The Stephen A. Schwarzman Building is the official name for this flagship location within the New York Public Library system, but it’s often referred to as the New York Public Library. Nonetheless, this New York Public Library is located in a good spot in New York City’s Midtown Manhattan, which hides a unique garden oasis and is a perfectly instagrammable spot. It’s adjacent to Bryant Park, the food paradise in the middle of the city, and not far from the famous Times Square, along with being a two-minute walk from Grand Central Terminal.

There are a number of hotels within the vicinity of this branch of the New York Public Library. They include various amenities and range in location from being right across the street to a few streets away. Here are 10 of the best hotels near the New York Public Library

10 Andaz 5th Avenue

Andaz 5th Avenue
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The Andaz 5th Avenue is right across from the New York Public Library.

Directly across from the New York Public Library, the Andaz 5th Avenue has design elements evoking pre-war New York apartments with loft-style guestrooms having. 12-foot floor-to-ceiling windows. The 184-room hotel contains 54 spacious suites, with many of them offering private balconies or landscaped terraces. Along with a 24-hour gym and meeting facilities, the Bar Downstairs and Kitchen center on seasonal foods sourced by New York farmers and purveyors, serving breakfast daily and dinner and drinks Tuesday through Sunday evenings.

9 The Bryant Park Hotel

American Radiator Building
The Bryant Park Hotel
Exterior of American Radiator Building

Adjacent to Bryant Park and the New York Public Library, The Bryant Park Hotel is located at the American Radiator Building, one of NYC’s earliest skyscrapers that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This contemporary luxury hotel holds 128 guestrooms with grand windows and 11-foot ceilings. The property also has a 24-hour fitness room; Celon Lounge, which is a cocktail bar and lounge, and a realD 3D Screening Room available only for use by professionals within the Motion Picture Film Industry. With dining, KOI Restaurant, a Los Angeles transplant, has been a fixture since 2005, serving upscale Japanese fare.

8 Park Terrace Hotel

Park Terrace Hotel
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A guestroom at the Park Terrace Hotel

Park Terrace Hotel is also across from both Bryant Park and the New York Public Library; it even has its own app! The property contains 226 guestrooms with amenities including a Nespresso coffee machine, MALIN + GOETZ bathroom products, a Bose Bluetooth sound system, a Smart TV with streaming capabilities, and bedside USB charging ports. On the hotel’s sixth floor, the Terrazzo Coffee Bar and Lounge has amazing views of the Empire State Building along with a menu featuring many beverage options for a caffeine fix paired with fine pastries or perhaps an artisan cocktail or a light bite before dinner. La Pecora Bianca is the hotel’s onsite restaurant that is open seven days a week and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. There are two meeting rooms and a 24/7 fitness center with Peloton bikes and Cybex workout equipment, and a sauna. Guests can also enjoy in-room fitness offerings such as yoga mats and classes on their room’s Smart TV.

7 Archer Hotel New York

Lobby at Archer Hotel New York
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Lobby at Archer Hotel New York

Located two streets down from the New York Public Library, Archer Hotel New York goes up 22 stories and contains 180 guestrooms with four uniquely design palettes. The property's look is also reflective of Manhattan's Garment District through boutique fixtures such as chesterfield-style sofas, vibrant house art, exposed brick, and wood-paneled millwork. On its 22nd floor, the AAA Four Diamond hotel features the “Spyglass Rooftop Bar,” an all-season space that also gives off impressive views of the Empire State Building. Additionally, the hotel's ABK Hotel Bar is open to guests from sun-up to sundown.

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6 Refinery Hotel

Refinery Hotel
Refinery Hotel
The Refinery Hotel is in a building whose past related to the business of making hats.

About a six-minute walk from the library, Refinery Hotel features 12 floors and holds 197 guestrooms and suites. The property’s decor is a nod to its location’s past relating to hat making; it was the Colony Arcade Building, whose tenants had included milliners. The indoor/outdoor Refinery Rooftop Bar has great views of Midtown Manhattan’s skyline, along with food and drinks servings; reservations are highly suggested. Parker & Quinn is the hotel’s signature restaurant, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner, while Winnie’s Jazz Bar offers a Prohibition-era-inspired cocktail list in a setting that was once set up as a tearoom for ladies and a separate restaurant for men.

