Library Hotel - Beautiful Four Star New York Hotels

One of Manhattan’s most celebrated concept luxury hotels is the ten-story Library Hotel New York. This four-star New York hotel has been beautifully restored from a 1900 brick and Terracotta structure. The Library Hotel New York is one of the best Boutique Hotels New York offers, with its 60 odd-rooms, is boutique hotel master Henry Kallan’s latest creation. It arguably has the best view of Madison Avenue, and is also just steps away from New York’s Bryant Park.

The Library Hotel New York is also near a number of area attractions in New York:

• New York's Bryant Park
• Wall Street
• New York Public Library
• Grand Central Terminal

The Library Hotel New York offers 6,000 books organized by the Dewey Decimal System throughout the hotel. This collection is available for the guests to choose from, be it for enlightenment or for relaxation. Each of the library’s 60 smoke-free rooms is individually adorned by collections of art and books on a distinctive topic.

Every floor at The Library Hotel New York is devoted to one of the major categories of the Dewey Decimal System. The guest rooms’ designs feature topics from Social Sciences, Literature, Languages, History, Math and Science, General Knowledge, Technology, Philosophy, the Arts and Religion. In the lobby, the highlight is an 1880 edition of the complete works of Shakespeare with the wall behind the reception desk as a card catalog.

With the hotel's unusual scheme, a lot has taken interest including the writer of the famous Lemony Snicket books. In Lemony Snicket's The Penultimate Peril, Hotel Denouement was modeled after the Library Hotel New York.

Guests may request rooms depending on their favorite interest. They can choose whichever theme they prefer from the list available on the room menu at The Library Hotel New Neil Armstrong chose to stay in the Astronomy Room. The most predictably popular room is Erotic Literature.

The Library Hotel New York makes your stay in New York both an entertaining and informative one.

Hotel star rating: 4 stars

Online booking is available at The Library Hotel New York website, with rates starting at £190 (approx.).

Guests at The Library Hotel New York can enjoy great value, including the following amenities at no extra charge.

An abundant choice of food from the European style breakfast buffet

Coffee, tea, juices, cookies and fruits throughout the day
On the evenings, from 5pm to 8pm, there are wine and cheese receptions.

Wireless high-speed Internet access

Complimentary passes to New York Sports Club nearby

Evening turndown device

Library Hotel Customer Reviews:

Excellent:

“Not the ordinary!”

Hotel review by: ericsonbratt
From: Nottingham, United Kingdom
Date: Jan 9, 2010

From the moment we arrived by taxi from JFK to the moment we left, I could only fault the hotel on one element which was the small number of tables for the breakfast/evening cheese events.

Everything else and I mean everything was perfect. From the excellent friendly reception, finding a room before check-in time, left luggage and drying our coats. The quirky atmosphere, dewy numbering of the rooms, huge bathroom, wealth of facilities and location was spot on.

If you can afford this place, look no further, you will not be disappointed!

“Best Boutique Hotel”

Hotel review by: mikkeytree
From: Vienna, Virginia
Date: Jan 5, 2010

This charming hotel offers outstanding service, clean trendy decor, a great location and impressive, cozy public areas. The front desk staff was incredibly efficient and professional. The doorman heard us discussing a cab and he escorted us to the sofa in the lobby while he hailed two cabs, had the cab doors open and had given the cabbie our destination addresses, all while we rested in the warmth of the lobby. The rooms are beautifully designed in classic colors and new furnishings. Room amenities include robes, slippers, bottled water, mini-bar, recessed lights, and more. The hotel offers complimentary wine, cheese, tea and cookies in the afternoon and continental breakfast each AM. Most hotels in NY are old and overpriced. This feels new, trendy and worth every penny. Would highly recommend.

"This hotel made our wedding week!”

Hotel review by: AWOJ
From: Alex Jenkins
Date: Jan 4, 2010

The Staff put us into the 'Love room' on the 11th Floor, which was exceptional - the best in the house they said (and I believe them). Gorgeous balcony overlooking Madison Ave. - with a bottle of Champagne waiting for us on arrival. Clean, thoughtfully decorated and very memorable hotel. Perfect. The bar on the top floor is actually very good - the drinks are excellent. Full marks and thanks to ALL the Staff for making our elopement and NY City Hall / New Year's Eve Wedding even more special.

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Poor:

“Worst Staff”

Hotel review by: nikolaibond
From: New York
Date: Jul 4, 2009

I called the Library to find out about availability . The front desk person, gave me misinformation regarding how to pay for the room. I followed his instructions and booked online only for him to call me and tell me he had given me misinformation. I asked to speak to his supervisor to try to fix the problem. When my guest arrived and checked into the hotel, he felt that it was appropriate to trash talk me to my guest. This is unbelievable. Do not stay here, especially for business, because you never know what they may be saying to your guests or clients that you book rooms for.

“Bad service”

Hotel review by: A TripAdvisor Member
From: Berkeley,ca
Date: Jul 29, 2004

We got a special package that offered bubbly wine when we arrived; we never got that. We asked for wake-up calls but didn't receive them. Sheets were dirty (they said they had problems with the washing machines!). Shampoo, condidtioner bottles and toilet paper were not renewed!! we had to ask for them!!! And inquire if the construction noise has stopped before booking if you are still willing to risk it. We couldn't sleep for 4 nights.