Top 25% of all hotels, based on cleanliness and condition.
AAA Inspector Notes
The enchanted days of a glamorous, culturally ascendant New York echo from every corner. Music, theater and literary history resonate from the walls of this stylish hotel, much as a lovely afterglow. Exquisitely renovated in 2013, the lobby spaces still have the same grand style, but the rooms take a different turn with a slightly more whimsical and contemporary décor. Rooms can vary in size, but a deluxe queen offers good floor space. The hotel is still known for its food and beverage offerings: the famous Round Table restaurant and the lobby lounge are perfect spots to sip a cocktail and people watch, while the Blue Bar is a classic, upscale Manhattan cocktail lounge. In keeping with its literary tradition, this hotel hosts some appearances and readings from well-known authors.
Smoke free premises. 181 units. 12 stories, interior corridors. Accessibility (Call).
Between 5th and 6th (Ave of the Americas) aves. 59 W 44th St 10036. Station: 5 Av.
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Parking
valet only.
Dining & Entertainment
2 restaurants, full bar.
Business Services
Available on premises
Room Amenities
high-speed Internet, wireless Internet, safes.
Sports & Recreation
exercise room.
Guest Services
valet laundry.
Terms
check-in 4 pm, 3 day cancellation notice, pet friendly (call for restrictions/fees.).
Guest Ratings
OVERALL GUEST SCORE
Excellent
Based on Ratings from 178 guests
Showing reviews 1 - 5 of 50
6.7
Susan
Pleasant
young couple
04-15-2018
Extremely expensive considering a
Pros: History, decor, lobby bar and restaursnt
Cons: Only 1 elevator was working. To get coffee you have to walk down (for us) 6 flights if you did not want to wait a long time do I recommend each floor have a coffee station set up. Why they did not do that is beyond me as no rooms have coffee makers. Staff very good
7.0
Verified Hotel Guest
Good
Traveling as Couple
04-13-2018
Pros: Service, atmosphere, very comfortable bec
Cons: This is a grand old hotel with considerable charm. But there was no hot water between 8 pm and 7:30 am! This was awkward as we had to check out shortly after 8 AM for appointments. Staff was apologetic, but that didn't compensate for inconvenience.
6.0
Ilana
Pleasant
Traveling as Couple
04-13-2018
Pros: Good location, historic character, helpful staff. The doorman loaned us umbrellas when the weather was poor.
Cons: The lower windows of the room were frosted, and the upper windows looked out to a brick wall. I didn't expect a view, but having some sky visible (or, ANYTHING) would have been nice.
10.0
Elizabeth
Exceptional
Group Traveler
04-13-2018
Pros: The wonderful history of the hotel.
Cons: No coffee maker in the room.
3.0
Jennifer
Poor
Traveling as Couple
04-13-2018
Pros: The location was great for visiting midtown.
Cons: The room was the size of a shoebox! It consisted of a double bed; that's it! The bathroom was located in a closet.
7.5
Lawrence
Good
young couple
04-10-2018
Good
Pros:
Cons: Tried to charge incorrectly
6.3
Michael
Pleasant
solo traveller
03-20-2018
Adequate but not great.
Pros: It was served quickly
Cons: Information on pricing such as coffee and orange juice offered was at an additional cost. Price on the website was misleading is said USD 22 but there was only 1 item on the menu which was USD 22. After coffee and ornage juce the price was USD 43.
6.7
Sarel
Pleasant
young couple
03-19-2018
Ok experience!
Pros: Room was clean and serviced well. Location is excellent and most of the staff very friendly. Not a bad hotel but I believe there are better hotels available in Manhattan for lower rates.
Cons: They charge $25 per day on top of the expensive rates already paid to force you to use the bar etc. Drinks and food is extremely expensive and some of the waiters really pushy to try and get you to continuously order drinks etc. when in the lounge. Elevators are being revamped which meant that we had to regularly either wait for an extreme amount of time or climb stairs up to the 5th floor.
6.7
Diane
Pleasant
young couple
03-12-2018
Good location but not enough...
Pros: Bed was fabulous very comfortable
Cons: Bathroom toooo small. Shower toooo small
Cocktail in lounge was overpriced!!!! $21.00 for vodka martini!!
One elevator was broken for two days ON WEEKEND
9.2
Daniel
Wonderful
young couple
03-07-2018
Superb
Pros:
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10.0
Sandra
Exceptional
young couple
03-04-2018
Enjoyed staying for the second...
