Library Hotel by Library Hotel Collection

Hotels
9.6 (706 reviews)
299 Madison Avenue , New York , us

Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Business center
Heating
Terrace
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Nice common areas
Cons:
Small and outdated rooms
Issues with cleanliness
Value for money concerns

Categories

Cleanliness
9.35
Issues with outdated room conditions and stains on carpet highlighted concerns.
Service
9.99
Staff was friendly and accommodating, contributing positively to the experience.
Location
10
Terrific location with easy access to Broadway theaters and other sights.
Room Quality
8.81
Rooms described as tiny and dated, with some maintenance issues.
Amenities
9.84
Boutique hotel offers nice common areas, but some amenities were noted as lacking.
Value for Money
8.83
Guests felt prices did not match the room quality and service provided.
Food and Beverage
10
Restaurant and rooftop bar received positive mentions from guests.
Overall Experience
10
Despite some complaints, many guests expressed a desire to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 01:18

Property Description

Boutique Midtown Hotel Near Bryant Park and Grand Central Terminal

Themed Rooms and Amenities
Step into a traditional American library-themed room with modern amenities like a flat-screen TV and iPod docking station. Enjoy the comfort of a provided bathrobe and slippers during your stay.

Culinary Delights and Rooftop Views
Indulge in delicious meals at Madison & Vine, offering breakfast, lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch. Sip on literary-inspired cocktails at the rooftop bar and Poetry Garden while taking in stunning city views.

Prime Location
Explore iconic NYC attractions with Times Square and the Empire State Building just a short walk away. Immerse yourself in culture with the New York Public Library conveniently located nearby.

Book now to experience the charm and convenience of Library Hotel by Library Hotel Collection.

Important information:

Reservations of 7 nights or more may be subject to additional terms and conditions. Library Hotel by Library Hotel Collection will contact you to confirm the additional terms and conditions.

Please note, the credit card provided for payment must be presented at check-in and the cardholder and guest name must match.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 01:00 PM
Airport code: JFK

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in public areas and charges are applicable.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Property Accessibility

Total Disability Score: 58.86
Public Area
  • Hill Located: No
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Type: Regular
  • Entrance Door Width: 149
  • Entrance Leveled: Yes
  • Distance From The Elevator To The Accessible Room: 10
  • Room Max Guests Number: 2
  • Pet Friendly: Yes_impaired
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: No
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: Yes
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: Yes
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
  • Lifts Accessible: Yes
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Guest Reviews

9.6
Based on 706 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.35
Service: 9.99
Location: 10
Room Quality: 8.81
Amenities: 9.84
Value for Money: 8.83
Food and Beverage: 10
Overall Experience: 10
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Geoffroy solo_traveller ch
6
Pros:

Old but clean

Cons:

1.Breakfast was included in the price, but we got only coffee and cookie, we had to pay additional amount for full breakfast
2.Renovation ongoing not indicated

2026-06-24 via Nuitee
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LanaDelrayBeach_FL Friends getaway
10
My new home in NYC
Pros:

A perfect hotel for any book lover. We loved the spirit and atmosphere, and the location on "Library Way," near the Library and Bryant Park, allowed us to carry this theme throughout the trip. The Junior Suite is large enough for two people even if they are not a couple, and the counter space is quite generous. We also appreciated the Reading Room, available for comfortable reading or work space and complementary croissants, coffee, soft drinks, fruit, etc. at all hours -- particularly nice if one of you is an early morning person and the other is not. A very special stay.

2026-06-23 via Tripadvisor
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Susan couple us
9
A quiet and charming hotel in a very busy conveniently located neighborhood
Pros:

The location is very convenient and busy. It is easy to accomplish everything, banking, shopping, Grand Central Station just one block away. Very close to Bryant Park which is always fun.

There is a very nice lounge with complementary fruit croissants and coffee
It is a quiet hotel designed for quiet adults. I did not eat at the restaurant but it looked very nice

Cons:

In my first room the television didn’t work and the air-conditioning was not adequate. The front desk was very responsive to my problems and they did get them fixed by the next morning. They offered me an upgrade to make up for my inconvenience.

2026-06-20 via Nuitee
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JULIANA couple co
10
Excelente hotel
Pros:

Todo

2026-06-19 via Nuitee
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carole couple fr
4
Nul
Cons:

Le service est très passable
Sur 3 nuits , la chambre n’a pas été faite un jour .
La tarification du petit déjeuner n’est pas claire .
Aucun intérêt de réserver une chambre avec PDJ inclus , on vous compte des suppléments
La climatisation fait un bruit épouvantable.
On entend les bruits de la rue
Décoration vieillotte , triste et sombre .
Rapport qualité prix très mauvais

2026-06-17 via Nuitee
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Y6684DYmail Solo travel Ulm, Baden-Württemberg
10
cozy and quiet place in midtown
Pros:

i’m a returning guest- it is a quiet, little, cozy gem in midtown near Grand Central
nice staff, nice rooftop bar, nice restaurant
rooms small, but very clean and neat
free coffee in the morning is very much appreciated, free softdrinks
will return next year . i love it

2026-06-16 via Tripadvisor
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Marysillkr Solo travel
8
A lovely hotel
Pros:

The staff is great. The room was clean and comfortable. Still has scaffolding blocking the views. I wish they would bring back the continental breakfast. What they offer now is slight. The restaurant breakfast isn’t great.

