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Hotel Giraffe by Library Hotel Collection

365 Park Ave S At East 26th Street, New York City, NY 10016-8801
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#34 of 539 hotels in New York City
Location
4.7
Cleanliness
4.9
Service
4.8
Value
4.4
Travelers' Choice
Hotel Giraffe offers a boutique property with 72 guestrooms and suites that are the perfect multi-generational hotel. We have the elegance of a luxury boutique hotel, but the casual feel that families with small children feel comfortable at. Included in your $25 per night resort fee, take advantage of 24/7 hospitality in our Grand Lobby. A light Continental breakfast is served daily from 7am to 10 am and refreshments and snacks including cappuccino, coffee, teas, water, fruit, and health bars are available throughout the day. Also included with your reservation are WiFi and bottled water in-room. Hotel Giraffe is conveniently located just North of Madison Square Park which is a very vibrant area with amazing restaurants and shops. We are a short walk to many NYC attractions such as the Empire State Building, the Flatiron Building & the Museum of Math! Hotel Giraffe is located just two blocks from the 6 Train and a quick 5-minute walk to the R & W train line! If we do not have the availability or you would prefer another New York neighborhood we are proud to recommend our sister hotels, Casablanca Hotel, Library Hotel, or Hotel Elysee all of which are also highly ranked in the TripAdvisor community here in NYC!
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Property amenities
Valet parking
Wifi
Restaurant
Children's television networks
Taxi service
Business Center with Internet Access
Meeting rooms
Rooftop terrace
Paid private parking nearby
Breakfast available
Complimentary Instant Coffee
Complimentary tea
Snack bar
Baggage storage
Concierge
Newspaper
Non-smoking hotel
Outdoor furniture
Doorperson
First aid kit
Umbrella
24-hour check-in
24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning
Laundry service
Ironing service
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Room features
Allergy-free room
Blackout curtains
Air conditioning
Desk
Housekeeping
Interconnected rooms available
Cable / satellite TV
Bath / shower
Bathrobes
Private balcony
Room service
Safe
Telephone
Wardrobe / closet
Bottled water
Clothes rack
Iron
Laptop safe
Private bathrooms
Wake-up service / alarm clock
Flatscreen TV
Radio
iPod docking station
Complimentary toiletries
Hair dryer
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Room types
Non-smoking rooms
Suites
Family rooms
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HOTEL STYLE
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Green
Languages Spoken
English, Spanish, Czech, Hindi and 4 more

Location

100Great for walkers
Grade: 100 out of 100
376Restaurantswithin 0.3 miles
71Attractionswithin 0.3 miles
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  • Richard54York
    21 contributions
    Whenever we visit New York, we'll stay at Hotel Giraffe!
    On the recommendation of friends, we decided to stay in Hotel Giraffe for a long weekend to celebrate a special birthday. From the moment we first got in touch with the hotel, we were so impressed with their wonderful customer service and how much they wanted to look after their guests. Our room was spacious and really comfortable, and the extras that are included in the price made a real difference. Breakfast was of a really high standard, and we especially liked the wine and cheese reception every evening, with Gabriela and her co-workers being so attentive and helpful. We also found the location perfect, in that it was a little bit away from the most crowded parts of the city, but with the metro two minutes walk away, Central Park, Grand Central Station and the Staten Island ferry were easily reachable. There's no question, we'll be back!
