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Fast Facts about the Library Hotel – one of the most romantic hotels in NYC

Address 299 Madison Avenue at 41 Street, New York, NY, 10017
Location On 41st St. just east of Madison Ave. in Midtown Manhattan, the Library Hotel is amidst New York City's most prestigious shops restaurants, offices, theater and culture. Three blocks from Times Square/ Theater District. One block from Grand Central Terminal.
Parking Caliber Parking, 90 Park Ave.(39th. St. between Park Ave. and Madison Ave. on Right hand site) $30 - $40 per 24 Hrs depending on vehicle size & weight.
Telephone
Fax
Toll Free Number
E-mail
Website
212-983-4500
212-499-9099
877-793-7323
reservations@libraryhotel.com
www.libraryhotel.com
Languages Languages Spoken at the Library Hotel: Slovak, Czech, Croatian, Cantonese, Arabic, Polish, Bulgarian, Italian, Romanian, French, Spanish, and English.
Rating Deluxe
Transportation

15 miles or one hour driving from JFK
About 8 miles or 30 minutes from LaGuardia
16 miles or one hour from Newark International

Bus service to Grand Central (1 block from Library Hotel) bus from and to JFK and LGA airports  from and to Newark airport: Bus or Train

From Train Station:

10 blocks or 10 minutes taxi ride from Penn Station
1 block or 2 minutes walk from Grand Central
5 blocks or 5 minutes taxi ride from bus terminal
Subway: 4, 5, 6, 7, S to 42nd St./Grand Central

Number of Rooms 60 rooms
Room Types

Love Room w/terrace
Junior Suite/king bed
Deluxe/queen bed
Petite/single bed
Family Unit/2 rooms

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Room Amenities

Bottled spring water, Belgian chocolates, individual temperature control with air conditioning,  two-line speaker phones, data ports, voice mail and high speed Internet access, TV with 48 digital channels plus HBO, DVD player with complimentary selection from our DVD library of the American Film Institutes top 100 films, mini bar, in room safe, book titles according to room subject, complimentary deluxe continental breakfast buffet, complimentary wine and cheese each evening from 5-8pm, complimentary refreshments throughout the day including international coffees, cappuccino, espresso, teas, fruit and cookies, newspapers, complimentary privileges at nearby New York Sports Club.

Please note that Pets are NOT allowed at any of our facilities or sleeping rooms, unless they are a certified service animal for the disabled. A copy of the certificate and appropriate paperwork must be submitted to hotel prior to arrival date.

Bath Room Amenities Plush bath robes, telephone, hand held hair dryers and scald proof shower/bathtub, Gilchrist & Soames toiletries, makeup/shaving mirror, and more
New York Forecast www.weather.com
Broadway Information on plays and musicals
Health Club For exercise or relaxation, there is complimentary use of the New York Sports Club
Afternoon Snacks Reading Room / Second Floor Complimentary afternoon tea, coffee, cappuccino, espresso, cafe au lait, cookies and fruits are always available in the Reading Room. Imported champagne, fine wines and a selection of cheeses are served Monday - Sunday evenings.
Breakfast

Complimentary breakfast buffet is served in the Reading Room on the second floor Monday – Friday from 7:00am to 10:30am and Saturday and Sunday until 11:00am

Hard boiled eggs, yogurts, a selection of cereals, assorted Danish, scones, muffins and bagels, butter, cream cheese, peanut butter and jams, fresh whole fruits and fruit salad, a selection of international coffees, teas and juices.

Dining and Entertainment

Madison & Vine, the hotel’s American Bistro and International Wine Bar serves lunch & dinner. Casually elegant, it’s one of the neighborhood’s most popular spots to enjoy a quick bite and a glass of wine or an exquisite meal.

Hours of operation are:
LUNCH: Monday - Friday: 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
DINNER: Monday - Saturday: 4 p.m. to 10:30 p.m, Sunday: 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.
BRUNCH: Saturday: 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Madison & Vine's savory cuisine can also be ordered as private dining for in room enjoyment.

Occasionally, our guests ask us for recommendations for late night cocktails in the area. Here is a list of a few of our favorites.

Check In &
Check Out Time
Check in time is 3:00pm. Should you arrive earlier and your room is not  ready, we will be happy to store your luggage for you. Check out time is 1:00 pm. Please call our reception if your departure is delayed. We will make every effort to accommodate you.
Dry Cleaning Hotel offers same day dry cleaning for articles handed in before 9:00am Monday to Friday.
Internet Complimentary High Speed T-1 access in all rooms and wireless Internet access in the Reading Room and Business center.
Newspapers Complimentary New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, and USA Today, are available in the Reading Room.
Religious Service
  • St.Patrick's Cathedral (Catholic). 5th Avenue and 50th Street. Tel. (212) 753-2261
  • Temple Emanu-El Fifth Ave. at 65th St., NY 10021; (212) 744-1400. Largest modern synagogue with early Romanesque architecture incorporating Byzantine and Near-Eastern designs. Seven days.
  • St. Peter's Church 619 Lexington Ave. (54th St.), NY 10022; (212) 935-2200. (Lutheran) Art galleries; Off-Broadway theatre; weekday lunch time music -- classical, jazz, opera, cabaret; permanent art installations. Gift shop
  • St. Paul's Chapel Broadway at Fulton and Vesey Sts., NY 10006; (212) 602-0872. (Episcopal) National landmark built in 1766. George Washington worshiped here.
Sister Hotels

The innovative and much acclaimed HKHotels collection includes the glamorous Hotel Giraffe on 26th and Park Avenue South; the book-lovers paradise, the Library Hotel on 41st and Madison Avenue; the country French style Hotel Elysée on East 54th and Madison Avenue; and the Moroccan motif Casablanca Hotel on 43rd just off Broadway. Currently, designs for new HKHotels are in the works in other key locations in the US, Canada and Europe.

The Library Hotel New York is a member of HKHotels. Please visit our sister New York City hotels: www.elyseehotel.com, www.hotelgiraffe.com, www.casablancahotel.com

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