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Hotel Elysee by Library Hotel Collection

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#36 of 745 hotels in New York City
Location
4.9
Cleanliness
4.8
Service
4.8
Value
4.5
Travelers' Choice
At the Hotel Elysée, you will find the warmth and charm of a countryside inn right here in the heart of Midtown Manhattan. Like some of the most distinctive bed and breakfasts in the world, the Hotel Elysée offers its guests so much more than is ever expected from a luxury hotel. At Hotel Elysee, guests are welcome to unwind in the clubroom with snacks and soft drinks serviced throughout the day. Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel and bottled water is provided daily in your room.
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Property amenities
Valet parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Books, DVDs, music for children
Car hire
Business Center with Internet Access
Meeting rooms
Baggage storage
Concierge
Paid public parking nearby
Wifi
Paid internet
Newspaper
Non-smoking hotel
Doorperson
First aid kit
24-hour check-in
24-hour front desk
Express check-in / check-out
Dry cleaning
Laundry service
Ironing service
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Room features
Bathrobes
Air conditioning
Desk
Housekeeping
Room service
Cable / satellite TV
Flatscreen TV
Bath / shower
Safe
Seating area
Telephone
Bottled water
Iron
Private bathrooms
Wake-up service / alarm clock
Radio
iPod docking station
Complimentary toiletries
Hair dryer
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Room types
City view
Non-smoking rooms
Suites
Family rooms
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HOTEL CLASS
HOTEL STYLE
Value
Boutique
Languages Spoken
English, Russian, Spanish, Czech and 5 more
Traveler Insights
This summary was created by AI, based on 36 recent English reviews.
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Hotel Elysee by Library Hotel Collection is highly praised by many guests for its excellent cleanliness, both in rooms and public areas. The location is often described as ideal for dining, shopping, and museum visits. The hotel's charming, elegant atmosphere is another highlight, with beautifully decorated rooms and an intimate lounge adding to the ambiance. Some travelers have reported noise issues and found certain amenities like the bar pricey, but many appreciate the attentive service, spacious rooms, and value for money. Amenities such as complimentary breakfast, snacks, and beverages available all day in the lounge are particularly popular.
Location
Convenient
Atmosphere
Elegant
Rooms
Spacious
Value
Reasonable
Cleanliness
Immaculate
Service
Attentive
Amenities
Abundant
Location
Convenient
Travelers consistently praise the hotel's location, often describing it as ideal, great, or the best for activities like dining, shopping, and visiting museums.
  • Luke A
    Luke A
    Aug 2023 1 contribution
    ...An affordable room coupled with a good location and timely customer service will always make a 5 star review for me...
  • Dave B
    Dave B
    Aug 2023 59 contributions
    ...The location was ideal for walking to museums, shopping, and dining...
  • Shoesy
    Shoesy
    Aug 2023 5920 contributions
    ...The location of the hotel couldn't be better...
  • Fancy Pants
    Fancy Pants
    Jun 2023 4 contributions
    ...If you want to stay somewhere relaxed, friendly and in the best location then look no further...
  • Laura525
    Laura525
    Jun 2023 107 contributions
    ...It offers great service, pretty decor and a wonderful location...
  • Modi116
    Modi116
    Mar 2023 335 contributions
    The location is great, staff extremely friendly and the club on the first floor extremely useful for a stop during the day...
  • Tami D
    Tami D
    Dec 2022 3 contributions
    ...The hotel is beautiful, our rooms were large, and it is in a great location for walking...
  • nickib983
    nickib983
    Sep 2022 1272 contributions
    ...This was a classy hotel in a great location...
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Atmosphere
Elegant
Travelers appreciate the hotel's elegant and inviting atmosphere with beautifully decorated rooms, old-world charm and an intimate lounge area that adds to the overall ambiance.
  • ekirsch
    ekirsch
    Sep 2023 6 contributions
    ...Bedroom and bathroom separated by small entry room with closet and desk...
  • jerry Fischer
    jerry Fischer
    Sep 2023 7 contributions
    ...The breakfast and lounge area had a quaint but relaxed atmosphere...
  • Tim C
    Tim C
    Sep 2023 1 contribution
    ...Very comfortable and charming and the service was exceptional!...
  • Shoesy
    Shoesy
    Aug 2023 5920 contributions
    ...The decor throughout the property is beautiful, and it's so French, which is what had attracted me to this hotel in the first place. We really loved the old-world charm, and we found the hotel to be very clean... Our room was a deluxe queen, and it was more spacious than I had imagined... The lounge on the 2nd floor was a bonus... It's such a lovely, inviting room, where we found ourselves spending quality time 3 times a day........breakfast time, late afternoon after touring, and before retiring to our room at night... The beautiful classical music played in the background added to the elegance of the room...
