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    Algonquin Hotel Description

    The Algonquin Hotel is an elegant, classic and refined hotel located in Midtown Manhattan, one of the best places of the Big Apple. It's atmosphear is quiet and refined.

    Newly refurbished, the Hotel has 174 rooms combining a classical and elegant decoration with the comfort and the facilities of the 21st century. Great celebrities of arts and literature world, such as Dorothy Parker or Harpo Marx, spent the night in this establishment.

    It is perfect for tourists, as well as for business travelers arriving at New York and looking for an exquisite stay. Disposing of two restaurants, The Oak Room and the Round Table Room, they are in fact spaces with excellent gastronomy surrounded by a decoration, cared until the last detail. The offer is complete with a Business Center with 3 events rooms, reunions, conventions and seminaries for until 100 people, perfect for the work reunions.

    The Hotel Algonquin is an ideal option in order to enjoy the most elegant part of New York, being located next to the points of interests of the city, such as Broadway, the 5th Avenue or Times Square. City tax 3.5 dolars per room and night.

    The stylish rooms are carpeted and come with an en suite bathroom with a bath and shower, a hairdryer, a direct dial telephone, satellite/cable TV and Internet access. A double bed, minibar, hire safe, and ironing equipment also feature as standard. The heating and air conditioning are individually regulated.

    There is an 24-hour in-house gym where guests can work out and an activity programme is on offer to adults.

    • INTERNET

    • PARKING / GARAGE

    • GYM

    • BUSINESS CENTER

    Facilities

    Hotel

    • Business center
    • Cloakroom
    • Gym
    • Internet WiFi
    • Lift
    • Parking lot/garage
    • Reception 24 hours
    • Room service
    • Safe Box

    Room

    • Bathroom
    • Central heating
    • Hairdryer
    • Iron
    • Makeup mirror
    • Phone
    • TV
    • Wi-Fi

    Restaurant

    • Bar
    • Restaurant(s)

    Useful information

    Tax Information

    The rate does not include local taxes, supplements or other additional charges that the hotel may charge you; because you must pay them directly at the destination. Unless the hotel indicates otherwise.

    How to arrive

    This well-known, historical hotel offers charm and comfort in the centre of New York, just one block from Union Square.

    A public transport stop is to be found in the vicinity, along with restaurants, bars, and various shopping venues (around 100 m from the hotel).

    Reviews on Reviews Algonquin Hotel

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    Very good 8.1 154 reviews
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    BBethany
    02/01/20259Extraordinary

    Positive: Location; good customer service!

    EEvelyn
    02/12/20249Extraordinary

    Positive: Tha atmosphere is very nice. Breakfast is delicious. The hotel stand out for showing the history of the place, with a classy modern touch. Best of all is the staff, so kind and friendly, special ...

    JJohn
    25/11/20248Very good

    Positive: Locatio

    Negative: Breakfasts too big portions sxpensive

    RRyan
    07/10/20249Extraordinary

    Positive: Food. Atmosphere. Location. Staff so nice

    Negative: Nothing really. A light out in my bathroom.

    YYi
    23/09/20245Acceptable

    Positive: Location

    Negative: Furniture worn out

    JJl
    10/09/20243Acceptable

    Positive: Tiny rooms

    RRita
    08/09/20249Extraordinary

    Positive: Everything about our experience was wonderful. The staff consistently provided impeccable service throughout our stay. Others things we loved are the food, decor and historic elements of the ...

    CColleen
    04/09/20243Acceptable

    Positive: I don't think I have ever encountered such rude and disinterested staff at any hotel before. I was really looking forward to staying at your legendary establishment but can't believe ...

    AAlan
    09/08/20249Extraordinary

    Positive: It was nice and clean. I enjoy my stay

    Negative: There were nothing to not like, everything was beautiful

    DDavid
    05/08/202410Extraordinary

    Positive: The staff were professional and very friendly, from the desk, to the valet to the waiter. Hamlet oversaw check-in, was gracious, did't say much, probably had a long day, he did tolerate gentile ...

    CCheryl
    23/07/20248Very good

    Positive: Location and the friendliness

    Negative: na

    CCarley
    24/06/202410Extraordinary

    Positive: The staff were phenomenal. Location was perfect.

    AAttila
    26/05/202410Extraordinary

    Positive: Excellent bed, very good shower

    Negative: No beer or wine at lunch time before 2 pm

    SSally
    21/05/20245Acceptable

    Positive: Location.

    Negative: When checking in they explained a nonrefundable $40 fee would be applied to my card that had to be spent in the hotel. I was only in town for one night and changed our Mother's Day plans so ...

    SStephenson
    17/05/20247Good

    Positive: The history of course. I found the atmosphere to be very warm and cosy.

    Negative: Would have liked to have seen a coffee machine in the room as there is no room service. I left early morning and no coffee was available in the lobby as the macine was broken and the urn would not be ...

