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The Wagner at the BatteryvsLibrary Hotel by Library Hotel Collection
Both hotels are recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, The Ritz-Carlton New York, Battery Park scores slightly better than Library Hotel by Library Hotel Collection. The Ritz-Carlton New York, Battery Park comes in at 89 with recommendations from 16 reviews such as Frommer's, DK Eyewitness and Forbes Travel Guide.
The Wagner at the Battery
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Zagat
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2 West Street, New York City, NY 10004
From $325/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Michelin Guide "This luxurious modern hotel has all the bells and whistles ... sleek interior design, top-notch services, and oh, those views!"
Frommer's "If you don't mind the location and the commute to Midtown and beyond, you won't find a more luxurious choice." Full review
Fodor's "If you're staying this far downtown, the Ritz is your top choice." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Telescopes in the elegantly modern rooms offer spectacular close-up views of the Statue of Liberty and New York Harbor."
Time Out "The Ritz-Carlton's downtown property offers everything you'd expect from a deluxe Manhattan hotel: dramatic vistas... luxurious bedding and an indulgent spa." Full review
Star Service "Service is efficient and professional, and the well-trained staff is a team in the true sense of the word, albeit an occasionally officious one." Full review
Gayot "Thoughtful renovations have freshened the bloom on the rose of this already wonderful hotel."
BlackBook "Waterfront rooms fit with a telescope for chilaxing in comfort."
Zagat4.3
""A top-notch" hotel overlooking New York Harbor that offers "superb quality and attention to details"."
Forbes Travel Guide 4 Stars
"A great excuse to avoid the chaotic Midtown hotel scene." Full review
Library Hotel by Library Hotel Collection
Rough Guide Michelin Guide Frommer's
Concierge Fodor's
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299 Madison Ave., New York City, NY 10017
From $309/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Rough Guide "The Library’s concept, one of New York hostelry’s quirkier, has each floor devoted to one of the ten major categories of the Dewey Decimal System."
Michelin Guide "This place is one-of-a-kind and offers a different slant on harried midtown east."
Frommer's "The Library’s public spaces... all help make it a welcome refuge in the heart of the city." Full review
Concierge "Apart from the good-looking rooms and appealing public spaces, including a rooftop bar and second-floor book-filled lounge, this hotel, located near Grand Central Terminal, wins points on generosity."
Fodor's "Bookishly handsome... the staff is hospitable, and the whole property is old-leather-armchair comfortable." Full review
Insight Guides "The nearby New York Public Library inspires this unique Midtown oasis, where lounges and guestrooms are filled with books."
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You can choose your room according to a subject of interest to you (literature, science, erotica).
Travel + Leisure "Although nonbibliophiles may find it a tad precious, it's hard not to be charmed by the schtick of this bookish hotel." Full review
DK Eyewitness "This unique boutique hotel features cleverly designed rooms organized around a library theme."
Time Out "This bookish boutique hotel is organized on the principles of the Dewey decimal system—each of its ten floors is allocated a category, such as Literature, the Arts and General Knowledge." Full review
Gayot "It's fitting that this unique hotel resides just blocks from the famed New York Public Library. The property is crammed with more than 6,000 books, all arranged using the Dewey Decimal System."
