Library Hotel

11/11/04

an oasis

by gingerbcookie

after a hectic day of ny tourism, it was great to come back to the calm and comfort of the hotel to rejuvenate for the nightlife. location was FABOLOUS, service was nice, room was well done (small but with high ceilings and very nice bathroom). overall, LOVED IT.

• Pros: location, great ambience, good service

07/01/04

No comlaints

by jjrrww

This place is seriously cool even for NYC. Service was always nice and very agreeable. The outdoor rooftop garden is a wonderful escape. Rooms are small, but aren't most in the city? Enjoyed it and will return.

• Pros: rooftop garden, amenities, service/staff
• Cons: , cramped rooms

03/19/04

Hidden Charm

by randallw

We had to go to a function at the Waldorf, but we didn't want to stay there, so we entered NY 10017 into Citysearch and this popped up as highly rated. It couldn't have been nicer. Just 60 rooms, but with a great location. Clean, quiet (for NY), and low-key with an amusing theme. Breakfast, included, was good. Nice indoor sitting area with cityviews and fireplace on the roof. We can't wait to go back. Our friends who stayed at the Plaza were jealous. We were not nickled and dimed, either. Free amenities like bottled water, afternoon wine, and videos to watch.

• Pros: Generous, Warm Atmosphere, Quaint

06/25/03

Very Original

by scottwesley

The style is subdued but quite impressive.

Solemn and can get the right impact at the right time.

Worth staying here. Friendly staff.

• Pros: Great Staff, Astonishing RoomIdeas, Friendly Staff

04/29/03

Library has fairy tale quality

by aimeet

Just returned from a 5-night stay at the Library Hotel and can only say it enhanced my trip 100%. Previous reviewers had commented that the petite rooms were indeed petite, but I found the room to be a perfect size with beautiful mellow furnishings/bathroom to match. From our arrival to departure the staff were nothing but courteous, and when my partner ordered flowers to be delivered with our breakfast they were only too happy to oblige. The bed was thoughtfully turned down every night even if we had only been gone from our room for ? an hour. The breakfast was very enjoyable and tasty for a continental, but the highlight of their service was the evening cheese and wine reception held in the 2nd floor reading room. The only slight hitch to this hotel is that you never want to leave it to explore New York

• Pros: Quite, atmosphere, decor