Hotels · 299 Madison Ave · about 31 min from us
From the Library Hotel: a long walk, 31 minutes, or a ride
Madison Ave at E 41st St, a block from the library the hotel is named for. Seven blocks up Madison, then E 48th St, which turns into our street.
Lobby to our door
about 31 minon foot · 1.5 mi
- Blocks
- 7
- Avenues to cross
- 7
- Turns
- 1
- FromLibrary Hotel, 299 Madison Ave
- ToCantina Rooftop, 605 W 48th St, between 11th and 12th Aves. Tell a driver the same.
We're a separate restaurant, not part of the hotel.
Book a tableThe walk from the Library Hotel
- From the hotel, go 7 blocks north on Madison Ave to E 48th St.
- Turn left and walk west on E 48th St, which becomes W 48th St at 5th Ave, crossing 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th and 11th Aves.
- We're at 605 W 48th St, on your right just past 11th Ave, in the HK Hall building. Cantina is on the roof.
Rather ride? The Grand Central-42 St station is about 1 min from the hotel. Take the 7 to 34 St-Hudson Yards, then walk about 16 min.
Before you book
Coming from Library Hotel
We're a long way from the Library Hotel on foot: about 31 minutes each way, and we won't tell you otherwise. If you're coming, come for the roof and the party, and take a cab or the subway.
Going to a show? The Stephen Sondheim is about 9 min from your hotel and about 21 min from our door, so plan your night around that gap.
It's a party up here, with a live DJ every night we're open, so it's loud. If you want a quiet dinner, we're the wrong call. We're closed on Mondays.
Cantina Rooftop is a separate restaurant, with no connection to the Library Hotel. How to find us →
Closest to the Library Hotel
Walk times here start at the hotel, not at our door.
Broadway
- The Stephen Sondheimabout 9 min
- The Belascoabout 10 min
- The New Amsterdamabout 12 min
Subway
- Grand Central-42 St 4567Sabout 1 min
- 42 St-Bryant Pk / 5 Av 7BDFMabout 3 min
Around here
- Bryant Parkabout 7 min
- Times Squareabout 13 min
- Rockefeller Centerabout 13 min
Closed Mondays. Tuesday to Thursday, last reservation 10pm. Tables are held for 90 minutes.
The Library Hotel: dinner questions
How far is Cantina Rooftop from Library Hotel?
About 31 min on foot, 1.5 miles. Walk north on Madison Ave and west on W 48th St.
Is Cantina Rooftop part of Library Hotel?
No. We're a separate restaurant at 605 W 48th St, in the HK Hall building, with no connection to the hotel. To eat with us, book a table here.
Should I walk or take a cab from the Library Hotel?
Take a cab unless you feel like a long walk: it's about 31 min on foot, with 7 blocks up Madison Ave. Tell the driver 605 W 48th St, between 11th and 12th Aves.
What's the closest subway to the Library Hotel?
Grand Central-42 St (4, 5, 6, 7, S) is about 1 min from the hotel. Ride the 7 to 34 St-Hudson Yards (7), then it's about 16 min on foot to us.
Which Broadway theater is closest to the Library Hotel?
The Stephen Sondheim at 124 W 43rd St, about 9 min on foot from the hotel.
What are your hours?
Tuesday to Thursday 5pm to 11pm (last reservation 10pm), Friday 5pm to 3am, Saturday 12pm to 3am and Sunday 12pm to 9:30pm. Closed Mondays. Walk-ins welcome, reservations recommended.
Staying somewhere else nearby?
Hotel and walking details checked November 2026. Routes from OpenStreetMap.