Library Hotel

The Library was a quaint hotel in a convenient location. Rooms were comfortable; the staff was super friendly and helpful and the breakfasts, snacks and wine reception were wonderful. A real homey feel.

Liked: Friendly staff; great breakfast; snacks and wine and cheese reception daily.

Always stay at the Library

Liked: I like that they put a kettle in the room and the fridge and the 2nd floor tea and coffee library
Disliked: The heating didn’t work and the bath water came out rusty

Perfect Location, Comfy bed and...

Liked: We stayed in a petite suite, which was very small, but we knew it would be. We were only in the room to sleep and change clothes, so this was not an issue. If you have a smaller room like we did, don't plan to "hang out" much in the room. The Reading Room was nice to get coffee and snacks any time of day or night. Everything was very walkable, you are SO close to Grand Central Station and the New York Public Library. There is a nice restaurant attached to the hotel, though we did not eat there. The Rooftop bar was very nice, and we spent some time up there.
Disliked: It was a little disappointing that the entire hotel was basically wrapped up for some reason, so there were no views. also impossible to see the address and name because of all the scaffolding. There is a "business center" with a computer and printer, but they don't work. I needed to print something ut and when I asked about it at the front desk, they were very kind and said to send whatever I needed and they would print it for me, which they did. But never said why I couldn't just do it myself, and the business center didn't give any indication it was not usable, so they might want to let people know that. Also, as nice as the Reading Room was, they def don't want you hanging out there a lot there are only straight back chairs, and it is very cold, and there is very loud musak playing at all hours in there, which makes it hard to relax, that and if another guest is in there having a virtual meeting they are loud as well.

Superb

Superb

Liked: I thought both the library and rooftop lounge were extremely nice. And I liked having a restaurant on site. Good location and friendly staff.
Disliked: My room was freezing and the thermostat not working but a space heater was promptly provided. The room was very small but well done.

Lovely hotel but bring ear...

Liked: Location, location, location. Easy access to all the things we had planned to do and to subways when the weather made it difficult to walk long distances. Library theme is really fun for book lovers like us. Second floor relaxation area was a welcome spot for coffee and a light snack.
Disliked: New York is certainly the city that never sleeps, but construction at all hours of the night on 41st street was horribly loud and led to terrible sleep. The hotel has no control over the work done across the street, of course, but not a restful stay. Second floor snacks were a little sparse.

Phenomenal location, very clean, high...

Liked: Friendly and helpful front desk staff. Very comfortable bed, strong shower. Comfortable little lobby.
Disliked: Rooftop bar is sweet - wish the menu had more vegetable options/salad. Staff wasn't really ready for us at 2:30pm on a Saturday. Table service didn't really start until well after 3pm. But they were all nice.

Superb

Liked: i use Madision & Vine even when i'm not staying in the hotel and the roof terrace is glorious.
Disliked: It was all good.

Superb

Liked: Very relaxed ambience, very central. Stephen was so kind and friendly
Disliked: The lighting in the bedroom was poor, difficult to read, even apply makeup

Always stay at The Library

Liked: Staff very friendly. Great location. Corner suite perfect
Disliked: Heating didn’t work. Had to ask for an electric heater