Designer library-themed
With a sought after New York address on Madison Avenue, this luxury hotel is in the heart of New York’s midtown east district. It is named after the nearby Morgan Library and the New York Public Library. It is just a stone’s throw from the beautifully restored Grand Central Terminal and a short walk from Times Square, the shopping on Fifth Avenue and the Theatre district. The Empire State Building is within easy reach of the Library Hotel.
The Library Hotel draws a discerning clientele who are looking for understated elegance and homely comforts in an exclusive luxury hotel environment. With cushioned sofas around open fires, an extensive guest library and book laden shelves in every guest room, this comfortably appointed hotel in New York’s midtown district is hard to beat.
Rooms are furnished to please with beautiful artwork, plants and home accents on a particular theme. Each level of the hotel is devoted to a literary theme such as poetry, mystery or eroticism so each room will have instant appeal. The mystery room even has an authentic Agatha Christie-era typewriter, and scenes from well known mysteries grace the walls. The rooms feel more like the home of an old friend rather than standard luxury hotel rooms. The mahogany paneling, antique furnishing and chandeliers add to the English country house appeal. The décor is neutral in shades of cream and beige, whilst leather reading chairs and dark wood desks complete the guestrooms.
During the summer months the rooftop terrace is open with great views of Manhattan. The conservatory reading room, poetry garden and writer’s den make great hideaways. In the evening these are favourite areas for guests to mingle with cocktails and in the Reading room a complimentary breakfast is served in the morning and cheese and wine receptions are hosted in the early evening.
This uniquely themed luxury hotel in New York’s library district gets full marks for its charm and comfort. Those looking for a luxury hotel with all the comforts of home and more will find it very hard to leave.
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