    Date of stay: February 2020
    Written February 19, 2020
  • Georgia L
    North Chatham, Massachusetts9 contributions
    Great staff but hotel has room for improvement
    Overall, I enjoyed my stay at Hotel Giraffe. The welcoming and attentive staff is the strong point of this property. However, the hotel itself could use some improvement in the following areas. The decor and comfort of the rooms was uninspired. A lot of this has to do with lighting or lack there of. The dimness of the room made it look dingy and uninviting. Is it too much to ask for a decent reading light? I initially was impressed by the fact that there were motorized blackout shades until I realized they didn’t completely cover the window opening. There was about a 2-inch gap on either side. The building across the street was under construction and left the lights on all night which meant light was pouring into my room all night - completely annoying! I enjoyed the continental breakfast buffet, although the coffee (made in the kitchen and poured into thermal carafes) was never that hot. The evening wine and cheese reception was wonderful and met my needs of a light supper before shows. However, why not just roll the $25 “resort” fee into the room price? It wasn’t an optional amenity, and the hotel certainly didn’t feel like a resort. It’s all about perceived value, and presented like that it didn’t feel like value. The airlines are already nickel and diming people. Must the hotels do it now? Finally, the hotel was convenient to Madison Square Garden, where I attended 2 shows. I felt safe walking the 3/4 mile route back to the hotel around midnight. Sadly, there is quite a large homeless problem in NYC, and the area was not exempt from the problem. Finally, the hotel is on the 6 subway line, but other than that isn’t terribly convenient for public transportation. Because of that, I would probably look for another hotel next time.
    Date of stay: February 2020
    Written February 19, 2020
  • Dave S
    1 contribution
    Wonderful!
    My two daughters and I stayed here for a weekend to wedding dress shop for one of my daughters. I was a "girls weekend". The location was perfect! We were within easy walking distance of Eataly and other great restaurants. The staff was very professional and extremely helpful. The room was perfect for the 3 of us. Our room was 2 queens with a Juliet balcony. The high glass doors leading to the balcony let in a lot of natural light and the double oversee mirrors with counter on either side of the TV was perfect for 3 women getting dressed. The room was very clean and modern. The lobby lounge area had plenty of comfy seating group areas and we especially enjoyed and indulged the complimentary snacks of fresh fruit, chips and Cliff bars. My daughters loved making themselves espresso coffees, and me a latte when we returned for a quick break. Because the hotel was in such an ideal location, it allowed us to make pit stops to drop off packages and get a coffee. The hotel is a boutique size which was a nice respite from our usual stays in NYC at the large chain hotels. It made for a more intimate and rewarding experience for our special week-end.
    Thank you for taking the time to write such a lovely review! We are thrilled to hear that you and your daughters had such a nice stay. It sounds like it was the perfect girls weekend! We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back!
    Written March 28, 2022
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    Date of stay: March 2022
    Written March 27, 2022
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algebraqueen wrote a review Yesterday
Canada191 contributions69 helpful votes
We had a wonderful time at the Giraffe! Our room was perfect and the hotel's spacious lobby is an amazing area for quiet planning with a hot cup of tea!! Its included continental breakfast is really perfect. Thank you, Hotel Giraffe, for making our five night NYC visit so perfect! Very highly recommended!
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Date of stay: September 2023
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shelbs wrote a review Sep 19
Coweta, Oklahoma14 contributions7 helpful votes
Checkin was prompt, large lobby with 24/7 snacks along with a very decent continental breakfast! For NYC, rooms spacey~housekeeping very efficient! Rooftop for relaxation & great views! Location is good, lots of walkable restaurants nearby! We will definitely return!!!!
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Kimberly Watson, Owner at Hotel Giraffe by Library Hotel Collection
Responded 5 days ago
Dear Furball8077, Thank you! We are so glad you enjoyed so many aspects of your stay! We look forward to welcoming you back! Kind regards, Kimberly Watson Director of Sales & Marketing
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Mark J wrote a review Sep 19
Omaha, Nebraska5 contributions
Great location! The room was clean and excellent service. Plenty of good restaurants nearby. Close walking distance to Empire State Building, New York Public Library and Penn Station. Would definitely stay here again!
