Library Hotel By Library Hotel Collection – A Favorite for Families in New York
About the Hotel
Rooms with Literary Themes
Library Hotel offers 60 rooms organized by the Dewey Decimal System, each featuring books and artwork matching themes like Mythology, Love, or Literature. Room types include Petite Rooms with full beds (200 sq ft), Deluxe Rooms with queen or king beds (250-275 sq ft), and Junior Suites with king beds and sofa beds (350 sq ft). All rooms include flat-screen TVs, iPod docking stations, LATHER bath amenities, bathrobes, and mini fridges. The Love Room features a private terrace facing Madison Avenue with views of the New York Public Library.
Dining and Rooftop Lounge
Madison & Vine serves American bistro cuisine and international wines for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch. Room service operates daily from 7:00 am to 10:00 pm. The 14th floor transforms into Bookmarks Lounge each evening at 4 pm, serving literary-inspired cocktails with views of the New York Public Library and city skyline. The Reading Room provides 24-hour access to coffee, tea, soft drinks, fresh fruit, health bars, and snacks.
Literary-Inspired Spaces
Guests access over 6,000 books throughout the hotel. The 14th floor features the Writer's Den with mahogany-paneled sitting room and gas fireplace, and the Poetry Garden with greenhouse sitting room and wraparound terrace. These spaces serve as additional lounge areas when not booked for private events. The hotel offers complimentary passes to NY Sports Club and access to Blink Fitness locations. A DVD library features the American Film Institute's top 100 films.
Midtown Manhattan Location
Located at 299 Madison Avenue at East 41st Street, the hotel is a 3-minute walk from the New York Public Library and Bryant Park, 5 minutes from Grand Central Terminal, and 10 minutes from Times Square. Rockefeller Center is within walking distance. JFK Airport is 15 miles away, LaGuardia Airport is 8 miles away, and Newark International Airport is 16 miles away. The surrounding area includes Fifth Avenue shopping and Broadway theaters.
Guest Services and Amenities
A $25 daily resort fee includes high-speed Wi-Fi, digital New York Times access, local and toll-free calls, bottled water, luggage storage, and 24-hour refreshments. The concierge provides personalized recommendations. Meeting spaces include the Writer's Den (360 sq ft) and Poetry Garden (260 sq ft) for events up to 75 people. The business center offers computers and printing. Available upon request: hypoallergenic pillows, baby cribs, space heaters, and toiletries including toothpaste and toothbrushes.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Paid Wi-Fi
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Allergy-free rooms
- Lift
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
Services
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
Spa & Leisure
- Garden area
Room features
- Wi-Fi in rooms
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
Bathroom
- Bathtub
- Free toiletries
- Bathroom telephone
- Sink
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Location
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