Library Hotel by Library Hotel Collection

4.0 star property
Hotel with a rooftop terrace, steps from One Vanderbilt
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Rooftop terrace
Lobby sitting area
Rooftop bar, garden views, open daily
Front of property
Lobby

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

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299 Madison Ave, New York, NY, 10017
  • Grand Central Terminal
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Broadway
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Times Square
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • New York, NY (JFK-John F. Kennedy Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬
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Room options

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(26 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 250 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, City View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Petite Room, 1 Full Size Bed (Double Bed)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(29 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

New York

Located in Manhattan, Library Hotel by Library Hotel Collection is adjacent to One Vanderbilt and within a 5-minute walk of other popular sights like Grand Central Terminal. This 60-room, 4-star hotel has a restaurant along with conveniences like a rooftop terrace and a 24-hour business center.

What's nearby

  • Grand Central Terminal - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Broadway - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Rockefeller Center - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Times Square - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Empire State Building - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles

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
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sunrise Mart - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Blue Bottle Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Essen Fast Slow Food - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Library Hotel by Library Hotel Collection

Hotel with a rooftop terrace, steps from One Vanderbilt
Guests of Library Hotel by Library Hotel Collection enjoy access to a rooftop terrace, a 24-hour business center, and coffee in a common area. Offsite parking is offered for a fee. Multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk can assist with concierge services, luggage storage, and securing valuables. Other amenities at this boutique hotel include a computer station, a library, and a terrace.
Beds are dressed in Egyptian cotton sheets and pillow menus, and bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. IPod docks, free local calls, and portable fans are also available.

Languages

Chinese (Cantonese), Chinese (Mandarin), English, Russian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite 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 center
  • 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.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (32 inch wide door)
  • Handrails in stairways (33 inches high)
  • Portable shower seat
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (44 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 14 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • iPod dock

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Portable fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • 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)

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 13 to 25 per person

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: 3 PM
  • Check-out: 1 PM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers discounted parking nearby.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • The hotel can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your 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
Library Hotel by Library Hotel Collection Hotel New York

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Library Hotel by Library Hotel Collection?

Library Hotel by Library Hotel Collection provides free cancellation on certain room rates. For additional details, review the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Library Hotel by Library Hotel Collection?

As of Jun 23, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Library Hotel by Library Hotel Collection on Jul 20, 2025 start from $229.5, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What can I see around Library Hotel by Library Hotel Collection?

This hotel is situated in Manhattan, just steps from 5th Avenue and Grand Central Terminal, and within a short walk of Bryant Park. You'll also find Broadway and Empire State Building less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at Library Hotel by Library Hotel Collection?

No, there isn't parking at the hotel but you'll find nearby parking with discounts available.

Does Library Hotel by Library Hotel Collection feature a casino at the property?

No, Library Hotel by Library Hotel Collection doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Library Hotel by Library Hotel Collection?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What do couples enjoy most about Library Hotel by Library Hotel Collection?

This boutique hotel offers many amenities for couples, including Champagne service as well as a bar and a restaurant with al fresco dining.

Does Library Hotel by Library Hotel Collection have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Library Hotel by Library Hotel Collection have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Library Hotel by Library Hotel Collection serves a cooked-to-order breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Madison and Vine.

Does Library Hotel by Library Hotel Collection allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Library Hotel by Library Hotel Collection though service animals are welcome.

Are there connecting rooms at Library Hotel by Library Hotel Collection?

Yes, this hotel has connecting guestrooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

How close is the airport from Library Hotel by Library Hotel Collection?

The closest major airport to Library Hotel by Library Hotel Collection is LaGuardia Airport (LGA), which is 8.8 mi away (28 minutes by car). Another top airport is Teterboro, NJ (TEB), which is located 12.2 mi away (15-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies at Library Hotel by Library Hotel Collection?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at Library Hotel by Library Hotel Collection.

Does Library Hotel by Library Hotel Collection offer wedding services?

There are wedding services available at Library Hotel by Library Hotel Collection if that's in your vacation plans.

Library Hotel by Library Hotel Collection Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 808 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 154 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 1006 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Lourdes, Pittsburgh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When I turned on the shower...Brown water came out and the drain was semi plugged and slow for the water to drain. At the end of my shower I was standing in 5" of water. I told the front desk and was told that is normal. I was expecting a discount for the inconvenience. I let them know of this issue after the first night of my 3 day stay. I left disappointed. For the money I spent per night, I was expecting better hospitality.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gisela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s a beautiful small hotel. I love the rooftop garden and it has a beautiful library café.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maureen, Orinda

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed the Library Hotel. It was small with very friendly helpful staff. They had a lovely lounge floor where there was fresh coffee, water, snacks, fresh fruit available 24/7. The floors all had literary themes and each room a genre within that theme with books galore inside! It was quite charming.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The beds were comfortable, and I loved the small size of the hotel and the library themed rooms
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Javier

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Noisy, rooftop bar closed
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved the library theme and especially the lounge area where we could rest and regroup with our adult children in between adventures. The room was cozy and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wanted a quiet yet convieient hotel without many amenities as I was visiting a friend. No kids or loud patrons.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Graham, Naples

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth, Montgomery

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Such a beautiful, cozy, inspiring hotel that has such lovely features such as the reading room and rooftop garden.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Timothy

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lost its Way

This property has lost its soul. The service on 2nd floor, which was so iconic to hotel, is gone; the room interior was worn out and dated; and the resort fee is a joke. Very sad for someone how has stayed for so many years.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent location. Great staff.

I spent a weekend here and enjoyed my stay. The staff were very nice and accommodating. The location is excellent. Right next to Grand Central Station. If you’re flying into JFK you can take the LIRR directly to Grand Central which is especially convenient. You are within walking distance of many of the City’s top attractions. The rooms were nice and functional. However they are very small and have some wear and tear. But that’s the case with most of nyc’s hotels. They have a relaxing and comfortable lounge on the 2nd floor with coffee, fruit, and snacks. They also have roof top bar which is pretty cool.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful little boutique hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend! The staff was wonderful, and the hotel very clean and well-kept. We loved that there was the 2nd floor reading room filled with books, tables to work from, and 24 hours of beverages and snacks. We weren't so thrilled with the first-floor restaurant. The roof bar had great appetizers and a wonderful staff. Close to everywhere we needed to be and out of all the major noise and congestion of the City. We will be visiting again, as well as their other hotels.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gayle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The ambience was lovely, the reading room so beautiful and civilized, the staff were very friendly and helpful. My room was charming and perfect. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing boutique hotel in midtown

Rooms were roomy (for nyc) and perfect location. 2 blocks from Bryant park and 3-4 to Times Square. 2 blocks from 5th Avenue. Rooftop bar drinks were delicious and space was welcoming and fun. Could not have asked for better service with check in/ check out. Great value for a fabulous hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Marty

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Library Hotel in Manhattan is a very nice property. The best thing about our stay was the front desk staff. They were knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. The room was nice but there is very little indoor lighting and the weather was very dreary on our trip so it seemed dark. The value for the location and property was very good. I would stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect hotel, staff was nice and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025