Big Apple Business: The Library Hotel
Designed to feel more like a private club than a hotel, each of the Library’s elegantly appointed accommodations have been individually adorned with a collection of art and 25-100 books based on one distinctive topic. The topics are organized throughout the hotel based on the Dewey Decimal System, with floors dedicated to the ten major categories including The Arts, Literature, Philosophy, and Language.
Location
Located on Madison Avenue at East 41st street in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, the Library Hotel is just steps away from the New York Public Library, Bryant Park and the exquisitely renovated Grand Central Terminal. The Library is perfectly situated for either business or pleasure, being close to major offices, attractions and restaurants, while also being within walking distance to Fifth Avenue shopping, the Times Square theater district and sightseeing locations.
In the Reading Room guests are invited to relax with complimentary refreshments served throughout the day including a lavish continental breakfast buffet daily and a wine and cheese reception every evenings
Madison & Vine, the hotel’s first floor American Bistro and International Wine Bar serves lunch & dinner. Casually elegant, it’s sure to become one of the neighborhood’s most popular spots to enjoy a quick bite and a glass of wine or an exquisite meal.
Madison & Vine's savory cuisine can also be ordered as private dining for in room enjoyment.
Accommodations
Each of the Library Hotel New York City’s guest room floors are dedicated to one of the ten major categories of the Dewey Decimal System*: Social Sciences, Literature, Languages, History, Math & Science, General Knowledge, Technology, Philosophy, The Arts and Religion. Personal service goes one step further as guests may request their room based on their interests such as the Literature floor, featuring subjects from Poetry to The Classics to Erotic Literature. Such intriguing room themes offered on the Math and Science floor are Astronomy and Botany. Law, Eastern Religion, Money, and New Media are also among the eclectic themes available on the room menu at The Library Hotel. Each of the sixty exquisitely appointed rooms have been individually adorned with a collection of art and books relevant to one distinctive topic within the category of the floor it belongs to. Choose your favorite or explore the unique delights of each room, one visit at a time.
Guest room features
100% cotton Egyptian linens and towels; minibar stocked with alcoholic and non-alcoholic refreshments; 8-foot granite desktop (double rooms feature two desktops); iHome MP3 Dock / Alarm Clock Radio; umbrella; personal safe; iron and ironing board;; flat panel television including premium movie channels; DVD player; complimentary bottled water; chocolates at nightly turndown; down blankets; plush terrycloth bathrobes and waffle-weave slippers; blow dryer; cordless telephones; dataports; complimentary high-speed wireless Internet access; dual-line speaker phones with voicemail; Thymes bath products; lighted make-up mirrors in the bathroom and freestanding makeup mirrors on the desks in all suites.
Guest services
HKHotels signature amenities include Complimentary Continental breakfast buffet served from 7 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Monday to Friday and 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday and Sunday. Complimentary cappuccino, espresso, café au lait, tea, gourmet coffee, cookies, and fresh fruit available free of charge to guests throughout the day. A selection of wines, Prosecco and imported and domestic cheeses are served every evening from 5pm to 8 p.m. Self parking is available. Other services and amenities include: a 24-hour concierge desk; business center services; free CD and DVD library; babysitting services; same-day laundry and dry cleaning; and meeting and party planning assistance. Complimentary newspapers, magazines, and books are available at all times. The hotel’s multi-lingual staff offers personalized assistance for every need including airline reservations, baby-sitting, sightseeing, current attraction tickets, business services and much more. Health Club
Hotel guests receive complimentary passes to the New York Sports Club at 36th Street and Madison Avenue. Hours are Monday to Thursday from 5:30a.m. to 11p.m. (10: 00 pm on Friday) and Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Awards
The Library Hotel's list of honors and awards include:
· #1 Boutique Hotel by DK Top Ten New York City Guide
· Top 50 Hotels in New York City- Michelin Guide 2009
· Voted Top Three Hotels in New York by members of TripAdvisor.com
· 2007 Best of CitySearch Honors:
~ Top Ten Best Romantic Hotels
~ Top Three Best Luxury Hotels
~ Top Five Best Tourist Hotels
~ Editorial Winner - Best Hotel Staff
HKHotels Signature Style of Hospitality and Value
At HKHotels guests enjoy great value, with all rates including the following amenities at no extra charge:
*Bountiful European style breakfast buffet
*Selection of coffee, tea, juices, cookies, and fruits throughout the day
*Wine & cheese reception evenings from5pm-8 pm
*Complimentary wireless high speed Internet access
*Evening turndown service
*Complimentary passes to nearby New York Sports Club
Address
Library Hotel
299 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10017
Telephone (212) 983-4500
Facsimile (212) 499-9099
US toll-free (877) 793-7323
Owner HKHotels/ Henry Kallan
General Manager Petr Jurecka
Director Sales & Marketing Yogini Patel
For reservations, call Library Hotel at (212) 983-4500 or visit www.libraryhotel.com
