| From: Maggie Winters, Miami |
| Date of Stay: August, 2007 |
| A real gem, the staff are incredibly friendly - helpful and full of advice. The room we had was one of the suites, a bit on the small side but still very homely and comfortable. Chocolates and weather reports were laid on our beds, a sweet touch.
Generous compared to many other hotels we had stayed in, we made the most of the complimentary breakfasts and cheese and wine evenings. A drink on the rooftop bar under the stars temporarily made us almost forget we were actually in New York. Just magical ... |
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| From: Andrew Miller, Melbourne, Australia |
| Date of Stay: September, 2007 |
| My fifth stay and still excellent! Need i say more? |
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| From: CB, United Kingdom |
| Date of Stay: July, 2008 |
| This is a great oasis and it felt wonderful to arrive and have all services such as wine, cheese, fruit , coffee provided. It was lovely not to continually be spending money once we arrived so we could begin to relax. It was a very well located hotel and impeccably clean. I would definitely stay here again and very much enjoyed my trip. Staff were very friendly and helpful with a real emphasis on customer service. |
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| From: Reviewer has requested to be kept anonymous. |
| Date of Stay: December, 2007 |
| I have been wanting to stay at the Library Hotel ever since they opened and just got the chance due to a very reasonable discounted rate (300 for a queen room) over the Christmas holiday. They did not disappoint! PROS: 1. Fabulous staff - not just one or two but every single one. They were courteous, helpful and completely approachable in a friendly but not pushy way. Owners - you have one terrific staff - be nice to them! 2. The absolutely ingenious idea of a hotel based on the Dewey decimal system. It was very cool! 3. The free (yes free) continental breakfast, snacks, wine and cheese that are available to all guests in the beautiful 2nd floor lounge. I I had not a penny of additional charges on my bill when I checked out. I can't remember the last time that happened. So when you think the rate is too expensive don't forget to account for the free stuff. 4. Rooms were beautiful although small, remember this is NY. My daughter and I had a queen room and it was just big enough. 5. Location is great at Madison and 41st right in the middle of everything. CONS: 1.Cost but remember this is NY 2. Restaurant is only so-so. |
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| From: Rachel STROMPF, France |
| Date of Stay: May, 2008 |
| We were very well treated, the only bad point was the room which is very small! I think it was the smallest room that we ever had in New York |
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| From: SR, United Kingdom |
| Date of Stay: May, 2008 |
| My husband and I stayed at the Library on a week long visit to celebrate a milestone birthday. We both thoroughly enjoyed our stay and cannot recommend the Library Hotel New York highly enough. The staff were uniformly friendly and helpful. Our room was very comfortable and reasonably spacious. Breakfast was fabulous (if a little busy at times). Having access to the Reading Room throughout the day for tea/coffee/danishes and in the evening for wine/cheese was a real bonus. The hotel very kindly provided complimentary sparkling wine in our room for my husband's birthday. The hotel location is extremely convenient - close to the sights in midtown and one block from subway stations at Grand Central Station and the New York Public Library. We would definitely choose this hotel on any subsequent visit to New York. |
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| From: RF, USA |
| Date of Stay: May, 2008 |
| Great location & friendly staff! |
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| From: JS, France |
| Date of Stay: April, 2008 |
| When you’re looking for a hotel in New York, you’re rather spoilt for choice. The range can be mind bogglingly confusing and first-time or just occasional visitors might feel just a trifle overwhelmed. Well here’s a tip. If you are looking for something slightly different, and are prepared to dig a little bit deeper into you pockets to treat yourself and your family, consider booking a couple of nights at the Library hotel. |
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| From: RS, United Kingdom |
| Date of Stay: October, 2007 |
| Having been to New York a number of times, The Library is by far the best hotel we have stayed in. It was chosen on the basis of the photos & description of its facilities on the website. On arrival these lived up to & throughout our 5 night stay, exceeded our expectations. It's rooms are extremely well appointed & comfortable, the staff helpful without being overbearing, and the quality & quantity of the food provided at breakfast - through to cheese & wine in the evening -superb. An excellent choice for any visitors wanting a central location in Manhattan. |
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| From: Alan Irvine, United Kingdom |
| Date of Stay: September, 2007 |
| An absolutely fantastic hotel, superb staff, very welcoming & helpful (particularly Peter at front desk) rooms are tight for space - but it is a boutique hotel so more than adequate. Very peaceful atmosphere around the hotel, you wouldn't think you were on Madison Avenue!! I would recommend the hotel to anyone. |
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| From: Arthur Shinnick, Ireland |
| Date of Stay: September, 2007 |
| The stay was thoroughly relaxing without a single complaint. |
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| From: PB, United Kingdom |
| Date of Stay: November, 2006 |
| Well positioned hotel. Good continental breakfast, all day coffee, tea and pastries in lounge. Free wine and cheese each evening in lounge. Rooms a little on the small side and less imaginitive than I expected. Nice staff. Additional taxes are always a drag at check-out time in the States. Good value for New York, would recommend it. |
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