Midtown South New York, New York
Renovated
2017
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Heritage LocalOutside the door
Bibliophile rooftop refuge
Thousands of hardbound volumes line mahogany shelves, welcoming travelers into an intimate retreat organized entirely around the printed word.
What it’s good at
Notable
Ten floors organized by the Dewey Decimal Classification system with curated mini-libraries in every room.
Notable
A 1912 Neo-Gothic sliver building featuring historic terra-cotta detail and copper bay windows on Madison Avenue.
Listed
Dewey-themed floors and a 24-hour Reading Room with daily breakfast, teas, snacks, and wine-and-cheese.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Set on bronze-plaqued Library Way, the front doors open one block from Grand Central Terminal and the New York Public Library.
The rooms
Each floor follows a Dewey Decimal category, outfitting rooms with tailored mini-libraries that explore subjects from astronomy to mythology.
At the table
Ground-floor bistro Madison & Vine serves American classics and wine. Upstairs, Bookmarks pours literary-inspired cocktails beside open-air terraces.
How it began
Architectural firm Hill & Stout built the 1912 Gothic Revival sliver building, defined by decorative terra-cotta facade work and copper-clad bay windows.
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How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.