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Dec 12, 2008 by Lynne from Westfield, NJ
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[9] • Location:[9]

• Location and staff! A+.
• Construction was going on.

“Great hotel! Husband and I celebrated our 4th Ann. (Sept 18th) with a night at the Algonquin and a show, we saw (what a great show, loved the music!). My hubby arranged a theater package and then had the concierge arrange for a bottle of champagne and rose petals to be in our room so wonderful! The staff was just so pleasant, hope we can sneak away again soon!”

Sep 14, 2008 by Lisa from Painesville, OH
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[10] • Location:[9]

• Beautiful, historic building. Room was very pretty, and the staff was very friendly and accommodating.
• The room was small and the hallways narrow and our room did not have any view.

“This is a beautiful, historic hotel, reminiscent of Old New York glamour. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. Our room was nice and clean, yet small, and the hallways narrow, which is typically for NYC hotels, especially historic ones. The convenient midtown location is great. I would definitely stay there again and would recommend it.”

Sep 14, 2008 by Tammy from Bethesda, MD
Overall Rating: 5
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[8] • Location:[10]

• Staff was nice.
• NA.

“The hotel is nice and conveniently located for visitors to the city. The wireless service worked only occasionally.”

Sep 7, 2008 by Lachlan from Toronto, ON CA
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[9] • Location:[10]

• Classy beautiful art-deco feel.
• Room overlooked a relatively noisy construction site during the day.

“Terrific overall, friendly staff at the front, the welcoming committee of the famous cat was a treat. Beautiful lobby, very aristocratic, well-appointed rooms, albeit on the smaller side. Extremely, comfy beds, and the location can't be beat! (Bryant park next door, 5th ave., times square, subway stations nearby).”

Sep 5, 2008 by Tak from Philadelphia, PA
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• Excellent location, courteous and helpful staff.
• Pushing their play tickets and seating at premium prices.

“Very nice old style luxury hotel. Demonstrating their posh setting. Suite was decorated in traditional antique style except with all updated amenities. Suites are nice with a pull out couch but the overall size is smaller than the mainstream hotels. I highly recommend this because the amiable staff and personal service makes this quaint hotel an enjoyable and relaxing visit.”

Sep 4, 2008 by Juergen from West Hartford, CT
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[7] • Staff:[8] • Location:[8]

• Location is great. Hotel has a lot of history, very charming.
• Very dark in the entrance area.

“I definitely would stay again in this hotel. Location is great, staff was very friendly, parking at the weekend was affordable and hotel gives you the feeling staying in a historical site.”

Sep 3, 2008 by Jan from Wethersfield, CT
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[9] • Location:[9]

• Location excellent, clean, friendly, helpful.
• Small rooms, old hotel.

“Great location, small room, clean, friendly and helpful staff.”

Sep 2, 2008 by Kathleen from New York, NY
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• This is a luxurious hotel - it's immaculate and very friendly from start to end!
• The only complaint I have is the noisy construction was going on around the city - not the hotel's fault!

“This historic Landmark Hotel is gorgeous and conveniently located in the city! The hotel is immaculate and the staff is very friendly - the made my stay with them perfectly comfortable from start to end! Don't forget to visit with Mat Hilda, the gorgeous, friendly resident show cat!”

Sep 2, 2008 by Rich from Redondo Beach, CA
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• Excellent location for tourists!
• AC unit was older and made noise at night.

“As my first trip to New York it is in an excellent location for walking or taking the Subway to all NY events and destinations. The staff was very friendly and the hotel was very clean. Rooms a bit small, but expected. Had everything we needed.”

Sep 2, 2008 by John from Schenectady, NY
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[8] • Location:[10]

• It was a nice hotel, clean, good location.
• Small rooms.

“The hotel was nice overall.”

Sep 2, 2008 by Jackb from Hingham, MA
Overall Rating: 3
Cleanliness:[7] • Staff:[8] • Location:[9]

• The Algonquin has a certain old world charm.
• The room and bathroom were tiny and cramped.

