unlucky number), a rooftop bar provides stunning views of the nearby buildings - drinks are served from 4pm, but the rooftop terrace is accessible 24/7. Our deluxe room was on the 12th floor and came with a comfy queen-sized bed, an en-suite bathroom with a bathtub that also served as a shower, toiletries (shampoo, conditioner, shower gel, body lotion) in small bottles (that were refilled daily), and bathrobes. The window could be opened, which we appreciated, but the room also had an A/C. Despite the window, the room was rather dark, which we did not mind at all. Apart from the convenient location, we liked the reading room and rooftop bar most. The hotel has many nice little touches, staff was very friendly, and our room well kept.
    1 person found this review helpful šŸ‘

  • 1/5 Antonio B. 1 year ago on Google
    Overrated. Surprisingly exceptional comments on googleā€¦ The place is just OK. Nothing bad, but definetely not to go down in history. The staff is friendly (what else could you expect from a 400 USD/night hotel !!!) and the rooms are fine, clean enough. The 24-four-hour snacks value is far from the 25 USD/day it costs. Just coke, coffee and energy bars. I tried the rooftop bar but it was literally taken by a private party so that we could not even have a beer at the bar (wasnā€™t I supposed to be paying for it?). Then I tried a 2nd day and it was even surrealisticā€¦ I used their app to pay for the drinks, my bank discounted me the money but, for some reason, the hotel didnā€™t receive the OK. I showed them my bank account and proposed them to let me go to my room and check with reception later, but they told me literally that ā€˜couldnā€™t let me go till having the check settledā€™. After making 2,400 $ from me they wouldnā€™t do that for meā€¦ Unbelievable.
    1 person found this review helpful šŸ‘

  • 5/5 Shannon F. 7 months ago on Google
    Stayed at The Library the first week of July to celebrate my anniversary with my husband and this bibliophile could not have been more pleased. The attention to detail is unparalleled for any similarly priced NYC hotels where weā€™ve stayed. Rooms were spotless and spacious for NY and the staff was helpful and engaging. We stayed in the Love Room the first two nights, and the terrace was lovely. The location is great; itā€™s an easy walk to Broadway shows and Grand Central is a block away. We will definitely go back!
    1 person found this review helpful šŸ‘

  • 5/5 Erin D. 3 weeks ago on Google ā€¢ 41 reviews New
    This may be the first hotel I've stayed in where I don't need to pack my own tea. Excellent service all the way around and excellent food and drinks at the hotel restaurant and rooftop bar. I will definitely be coming back to scope out some of the other themed rooms.

  • 5/5 Robert M. 1 year ago on Google
    I have stayed at many different hotels in NYC, but the Library Hotel is by far the best of them. We stayed for five nights. It's 3-4 blocks east of Times Square so you can avoid those crowds if you want to. It's half a block from Grand Central Station so you can get anywhere in the city easily. The staff is extremely friendly and helpful. The 2nd floor club room is spacious/comfortable and well stocked with drinks and snacks. They serve good coffee instead of the garbage you get at most hotels. They have a full bar on the 14th floor, Bookmarks, with excellent cocktails and we never had any difficulty finding seating. The rooms are a are extremely comfy and they did an excellent job of putting lots of storage space in. Think good size closet and plenty of drawers so you can actually unpack. The bathroom has plenty of space of and the hot water is immediate and it has strong water pressure. This is not a huge hotel which means that you won't find yourself waiting 10 minutes for the elevator, and yes, that is a common problem in many NYC hotels. This is absolutely going to be my primary hotel in Manhattan going forward. I have nothing bad to say about it. Five stars in every category.

  • 5/5 Suzanne Z. 1 year ago on Google
    We were just amazed by the beauty and calmness and friendliness at this hotel! Everyone on the staff is just wonderful and the rooms are great. The food in the restaurant - wow, it was hard to leave because it's so good. They were incredibly accommodating when our flights were cancelled TWICE due to weather and were able to give us a room. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!! Also, it's very conveniently located next to everything, and if whatever you want to do is farther, they'll call a taxi for you!

  • 5/5 Mike H. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing experience from arrival to departure. Rooftop bar is fantastic. The complimentary snacks/beverages in the library were a nice touch. Great vibe...