    RRuth
    17/05/202410Extraordinary

    Positive: I spent many afternoons having a cocktail at the Algonquin since the late 60’s. Nothing has changed which makes it an excellent stay.

    Negative: Next time I would love a room with a view!

    RRobin
    06/05/202410Extraordinary

    Positive: Breakfast was very good, but choices were limited. Location is convenient to both Grand Central Station and Times Square. We liked having both a good restaurant and a bar in the hotel. Hamlet, the cat...

    Negative: I would have liked a few more menu choices. I missed having a clock in the bedroom.

    JJamie
    29/04/20248Very good

    Positive: Did not sleep it was so loud outside. I would’ve appreciated some ear plugs.

    CCatherine
    20/04/20246Correct

    Positive: Its history & location. Staff was friendly

    Negative: The room was very small. Not suitable for more than one night.

    PPatricia
    28/03/202410Extraordinary

    Positive: I love the period details of this property, and the staff were AMAZING! (Especially Otto, from the restaurant, and all of the doormen, whose names escape me- they were all A++ incredible!!) The rooms...

    Negative: We had a small issue with the heating/cooling in our room, but they were extremely prompt in trying to fix it, and when it couldn’t be remedied, they moved our room immediately and credited us ...

    MMats
    25/03/202410Extraordinary

    Positive: Excellent hotel, friendly staff

    Negative: Good location, nice and friendly staff

    JJoanne
    24/03/202410Extraordinary

    Positive: Staying at the Algonquin has been something I always wanted to do. It was the only thing on my bucket list and the experience was everything that I hoped for.

    Negative: I can't think of anything I didn't like.

    MMary
    09/03/20248Very good

    Positive: I liked the history of the hotel. It was clean and beautiful.

    Negative: I didn’t like that there was no in room dining, the prices for breakfast were outrageous (even for NYC standards. I also thought the room was a bit cramped and while we had a window, it faced a brick ...

    AAlicia
    03/03/20249Extraordinary

    Positive: We liked the beautiful lobby with the coffee station, the decor of the hotel and much of the staff were fantastic! Of course we also loved the house cat.

    Negative: We didn’t like the $30 a day debit added to our bill which had to be used as a credit in the hotel - bar or breakfast.

    NNoele
    09/02/20244Acceptable

    Positive: The location is exceptional! It's about 2 blocks to the Broadway theaters. It took only about 15 minutes from the train station to walk to it. The front doormen were super friendly, courteous, and...

    Negative: The two horrendously poor mannered front desk women. A fright. Not a welcome to the hotel, welcome to NY, no "Is this your first time to the city?" not a smile, nothing. Just a straight ...

    LLila
    26/01/202410Extraordinary

    Positive: It’s historic and beautiful and cozy.

    Negative: Nothing

    JJohn
    23/01/20248Very good

    Positive: The breakfast was fine. The food good. Service excellent. The bar was also very good and welcoming.

    Negative: I was very disappointed with the room. It was very small, for the price paid.

    KKathleen
    09/01/20247Good

    Positive: convenience to theatre and Grand Central Sration. And small, nice, hotel

    Negative: We had nice experience at the bar, with light dinner and drinks, but when we ordered a drink after diner and went to sit at a table… we we told no…. “ it’s a different income stream” you can not bring...

    KKaren
    31/12/20238Very good

    Positive: The hotels history. Where its located. Great bar and good food

    Negative: The seats/chairs in the dining area. Far too low to eat in comfort

    JJessica
    30/12/20238Very good

    Positive: The location and overall atmosphere were excellent. Loved the resident cat and the Blue Bar. The food and drinks were very good but expensive.

    Negative: The website advertises two restaurants which is untrue. There is one long lobby with a bar in the center. It’s basically a lobby with comfortable seating where you can drink and eat. The website also ...

    VVeronica
    29/12/20236Correct

    Positive: Decorations for Christmas, comfortable beds.

    Negative: Rooms were small and a large 1” gap under the door.

    PPamela
    28/11/20239Extraordinary

    Positive: The staff was amazing. Everyone was very friendly and attentive to our requests and questions. The front desk staff were great.

    Negative: We had some issues with the heating system. But the staff always addressed our needs in a timely manner. Included coming to our room at 2:30 am when the hot air would not turn off and it was it 90 ...

    CCynthia
    05/10/202310Extraordinary

    Positive: Everyone at the Algonquin was lovely. Food not cheap but good!

    Negative: We really liked everything. Splendid, roomy rooms. Bathrooms small but efficiently organized and great shower! Free coffee in the lobby. It's a great hotel, fairly priced.

    SShannon
    02/10/202310Extraordinary

    Positive: Beautiful building and within walking distance to so many places of interest. Also love that there is a resident cat.