Pros: Convenience and staff was wonderful
Cons:
8.8
Christopher
Excellent
young couple
02-28-2018
EXCELLENT VALUE IN A HISTORIC...
Pros: An historic hotel well worth the visit for the lobby and blue bar experience alone - even better with a huge dry martini! The bedroom was small, however, adequate given the location in the centre of New York. Most staff were extremely helpful. Although there are not coffee-making facilities in the room (out of keeping) the coffee available in the lobby was excellent. For us the value was outstanding.
Cons: There was only one elevator working and on occasions it took a long time to get a ride. The other elevator was supposedly being renovated. A couple of the check in desk staff had a New York way of talking which those not used to it could feel a little abrupt - not a problem for us.
9.6
Adam
Exceptional
solo traveller
02-27-2018
Exceptional
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Cons:
6.7
Seva
Pleasant
family with young children
02-23-2018
Ok.
Pros: It was just adequate. Not as special as other area hotels.
Cons:
10.0
Louise
Exceptional
family with young children
02-22-2018
Exceptional
Pros: Very central and nothing was a problem. No concierge but Takisha was very helpful
Cons:
8.8
Monica
Excellent
solo traveller
02-19-2018
Fabulous
Pros:
Cons: The bathroom is too small.
8.8
Mary
Excellent
young couple
02-16-2018
A little glimpse of a...
Pros: The quiet in the middle of the city and the old and beautiful - but small- room. We appreciate the chance to wonder what it was like years ago.
Cons: One elevator was broken - so you had to wait a bit. Not a big deal.
10.0
Elizabeth
Exceptional
young couple
02-12-2018
Wonderful place to stay so...
Pros: The staff was very friendly and helpful. Enjoyed having drinks in the lobby area
Cons:
9.2
Vincent
Wonderful
family with young children
01-21-2018
Superb
Pros:
Cons:
6.3
Gill
Pleasant
review category group of friends
01-13-2018
Beautiful old hotel and loved...
Pros: The room was much smaller than we imagined for a Kingsized room, I’d hate to think what the other rooms were like. View was not good from the window but it was very clean and the bed was comfortable.
Cons: Small bedrooms, staff not very friendly which was surprising as we thought the American people were very friendly.
9.6
Donna
Exceptional
young couple
01-02-2018
Exciting, historic and well worth...
Pros: Great night sleep, breakfast was terrific, but took a while to get the waiter, hubby's coffee was burnt, as were the refills. My tea was great.
Cons: Would be nice to be able to get a hot cup of tea/coffee anytime in the lobby.
10.0
Tessa
Exceptional
young couple
12-19-2017
Exceptional
Pros: The old-school feel, the lovely staff and the cat!!
Cons: Nothing.
8.3
Douglas
Very Good
young couple
12-09-2017
We have stayed here twice...
Pros: The staff were very friendly professional and helpful, the location is excellent. Note that if you have booked including breakfast apparently this will be continental, however you can upgrade to al la carte breakfast for $10 which was excellent.
We requested a higher floor from other user comments and found it to be quieter.
Cons: The pillows were of cheap quality, no coffee/tea making in your room
9.2
Hanne
Wonderful
young couple
12-02-2017
Not quite happy, but I...
Pros: After a long day it is always such a pleasure to come back to the friendly staff and the wonderful lobby. The hotel is simply cosy, and the lobby waiters are great! The rooms are small but very functional. A bit of update would be good.
Cons: 1. Breakfast was included, but I regretted that, nothing was spot on, everything overcooked and dry. Juice was very good though. (Quality of food should be included in evaluation) 2. We finally got a quiet room on request, but I had asked for it when the room was booked - messages given when booking are not noticed. (Same problem last time) work on that.
10.0
Marceline
Exceptional
young couple
11-30-2017
Exceptional
Pros: Amazing, stately hotel, staff friendly and very professional. Can not wait to return
Cons:
9.6
Beau
Exceptional
family with young children
11-25-2017
See why Algonquin is a...
Pros: Staff was incredibly friendly and nice, which is not necessarily the norm for NYC hotels. Room was comfortable and clean. Thanksgiving dinner was fantastic at Roundtable. The history of the hotel is fascinating. Next time we are going to book the Simon and Schuster Room. The location is fantastic. 5 min walk to Times Square, and subway stops are plentiful. Bryant Park is about 10 mins away on foot, NY Public Library, Rock Center, etc. Read some stuff about Dorothy Parker and the Algonquin Roundtable beforehand.
Cons: Room was pricy for what you actually get. But service made up for that.