  • Kathleen L
    Kathleen L
    Aug 2023 1 contribution
    The Hotel Elysee is a small, intimate hotel with a personalized touch... The food, service, and atmosphere of the attached Monkey Bar Restaurant and lounge add to the hotel's lure...
  • Luke A
    Luke A
    Aug 2023 1 contribution
    ...There is a bar downstairs called “The Monkey Bar” that is pricey but has a great ambiance...
  • Cruiser27833960843
    Cruiser27833960843
    Aug 2023 1 contribution
    ...We loved the lounge on the second floor that was beautifully stocked with snacks and beverages all day...
  • Dave B
    Dave B
    Aug 2023 59 contributions
    ...Loved the way the room was decorated; reminding us of a classic Bed & Breakfast, but with all the conveniences of a hotel...
  • Laura525
    Laura525
    Jun 2023 107 contributions
    ...It offers great service, pretty decor and a wonderful location...
  • AmericanTraveler22
    AmericanTraveler22
    May 2023 23 contributions
    ...The room was big , beautifully decorated and with all the modern features... The fine continental breakfast is served in a really nice and big lounge...
  • Modi116
    Modi116
    Mar 2023 335 contributions
    ...I liked very much the appearance from the late 20th century, with old furniture and style...
  • Alison B
    Alison B
    Feb 2023 11 contributions
    ...Rooms were elegant, old school and very clean...
  • Max92
    Max92
    Nov 2022 242 contributions
    ...Relaxed atmosphere, helpful and attentive staff, lounge with complimentary refreshments, and an inviting, homely decor...
  • JamesDianaRandy
    JamesDianaRandy
    Oct 2022 5 contributions
    ...Room was spacious, had chandelier and higher end decor & fixtures...
  • Sophie T
    Sophie T
    Oct 2022 9 contributions
    ...From the service to the beautiful room it was wonderful...
  • NCgirls
    NCgirls
    Sep 2022 40 contributions
    ...With large rooms - mine even had a huge patio, and a wonderful lobby staff and service, you feel right at home in its elegant decor...
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Rooms
Spacious
Travelers appreciate the spacious, comfortable, and well-decorated rooms. However, some guests have reported noise issues and the need for updates.
  • ekirsch
    ekirsch
    Sep 2023 6 contributions
    ...Bedroom and bathroom separated by small entry room with closet and desk...
  • jerry Fischer
    jerry Fischer
    Sep 2023 7 contributions
    This is an old fashioned boutique hotel... Despite its low key appearance it was a comfortable and relaxing stay... The rooms were fine, good beds and linens/ plus no obvious street or hallway noise...
  • Goodthing
    Goodthing
    Sep 2023 16 contributions
    ...I arrived early but was able to get into my room...
  • Shoesy
    Shoesy
    Aug 2023 5920 contributions
    ...Our room was a deluxe queen, and it was more spacious than I had imagined... It's such a lovely, inviting room, where we found ourselves spending quality time 3 times a day........breakfast time, late afternoon after touring, and before retiring to our room at night... The beautiful classical music played in the background added to the elegance of the room...
  • Fran F
    Fran F
    Aug 2023 25 contributions
    Had to switch rooms because there was a thunderous noise coming into the room. Room 154 on 15th floor... They showed me equally as bad rooms on the third floor that faced a noisy compressor and dingy... I just decided to stay in first room and had a bad nights sleep... Next day I found a different front desk person to help me and was given a much quieter room in the back on the 13th floor... The room was well worn and the privacy curtains didn’t close... The hotel needs severe updating...
  • Kathleen L
    Kathleen L
    Aug 2023 1 contribution
    The Hotel Elysee is a small, intimate hotel with a personalized touch. The rooms and public areas are very clean...
  • Luke A
    Luke A
    Aug 2023 1 contribution
    This was a great stay at a great hotel. An affordable room coupled with a good location and timely customer service will always make a 5 star review for me... I would definitely stay here again, we enjoyed our room thoroughly...
  • Julie S
    Julie S
    Aug 2023 2 contributions
    I have been staying at the Hotel Elysee since the 1960s...
  • Dave B
    Dave B
    Aug 2023 59 contributions
    ...Loved the way the room was decorated; reminding us of a classic Bed & Breakfast, but with all the conveniences of a hotel. The Club Room was also very nice and again, the staff was top notch...
  • JulieN315
    JulieN315
    Aug 2023 83 contributions
    We have enjoyed staying at this lovely, boutique hotel for years...
  • Fancy Pants
    Fancy Pants
    Jun 2023 4 contributions
    ...Small, conveniently located, friendliest staff, beautifully clean rooms and a generously stocked lounge for the guests to use!...
