Cuisine from mobile canteens have come a long way since the Hot Dog truck parked along side of the gas station. Now, many of these delectable catering trucks resemble restaurants on wheels! From lobster to waffles and everything in between, they offer the New Yorker and the New York visitor so many options in food. Even celebrity chef, David Burke joined the hype this year at the USOpen when he served up Lobster Rolls from the driver’s seat! Our top

New Yorkers spend most of their lives trying to find the perfect job, the perfect apartment, or the perfect husband/wife. My journey has been a bit different. I have spent the majority of my early twenties searching for the best pizza in New York City. While there are no shortages of pizzerias, the key is knowing which pizza place to go to for a quick slice, a late night snack, or even pre-theater dinner. Can there be such thing as the

By Shari on the Aisle  If you’re a guest at any of our Library Hotel Collection properties in New York City (especially The Casablanca Hotel), a visit to famous Times Square is a must. Here are 5 reasons why. Once you learn about the richness of the neighborhood, we think you’ll love it as much as we do!  There’s No Business Like Show Business. You gotta love a place where the local Catholic Church is called “The Actors’ Chapel.” That’s

The Library Hotel Collection wants you to get the most out of your trip to NYC!  Sightseeing can really break the bank when you don’t know about all of the free and inexpensive ways to spend your time in New York City!  Whether you are interested in activities for the whole family or something that adds some romance to your trip, New York has something for everyone.  Below, we have put together some of our favorite ways to enjoy our

At the Library Hotel Collection, we pride ourselves on the many amenities offered to our guests.  The Library Hotel Collection’s  signature hospitality includes a delicious deluxe continental breakfast at each of our four (4) hotels in NYC.  The Library Hotel, the Hotel Giraffe, the Casablanca Hotel and the Hotel Elysee offer fresh, hearty options to start your days off right! We have countless guests that stay with us for 7 nights or more and it is our pleasure to offer

Please view the video the Library Hotel Collection staff made to welcome you to to New York City:  HAPPY (TO READ) in #NYC  Today’s entry is not so much a “Tip for Travelers” but more like a tip of the hat to the book lovers, theater goers, and culture seekers who have made the Library Hotel Collection properties their home away from home in New York City. Thank you to all the guests who stayed with us for Poetry Month, for

The Library Hotel Collection is a huge enthusiast of all literary related events so last year we decided to take our love of poetry to the next level and celebrate Poetry Month, which is in April, with a Haiku Challenge! We sent out announcements on Twitter and Facebook that asked our followers to tweet @LibraryHotel their original #haiku, making sure to include #PoetryMonth, for a chance to win a free two night stay in the Poetry Room 800.003. We were

If you’re an avid reader and book lover like we are, you’re always searching for your next big literary adventure. Whether it’s between the pages of a bestseller or just getting lost in a new city, there’s nothing like letting your imagination run wild! New York City is full of iconic literary treasures where you can channel your favorite author while shopping, eating, and even sleeping among books. Ever wonder what “18 Miles of Books” looks like? Then you must