Library Hotel, New York City
Just about everywhere I looked, I saw books. Handsome shelves filled with years of hardback literary gems stacked from floor to ceiling. Then I spotted something that I haven’t seen in years: a card catalogue. Was I in my public library? No, I was in the lobby of a hotel with a literary motif that goes by such an appropriate name: the Library Hotel. “What a great idea!” I exclaimed. “We agree,” said the cheerful concierge. As the concierge explained that each of the 60 rooms is dedicated to the Dewey Decimal System, I began to appreciate literature in a new light. Whether you’re staying in a “Math & Science” or “History” room, you’re guaranteed to be ensconced in a world of books. The Library Hotel offers rooms ranging from their Petite Room Full to the Junior Suite With Sofabed. This 350-square-foot suite features a large bed and pull-out sofa for extra guests. If you feel that you want to go out in the evening, but not go too far, check out the Bookmarks Lounge. This intimate hot...