Algonquin, New York Details

Property Name: Algonquin
Independent: Yes
Address: 59 W 44th St
Number of Rooms: 174
Number of Floors: 12
Longitude & Latitude: -73.98, 40.76
Room Types Available: Deluxe queen room, King room, Standard room, Standard-I Love NY-Non Refundable, Superior twin room
Bed Types Available: 1 King, 2 Doubles
Number of Photos: 72

Weekday Room Price Range: $289 to $649
Weekend Room Price Range: $379 to $549
Promotions: Room type: Deluxe queen room :: Free Wireless Internet on 06/19/2012

Star Rating: 4.0
Average Review Rating: 4.43
Number of Customer Reviews: 154
First Customer Review Date: 03/15/2006
Last Customer Review Date: 01/24/2012

Recent Algonquin Review: "Many old classic NYC hotels are just tired has-beens barely hanging on, but this Grande Old Dame still has the legs to make you say "Wow"! The lobby is classic: beautifully maintained, expertly designed, with a still vibrant "arts" scene, reminiscent of the days when Dorothy Parker, William Faulkner, et al lunched there regularly. And fresh scent, without any of those "old" odros often found in these classic hotels. It is great to find night and day life and vibrance in a lobby other than people rushing to leave or register. The staff is sincerely friendly and warm without being officious or solicitous. Matilda the rag doll cat is a wonderful icon of old-time hotel lobby mascots. The room was actually much roomier than most older NYC hotels, and plenty of room in the bathroom and a phone too. Our only complaints were extremely minor and simply due to the endhanced design skills of my lady, a high end interior designer: A small plate on the wall far in the back of the lobby was a bit lacking proportion adn seemed out of place as a wall decoration, and the room's cream color favored a flesh tone that seemed odd (but was not offensive). But if that's all she could come up with, the Algonquin is doing a great job. We WILL be back!!"


Check-in Time: 3 PM
Check-out Time: NOON

Restaurants Near Algonquin: Olive Garden, Starbucks, Zabihah World, Hard Rock Cafe, Burger King
Attractions Near Algonquin: Mikomos (dating spots), Free WiFi Hotspots, Attractions, Zoo, Da Vinci Tour
Other Hotels Near Algonquin: Strand Hotel, Michelangelo Hotel, Casablanca Hotel By Hkhotels, Paramount Hotel Times Square New York, Sheraton New York Hotel And Towers
Hotel Rooms
The Algonquin Hotel's 174 Hotel Rooms 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.


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.
Overview
Since the 1920s, literary luminaries have frequented the historic Algonquin Hotel Times Square, Autograph Collection. Perhaps best known as the home of the Algonquin Round Table, the hotel regularly hosted this group of talented young writers--which included New Yorker founder Harold Ross and the singular Dorothy Parker. Today, this 4-star property's location between Fifth Avenue and the neon heart of Times Square places you steps from both upscale shopping and theater. (If you're lucky, you might catch a play that one of Parker's pals penned.)

Less than a 10-minute stroll from the Algonquin, you can look up Parker's oeuvre at the New York Public Library, then grab a sandwich in adjacent Bryant Park. If you're in the mood for more dynamic entertainment, check out the schedule at Radio City Music Hall, an easy 6 blocks from the hotel.

You don't have to leave The Algonquin for a show, though: Reserve a table for dinner and cabaret, offered seasonally, at the Oak Room Supper Club. The venue has hosted greats like Harry Connick, Jr. and Diana Krall. For a quieter night, dine at the Round Table Room, where Natalie Ascencio's painting A Vicious Circle immortalizes the infamous literary lunch crowd. Room service is also available from 7:30 AM-10:30 PM daily. Enjoy a cocktail in Blue Bar or in the elegant lobby lounge, where the Algonquin's resident cat may pay you a visit while you linger. Before bed, you can fit in a workout in the fitness center, or catch up on work in the business center; both are open 24 hours.

