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Library Hotel

4.0 of 5
299 Madison Ave., at 41st St., Entrance on 41st Street, New York City, NY 10017
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Rating summary
  • Location
    5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    5 of 5 stars
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British Columbia, Canada
Top Contributor
55 reviews 55 reviews
28 hotel reviews
Reviews in 32 cities Reviews in 32 cities
33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

This place is fantastic. Perfectly set close to things but far enough away that it's not too noisy. Breakfast is great. Food always available. Front desk staff fantastic and helpful. Rooms small but lovely. I couldn't ask for more.

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Boston, Massachusetts
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

The room I stayed in was smaller than the average room that I get in other hotels but this is NYC and space is it a premium. Larger rooms are certainly available. The two best things about this place were the location(so close to grand central and the heart of the city) and the amenities. The reading room they have... More

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New York
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

We stayed 5 nights at the beginning of May. After the first night, my daughter and I both commented that the bed was hard. One call to the front desk and they had a mattress topper put on for us. We slept very well for the rest of our stay. Breakfast was good and plentiful and the wine and cheese... More

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Salinas, California
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013 NEW via mobile

Our second stay at the Library Hotel and we will be back! Walking distance to theatres makes it the perfect location for our needs. Always clean and librarians are friendly & helpful. Breakfast and evening wine/cheese room adds to the charm and overall friendly ambiance. Resting in between the hustle and bustle of NYC events either with the always available... More

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New York
2 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013 NEW

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Library Hotel, good location, very comfortable room, staff were extremely friendly and helpful. The wine and cheese reception every evening was a great way to relax. We stayed on the 10th Floor in a deluxe room.

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Moscow, Russia
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58 reviews 58 reviews
33 hotel reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
48 helpful votes 48 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013 NEW

The hotel is very conveniently located on Madison ave for a city tour. Rooms are ok, average size for Manhattan (too small for other cities;), but the bathroom is tiny! Very nice design of the hotel & the rooms. There is a breakfast included in the room rate, but we did not like it- the choice was too limited: no... More

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LibraryHotel, Director of Sales at Library Hotel, responded to this review
16 May 2013

Dear ks_bazhenova, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. I think your comments about our property as a good four star and about what we offer are an accurate reflection of what people can expect as our guest. We are not an opulent five star hotel, nor do we claim to be. We are a... More

Miami Beach, Florida
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013 NEW

This hotel has a nice theme , unfortunately they take their name to seriously as they expect you to log into a book rather than your smart phone, computer, or any other internet device you own. Dont get me wrong the staff was very helpful especially as they came up with excuses as to why the internet was such a... More

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LibraryHotel, Director of Sales at Library Hotel, responded to this review
15 May 2013

Dear derek r, I am so sorry to hear your frustration and to learn you had such a problem while staying with us. We do understand that the internet is not a luxury but a necessity when traveling in order to stay connected to business associates as well as friends and family. In the first week of April, we did... More

New York City, New York
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103 reviews 103 reviews
9 hotel reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

One could easily make a long, long list of the reasons this is such a great hotel. Let's begin when you enter the building. The people who greet you are just wonderful. Friendly, welcoming and making sure you're glad you arrived. The rooms are small but luxurious, the library itself is so comfy and the snacks and drinks available make... More

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New York City, New York
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

What a wonderful experience. Centrally located bouutique hotel in the heart of mid town Manhattan. The hotel staff is friendly, courteous, extremely helpful and professional.Truly a class act. I highly recommend.

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San Diego, California
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76 reviews 76 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

I love this hotel. It is around the corner from Grand Central Station. Rooms are small but it is New York. It is like Las Vegas, use it to sleep, shower, and change cloths. The high light is the second floor lounge open 24 hrs a day. After a long day of touring, it was nice to stop in get... More

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Hotel Summarization (Beta)

What travellers say

  • Grand Central(83)
  • Great location(49)
  • Times Square(46)
  • Continental breakfast(43)
  • Very nice(37)
  • Rooftop bar(33)
  • Wine cheese(33)
  • Friendly and helpful(28)
  • Reading room(27)
  • Second floor(24)

Additional Information about Library Hotel

Address: 299 Madison Ave., at 41st St., Entrance on 41st Street, New York City, NY 10017
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Region: United States > New York > New York City
Amenities:
Business Centre Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Restaurant Room Service Suites Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#2 Luxury Hotels in New York City
#3 Family Hotels in New York City
#9 Business Hotels in New York City
#9 Romantic Hotels in New York City
Price range (per night): INR19,041 - 32,231
Hotel Class:4 star (4*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Designed to feel like a private club, at the Library 6000 books are organized throughout the hotel based on the Dewey Decimal System, with floors dedicated to the ten major classifications of knowledge. In the Reading Room, relax with free WiFi and complimentary refreshments including Library Hotel Collection's Signature Continental Breakfast Buffet each morning and wine and cheese receptions each evening from 5PM-8PM.The Hotel's central location is steps from the New York Public Library, Bryant Park, Grand Central Terminal, 5th Avenue, and Times Square to name a few.If we don't have the date, room or location you need, try our sister hotels, the Hotel Giraffe, Casablanca Hotel or the Hotel Elysee all ranking in the top hotels in NYC by members of TripAdvisor. ... more   less 
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