5 The Langham, New York, Fifth Avenue

The Langham, New York, Fifth Avenue
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Roche Bobois Suite at The Langham, New York, Fifth Avenue

Located between 36th and 37th avenues, The Langham, New York, Fifth Avenue offers a luxurious stay within Midtown Manhattan. The hotel has 234 guestrooms and suites, with some of them promoted as the largest in the city. Among the hotel’s accommodations, the Executive Club Room features a spacious one-bedroom with a seating area, a large-sized marble bathroom, and a kitchen equipped with Miele appliances. The hotel also has two luxurious penthouses designed by French retailer Roche Bobois, who also designed the hotel’s Presidential Suite. There’s also the Langham Club, on the fourth floor and overlooking Fifth Avenue, that provides exclusivity with all-day culinary presentations within the club’s lounge and presented by the hotel’s culinary team. Club access is included for those who book specific accommodations, such as the Executive Club Room levels or the Presidential Suite. Guests in any other room category may purchase club access. Ai Fiori, the hotel’s restaurant, offers a menu of classic and modern Riviera-inspired cuisine, a Wine Spectator Grand Award-recognized wine list, and a selection of innovative cocktails. The property has a fitness center as well.

4 Sofitel New York

Sofitel New York King Room - Chrysler View
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A king room with a view of the Chrysler Building at Sofitel New York.

Theater lovers may be surprised to learn that Sofitel New York is the official hotel of the Tony Awards. In fact, the property has two Broadway-themed suites: the Juliette Balcony Suite and the Tony Awards Terrace Suite. Each suite is not only uniquely designed but also showcases Broadway memorabilia, including scripts, posters, Playbills, invitations, props, and photographs from famous shows and performers. Another grand accommodation at the Sofitel New York is The Prestige Terrance Suite. This suite features a private terrace with views of both the Empire State Building and the Chrysler Building. Along with having 398 guest rooms, including 52 suites and 12 ADA rooms, the hotel’s Gaby Brassiere is an Art Deco-inspired restaurant with contemporary French cuisine and classic cocktails.

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3 Margaritaville Resort Times Square

Margaritaville Resort Times Square sets the scene for an island paradise in Manhattan that’s right near the New York Public Library. The 32-story resort features 234 guestrooms and five restaurants and bars with a laid-back, tropic-inspired decor that provides a feeling of being within an oasis during a stay there. Amenities extend to an in-room Keurig coffee maker, a 55-inch Smart TV, a mini fridge, and signature Margaritaville bed linens. Sitting atop the 31st and 32nd floors, the rooftop 5 o'Clock Somewhere Bar offers 360-degree views and a menu of light bites and craft cocktails. The two-story Margaritaville Restaurant holds what is promoted as New York's largest Tiki Bar and a 32-foot replica of the Statue of Liberty. LandShark Bar & Grill brings the coastline to Manhattan with a menu of frozen drinks and light bites. License to Chill Bar is on the hotel’s seventh-floor lobby with indoor-outdoor seating and cozy fire pits on the terrace with an amazing view of Times Square.

2 The Iroquois New York

An elegant boutique hotel located two streets north of the New York Public Library, The Iroquois New York has been a hospitality institution in Midtown Manhattan since 1902. It once lodged celebrities, including James Dean and the band, The Crash, who were said to have written their hit song, “Rock The Casbah,” while being there. Room categories extend to superior, deluxe, premium, and connecting, and featuring in-room amenities such as Frette linens and robes. Suites also include junior, executive, and Iroquois categories with optional heated floors and other enhancements. The 24-hour fitness center has a Finnish sauna and a Peloton Bike, while Lantern's Keep offers cocktails and small bites.

1 Hilton Garden Inn New York/Times Square Central

This Hilton property is not only close to both Bryant Park and Times Square, but it also is close by the New York Public Library. Paul's on Times Square, the hotel’s restaurant, is located in the hotel lobby and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner amid floor-to-ceiling views of Times Square. The Lobby Bar, next to the restaurant, is open nightly for cocktails and light fare. The 24-hour Pavilion Pantry offers drinks and snacks; there’s also a fitness center. Room categories range from king to queen, with one of them being a king bed corner with a 42nd Street Times Square view.