With a stay at Library Hotel by Library Hotel Collection, you'll be centrally located in New York, steps from One Vanderbilt and within a 5-minute walk of Grand Central Terminal. .This boutique hotel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from New York Public Library and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Empire State Building.
What's nearby
One Vanderbilt - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
Grand Central Terminal - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
Empire State Building - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
Rockefeller Center - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
Times Square - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
Getting around
Grand Central - 42 St. Station - 2 min walk
5 Av Station (W. 42nd St.) - 4 min walk
John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK) - 52 min drive
Restaurants
Après - 2 min walk
Chick-fil-A - 1 min walk
McDonald's - 2 min walk
Pershing Square - 2 min walk
Sunrise Mart - 1 min walk
About this property
Library Hotel by Library Hotel Collection
Library Hotel by Library Hotel Collection offers 60 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Additionally, rooms include portable fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.
Make yourself at home in one of the 60 air-conditioned rooms featuring iPod docking stations. Your bed comes with down comforters and Egyptian cotton sheets. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take in the views from a rooftop terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as concierge services. Additional features at this hotel include wedding services, complimentary use of a nearby fitness facility, and a banquet hall.
Enjoy American cuisine at Madison and Vine, a bistro where you can enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge and dine alfresco. Or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. This hotel has 3 meeting rooms available for events.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Madison and Vine - This bistro specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).
Bookmarks - Overlooking the garden, this rooftop bar serves light fare only. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
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.
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
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)
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 13 to 25 per person
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
We should mention
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the 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
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Library Hotel by Library Hotel Collection Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
We were never able to find the place! We called to get directions and ask about parking. The person that answered and was terribly rude because we had called for directions and another time to ask where we are to park. Instead of being helpful he was rude and wouldnt give us directions. We never even found the place, terrible way to treat people who are not local and having trouble. We left the city immediately and will never be back.
Libery hotel on Madison is blessed with great staff.
Always attentive and willing to help.
The restaurant which part of the hotel
Also has great service staff.
Breakfast is always good with lots of choose.
Must admit the petite rooms are very thigh .
The rooftop bar is worth a visit but cocktail list is limited.
Overall a good hotel.
The staff were so friendly - all of them - and the second floor lounge was a perfect spot to hang out and have some downtime. The books made it all feel cozy.
Have had several stays at Library Hotel. Always great.
Roger
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kristin
Nov 16, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff were lovely and my room was clean and cozy. I absolutely loved the Reading Room. The downstairs restaurant and rooftop lounge were also nice.
I loved my stay. Staff were nice and accommodating. Access to the second floor with seating, snacks and books was a really nice amenity. It was mostly quiet even while some construction is going on during the day. Get midtown location as well, very close to Bryant park and grand central and not too far from theaters and Times Square. Would definitely stay again when back in NYC.
The services provided by this hotel were formerly exceptional and worth the higher price. It had an air of luxury that was appreciated. We always stayed at the Library or Casablanca when in New York. Before covid, a lovely continental breakfast was provided on the second floor as well as wine and cheese at happy hour. Now there are no services provided but a $25 per day resort fee has been imposed. We asked for slippers and were told they would be delivered only to be told later that they had been ordered but there was a delay by the supplier so they were not available. The outside temp at night was in the 40's but the heat had not even been turned on in the hotel. We were given a space heater. Several days later, it appeared that the heat was turned on as our room was too hot. Although there is a thermostat in the room, it does not work and you cannot control the temperature in your room. I needed a pen and paper to jot down the name of a restaurant but none are even provided in the room. There was not even a soap dish in the bathroom. The liquid dispensers in the shower are very difficult to operate. The "free" breakfast now at the restaurant on ground level was not valuable to us. Although we could get a $20 omelette, we could not get a bagel or a latte without paying for it. The staff is still lovely but we won't be returning. When it feels like a chain hotel, we may as well pay the cheaper prices for one. This group of hotels has changed ownership in 2025.