  • AmericanTraveler22
    AmericanTraveler22
    May 2023 23 contributions
    ...It's a refined, boutique type hotel in a safe and quiet and centrally located place in Manhattan. The room was big , beautifully decorated and with all the modern features...
  • Modi116
    Modi116
    Mar 2023 335 contributions
    ...I liked very much the appearance from the late 20th century, with old furniture and style...
  • Tami D
    Tami D
    Dec 2022 3 contributions
    ...The staff was able to keep us in the same room or move us to another room during the week of Christmas, so that we didn't have to find another hotel. The hotel is beautiful, our rooms were large, and it is in a great location for walking... I only have positive things to say about Hotel Elysee and would highly recommend staying here...
  • Max92
    Max92
    Nov 2022 242 contributions
    ...When there was no room at the inn for a return visit, we turned to the Elysee. From the moment Daniel spent half an hour helping me to book our ideal room, I knew that this place was just as special...
  • Kathryn P
    Kathryn P
    Nov 2022 59 contributions
    This was the most comfortable and pleasant hotel we've stayed in NYC - and it was reasonably priced (for NYC). We upgraded to a larger room with a sofa and patio, which was worth it...
  • bethesda96
    bethesda96
    Nov 2022 8 contributions
    ...Well welcome to hotel Elysee. We booked 2Queens and found the room plenty spacious... The hotel is historic and therefore solidly built...
  • JamesDianaRandy
    JamesDianaRandy
    Oct 2022 5 contributions
    A grand old dame in very nice shape, near Park Ave. Room was on 11th floor right next to elevator, but we never heard it because there's an entry hallway in room that gives privacy & quiet... Room was spacious, had chandelier and higher end decor & fixtures... Price was only a few dollars more than a mediocre mid-town (36th) budget chain shoebox-sized room we stayed at earlier during our trip...
  • NCgirls
    NCgirls
    Sep 2022 40 contributions
    This lovely, quiet and historic hotel in the heart of the upper east side of Manhattan, is simply an oasis. With large rooms - mine even had a huge patio, and a wonderful lobby staff and service, you feel right at home in its elegant decor...
  • nickib983
    nickib983
    Sep 2022 1272 contributions
    ...This was a classy hotel in a great location... It was my husband’s birthday and we were upgraded to a balcony room...
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Value
Reasonable
Travelers found the hotel's value reasonable, with some managing to get discounts or special deals. However, some found certain amenities, like the bar, to be pricey.
  • jerry Fischer
    jerry Fischer
    Sep 2023 7 contributions
    This is an old fashioned boutique hotel...
  • Luke A
    Luke A
    Aug 2023 1 contribution
    ...An affordable room coupled with a good location and timely customer service will always make a 5 star review for me... There is a bar downstairs called “The Monkey Bar” that is pricey but has a great ambiance...
  • Shoesy
    Shoesy
    Aug 2023 5920 contributions
    ...The price of our stay was very reasonable, and we felt that we had definitely gotten our money's worth...
  • Emma R
    Emma R
    Aug 2023 1 contribution
    ...They do not offer a good breakfast other than tiny soggy pastries, yogurt and old hard boiled eggs...
  • Fran F
    Fran F
    Aug 2023 25 contributions
    ...I just decided to stay in first room and had a bad nights sleep...
  • JulieN315
    JulieN315
    Aug 2023 83 contributions
    ...Please renovate and bring this hotel back to its splendor...
  • Ronald W
    Ronald W
    Jul 2023 34 contributions
    Lovely hotel offers great value...
  • AmericanTraveler22
    AmericanTraveler22
    May 2023 23 contributions
    ...It's a refined, boutique type hotel in a safe and quiet and centrally located place in Manhattan... ( about $450/day total) but it really adds to a nice experience in New York...
  • Modi116
    Modi116
    Mar 2023 335 contributions
    ...I liked very much the appearance from the late 20th century, with old furniture and style...
  • Tami D
    Tami D
    Dec 2022 3 contributions
    ...We were told that in the past, they have offered a discount to eat at the restaurant at the hotel... It is a little spendy, but I got a Black Friday deal, which saved me 25%...
  • Kathryn P
    Kathryn P
    Nov 2022 59 contributions
    This was the most comfortable and pleasant hotel we've stayed in NYC - and it was reasonably priced (for NYC). We upgraded to a larger room with a sofa and patio, which was worth it...
  • bethesda96
    bethesda96
    Nov 2022 8 contributions
    ...The hotel is historic and therefore solidly built... Full cable tv (no Netflix)...
  • JamesDianaRandy
    JamesDianaRandy
    Oct 2022 5 contributions
    ...Price was only a few dollars more than a mediocre mid-town (36th) budget chain shoebox-sized room we stayed at earlier during our trip...
