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LIBRARY
299 Madison Ave at E 41st St. Subway #4, #5, #6, #7 to 42nd St-Grand Central.
212 983 4500,
www.libraryhotel.com . MAP
The Library 's unusual concept, has each floor devoted to one of the ten major categories of
the Dewey Decimal System. Coloured in shades of brown and cream, the rooms are
average-sized but nicely appointed, with big bathrooms. The hotel throws a wine and
cheese get-together every weekday evening. $392.
THE MANSFIELD
12 W 44th St between Fifth and Sixth aves. Subway B, D, F, M to 42nd St.
1 800 255 5167 or 212 277
8700, www.mansfieldhotel.com . MAP
One of the loveliest, friendliest hotels in the city, the Mansfield is both grand and intimate.
With its recessed floor spotlighting, copper-domed salon, clubby library and nightly jazz,
there's a charming, quirky feel about the place. $469.
THE METRO
45 W 35th St between Fifth and Sixth aves. Subway B, D, F, M, N, Q, R to 34th St.
1 800 356 3870 or 212
947 2500, www.hotelmetronyc.com . MAP
A very stylish hotel, with minimal Hollywood theming, a delightful seasonal rooftop ter-
race, clean rooms and free continental breakfast. $364.
MORGANS
237 Madison Ave between E 37th and E 38th sts. Subway #6 to 33rd St.
1 800 334 3408 or 212 686 0300,
www.morganshotel.com . MAP
Still one of the chicest flophouses in town; rooms come in soothing neutral tones and
maple panelling, with specially commissioned photographs by the late Robert Mappleth-
orpe. $419.
POD
230 E 51st St between Second and Third aves. Subway #6 to 51st St.
212 355 0300,
www.thepodhotel.com . MAP
This pleasant budget hotel is one of the best deals in Midtown. All 370 “pods” (solo,
double, bunk, queen or “odd”; reminiscent of a ship's quarters) come with a/c, iPod docks,
free wi-fi and flat-screen TVs, though some share baths. The open-air roof deck is a bonus,
with stunning views. $299.
ROGER SMITH
501 Lexington Ave at E 47th St. Subway #6 to 51st St.
1 800 445 0277 or 212 755 1400,
www.rogersmith.com . MAP
Lots of style and personality: individually decorated rooms and bold artwork on display in
the common areas. Breakfast is included. $349.
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