10.0
Gale
Exceptional
review category group of friends
11-25-2017
Exceptional
Pros:
Cons:
8.3
Anonymous
Very Good
young couple
11-20-2017
Very good
Pros:
Cons:
10.0
Anonymous
Exceptional
mature couple
11-05-2017
Exceptional
Pros:
Cons:
10.0
Monica
Exceptional
young couple
11-03-2017
Exceptional
Pros: Unique atmosphere, great place!
Cons:
7.5
Anonymous
Good
solo traveller
10-30-2017
Good
Pros:
Cons: Room rates were different each day, I was just told that after I made the reservation
10.0
Anonymous
Exceptional
solo traveller
10-25-2017
Overall experience was fantastic and...
Pros: The amenities in the hotel from water to tea/coffee in the blue bar between 7am-2pm. The postcards and New Yorker magazine in the room as well as the toiletries. The bed was extremely comfortable and the room was a lot more spacious than I expected for NYC
Cons: Given tea and coffee is available until 2pm this is a most minor detail but having tea/coffee in the room would be useful.
2.5
Anonymous
Poor
young couple
10-14-2017
Very poor
Pros:
Cons:
10.0
Konstantinos
Exceptional
review category group of friends
10-06-2017
Exceptional
Pros:
Cons:
10.0
Anonymous
Exceptional
young couple
09-29-2017
The cozy, classy place to...
Pros: The staff was super helpful, the room was cute and the location was perfect.
Cons:
10.0
Kathleen
Exceptional
review category group of friends
09-22-2017
Best girls weekend!
Pros: Hamlet! And the staff was absolutely superb.
Cons:
10.0
Margaret
Exceptional
young couple
09-17-2017
We had a fabulous overnighter...
Pros: We took the commuter train from CT to NYC and walked to the Algonquin. Stopped for a bite to eat along the way ... it was perfect!
Cons: There is nothing better than the Algonquin.
7.5
Anonymous
Good
review category group of friends
09-08-2017
Good
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Cons:
8.8
Emanuel
Excellent
young couple
09-06-2017
Very good value
Pros: Great staff decent location
Cons: Rooms too small
9.6
Melissa
Exceptional
young couple
08-29-2017
Exceptional
Pros: I loved the architecture and the cleanliness of the hotel
Cons: One of the elevators was out of service so it was very inconvenient especially with how busy the hotel was. Also I was hoping to see the resident cat, the second reason I booked this hotel but they retired it
7.9
Steven
Good
young couple
08-27-2017
Good
Pros: Location, staff great friendly and very knowledgeable of the area. Beds were very comfortable.
Cons:
10.0
Beatriz
Exceptional
solo traveller
08-16-2017
Awesome!
Pros: The bed and the chairs were so comfortable! The staff was great. Location was awesome.
Cons: The air conditioning in the lobby could be less cold.
7.5
Yujiao
Good
review category group of friends
07-30-2017
Good
Pros: The neighborhood is wonderful. Booking process was convenient.
Cons: The view from my room could be better.
8.8
Matthew
Excellent
review category group of friends
07-30-2017
Fabulous
Pros:
Cons:
9.6
Suzy
Exceptional
solo traveller
07-27-2017
Literary history made here.
Pros: Love the history of the hotel, the cat, the immaculate housekeeping, the location, the staff. I've wanted to stay here for most of the 35 years I've been reading The New Yorker and so glad I finally did.
Cons: Whatever you do, do NOT get the Continental Breakfast - $22 for tasteless, lackluster pasties and either under- or over-ripe fruit. Huge waste of money, time and calories.
10.0
Ellen
Exceptional
young couple
07-06-2017
"Old New York feel with...
Pros: Great "old New York" vibe in a modern hotel. Hirschfeld exhibit an extra bonus.
Cons:
10.0
Michael
Exceptional
family with young children
07-06-2017
Exceptional
Pros:
Cons:
7.1
Carol
Good
young couple
07-04-2017
Good
Pros: Comfortable, friendly staff, good location, good valie
Cons: Too few staff
8.3
Thomas
Very Good
young couple
06-29-2017
Great Gran Dame of a...
Pros: We like the Algonquin and we like its atmosphere,its staff
Have been staying there since the '80's
Cons: Need new and harder mattress
10.0
Raymond
Exceptional
review category group of friends
06-26-2017
Historic
Pros: The lobby bar and round table dinning room. Matilda. The hotel staff.
Cons: The bathroom was a bit small, but well appointed. Turn down the air conditioner. It doesn't need to be that cool. We don't need to wear sweaters in the summer. Be more green with the air conditioning. Save energy.
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