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Cleanliness
Immaculate
Reviewers consistently describe the cleanliness of the hotel as excellent, with both rooms and public areas receiving high praise for their neatness and maintenance.
  • jerry Fischer
    jerry Fischer
    Sep 2023 7 contributions
    ...The rooms were fine, good beds and linens/ plus no obvious street or hallway noise...
  • Kathleen L
    Kathleen L
    Aug 2023 1 contribution
    ...The rooms and public areas are very clean. The included breakfast foods, while of limited variety, are presented in a gracious, spacious lounge setting, and are always fresh., well-presented, and restocked regularly...
  • Shoesy
    Shoesy
    Aug 2023 5920 contributions
    Both my husband and I found the Elysee to be perfect... We really loved the old-world charm, and we found the hotel to be very clean...
  • Dave B
    Dave B
    Aug 2023 59 contributions
    ...The bed was very comfortable and the shower had great water pressure...
  • Luke A
    Luke A
    Aug 2023 1 contribution
    ...I would definitely stay here again, we enjoyed our room thoroughly...
  • Julie S
    Julie S
    Aug 2023 2 contributions
    ...The front desk and housekeeping staff are excellent...
  • Fancy Pants
    Fancy Pants
    Jun 2023 4 contributions
    ...Small, conveniently located, friendliest staff, beautifully clean rooms and a generously stocked lounge for the guests to use!...
  • Laura525
    Laura525
    Jun 2023 107 contributions
    ...I hope you return to your best grand self, Hotel Elysee!...
  • AmericanTraveler22
    AmericanTraveler22
    May 2023 23 contributions
    ...It's a refined, boutique type hotel in a safe and quiet and centrally located place in Manhattan...
  • Alison B
    Alison B
    Feb 2023 11 contributions
    ...Rooms were elegant, old school and very clean...
  • tmcronan
    tmcronan
    Dec 2022 49 contributions
    ...Excellent service, very clean, European feel...
  • Tami D
    Tami D
    Dec 2022 3 contributions
    ...I only have positive things to say about Hotel Elysee and would highly recommend staying here...
  • bethesda96
    bethesda96
    Nov 2022 8 contributions
    ...No sounds from folks above or next to us - supremely quiet!!!...
  • Kathryn P
    Kathryn P
    Nov 2022 59 contributions
    ...So much nicer than the big chains or modern but sterile high rises...
  • John D
    John D
    Oct 2022 3 contributions
    ...I have been coming back to this property where you are taken back in time but where everything is perfectly maintained, the team skilled and happy to help...
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Service
Attentive
Travelers praise the service as attentive, friendly and helpful. They mention complimentary breakfasts, snacks, and a cordial staff that goes above and beyond.
  • jerry Fischer
    jerry Fischer
    Sep 2023 7 contributions
    ...The front desk staff was always cordial and helpful as was the bell man service... The continental breakfast was always stocked w fresh coffee, pastries, bananas and juice... The rest of the day always stocked w waters sodas coffee and snacks... Plus the staff for this lounge was great a smile always evident... The rooms were fine, good beds and linens/ plus no obvious street or hallway noise...
  • Tim C
    Tim C
    Sep 2023 1 contribution
    ...Very comfortable and charming and the service was exceptional! The staff was very helpful, accommodating and followed through with all of our requests... The hotel experience contributed to a perfect weekend away...
  • Goodthing
    Goodthing
    Sep 2023 16 contributions
    ...From the moment I arrived, the staff at the hotel was attentive and helpful. I arrived early but was able to get into my room... They have 1pm check-out which was perfect for my needs... I have stayed here before as well as several other Library Collection hotels in NY, Prague, and Budapest, and all have impressed...
  • Kathleen L
    Kathleen L
    Aug 2023 1 contribution
    The Hotel Elysee is a small, intimate hotel with a personalized touch. The rooms and public areas are very clean... The included breakfast foods, while of limited variety, are presented in a gracious, spacious lounge setting, and are always fresh., well-presented, and restocked regularly...
  • Shoesy
    Shoesy
    Aug 2023 5920 contributions
    Both my husband and I found the Elysee to be perfect... The lounge on the 2nd floor was a bonus... It's such a lovely, inviting room, where we found ourselves spending quality time 3 times a day........breakfast time, late afternoon after touring, and before retiring to our room at night... Furthermore, it was a bonus to be able to have a lovely complimentary breakfast there, as well as drinks and snacks at our disposal throughout the day... The staff members of the Elysee were always kind, friendly and helpful, and they made us feel very welcome at all times... The price of our stay was very reasonable, and we felt that we had definitely gotten our money's worth... Thank you, Hotel Elysee, for a wonderful stay!...
  • Susan H
    Susan H
    Aug 2023 12 contributions
    ...The concierge at the front desk always a pleasure with helping me with restaurants and reservations the doorman everyone the entire staff is amazing...
