Located in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, the Algonquin is the hotel preferred by those who best appreciate New York. The Algonquin Hote... more »
Located in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, the Algonquin is the hotel preferred by those who best appreciate New York. The Algonquin Hotel is a true landmark, with a tradition of elegance that began over a century ago. Superb accommodations and a gracious atmosphere make the Algonquin an oasis of polished sophistication amid the hustle and bustle of the city.
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Located in the center of Midtown Manhattan, the Algonquin is an elegant place to stay. It's a fantastic location to stay for sightseeing as it's within walking distance of the Broadway Theaters, shopping on Fifth and Madison Avenues, the Empire State Building, the Museum of Modern Art, Rockefeller Center, Radio City Music Hall and Times Square. The rooms were all recently refurbished and all are comfortable and well equipped with all the essentials, plus some great extras in the bathrooms. The lobby is a must do place to read, work or have tea, and the hotel bar serves great cocktails and nice pub food. The more formal restaurant in the hotel is the Algonquin Supper Club, which is an experience in itself and serves high-quality food together with a cabaret performance, which is great change to most hotel restaurants!! Definately worth a look if you're staying in the hotel for the evening, but be prepared to dress smartly! The staff are friendly and welcoming and help to make this a great place to stay.
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Location. The Algonquin Hotel stands on historic West 44th Street in the center of New York, N. Y. This Midtown Manhattan hotel is within four blocks of shopping, dining and entertainment on Broadway, Times Square and Fifth Avenue. Hotel Features. Since opening in 1902, the Algonquin Hotel has had major renovations, although the appeal and ambience of its history are beautifully preserved. The famed Round Table literary group from the 1920s often met in the hotel's main dining room and founded the New Yorker magazine, comprised of American literary writers and icons including Harpo Marx, Dorothy Parker and George S. Kaufman. The style of the Roaring 1920s echoes in the lobby, which boasts antique desks, sofas and chairs bathed in deep jewel tones, creating the perfect spot for reading, writing and conversation. The intimate Oak Room Supper Club offers continental cuisine and cabaret performances on certain nights, and Blue Bar, home of the $10,000 Martini, serves casual fare and cocktails. The fitness center offers cardiovascular equipment, free weights, towels, fresh fruit and water. Guestrooms. The Algonquin Hotel's 174 guestrooms feature flat-screen televisions and complimentary wireless Internet access. Quotes from different writers are framed on each door. Suites are named after members of the Algonquin Times. Suites boast DVD players and flat-screen televisions in the bedrooms. Bathrooms offer bathrobes and walk-in closets. Expert Tip. In the 1930s, the owner of the Algonquin, Frank Case, took in a disheveled cat in search of a full belly and started a hotel tradition. The current resident cat, Matilda, oversees the hotel guests as they enter and leave the hotel from her small red cat bed in the entryway. Guests must be at least 18 years old to check in at this property. Pets under 50 pounds are welcome at the Algonquin for no charge (a fee will apply if damage occurs).
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this is the best hotel we've stayed at
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Posted Feb 07, 2007
Excellent
this is the best hotel we've stayed at in NYC. Lovely atmosphere, subways nearby, within walking distance to times square (3 blocks or so. far enough from all the noise). wonderful and friendly house cat.
34 year old female with a luxury budget, traveling for leisure
The Algonquin Hotel bills itself as the oldest operating hotel in New York City, and is surely appears that it is.
Firstly, they claimed on their website that they had done renovations to the hotel, which from what I could tell only including slapping up plasma TVs on the walls and calling it a day. The rooms are abominable-dirty furniture, 19th century plumbing and ancient, broken climate controls.
Secondly, the charm of this "luxury" hotel lies with the "Algonquin round table" where legendary authors gathered and talked literature. This "round table" room has possibly the most dreadful food I have experienced in New York. The French onion soup was burnt and the hamburger was raw.
Thirdly, the mystic of the hotel lies with its purported impeccable service. Well apparently, service involves a collection of untrained pseudo-adolescents who apparently have been mistaken for hotel management/workers. The young girl who greeted me on arrival couldn't find my reservation and then proceeded to ask me if I was actually at the right hotel. Considering I had arrived late (don't make that mistake, you will end up in one their unused rooms that they keep for emergencies, translate "unused" as dirty and in poor repair) and had called ahead to let the hotel know, I was very concerned that this smarmy prepubescent couldn't find my reservation.
Fourthly, when I called repeatedly (three times in one night) to report the complete disrepair of the air conditioning/climate control, I was told that this was my fault, apparently allowing guests to control their own climate control is unacceptable, and that the unit was frozen up and could not be repaired. Yet, this brought no rectification of the matter. I then attempted to open the windows in the room and was reprimanded by staff that this was not allowed.
I left as soon as I could and booked another hotel on the same street. Interestingly, after I submitted a dispute for the charges from the Algonquin to my credit card, the Algonquin Hotel offered me two free nights in one of their suites. My response, as the old saying goes, "I wouldn't stay there if they paid me".
4 friends stayed here in April 2006 as
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Posted Jan 12, 2007
Excellent
4 friends stayed here in April 2006 as a rendevous before we all moved away from one another. our suite was perfect size for the 4 of us, rooms were clean and the staff treated us well. especially liked the friendly bellmen/doormen, they gave us...
Rooms are clean, comfortable and
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Posted Dec 21, 2006
Excellent
Rooms are clean, comfortable and spacious for Manhattan. The staff is friendly and helpful. And the lobby is beautiful - takes you back to the heyday of the hotel, well preserved and a nice place to hang out for a drink.
pros: Comfortable, great location, caring staffWonderful hotel. My parents stay here when they visit. The location is amazing, the cozy, open lobby feels like the New York you expect. The cat is cute. The staff is always so helpful.
this was our first vacation together in
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Posted Oct 31, 2006
Good
this was our first vacation together in 10 years of our relationship. we came to see two broadway shows. the hotel was very nice and the stafff was uperb. however the rooms were so small and ridiculiously expensive. my other half sent for his...
If you are not wedded to five star
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Posted Sep 13, 2006
Excellent
If you are not wedded to five star hotels with large rooms, The Algonquin is a gem of a hotel, full of character ambience and history. Dont miss the opportunity to walk down the hallways and read the Dorothy Parker quotes on the doors. Spend time...
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