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Library Hotel by Library Hotel Collection vs ModernHaus SoHo

The James New York and Library Hotel by Library Hotel Collection are both praised by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, The James New York scores slightly better than Library Hotel by Library Hotel Collection. The James New York comes in at 87 with positive reviews from 17 sources including Time Out, Zagat and Frommer's.

Library Hotel by Library Hotel Collection
Library Hotel by Library Hotel Collection
8 / 10
299 Madison Ave., New York City, NY 10017
From $309 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Rough Guide 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 Michelin Guide
"This place is one-of-a-kind and offers a different slant on harried midtown east."
Frommer's Frommer's
"The Library’s public spaces... all help make it a welcome refuge in the heart of the city." Full review
Concierge 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 Fodor's
"Bookishly handsome... the staff is hospitable, and the whole property is old-leather-armchair comfortable." Full review
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ModernHaus SoHo
ModernHaus SoHo
8 / 10
27 Grand St., New York City, NY 10013
From $289 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"The James was a ground-up new construction hotel that is imbued with the artistic spirit that has made SoHo world famous."
Frommer's Frommer's
"A rooftop outdoor pool and an urban garden and herb garden off the second floor lobby add to the James’s appeal." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"A favorite of creative-types, businesspeople, fashionistas, and deep-pocketed regular Joes, the James, right on the edge of SoHo, never sacrifices comfort for style." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"The James plays with a variety of architectural elements in each of the hotel’s different spaces, and somehow they all seem to work beautifully." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Opened in September, 2010, this Modernist addition to SoHo has a permanent art collection and 114 rooms with natural linen bedding and reclaimed-wood floors." Full review
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