  • Fran F
    Fran F
    Aug 2023 25 contributions
    ...Next day I found a different front desk person to help me and was given a much quieter room in the back on the 13th floor... Then he offers to have engineer do something with giant fan on the roof...
  • Kate B
    Kate B
    Aug 2023 1 contribution
    ...The staff is superb and even remembered which type of room we prefer. Everything was wonderful and I felt very well taken care of... The Club House is a welcome respite, whether for breakfast or just an afternoon rest up with refreshments...
  • Cruiser27833960843
    Cruiser27833960843
    Aug 2023 1 contribution
    ...Everyone had a sincere smile and wanted to be helpful and ensure we were comfortable and had what we needed. We loved the lounge on the second floor that was beautifully stocked with snacks and beverages all day...
  • Luke A
    Luke A
    Aug 2023 1 contribution
    This was a great stay at a great hotel. An affordable room coupled with a good location and timely customer service will always make a 5 star review for me... I would definitely stay here again, we enjoyed our room thoroughly...
  • Dave B
    Dave B
    Aug 2023 59 contributions
    ...Hotel Elysee exceeded our expectations. From the friendly desk staff to the helpful dining recommendations to the cleaning staff, etc... The bed was very comfortable and the shower had great water pressure... The Club Room was also very nice and again, the staff was top notch...
  • Jon H
    Jon H
    Aug 2023 3 contributions
    ...Great front desk service (always 2-3 representatives there at all times so you don't have to wait)...
  • Laura525
    Laura525
    Jun 2023 107 contributions
    ...It offers great service, pretty decor and a wonderful location. I really hope they’ll consider resuming their generous wine/cheese happy hour and the complimentary breakfast service (abundant fresh fruit, juice and bagels, etc.)... I hope you return to your best grand self, Hotel Elysee!...
  • Modi116
    Modi116
    Mar 2023 335 contributions
    The location is great, staff extremely friendly and the club on the first floor extremely useful for a stop during the day...
  • Tami D
    Tami D
    Dec 2022 3 contributions
    ...Everyone who works here is friendly and they are willing to go above and beyond to help you out. Both of the doormen, Noel and Gary, were always willing to run down the street and hail a cab for us... They have a free breakfast each morning and free snacks 24 hours a day, which we definitely indulged in... The staff was able to keep us in the same room or move us to another room during the week of Christmas, so that we didn't have to find another hotel... I only have positive things to say about Hotel Elysee and would highly recommend staying here... I wouldn't think twice about staying here again...
  • Max92
    Max92
    Nov 2022 242 contributions
    ...From the moment Daniel spent half an hour helping me to book our ideal room, I knew that this place was just as special. Relaxed atmosphere, helpful and attentive staff, lounge with complimentary refreshments, and an inviting, homely decor...
  • Kathryn P
    Kathryn P
    Nov 2022 59 contributions
    This was the most comfortable and pleasant hotel we've stayed in NYC - and it was reasonably priced (for NYC)... They had a great breakfast and snacks all day!...
  • bethesda96
    bethesda96
    Nov 2022 8 contributions
    ...Free drinks, coffee, and snacks throughout the day... Full cable tv (no Netflix)... Highly recommend this Hotel - I will be back...
  • JamesDianaRandy
    JamesDianaRandy
    Oct 2022 5 contributions
    ...Hotel felt like a high-end private club... Great club level on 2nd floor that offers free snacks & beverages (not sure hrs, but open every time we went there)...
  • NCgirls
    NCgirls
    Sep 2022 40 contributions
    ...With large rooms - mine even had a huge patio, and a wonderful lobby staff and service, you feel right at home in its elegant decor... Plus the add day refreshments and super late check out (1:00) are a bonus...
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Amenities
Abundant
Guests were pleased with the hotel's amenities, especially the complimentary breakfast, snacks and beverages available all day in the lounge, and the Monkey Bar restaurant.
  • jerry Fischer
    jerry Fischer
    Sep 2023 7 contributions
    This is an old fashioned boutique hotel... Despite its low key appearance it was a comfortable and relaxing stay... The front desk staff was always cordial and helpful as was the bell man service... The breakfast and lounge area had a quaint but relaxed atmosphere... The continental breakfast was always stocked w fresh coffee, pastries, bananas and juice... The rest of the day always stocked w waters sodas coffee and snacks... Plus the staff for this lounge was great a smile always evident... The rooms were fine, good beds and linens/ plus no obvious street or hallway noise... Overall nice plus to stay in NYC / located close to subway and walking distance to theater district... (Plus the famous Monkey Bar is adjacent to the hotel...