Renovated in 2009, Hotel Rooms offer Edwardian-style furnishings and beds with comfy pillowtop mattresses. Flat-screen TVs come with DVD players, premium cable channels, and pay movies. Check email with complimentary wireless Internet access, available throughout the hotel, or curl up in a plush bathrobe with a complimentary copy of The New Yorker. In keeping with the hotel's literary history, you can also reserve a Kindle preloaded with your favorite book.
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.


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 staff in the back offices.


Notifications:

  • Guests must be at least 18 years old to check in at this property.
  • This hotel accepts pets weighing less than 50 lb.

    • A short guide to Midtown

    Some of NYC’s best-known landmarks are north of 14th and south of 59th—or Midtown Manhattan. Here, couples kiss atop the Empire State Building. Grand Central Station’s opal-faced clock is a famed meeting spot. While fortunes are made on Wall Street, fortunes are spent at Fifth Avenue’s shops. Other highlights include Madison Square Garden, the United Nations, and the Garment and Diamond districts.

    Recreation

    Break a sweat on the cardio equipment in the Algonquin's 24-hour fitness center. You can also head to nearby Bryant Park for outdoor fun: ride the carousel, skate on the ice rink during winter months, or play Ping-Pong in the summer.

    Dining at Algonquin

    Round Table Room - This restaurant, named for the literary greats who were regulars at The Algonquin, commemorates the sharp-tongued crew with the painting A Vicious Circle by artist Natalie Ascencios. Located in the back of the hotel's lobby, this hotspot offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner, as well as a small pre-theater menu starting at 5 PM so you can make curtain time. Brunch is served on Sundays.

    Oak Room Supper Club - Candle-style lighting and reflective, dark-wood walls give this cabaret-style supper club an intimate atmosphere. Many big-name artists, including Harry Connick, Jr. and Diana Krall, booked their first gigs at this venue. Reservations are required, so call in advance. Seating for dinner starts at 6:30 PM; show starts at 8:30 PM. Restaurant open (seasonally) Tuesday-Saturday. A Jazz brunch is offered (seasonally) on Sundays.

    Blue Bar - Paneled in dark wood, this cozy bar's ambiance echoes the intimate atmosphere of the Oak Room. Choose a literary cocktail, like The Hemingway or Parker, or a dry martini. Need a nosh? Bar food is available.

    Lobby lounge - Sip your cocktail and dally with company in the comfort of the Algonquin's Edwardian-style lobby. Light fare is available.

    Room service - Available limited hours.
    Terms & conditions

    Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
    Government-issued photo identification and a credit card are required at Check-In for incidental charges.
    Special requests are subject to availability upon Check-In and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.

    Notification and fees

    The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, Check-In, or Check-Out.


  • Self parking fee: USD 35 per day
  • Valet parking fee: USD 55 per day
  • Full breakfast fee: USD 25 per person (approximate amount)

    • The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

    Services
  • Medical assistance available
  • Multilingual staff
  • Nightclub
  • Parking (surcharge)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Room service
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Security guard
  • Tour assistance
  • Valet parking
  • Babysitting or child care
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Complimentary newspapers in lobby
  • Concierge desk
  • Concierge services
  • Doorman/doorwoman
  • Express Check-In
  • Fitness facilities
  • Internet access - wireless
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    Property Facts
  • Check-In time is 3 PM
  • Check-Out time is Noon
  • Minimum Check-In age 21
  • Pet fee charged at hotel/condo
  • Small pets only
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    Business & Event
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Audio-visual equipment
  • Business services
  • Conference room(s)
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service (Mon-Sat)
  • Event catering
  • Meeting rooms (small groups)
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    General
  • Air-conditioned public areas;
  • Ballroom(s);
  • Bar/lounge;
  • Elevator/lift;
  • Number of floors: 12;
  • Number of rooms: 174;
  • Restaurant(s) in hotel;
  • Umbrella
    • Check-In time is 3 PM
    Check-Out time is Noon
    Minimum Check-In age is 18
    Pet maximum weight in lb is 50

    Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
    Photo identification and credit card are required at Check-In for incidental charges.
    Special requests are subject to availability upon Check-In and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.

    Know before you go

  • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
    Government-issued photo identification and a credit card are required at Check-In for incidental charges.
    Special requests are subject to availability upon Check-In and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.