Library Hotel New York

The Library Hotel in New York City is the first hotel ever to offer its guest over 6,000 volumes of books organized throughout the hotel by the Dewey Decimal System.

Each of the 10 guestroom floors honor one of the 10 categories of the DDC and each of the 60 rooms are uniquely adorned with a collection of books and art exploring a distinctive topic within the category it belongs to.

First published in 1876, the Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC) divides knowledge into ten main classes, with further subdivisions. More than 200,000 libraries in 135 countries use the Dewy Decimal System to organize their book collections.

Its simple and logical framework is based on the principle of decimal fractions as class marks, which are expandable to make further subdivisions. Dewy Decimal System Trademark Information Dewey (R), DDC (R) and Dewey Decimal Classification (R) are proprietary trademarks of OCLC Online Computer Library Center, Inc. and are used with permission.

• 3rd Floor: Social Sciences (Communication, Political Science, Economics, World Culture, Money, Law)
• 4th Floor: Languages (Slavic, Romance, Germanic, Asian, Middle Eastern, Ancient)
• 5th Floor: Math and Science (Mathematics, Geology, Zoology, Botany, Dinosaurs, Astronomy)
• 6th Floor: Technology (Advertising, Manufacturing, Management, Medicine, Computers, Health and Beauty)
• 7th Floor: The Arts (Architecture, Paintings, Performing Arts, Photography, Music, Fashion Design)
• 8th Floor: Literature (Erotic, The Classics, Poetry, Dramatic, Fairy Tales, Mysteries)
• 9th Floor: History (20th Century, History, Ancient History, Oceanography, Asian History, Geography and Travel Biography)
• 10th Floor: General Knowledge (Libraries, Almanacs, Encyclopedias, Museums, Journalism, New Media)
• 11th Floor: Philosophy (Logic, Ethics, Philosophy, Psychology, Paranormal, Love)
• 12th Floor: Religion (Eastern, African, New Age, Germanic, Native American, Ancient)

Library Hotel is located at 299 Madison Avenue at East 41st Street. The Hotel entrance is on 41st Street just East of Madison Avenue. We are steps from the New York Public Library, 5th Avenue Shopping, Bryant Park, Broadway Theater District/Times Square, Grand Central Terminal, Rockefeller Center and much more!

One block away, guests have access to the B-D-F-M-4-5-6-7 Subway lines, Shuttle train between Times Square and Grand Central Terminal, as well as the 5th Avenue and Madison Avenue bus lines and Amtrack.

ROOMS & SUITES
Guest rooms feature rich wood furnishings and fabrics in a sleek, contemporary design, plus a library of inspiring books to captivate your imagination.

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 Dewey Decimal Classification® of the floor it belongs to. All of our rooms are equipped with only one bed.

Please note that our rooms and suites are ADA compliant under the Department of Justice ADA Title III Regulation 28 CFR Part 36, 1991. ADA rooms are available. For information about door widths, accessible features and non-accessible features, please click on each room. We also invite you to view our Accessibility Statement.

JUNIOR SUITE
Junior Suites are our largest room and provide the ultimate in comfort and luxury. Enjoy iconic City views of the New York Public Library and Madison Avenue. A king size bed and sitting area with a 42″ flat screen TV make it the perfect home away from home.

The sofa can convert into a full-size bed that is 68 inches (172 cm) long. It is not suitable for adults; we only recommend the sofa bed for children under the age of 12 years old.

Please let us know in advance if you will need to use the pullout so that we may prepare it for you. Entrance door width is 32 ½”, bathroom door width is 32 ½”. Please note that room does not have accessible features.

LOVE ROOM
The Love Room is our most unique, featuring the Hotel’s only private terrace along Madison Avenue, enjoy views of the iconic New York Public Library and the City skyline.

Featuring artwork and books based on the Philosophy of Love, what makes this room extra special, is the room’s collection of books were hand selected by the famous Dr. Ruth Westheimer. Entrance door width is 32 ½”, bathroom door width is 32 ½”. Please note that room does not have accessible features.

DELUXE ROOM
Deluxe Rooms offer more space, a large desk, and a spacious closet perfect for a long stay or a couple looking for comfort. Rooms ending in -001 and -002 are Deluxe Rooms with One Queen Bed so please keep in mind that the layout of the furniture may vary from room to room.

View our floor plans to compare the layouts of each room. Entrance door width is 32 ½”, bathroom door width is 32 ½”. Please note that room does not have accessible features. These rooms are available with Wheelchair Accessible features and amenities.

THE READING ROOM
The Reading Room is available 24 hours a day and offers freshly brewed coffee, cappuccino, espresso, teas, water, sodas, fresh fruit, health bars, snacks and of course books! Reading Room is accessible, with door width of 35″.

WRITER’S DEN, POETRY GARDEN & TERRACES
The hotel’s 14th Floor rooftop features the Writer’s Den and Poetry Garden. When not booked for private events, the space serves as additional lounge space for guests to relax and enjoy views of iconic New York architecture. Get cozy by the fireplace or read a book in the greenhouse.

Every evening at 4pm, the 14th Floor, featuring the Writer’s Den and Poetry Garden transforms into Bookmarks Lounge, an intimate rooftop bar offering literary-inspired cocktails with inspiring city views. The Writer’s Den and Poetry Garden are accessible, with door widths of 32”.

The Writer’s Den & Poetry Garden are available for private events. Occasionally, this may result in one or both spaces being closed for a limited number of hours.

DINING
Library Hotel has an amazing on-site restaurant Madison & Vine, but we’re also happy to suggest other restaurants based on the cuisine you are craving! Madison & Vine, the hotel’s American Bistro and International Wine Bar serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and weekend brunch.

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

BOOKMARKS LOUNGE
Every evening, the 14th Floor, featuring the Writer’s Den and Poetry Garden & Terrace transforms into Bookmarks Lounge an intimate rooftop bar offering literary-inspired cocktails with inspiring city views.

MEETING ROOMS
When meeting with colleagues, entertaining your clients, or hosting your loved ones in New York City, Midtown Manhattan’s Library Hotel offers a selection of some of the most distinctive venues to suit your needs.

From warm and traditional to softly contemporary, the spaces at Library Hotel are the perfect choice for daytime meetings, press launches, cocktail receptions or social events.

WEDDINGS IN NEW YORK
Begin the next chapter of your love story at Library Hotel, offering ideal space for your intimate and elegant wedding. Our truly distinctive venue, with a rooftop terrace offering views of the New York Public Library, will provide the ideal setting for your daytime celebration with close friends and family.

Rooms: 60

Price: from 237 EUR per night

Source: www.libraryhotel.com