“The Algonquin may have some lovely rooms, but mine wasn't one of them. The sleeping room was cramped. The bathroom looked like it was shoe-horned into a closet. It had a shower stall you could barely turn around in and no tub. The air conditioning was extremely noisy. The bed was comfortable and the staff was friendly.”

Sep 1, 2008 by Dean from Monroe, WA
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• Good price for being 2 doors down from my NY office.
• The elevators were very slow & the shower had poor pressure.

“I needed to be within walking distance of my office (same block as Algonquin). I was pleased. The hotel has great old-time NYC energy: I was surprised to see how many people were simply sitting in the lobby reading, having a drink, meeting with friends/clients, at all times. Great classic energy.”

Aug 29, 2008 by Steph from Rockville, MD
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• Historical, quaint. Great location, good price.

“This is a quaint hotel in a fantastic location. It has a history that transpires in the surroundings, the furniture, and the atmosphere. The rooms are small according to today's standards. Bathrooms are old style and not particularly comfortable. Not really a family place but very romantic if that is the kind of place that turns you one. We loved it.”

Aug 29, 2008 by Billy from Asheville, NC
Overall Rating: 3
Cleanliness:[3] • Staff:[6] • Location:[6]

• Free paper.
• No coffee in rooms. Too expensive.

“Overrated. Good location but an old hotel priced just on its old reputation. AC did not work properly. Rooms were very small. Bar was closed for renovation. Everything cost a la carte. $32 continental breakfast.”

Aug 27, 2008 by Crys from Oakland, CA

Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[8] • Location:[8]

• Loved the room.
• Room was tiny bit small, but otherwise great.

“Location was very easy. Loved the little room. Loved WiFi and flat TV. It was great. Staff was very helpful.”

Aug 27, 2008 by Sean from Lynnfield, MA
Overall Rating: 6
Cleanliness:[7] • Staff:[7] • Location:[8]

• Location.
• Had to pay an additional fee! Small Rooms.

“Old hotel with small rooms. The doors are also loud so you hear doors slamming all the time. I also got a $7.00 occupancy charge bill as I left.”

Aug 26, 2008 by Kam from Clovis, CA
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• Cleanliness, comfortable, and creative decor.
• Size of room was too small.

“Convenient location. Very clean, comfortable and creative decor. The staff was warm, friendly and accommodating. the mattress was like heaven. the room was very small. I would stay there again.”

Aug 26, 2008 by Sheshe from New Haven, CT
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• Friendly, responsive staff, very comfy bed & the hotel cat.

“Adored the Algonquin. Excellent location. Parking garage across the street. Very close to Times Square and 5th Avenue. Room was very nice, clean, modern and though it was on the smaller side, it 'lived big. The bed was exceptionally comfortable. The Staff was superb. Received excellent dinner recommendation from the concierge. Can't wait to go back to stay at this historic NYC hotel.”

Aug 19, 2008 by Valerie M. from Brampton, ON CA
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[9] • Location:[10]

• The ambience.
• That I had to upgrade for 3 people.

“I really enjoyed the hotel but I had to upgrade to accommodate a third person.”

Aug 18, 2008 by Alice from Southwick, MA
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[9] • Location:[9]

• The Algonquin has a lot of character and history, and you could tell the staff was proud of it.
• The housekeeping staff was a bit pushy, as we had our "do not disturb" sign up.

“I enjoyed my stay at The Algonquin very. Extremely helpful, and the location was very close to NYC attractions. Overall, my experience was great, and I would definitely stay there again.”

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Amenities at The Algonquin, New York City

24 Hour Front Desk Babysitting/Child Services Bar/Lounge Business Center Concierge Express Checkout Fitness Center or Spa Handicapped Rooms/Facilities

Laundry/Valet Services Meeting/Banquet Facilities Parking Pets Allowed Restaurant Room Service Safe Deposit Box Television with Cable