Library Hotel
Ten floors organised by the Dewey Decimal system.
299 Madison Avenue, Midtown East, New York, NY, 10017Opens a live Booking.com search for this hotel · we may earn a commission
What Library Hotel actually is
The Library Hotel occupies a narrow Madison Avenue building at 41st Street, a block from the New York Public Library, and takes the proximity extremely seriously: each of its ten guest floors is assigned a Dewey Decimal category, and every room within a floor is stocked with books on a specific subject within it. Book the Erotic Literature room or the Astronomy room accordingly.
It is a small hotel and the gimmick is executed with enough conviction to work. There is a reading room with a fireplace, a rooftop terrace bar, and complimentary wine and cheese in the evenings. The location is quiet for Midtown, with Bryant Park two blocks west and Grand Central three blocks north-east.
What stands out
- 01 Guest floors organised by the Dewey Decimal system
- 02 Over six thousand books distributed through the building
- 03 Bookmarks rooftop lounge and the Reading Room
- 04 A block from the New York Public Library and Bryant Park
Rooms and suites
Petite Room
Sleeps 2Compact, themed to a Dewey subcategory
Deluxe Room
Sleeps 2Larger with seating area
Love Room
Sleeps 2Top-floor suite with terrace access
Room names and availability vary by season — the live inventory is on the booking page.
Facilities and amenities
- Rooftop bar
- Reading room
- Fitness access
- 24-hour front desk
- Complimentary breakfast
- Evening wine and cheese
- Concierge
- Pet friendly
- Business services
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
Eating and drinking on site
| Madison & Vine | Wine bar and bistro |
|---|---|
| Bookmarks Lounge | Rooftop cocktails |
Where it sits
The corridor of Park and Madison Avenues, where corporate New York keeps its address book. Grand Central sits at its heart, which makes Midtown East one of the easiest places in the city to sleep if you plan to ride trains rather than hail cabs.
Nearest transit
- ▸Grand Central–42 St (4, 5, 6, 7, S)
- ▸Lexington Av/53 St (E, M)
- ▸51 St (6)
- ▸Metro-North at Grand Central
What's nearby
- ▸Grand Central Terminal
- ▸Rockefeller Center
- ▸St. Patrick's Cathedral
- ▸United Nations Headquarters
- ▸The Morgan Library & Museum
Conditions at this address right now
Live readings for Midtown East, updated from Open-Meteo each time this page loads.
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Questions people ask about Library Hotel
Can I choose the subject of my room?
Yes. Rooms are themed to specific Dewey categories and you can request a subject when booking, subject to availability.
Is breakfast included?
A continental breakfast is typically included, along with an evening wine and cheese reception.