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Dear G3346ZRmarkj, Thank you! We are glad to hear you enjoyed your stay and our location. We look forward to welcoming you back home! Kind regards, Kimberly Watson Director of Sales & Marketing
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Meander737737 wrote a review Sep 18
Palm Beach, Florida3 contributions
I have stayed at the Hotel Giraffe a number of times, and it is always a pleasure to return. Comfortable beds, fluffy pillows and helpful staff make guests feel right at home. I do have to agree with the earlier observation that the wine and cheese reception is greatly missed! I plan events myself and always negotiate a good price for buying wine and cheese in bulk. Sometimes cost-cutting can diminish the overall experience of loyal guests.
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Traveled with friends
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Response from Kimberly Watson, Owner at Hotel Giraffe by Library Hotel Collection
Responded 6 days ago
Dear Meander737737, Thank you! We are so glad you enjoyed another lovely stay with us! We truly appreciate our loyal guests. We understand how many of our returning guests miss the wine reception. While the rising cost of just about everything certainly is a factor, it is absolutely is not the only one! Like many other businesses, we struggle to find the appropriate staffing, especially for a position that is not full-time and not traditional hours. We hope you can understand. We look forward to welcoming you back home. Kind regards, Kimberly Watson Director of Sales & Marketing
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ThePorchQueen1 wrote a review Sep 7
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I really enjoyed staying at the Hotel Giraffe. The room was exceptionally comfortable and quiet. I had several busy days in NYC helping my daughter move into her dorm, and returning to my room was a treat. The shower pressure was very good, the pillows were perfect, and I loved having snacks, tea and coffee available at any time. I didn't eat the complimentary breakfast, but it looked very good. There is a Whole Foods about a block away for additional in-room snacks, and we ate at several good restaurants near the hotel. I will definitely book this hotel on future visits.
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Traveled with family
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Responded 1 week ago
Dear ThePrchQueen1, Thank you for the lovely review. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay while in NYC to move your daughter into her dorm. It was our pleasure to have you. We hope to see you again when you come to visit her! Kind regards, Kimberly Watson Director of Sales & Marketing
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Nicole B wrote a review Sep 7
Cologne, Germany26 contributions33 helpful votes
We just returned from our fourth stay at Hotel Giraffe and we still love the hotel itself, the rooms, the location, the roof top........ and above all the familiar atmosphere and great staff (above all wonderful Gabby!). I would have given the usual 5 stars but unfortunately the breakfast has somewhat slackened (no peanut butter, only one type of jam) and the wine & cheese reception is very much missing. It was the "icing on the cake" to make the family experience at the hotel perfect and to get in touch with the guests from all parts of the world in a cozy atmosphere. Please get back from "being great" to "being outstanding"!
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Date of stay: August 2023
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Responded 2 weeks ago
Dear 200nicoleb, Thank you! We are glad to hear you enjoyed another stay with us. We appreciate your suggestion on the peanut butter! Great idea! Sadly, due to many different circumstances, the wine and cheese reception is no longer feasible. We hope you understand and look forward to welcoming you back. Kind regards, Kimberly Watson Director of Sales & Marketing
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Therese P wrote a review Sep 6
Shrewsbury, Massachusetts79 contributions44 helpful votes
I love this hotel, and stay here every time we come to NY. The rooms are spacious, I love that you have an iron and ironing board in the room, free water is great, and the service at the breakfast buffet is outstanding. Also, when I called down for an extra blanket, it was delivered very quickly. All the service at the hotel is great. The only downside this time was that check in is suppose to be at 3:00, and our room wasn't ready until 4:15. My husband sat in the lobby with our luggage for over an hour waiting. This is the first time that has happened to us at this hotel, and I hope it was an anomaly and won't happen again.
