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- The four-star Library Hotel, by Library Hotel Collection in Midtown, New York is a book lover's paradise, with over 6,000 titles on-site for a charming, whimsical boutique vibe.
- There's also plenty to adore even if you don't consider yourself a bibliophile. The highly-reviewed property ranks within Trip Advisor's top 10 hotels in New York City.
- I spent the night in a Deluxe King Room, which currently starts at around $200 per night. It's on the smaller side but comes with perks like wine and cheese receptions, 24/7 snacks and refreshments, and breakfast.
The Library Hotel, by Library Hotel Collection feels more like a private club than a traditional hotel. As the name implies, it's also a book-lovers paradise with a concept inspired by the Dewey Decimal Classification system.
But not to fear, that's far more charming than it sounds.
Each floor in the Midtown hotel is dedicated to the 10 major classifications of knowledge - arts, literature, philosophy, and language - for a theme unlike any other hotel in Manhattan.
Decked in neo‐gothic style, The Library Hotel was built in 1912 and was once the office of Theodore Roosevelt when he was an editor at the publication The Outlook after his presidency.
Sized at just 25 feet wide by 100 feet long, the hotel tends toward cozy, with rooms on the smaller side.
I recently spent the night in a third floor Deluxe King room and was delighted by the overall theme, fluffy bathrobes, and super comfortable bed. My room was comped for review purposes, but current rates start at $200 per night midweek and increase to about $350 on weekends or holidays.
While rooms are small, the reasonable pricing, overall service, prime Midtown location, and guest perks would draw me to stay at The Library Hotel again.
- The first impression
- The room
- On-site amenities
- What's nearby
- What others say
- What you need to know
- The bottom line
- Book The Library Hotel starting at $200 a night
Keep reading to see why I was so impressed by The Library Hotel.
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