  • Goodthing
    Goodthing
    Sep 2023 16 contributions
    ...From the moment I arrived, the staff at the hotel was attentive and helpful. I arrived early but was able to get into my room... They have 1pm check-out which was perfect for my needs... The lounge area is a wonderful place to relax, work, or just get breakfast or a snack throughout the day...
  • Kathleen L
    Kathleen L
    Aug 2023 1 contribution
    The Hotel Elysee is a small, intimate hotel with a personalized touch. The rooms and public areas are very clean... The included breakfast foods, while of limited variety, are presented in a gracious, spacious lounge setting, and are always fresh., well-presented, and restocked regularly... The food, service, and atmosphere of the attached Monkey Bar Restaurant and lounge add to the hotel's lure...
  • JulieN315
    JulieN315
    Aug 2023 83 contributions
    We have enjoyed staying at this lovely, boutique hotel for years... Previously there was wine, cheese, nuts etc replaced by sodas and packaged snacks... Breakfast was also fair at best... Please renovate and bring this hotel back to its splendor...
  • Shoesy
    Shoesy
    Aug 2023 5920 contributions
    ...We really loved the old-world charm, and we found the hotel to be very clean. Our room was a deluxe queen, and it was more spacious than I had imagined... There was a lot of storage space, and we had plenty of room to move around comfortably... The lounge on the 2nd floor was a bonus... It's such a lovely, inviting room, where we found ourselves spending quality time 3 times a day........breakfast time, late afternoon after touring, and before retiring to our room at night... The beautiful classical music played in the background added to the elegance of the room... Furthermore, it was a bonus to be able to have a lovely complimentary breakfast there, as well as drinks and snacks at our disposal throughout the day... It's situated in an elegant part of the city, close to the luxury of 5th avenue, and it's central to many major tourist attractions... Thank you, Hotel Elysee, for a wonderful stay!...
  • Dave B
    Dave B
    Aug 2023 59 contributions
    ...Hotel Elysee exceeded our expectations. From the friendly desk staff to the helpful dining recommendations to the cleaning staff, etc... Being on the 11th floor was ideal - never heard the street noises... The bed was very comfortable and the shower had great water pressure... Loved the way the room was decorated; reminding us of a classic Bed & Breakfast, but with all the conveniences of a hotel... The Club Room was also very nice and again, the staff was top notch... The location was ideal for walking to museums, shopping, and dining... We will definitely stay here on our next visit to Manhattan...
  • Kate B
    Kate B
    Aug 2023 1 contribution
    ...The staff is superb and even remembered which type of room we prefer. Everything was wonderful and I felt very well taken care of... The Club House is a welcome respite, whether for breakfast or just an afternoon rest up with refreshments...
  • Luke A
    Luke A
    Aug 2023 1 contribution
    This was a great stay at a great hotel. An affordable room coupled with a good location and timely customer service will always make a 5 star review for me... There is a bar downstairs called “The Monkey Bar” that is pricey but has a great ambiance... I would definitely stay here again, we enjoyed our room thoroughly...
  • Cruiser27833960843
    Cruiser27833960843
    Aug 2023 1 contribution
    ...Everyone had a sincere smile and wanted to be helpful and ensure we were comfortable and had what we needed. We loved the lounge on the second floor that was beautifully stocked with snacks and beverages all day... The lobby restaurant felt like we were visiting family...
  • christopher f
    christopher f
    Aug 2023 2 contributions
    I stay in this hotel monthly and i truly enjoy it... The 2nd floor snack and coffee room is a great treat that most hotels don't offer...
  • Jon H
    Jon H
    Aug 2023 3 contributions
    ...Because it's just a wonderful all around European boutique hotel in mid-town Manhattan... Great front desk service (always 2-3 representatives there at all times so you don't have to wait)...
  • Laura525
    Laura525
    Jun 2023 107 contributions
    We’ve loved this charming boutique hotel for over a decade. It offers great service, pretty decor and a wonderful location... I really hope they’ll consider resuming their generous wine/cheese happy hour and the complimentary breakfast service (abundant fresh fruit, juice and bagels, etc.)...
  • Fancy Pants
    Fancy Pants
    Jun 2023 4 contributions
    ...Small, conveniently located, friendliest staff, beautifully clean rooms and a generously stocked lounge for the guests to use! If you want to stay somewhere relaxed, friendly and in the best location then look no further...
  • AmericanTraveler22
    AmericanTraveler22
    May 2023 23 contributions
    Wonderful boutique Hotel in mid Manhattan: We hate big, impersonal chain type hotels... It's a refined, boutique type hotel in a safe and quiet and centrally located place in Manhattan... The room was big , beautifully decorated and with all the modern features... The fine continental breakfast is served in a really nice and big lounge... ( about $450/day total) but it really adds to a nice experience in New York...