    Negative: N/A

    JJohn
    27/08/202310Extraordinary

    Positive: I was so pleasantly surprised by this hotel! The staff was wonderfully attentive and thoughtful, the rooms were clean and efficient, and the bed was so comfortable (I spelt great)! Great location, too...

    KKate
    27/08/20236Correct

    Positive: Location. History

    Negative: The lobby feels like a chain hotel rather than the historical hotel it once was. No coffee tea facilities in the room. Paper cups wrapped in plastic. Poor value compared to the two other renovated ...

    GGuy
    19/08/202310Extraordinary

    Positive: Amazing few days at the Algonquin, steeped in history, fantastic staff, great food and brilliant cocktails at the Blue bar.

    BBethany
    04/07/20238Very good

    Positive: Location

    Negative: Warm room; took long time to cool; located behind a dumpster; creaky vents/pipes

    EEdward
    26/06/20239Extraordinary

    Positive: Rooms. Ambience. Location. Amenities. Complimentary Espresso at any time. Coziness, personality, and quietness of rooms. Congenial staff. General quality of food. Complimentary bottles of water. Robes...

    Negative: Food prices are twice what they should be. Should have glasses in rooms rather than paper cups. Air conditioning too cold.

    YYppres
    28/05/20238Very good

    Positive: The location was excellent quiet yet very close to Grand central, Bryant Park and Times Square. Edward on the front desk was amazing and was able to arrange 3 separate rooms for our family all on the ...

    Negative: The rooms were dark.

    GGeoff
    08/05/20239Extraordinary

    Positive: location , terrific staff , the history

    WWilliam
    15/03/20239Extraordinary

    Positive: Great place to stay

    Negative: A couple of the things in our room didn’t work (bathroom wall heater and lights in board above bed) but overall a great stay.

    JJohn
    26/01/20239Extraordinary

    Positive: The new remodel put me off at first, but now I really like it. Freshened up, very clean, and decorated very nicely for the holidays.

    Negative: Nothing.

    PPhilip
    10/01/202310Extraordinary

    Positive: I love the historic character of the building. The room was comfortable, the staff excellent,.and the food and beverage delicious.

    BBill
    09/01/20235Acceptable

    Positive: Location is the primary reason to stay here. Staff very nice.

    Negative: Hidden charges for "destination charge of $30 daily", not set out on Booking.com. Hotel would not waive. Small bugs in shower each day. Espresso bar in lobby broke down 2 of 3 days.

    EEdward
    06/01/20239Extraordinary

    Positive: Very convenient to all points of interest. Beautiful, historical, and full of personality. The unlimited complimentary espresso was a great treasure. Very convenient to everything. I loved the ...

    Negative: Bar and restaurant prices were way too high. The business center was too cold. No complimentary food to compliment the morning coffee. They no longer deliver complimentary New York Times to room. The ...

    HHoward
    31/12/20226Correct

    Positive: Avocado toast (new), and we liked the new (to us) lobby waitstaff Jeanie at the desk was outstandingly good (as usual). No matter what she gets, she deserves a raise— she is always helpful and ...

    Negative: We’ve been at the Algonquin 5 times. Not up to usual standards. Major doorman problem—not there. New employee inside chatting with friend once he was outside but he was on his cell phone on the ...

    NNatalie
    26/12/20229Extraordinary

    Positive: The hotel is a well preserved historic building. I liked the staff's knowledge of the historic figures and activities.

    CCarole
    25/12/20228Very good

    Positive: The staff were exceptional. Rarely have I been in a hotel where the staff made you feel completely at home, were genuinely friendly and relaxed. This is a hotel with no pretentions. I loved the ...

    Negative: Our room was small, but then a lot of old hotels rooms in NYC are small. The first night we arrived it was chilly in the room and the air con was blasting cold air. I informed the front desk and a ...

    CCarol
    06/12/20224Acceptable

    Positive: historic literary hotel

    Negative: run down. heating was broken. cramped

    EElizabeth
    23/11/20227Good

    Positive: The location is great and it was fun to stay in such a storied hotel. Hamlet VIII (the cat concierge) was an utter gent. I would say about 1/2 the staff was absolutely terrific.

    Negative: When we arrived early our rooms weren't ready. The desk clerk mentioned rooms on the 8th floor, then said, "Oh! Rooms just came free." It turned out to be only one room, on the 3rd floor...

    RRichard
    11/10/20229Extraordinary

    Positive: the character and history of the hotel. location is great

    Negative: the $30 per day added to the bill you had to use or lose in the hotel

    RRushcom
    08/10/20226Correct

    Positive: Breakfast delicious. Service was worth the fare.

    Negative: Breakfast expensive. ($40). Great service and staff.

    CC.
    23/09/20226Correct

    Positive: The property is historic and centrally located.

    Negative: I was horrified to warn that they closed the round table restaurant to double the size of the blue bar. I for one, stayed there specifically because of its history of posting the literati at the ...