JW Marriott Essex House New York vs Library Hotel by Library Hotel Collection
JW Marriott Essex House New York and Library Hotel by Library Hotel Collection are both rated very highly by travel writers. On balance, JW Marriott Essex House New York is the choice of most professionals compared to Library Hotel by Library Hotel Collection. JW Marriott Essex House New York is ranked #30 in New York City with endorsements from 15 sources such as Fodor's, BlackBook and Rough Guide.
JW Marriott Essex House New York
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160 Central Park South, New York City, NY 10019
From $327 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Rough Guide
"The best rooms have spectacular Central Park views, and despite the attentive service and marble lobby, the atmosphere is quite relaxed."
Michelin Guide
"As in years past, today's guests flock here for its premier location, sophisticated services, and quiet luxury."
Frommer's
"This Central Park icon oozes Art Deco... You won’t find tiny rooms here, nor should you; suites are magnificent, especially those overlooking the park."
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Concierge
"In terms of price and luxury, it sits a notch below the nearby Mandarin Oriental, Ritz-Carlton, and Four Seasons."
Fodor's
"With Central Park views and an art deco masterpiece of a lobby, the JW Marriott Essex House is a comfortable Midtown hotel that is full of character."
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Library Hotel by Library Hotel Collection
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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."
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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."
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