This hotel stay includes three free books chosen just for you by the New York Public Library

Forget a tiger in the sack. This year, you definitely want a Lion in the Bedroom.

That's the package currently on offer for book lovers at Andaz Fifth Avenue. Located directly across the street from the New York Public Library, the midtown hotel has launched a literary-themed staycation package that gives guests special access to one of New York’s most beloved cultural institutions. The offer includes an overnight stay at the hotel, library-inspired amenities and a behind-the-scenes experience connected to the NYPL.

The pairing feels particularly apt. The hotel has long leaned into its proximity to the library, even maintaining a “Library Nook” in its lobby lounge stocked with books curated by the library’s staff. Some guestrooms look directly onto the Beaux-Arts landmark and its famous lion statues, Patience and Fortitude.

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Now, Andaz Fifth Avenue is taking things a step further by offering guests who book the package a selection of three in-room titles culled from the library's Best Books list, as well as a NYPL tote bag in which to carry them around the city. 

Located at 41st Street and Fifth Avenue, the hotel occupies the historic Rogers Peet Building and offers loft-like rooms with soaring ceilings, a rarity in Midtown Manhattan. The property is also steps from Grand Central, Times Square and Bryant Park, making it an easy base for a weekend spent browsing books, picnicking in the park and rediscovering some of the city’s most iconic landmarks.

If your idea of a perfect New York getaway involves less nightlife and more literature, this may be one of the city’s most charming hotel deals right now. After all, how often do you get the chance to fall asleep guarded by lions on the steps of one of the world’s great libraries just outside your window?

The Lion in the Bedroom package is available through the rest of the year. For details and more booking information, visit the package page at Andaz 5th Avenue by clicking here.