New York City and the Library Hotel Collection is excited to welcome the city’s newest attraction.  Take a stroll through the west side of the city.  When you find yourself just north of Chelsea and south of Hell’s Kitchen you will come to a new place to visit in our wonderful town, Hudson Yards in New York City.

World cities inspire and energize me in an incredible way. That’s why I fly often to my BFF of all destinations: New York City! About one month ago, I returned to the Big Apple. Not a long visit but long enough do a few things — explore hidden treasures, meet up with my friends and colleagues from Library Hotel Collection. 

Enjoy Spooky New York City with us while we take you through some of our favorite haunted bars and restaurants to help bring in the festivities of the Halloween season.  OooooooooOooooooo…   Ear Inn: Stop in and enjoy a beer at one of NYC’s oldest drinking establishments. After opening its doors in 1817, the unnamed bar didn’t let prohibition slow them down.  Often called, the Green Door, the bar became in an infamous watering hole for sailors all over the

So, you’ve come back for some more? Well, I commend you. Your boldness is already flashing signs of being a New Yorker. When we left off last week, we were discussing sidewalk navigational instructions. Now, that you have your “game face” on, and you’re feeling confident that you haven’t completely ruined someone’s day by lengthening their commute by 10 seconds, you’re probably hungry. How about a NYC favorite? A bacon, egg and cheese! Well, you probably have to look no

Getting in the New York state of mind isn’t always easy.  We know traveling often takes on many meaningful and distinct purposes for the traveler. Perhaps you are visiting a city for the first time on vacation, or maybe it’s the “millionth time” you’ve been to the same city on business. Maybe you and some girlfriends are going back to your favorite place for a much-needed girls’ weekend, or maybe it’s your partner’s or children’s first time in this new

SOHO – South Of HOuston Summer is here in New York City! It’s time to relax and enjoy brunch or a day full of shopping on the streets of SOHO. SOHO offers a variety of trendy restaurants and both designer-boutiques and exotic shops. This one of a kind area is lined with cobblestone streets and covered in cast-iron-fronted buildings that create a tasteful and fascinating environment. From the Elysée Hotel it’s just a five minute walk to the Subway.  The

Midtown Manhattan offers so many great gems!  For example, you have the Hotel Elysee & the MoMA!  Our guests have always enjoyed the hotel’s prime location in midtown Manhattan. To the east, Park, Lexington, 3rd and 2nd Avenues offer many great restaurants and bars. Venture a little further east, and you can discover some beautiful brownstone homes off of 1st Avenue. To the west, there is the shopping on 5th Avenue, the Museum of Modern Art, Rockefeller Center, Times Square,

Baseball is such a big part of New York City.  When you think of visiting our concrete jungle, you probably think of skyscrapers, the theater, Wall Street, or maybe “the city that never sleeps”. That’s all great but in the heart of the summer when the weather is perfect and it’s a calm cool sunny day, there is nothing like visiting a beautiful New York City park. Central Park, the Highline, Liberty Park, Bryant Park, Bronx Botanical Gardens are just

So you’re coming to NYC!  For sure, you want to show off your trip to all your friends.  What should you see and what do you need to take pictures of you ask?  Ahh…here are a few of our favorite picture worthy places.  These spots are sure to impress.  Can you snap all of them?  If you can, tag us!  We would love to check them out!

As the spring weather begins to settle in, we know a very special day is just around the corner. A day to show a little extra love and appreciation to our mothers, grandmothers, wives, aunts, and all those who love with a mother’s heart. This city is filled so many restaurants from casual and hearty to luxurious and light, you’re sure to find the perfect fit.  We decided to share with you some of our brunch recommendations in the heart of