  • Alison B
    Alison B
    Feb 2023 11 contributions
    ...Second floor has breakfast every morning and snacks all day. It’s so great and casual when you have early risers, coffee drinkers…and kids!... Rooms were elegant, old school and very clean... Staff is incredibly nice and helpful...
  • Tami D
    Tami D
    Dec 2022 3 contributions
    ...Everyone who works here is friendly and they are willing to go above and beyond to help you out. Both of the doormen, Noel and Gary, were always willing to run down the street and hail a cab for us... They have a free breakfast each morning and free snacks 24 hours a day, which we definitely indulged in... The staff was able to keep us in the same room or move us to another room during the week of Christmas, so that we didn't have to find another hotel... The hotel is beautiful, our rooms were large, and it is in a great location for walking... I only have positive things to say about Hotel Elysee and would highly recommend staying here...
  • bethesda96
    bethesda96
    Nov 2022 8 contributions
    ...We booked 2Queens and found the room plenty spacious... Free drinks, coffee, and snacks throughout the day... Full cable tv (no Netflix)... Awesome dinner at Monkey Bar which is like a 1950s retro steakhouse with awesome food/drinks/class/service — book early or you will be stuck with a 5pm or 9pm slot... Highly recommend this Hotel - I will be back...
  • Max92
    Max92
    Nov 2022 242 contributions
    ...From the moment Daniel spent half an hour helping me to book our ideal room, I knew that this place was just as special. Relaxed atmosphere, helpful and attentive staff, lounge with complimentary refreshments, and an inviting, homely decor...
  • Kathryn P
    Kathryn P
    Nov 2022 59 contributions
    This was the most comfortable and pleasant hotel we've stayed in NYC - and it was reasonably priced (for NYC). We upgraded to a larger room with a sofa and patio, which was worth it... They had a great breakfast and snacks all day!... So much nicer than the big chains or modern but sterile high rises...
  • NCgirls
    NCgirls
    Sep 2022 40 contributions
    This lovely, quiet and historic hotel in the heart of the upper east side of Manhattan, is simply an oasis. With large rooms - mine even had a huge patio, and a wonderful lobby staff and service, you feel right at home in its elegant decor... Plus the add day refreshments and super late check out (1:00) are a bonus...
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jjsmfund wrote a review Nov 2023
Santa Rosa, California4 contributions
We love Hotel Elysée for the simple fact that I think of it as an “old school”type hotel with the decor and excellent service to match. I prefer this type of hotel. The second floor refreshment station is terrific and service was always excellent and prompt. Terrific Door Men too!! Having the Monkey Bar in the lobby and Schumer’s Liquor store across the street is also a plus.
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Dear jjsmfund, Thank you for reviewing your recent stay and mentioning our 2nd Floor Club Room. We are thrilled that you enjoyed your trip and our location! We look forward to welcoming you back to NYC again soon! Warm regards, Cheryl
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Goodpub wrote a review Nov 2023
Silver Spring, Maryland8 contributions
The room on the 12th floor was roomy, the bed very comfortable, the location terrific for what we had in mind (two exhibits at the Met and window shopping the Christmas lights), the guest lounge is a wonderful amenity, and the price is right!
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Dear Goodpub, Thank you for reviewing your recent stay. We are so happy to hear that the bedding was comfortable and you enjoyed the location of the Hotel Elysee. We hope to welcome you back to NYC again soon. Warm regards, Cheryl
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Julie S wrote a review Nov 2023
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I have been staying at the Hotel Elysee for decades and it never disappoints! The staff is friendly and professional, the decor charming and cozy, and the location convenient. I stay at the hotel several times per year.
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Dear juliesL4997HU, Thank you so much for reviewing the Hotel Elysee! We are so happy to be your home away from home. We love welcoming you back each time you visit. We already look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Warm regards, Cheryl
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Statman24 wrote a review Nov 2023
Birmingham, Alabama222 contributions
Another great stay at Hotel Elysee! We have stayed there for years and this time stayed before running the New York City Marathon. Was a perfect spot for that--easy for runners and spectators alike! Always great customer service, fantastic location, and just an all-around great spot to stay in Midtown Manhattan!
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Dear Statman24, Congratulations on running in the NYC Marathon. It's always great to welcome you back to New York City. We look forward to welcoming you back again! Warm regards, Cheryl
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Cathleen C wrote a review Nov 2023
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My teenage daughter and I stayed at the Hotel Elysee in November 2023. We arrived by car and were greeted by the wonderful staff. Our room was spacious and comfy. We stayed for 2 nights, by the time we left we felt like family. The club room was perfect for coffee. Snacks and a respite from our gallivanting around the city. We were close to everything. When we need a car the doorman arranged for one instantly. I simply cannot express how wonderful the staff is. Highly recommend.
