The Wagner at the Battery vs Library 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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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."
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Fodor's
"If you're staying this far downtown, the Ritz is your top choice."
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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."
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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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