2026-06-16 via Tripadvisor
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Amanda solo_traveller us
9
Pros:

The library theme was perfect for booklovers! The reading room was a lovely space to snack, decompress, and meet new book-loving friends! Staff were very friendly and helpful. There was construction happening outside my room and the Front Desk was able to quickly switch me to a quieter room. Bookmarks (the bar) was also a highlight and such a vibe!

Cons:

The rooms and bedding appeared a little worn and outdated.

2026-06-16 via Nuitee
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Breck couple us
8
Great comfortable location in mid-town Manhattan
Pros:

Great location, mid-town Manhattan, a block from the famous NY public library, could see it from the room. The library theme was evident everywhere, wish I had time to delve into the many books on offer in the room and elsewhere. Nice bar at the top, friendly staff, clean and comfortable room. Minimal breakfast offerings but good coffee which is my main objective.

Cons:

Hard to think of anything, was expensive but that's NYC. There was scaffolding around the property which detracted from the views, but was a minor issue.

2026-06-13 via Nuitee
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tatamiswisest9a Couples Boston, Massachusetts
10
Love this hotel!
Pros:

Wonderful hotel! Great location. The rooms are lovely. The reading room is a wonderful amenity. Everyone who worked there was so nice. Loved the rooftop bar. The library theme is a lot of fun as was checking out the book titles in the room. Will definitely stay there again!

2026-06-12 via Tripadvisor
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mikeB8731ZE Couples
10
Awesome! We're coming back.
Pros:

Everything about your place was perfect. COmfortable and quiet room. Great second floor sitting/reading/eating room was a great place to relax and recharge. Rooftop bar was fun. Location couldn't be topped for trips to library, Bryant Park, bike ride to Central Park, etc.

2026-06-12 via Tripadvisor
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James solo_traveller us
9
2026-06-11 via Nuitee
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B8866HGmichaelo Friends getaway
10
A great hidden gem Hotel in the heart of Manhattan
Pros:

This hotel is my new go to spot. Outside the hotel , it is minutes away from Times Square and Madison Square Garden, where I went to watch the Knick game. Inside in the room was quiet as can be and clean as anything. The staff was friendly and very helpful.. There are a ton of food options within one block area from great steakhouses to great cafés. I highly recommend for anybody to come in work or pleasure. I will be definitely staying here in the future.

2026-06-10 via Tripadvisor
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W2312RXchristiner Couples
10
Great Location and a fun place to stay.
Pros:

Quirky hotel with comfy beds, clean rooms and staff who cannot do enough for you.I loved the Library / lounge. The Madison Avenue location is ideal for the NYC visitor. We will be staying here next time we visit NYC.

2026-06-02 via Tripadvisor
K
Keith couple gb
10
Perfect place to stay. Central. Great restaurant attached
Pros:

Great service and location.

Cons:

The Scoffolding on the outside

2026-05-31 via Nuitee
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nataliec32026 Friends getaway Centennial, Colorado
10
Wonderful, friendly, relaxing!
Pros:

We always love staying at The Library! It always feels like coming home. Everyone is so nice and helpful. The rooms are clean, comfortable and cozy. We like eating at the restaurant and having a drink upstairs. The 2nd floor room feels like our own living room. It is an extra special touch that we can go there any time for coffee, fruit or a snack. It was nice that you added the baked goods this year, although we think you could find better croissants. We come primarily to see shows and the location within walking distance to Broadway is wonderful.

2026-05-29 via Tripadvisor
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Romulo Jr couple us
9
Pros:

Front door services are great.

2026-05-28 via Nuitee
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Patricia solo_traveller us
9
Pros:

Location was very convenient. I particularly liked the second floor lounge with free coffee and soft drinks, fruit and croissants. Great place to hang out midst the books. Clever decor. Very friendly and helpful staff

Cons:

My petite room was small, as expected, but quite dark. But clever to use books and bookshelves as decor

2026-05-24 via Nuitee
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Annette couple ie
7
2026-05-15 via Nuitee
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Hagai couple il
9
Pros:

המיקום, הלאונג׳ שפתוח 24 שעות עם שתיה חמה וקרה

2026-05-14 via Nuitee