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Dear 52cathleenc, Thank you for sharing your recent experience of the Hotel Elysee with TripAdvisor. We are so happy that you and your granddaughter enjoyed your NYC trip and that our service was up to your expectations. We hope to welcome you back again soon! Warm regards, Cheryl
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Mary A wrote a review Nov 2023
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The doorman was very friendly and helpful. The front desk was helpful. The bed was comfortable enough, and the bathroom was clean. But the rooms need to be updated! The upholstery on the chairs was soiled and dirty from decades of use. The furniture is dented and scratched and in poor condition. In the past, there were lovely cheeses, crackers, and hot d'ouvres in the late afternoon, but now it's mostly junk food and sugar, except bananas and oranges. I would not stay there again. Mary Anderson Seattle
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Amanda B wrote a review Nov 2023
Boston, Massachusetts1 contribution
Amazing rooms and there are always friendly people at the front desk. Great location that has easy access to everything. Always quiet and restful stays whenever I stay here. While the elevator is a bit slow the service makes up for it
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Dear Q1548OAamandab, Thank you so much for your review. We are thrilled to hear that the Hotel Elysee is conveniently located for you and you are able to enjoy restful stays with us. We look forward to welcoming you back again! Warm regards, Cheryl
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Stephen L wrote a review Nov 2023
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Great location for my business and walkable to theatre. Comfortable "old world" rooms, lobby and service. Congenial clientele from all over the world and of all ages. Convenient guest lounge with beverages and snacks. Monkey Bar for memorable dinners. Would be nice to see the scaffolding be removed from the front of the building. Highly recommend.
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Dear R1698TXstephenl, Thank you for your review. We are so happy your stay was pleasant and convenient! We are hoping to see the scaffolding removed by the end of the year. Every few years or so, NYC requires the building to be inspected. We are all very excited that this project is coming to an end. We hope to welcome you back to New York City again soon! Warm regards, Cheryl
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robert e wrote a review Nov 2023
Atlanta, Georgia2 contributions
The Elysée is our favorite place to stay in NYC with its perfect location, its warm and helpful staff, its terrific breakfast/wine room, and its lovely and comfortable bedrooms. It is such a charming, place and offers such good value. We recommend it enthusiastically to all of our friends. The Edges - Atlanta
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Dear Oriel1962, Thank you so much for reviewing your recent stay. We are so thrilled that you found the Elysee charming and a good value. Thank you for recommending the Hotel Elysee to your friends. We hope to welcome you back again soon! Warm regards, Cheryl
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Gay D wrote a review Nov 2023
Perrysburg, Ohio4 contributions
I have stayed at The Elysee many times in the past and have always enjoyed the location, comfortable rooms and the excellent service the staff provides with always friendly smile. Old school ambiance and professional staff are exceptional and greatly appreciated.
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Traveled with friends
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Dear 396gayd, Thank you for taking the time to review your most recent stay. We love welcoming our old friends back time and time again. I'm so happy that you found the service exceptional and your trip to NYC was comfortable. We hope to see you again soon! Warm regards, Cheryl
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$296 - $565 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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NUMBER OF ROOMS
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Frequently Asked Questions about Hotel Elysee by Library Hotel Collection
Which popular attractions are close to Hotel Elysee by Library Hotel Collection?
Nearby attractions include St. Patrick's Cathedral (0.2 miles), The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) (0.3 miles), and Steve Cohen - Chamber Magic (0.2 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Hotel Elysee by Library Hotel Collection?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, room service, and a business center.
Which room amenities are available at Hotel Elysee by Library Hotel Collection?
Top room amenities include air conditioning, a flat screen TV, and a desk.
Is parking available at Hotel Elysee by Library Hotel Collection?
Yes, a parking garage, paid public parking nearby, and secured parking are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Hotel Elysee by Library Hotel Collection?
Conveniently located restaurants include Bill's Bar & Burger, Little Collins, and Ora Di Pasta.
Are any cleaning services offered at Hotel Elysee by Library Hotel Collection?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Does Hotel Elysee by Library Hotel Collection offer any business services?
Yes, guests have access to a business center and meeting rooms during their stay.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Hotel Elysee by Library Hotel Collection?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, Spanish, German, Italian, Russian, Portuguese, and Polish.
Are there any historical sites close to Hotel Elysee by Library Hotel Collection?
Many travelers enjoy visiting The National 9/11 Memorial & Museum (4.0 miles), World Trade Center Memorial Foundation (4.0 miles), and Hamilton Park (2.4 miles).
Does Hotel Elysee by Library Hotel Collection have any great views?
Yes, guests often enjoy the city view available here.
Is Hotel Elysee by Library Hotel Collection accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair access, reduced mobility rooms, and facilities for disabled guests. For specific inquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.