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About the Hotel

299 Madison Avenue, New York, New York, United States, 10017

Rooms & Amenities

Library Hotel offers rooms organized by the Dewey Decimal System, each featuring a collection of books. Options include Petite Rooms (200 sq ft, full bed), Deluxe Rooms (250-275 sq ft, queen or king bed), and Junior Suites (350 sq ft, king bed with sofa bed for children). All rooms include flat-screen TVs, iPod docking stations, and LATHER bath amenities. The Mythology Room and Love Room feature king beds, with the Love Room offering a private terrace overlooking Madison Avenue.

Dining Options

Madison & Vine, the hotel's American bistro and wine bar, serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch. Menu items are available for in-room dining from 12 PM to 9 PM. Bookmarks Lounge, on the 14th floor, transforms into a rooftop bar in the evening, serving literary-inspired cocktails with views of the New York Public Library and city skyline.

Leisure & Events

Guests have access to the Reading Room, open 24 hours with coffee, tea, snacks, and over 6,000 books. The 14th-floor Writer's Den and Poetry Garden provide lounge space with city views, available for private events. Complimentary passes to Blink Fitness are included. Evening wine and cheese receptions are held in the Reading Room.

Location & Transport

The hotel is a 5-minute walk from Grand Central Terminal and 3 minutes from the New York Public Library. Times Square is a 10-minute walk, and Central Park is 20 minutes away. Nearby landmarks include Bryant Park, 5th Avenue shopping, and Broadway theaters. JFK Airport is 15 miles away, LaGuardia 8 miles, and Newark 16 miles.

Guest Services

Services include a 24-hour concierge, digital access to The New York Times, and high-speed Wi-Fi. The $25 daily resort fee covers refreshments, fitness passes, and local calls. Accessible rooms feature roll-in showers and widened doorways. Private event spaces include the Writer's Den (360 sq ft) and Poetry Garden (260 sq ft with a 520 sq ft terrace).

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From cosy doubles to spacious family suites – all with flexible options, breakfast, and exclusive deals.
Deluxe Room One King Bed
2 persons
26 m² 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
Deluxe Room One Queen Bed
2 persons
23 m² 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
Junior Suite One King Bed
2 persons
33 m² 
1 King-size bed and 1 Sofa bed
Shower
Heating
Petite Room One Full Bed
2 persons
19 m² 
1 Double bed
Shower
Heating
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Getting around

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City Centre
New York 4.9 km
Airports
LaGuardia (LGA) 14.0 km
Teterboro (TEB) 19.9 km
Train
Grand Central Station200 m
Underground
Grand Central – 42nd Street Station200 m
Bus
Bus stop100 m

Amenities

Thoughtfully designed amenities for a comfortable & memorable stay

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Paid Wi-Fi
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • No pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • 24-hour security
  • Luggage storage
  • Allergy-free rooms
  • Lift
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access
  • Key access

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre

Services

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area

Business

  • Business centre
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots

Spa & Leisure

  • Garden area

Room features

  • Wi-Fi in rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathroom telephone
  • Sink

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Location

299 Madison Avenue, New York, New York, United States, 10017
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299 Madison Avenue, New York, New York, United States, 10017
Nearby
20 West 34th Street
Empire State Building
250 m
Park
Bryant Park
520 m
Library
New York Public Library
180 m
405 Lexington and 42nd St.
Chrysler Building
380 m
Library
The Morgan Library & Museum
370 m
Restaurants
Grand Central Oyster Bar & Restaurant
300 m
89 E 42nd St Lower Level
Pera Mediterranean Brasserie
60 m
303 Madison Ave. (Last Seating 1 Hour Prior to Published Closing Time)
Bubba Gump Shrimp Co
950 m
1501 Broadway Time Square
Fresh & Co
80 m
309 Madison Ave
Taylor St. Baristas
130 m
33 E 40th St Beetwen Madison and Park
Stout Grand Central
90 m
60 E 41st St
Stone Bridge Pizza & Salad
80 m
16 East 41 street between 5th and Madison Avenues
Beer Table
170 m
22 Grand Central Terminal
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