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Traveled with family
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Responded 1 week ago
Dear ThereseP_11, Thank you. We are so glad you enjoyed another stay with us! We are happy to hear how please you are with the service we provide. We are truly sorry for the inconvenience of the late check in. Although it is rare, there are some circumstances beyond our control that can delay a room from being ready by 3PM. We appreciate your understanding. We look forward to welcoming you back home. Kind regards, Kimberly Watson Director of Sales & Marketing
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Alan W wrote a review Sep 1
Acton22 contributions24 helpful votes
My wife and I spent a long weekend in NYC and we stayed at the Hotel Giraffe based on the recommendation from a friend. We could not have been more pleased with our accommodations. The room was spacious and well-appointed, but even more important, the staff was pleasant, friendly, and professional. We enjoyed breakfast every morning (included in our rate) and the hotel's location at the intersection of Park Avenue and 26th Street made it possible for us to get to all midtown and downtown locations by walking or subway. We plan to stay again at the Hotel Giraffe the next time we're in town.
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Date of stay: August 2023
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Responded 2 weeks ago
Dear aandainacton2014, Thank you so much! We are thrilled to hear that you and your wife enjoyed a long weekend with us. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back. Kind regards, Kimberly Watson Director of Sales & Marketing
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Jennifer E wrote a review Aug 2023
1 contribution1 helpful vote
Recent stay at Hotel Giraffe was a pleasant experience. It was our first time here and had spent time comparing hotels with location, comfort, service, cleanliness, etc. The location of hotel to where we wanted to venture out was perfect. We paid for the valet parking, which was worth the extra fee as it was very convenient. ,Customer service was on point and easy to communicate with. The doorman was an especially nice touch! Beyond the beautiful clean decor, continental breakfast, appealing balcony, we were surprised at how comfortable the bed was - literally the most comfortable hotel bed to ever experience! Very, very happy with our stay! Will be back again when in the area for sure!
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Responded 4 weeks ago
Dear W4915CAjennifere, Thank you! We are so glad so hear about your wonderful stay, especially the very comfortable bed! We look forward to welcoming you back home! Kind regards, Kimberly Watson Director of Sale & Marketing
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Ron R wrote a review Aug 2023
New York3 contributions
Very comfortable room with nice bathroom amenities. The room was quiet even though on the 4th floor facing the street. The location is extremely convenient to restaurants, transportation, etc.The 1pm checkout time is really nice. Highly recommended
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Date of stay: August 2023
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Response from Kimberly Watson, Owner at Hotel Giraffe by Library Hotel Collection
Responded 4 weeks ago
Dear Rsrkkr, Thank you! We are so happy to hear we are your "go to" hotel in NYC! It is truly our pleasure to have you. We look forward to welcoming you back home. Kind regards, Kimberly Watson Director of Sales & Marketing
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NUMBER OF ROOMS
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Frequently Asked Questions about Hotel Giraffe by Library Hotel Collection
Which popular attractions are close to Hotel Giraffe by Library Hotel Collection?
Nearby attractions include The Magician New York (0.3 miles), ZTrend (0.2 miles), and Museum of Sex (0.2 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Hotel Giraffe by Library Hotel Collection?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include room service, a business center, and meeting rooms.
Which room amenities are available at Hotel Giraffe by Library Hotel Collection?
Top room amenities include air conditioning, a flat screen TV, and blackout curtains.
What food & drink options are available at Hotel Giraffe by Library Hotel Collection?
Guests can enjoy breakfast, complimentary tea, and free instant coffee during their stay.
Is parking available at Hotel Giraffe by Library Hotel Collection?
Yes, paid private parking nearby, paid public parking nearby, and valet parking are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Hotel Giraffe by Library Hotel Collection?
Conveniently located restaurants include Bagels & Schmear, Dos Caminos, and Spice Symphony.
Are any cleaning services offered at Hotel Giraffe by Library Hotel Collection?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Does Hotel Giraffe 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 Giraffe by Library Hotel Collection?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, Spanish, Hindi, Romanian, Czech, Hungarian, and Slovak.
Are there any historical sites close to Hotel Giraffe by Library Hotel Collection?
Many travelers enjoy visiting The National 9/11 Memorial & Museum (2.6 miles), World Trade Center Memorial Foundation (2.6 miles), and Hamilton Park (2.6 miles).
Is Hotel Giraffe 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.