Library Hotel by Library Hotel Collection

The library theme is enchanting and executed to perfection. The room and the service were top- notch. The location was excellent. The roof top bar made great martinis. I could not fault this hotel at all and that puts it above many, many others I’ve stayed at. This was my first experience of The Library and I’m a fan.

Tiny rooms but overall the hotel is nice and affordable.

Fabulous location, easy access to all the main sights. Quiet and calming hotel in such a busy and vibrant city. Adjacent restaurant is good and there is a great roof top bar, with a few specials during happy hour. The lady that oversees the help yourself limited continental breakfast (hot and cold drinks, croissants, yoghurts, juice fruit and snack bars) was very friendly and helpful, and the roof top bar staff were nice too. We had a standard room which had everything we needed including fridge and a huge bathroom. Would have preferred tea/coffee making facilities in the room but appreciated the day long complimentary coffee and snacks on 2nd floor instead. Check in is very late at 3pm - we were offered luggage drop and seating in breakfast area but it was very uncomfortable as there are just hard dining chairs in that area. The worst point for us though was that staff at the reception desk were surly and quite unfriendly and unapproachable - they could def do with some soft skills training to make people feel more welcome and valued.

Fantastic location with a view of the NYPL, great literary concept very elegantly applied, enjoyed the reading room amenities as well as the rooftop bar. The staff were amazing. No luggage stand. The room was extremely warm and it was not mentioned that it’s not possible to use the cooling during autumn/winter - would have been great to know before I switched on the cooling and instead the temperature went up to 27.5C. With the scaffolding outside and construction workers passing by, I didn’t like to leave the windows open. Books in the reading room are not categorized which really annoys a bookworm ;-).

My husband and I stayed here while visiting our daughter in NYC. Great location and within walking distance of subway stations, restaurants, and Bryant Park. We enjoyed the library themed rooms and all the books! We did take advantage of the free continental breakfast on the second floor each morning with coffee, pastries, and light snacks which was very nice. We also liked Bookmarks, the rooftop lounge, to relax after a long day of walking and exploring NYC. The only complaint we had was our hotel room was extremely warm ( in October) even when we attempted to put the AC/cooling feature on the thermostat. However, we would definitely choose to stay here again.

Loved The Library Hotel! The Reading Room and Bookmarks Lounge were great amenities. We will return.

The staff were polite and friendly. The hotel is located in Midtown Manhattan, in a convenient spot for reaching various attractions on foot. Breakfast was quite decent (fresh juice, fruit, yogurt, pastries, and coffee). Housekeeping was provided daily. I would definitely recommend staying here

Very good

Beautiful property and good location. The add on fee is a rip off and an unnecessary revenue grab. Breakfast food was meh and the room too tight. But the building is charming.

Our recent stay at the Library Hotel made my daughter’s 10th birthday trip to New York City completely unforgettable! From the moment we walked through the doors, the staff treated us with such warm, genuine hospitality and incredible attention to detail. They went above and beyond to make my daughter feel special throughout our stay, which added so much magic to our birthday celebration. The hotel itself is a gem—cozy, elegant, and perfectly situated. Being within walking distance of Grand Central, Bryant Park, and the New York Public Library made exploring the city effortless. We loved the charming book-themed decor and spent time enjoying the complimentary breakfast spreads, and the quiet reading nooks. If you are planning a trip to New York—especially for a milestone family celebration—I cannot recommend the Library Hotel enough. The outstanding staff and cozy, boutique atmosphere made our trip truly memorable. We can't wait to return!

Fantastic stay at the library hotel. Great location for our first trip to New York and the hotel had a lovely feel to it. Staff were so helpful and the reading room was great to pop into for a coffee, snack and to grab a quick bite in the morning.

Exceptional

Wonderful location near Grand Central. Came in on the train and left on the train. Walked on Madison to NYU one way and the museums the other. Enjoyed the 2nd floor sitting room. Had snacks there in the evening. We had a petite room that I think was not intended for a couple, since there was only one bathrobe. It was snug, but the bed was comfy and the bathroom nice. Don't regret getting it and saving some money. The only negative was that the rooftop bar was full of "events" and not saved for the guests. That didn't seem fair. Otherwise, a great stay.

The place is small but very well kept. The staff is exceptional. Would recommend

We loved the whole aesthetic of the hotel-the books, the Dewey decimal system themed rooms- it is a great themes in keeping with it’s proximity to the nypl. We made good use of the library room. It was a great place to play cards, have breakfasts, or sit and read. We will be back!

The reading room No onsite fitness center

The only negative for our stay was the air-conditioning had been turned off and was unable to be used in the whole hotel. The front desk staff said to open window or they could bring us fans. Confused on why the air-conditioning would be turned off in October when temperatures were in the upper 60s. Made sleeping very uncomfortable. Shocked that the windows opened with no screens or security features .

Surprised that there was no “vanity” pack with Q-tips etc. Other than that, all was good.

Perfect location. There are snacks and beverages for free. Kind personal. The place is unique, with many books. The bed was small for two people. There’s no coffee or a kettle in the room.

The staff was exceptional!