  • 5/5 Kimberly N. 1 year ago on Google
    A cozy hotel geared towards bibliophiles. Very clean and well designed. You feel tucked away in your room. Bathroom is a nice size with plentiful shelf space. All rooms only have one bed, which makes it more od an adult place. The 14th floor Bookmarks Lounge is a gem. All staff are kind and professional-very well trained. The 24-hour snack and reading room, and the free swag (a tote-bag and a free book) were a bonus.

  • 5/5 Gina D. 1 year ago on Google
    I would highly recommend the Library Hotel! We had an event scheduled at the hotel that we unfortunately had to cancel when the pandemic started. Library Hotel staff were incredibly kind and accommodating in working with us to schedule a hotel stay for a family member instead. They were flexible regarding the timing of the hotel stay, which we really appreciated. Our guest had a fantastic time! The hotel is charming and cozy, and the staff were professional and helpful. We would definitely stay with them in the future!

  • 5/5 Viv B. 1 year ago on Google
    Great location, close to central station and 5th. Hotel is clean and has an interesting and engaging design. Garden roof is an amazing spot to watch the city.

  • 5/5 M L. 8 months ago on Google
    I really enjoyed my stay at Library Hotel, the rooms are nice and quiet. I like the Library motif. The lounge on 2nd floor has drinks sodas water for you 24/7. The rooftop bar is ok there isn't much to see and drinks are pricey. If I could make a change it would be blackout curtains for the rooms. Otherwise a wonderful hotel I would recommend and stay in again. Front desk staff, Kenya in particular was excellent.

  • 5/5 V M. 1 year ago on Google
    oh my god welcome to NYC we had a room on the top with a small balcony looking down Madison Avenue. It DOESNT get any better. There were complimentary drinks and nibbles each night and room service from restaurant next door. Stunning hotel loved it, elegance totally understated. Good housekeeping and books galore!

  • 5/5 Krystle 1 year ago on Google
    I looove this hotel. The literary theme is so unique. It almost feels like stepping back in time to a more meaningful period in history, when people valued intellectual conversations! My room was definitely petite, but I didn't mind. This hotel is well worth the cost.

  • 5/5 Coreen W. 1 year ago on Google
    Our second time in NYC. First time at this hotel. We will always stay here when we visit NYC. Best hotel. Friendliest most helpful staff. Rooms great. Cleaning is fantastic. The library on the second floor is open 24 hours. We were there 3 times a day. Morning for coffee on their fancy Italian espresso machine. Fruit and power bars are always there. We would go for snacks and cold drinks. We love this hotel and have told all our friends to stay here. Itā€™s close to everything and still quiet at night.

  • 5/5 Jin P. 1 year ago on Google
    This is an excellent hotel located in the midtown area of Manhattan close to many restaurants and shops. Each room has a library of books organized by theme. I upgraded to a junior suite with a great view of the city. There is a 24 hour reading room located on the second floor with refreshments and drinks. There is also a roof top bar with a very nice ambience.

  • 5/5 Joe S. 1 year ago on Google
    Truly an amazing hotel. Library theme is spectacular. Every room is stocked with fascinating books. Staff are extremely kind and very deserving of good tips. Restaurant has great atmosphere and good food. Rooms are very cozy and spacy. Incredibly well maintained and clean. Probably one of my favorite hotels I've stayed in.

  • 5/5 Laura L. 3 months ago on Google ā€¢ 2 reviews New
    I canā€™t recommend this hotel enough. From the moment we checked in to the second we checked out, we received the most incredible customer service. We stayed for Christmas week and at check-in, the receptionist helped us get the most spacious floor plan within the room category we booked. The stay came with complimentary coffee, sparkling water, still water, and snacks from a classy 24-hour lounge. The rooms were clean and the housekeeping staff is top notch. Sadly, my husband caught a virus 4 nights within our 6 night stay and we had to check out early to go home. Arman, the front desk gentleman, helped accommodate our early check out request and was genuinely sympathetic to our circumstances. I travel to New York yearly for Christmas and I will always stay at The Library for all my future visits. Thank you to everyone who works at The Library! Great customer service is rare these days, but your staff is top notch! (There are some reviews which comment on the small size of the rooms. As someone who comes to NYC regularly, the room size is comparable to any other hotel in the city at the same price point).


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