Library Hotel by Library Hotel Collection

4.0 star property

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Rooftop bar, garden views, open daily
Rooftop bar, garden views, open daily
Lobby
Front of property
Rooftop bar, garden views, open daily

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry
$313
$269 nightly
$313 total
Total with taxes and fees
Apr 5 - Apr 6

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299 Madison Ave, New York, NY, 10017
  • Place, Grand Central Terminal
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Empire State Building
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Times Square
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, New York, NY (JFK-John F. Kennedy Intl.)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(30 reviews)
  • City view
  • 250 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

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

Petite Room, 1 Full Size Bed (Double Bed)

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

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

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About the neighborhood

New York

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.
  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed

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
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
Library Hotel by Library Hotel Collection Hotel New York

Library Hotel by Library Hotel Collection Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 804 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 147 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 1003 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

vanessa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location! Staff were all amazing. Great value. Nice rooftop bar. Room was spacious. Free drinks and snacks 24/7 was invaluable.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Pedro

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

John James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharla, Mound

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Have had several stays at Library Hotel. Always great.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bettina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Rayford

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was just adequate
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel was clean and beautiful! Location is amazing and the charm of the place is wonderful!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Gary

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent quirky hotel in excellent Manhattan location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

dale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
2nd floor has 24 hour coffee, fruit, soda's and snack bars. Its also a quiet reading room with many books
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathena

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Timothy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Exceptionally friendly staff, convenient and quiet location. Pleasant 2nd floor loung with good coffee.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Pamela

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Room was adequate. Hotel is a bit dated but great location and friendly staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Nicole

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Needs an update. Old books around give it a old bookstore smell.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

April, Sacramento

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hilary, Philadelphia

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Karen L

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was stuffy first night but got better.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025