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About this property

Located within 2 minutes’ walk of Bryant Park and Grand Central Terminal, this boutique Midtown hotel offers Wi-Fi, and a library. Decorated with the theme of a traditional American library, the rooms at Library Hotel by Library Hotel Collection include amenities like a flat-screen cable TV and an iPod docking station. A bathrobe and slippers are also provided. Our restaurant, Madison & Vine, serves daily breakfast, lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch. The rooftop bar and Poetry Garden offer literary inspired cocktails and city views. Times Square and the Empire State Building are within 15 minutes’ walk of the hotel. The New York Public Library is 2 minutes' walk away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Situated in the real heart of New York, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.7

  • Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended

  • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

  • Top pick by families with children


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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Dmho
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Location is perfect, and the reading room provides for an unbeatably comfortable/cozy lounge area. The building was undergoing maintenance on its exterior during my stay, so can't wait to return once all the scafolding is gone. All in all an...
  • Catherine
    Ireland Ireland
    Very relaxed ambience, very central. Stephen was so kind and friendly
  • Makiko
    Japan Japan
    Staffs were very polite.. I would like to stay this hotel again.
  • Matthew
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Dinner was excellent and the rooftop terrace is a hidden gem! Loved it.
  • Barbara
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I needed to book a hotel for one night at the last minute and found the Library Hotel - a great find! Staff very helpful and friendly, and they had upgraded my room which was fantastic. I loved the little touches in the room such as the library...
  • Annmarie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A great location close to 5th avenue, Lexington , Grand Central and NY library . The staff , services and room were fantastic . Always friendly , helpful and some added surprises that made the stay even better . 2nd floor library , quiet space...
  • Elizabeth
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I booked this hotel as it was small and close to Grand Central. The staff, particularly Tony and the Doorman, were exceptionally helpful. Being able to chill in the library or up on the roof terrace after walking our feet off was wonderful. Yes,...
  • Richard
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The hotel is excellently located for travel around Manhattan- however Mid-town is noisy!
  • Louise
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Faultless - wonderful staff, large, comfortable room, wonderful facilities. We were very upset to have to leave!
  • Sarah
    United States United States
    amazing location, 24/7 tea and coffee lounge, very clean, WONDERFUL and very helpful staff. amazing experience! Very clean room, great service

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Madison & Vine
    • Cuisine
      American
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner

House rules

Library Hotel by Library Hotel Collection takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
Until 13:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 21
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Reservations of 7 nights or more may be subject to additional terms and conditions. Library Hotel by Library Hotel Collection will contact you to confirm the additional terms and conditions.

Please note, the credit card provided for payment must be presented at check-in and the cardholder and guest name must match.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.