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Dec 6, 2009 by Carol from Toronto,Canada
Overall Rating: 10

• Historical qualities and cleanliness. Great location for the theatre.
• The room was small.

“The hotel was wonderful. It was delightful to spend time in such a hotel with such great ties to the Broadway. The hotel is cramped but quaint in it's history. The location was fantastic in the middle of everything but off the beaten track. Everyone was very friendly and accommodating.”

Oct 28, 2009 by Joanne from Minnetonka,MN
Overall Rating: 3

• Location.
• Room was microscopic.

“Excellent location within five minutes of the Theater District. Rooms are tiny, even by New York standards. We were told that the bed was queen size, but seemed to be smaller. Room was not particularly clean.”

Oct 24, 2009 by Adam from Los Angeles,CA
Overall Rating: 8

• Its history and atmosphere and location.
• The room was a bit noisy.

“The Algonquin is a fabulous historic hotel full of atmosphere and ghosts of literary past. Check out the wall paper in the hallways.”

Oct 10, 2009 by Mick from Louisville,OH
Overall Rating: 1

• Beautiful close to Times Square.
• Construction starting at 7 am. Manager was very uncaring and not honest in her statements.

“The room was very small. My kids bedroom is larger. Sleeping well until 6:45 am. When construction workers started talking and yelling outside our window. Then work started at 7 and that was the end of sleep. If you stay there don't plan on staying out late to enjoy the city. Great place to stay if you plan to go to NBC Today show. You will be gone before noise starts. Manager was very uncaring, and made untrue statements.”

Oct 2, 2009 by Al from Sharon,MA
Overall Rating: 2

• Leaving it.
• Cramped, inflexible.

“The bathroom door did not close, and if it did, you could get stuck in the bathroom. The rooms are tiny. The key system was not working and had to have a hotel person open the room door. The front desk was inflexible in offering solutions.”

Aug 31, 2009 by Hao from Brighton,MA
Overall Rating: 3

• Location.
• Small room, looks like a youth hostel. It's definitely not a 4 star hotel.

“It's a youth hostel, not a 4 star hotel. The room is as the same size as a bath room. Seriously, I am not joking.”

Aug 20, 2009 by Sharon from Guilford,CT
Overall Rating: 10

• History, location and staff.

“Great and would love to stay there again.”

Jul 31, 2009 by MMK from Fairfield,CT
Overall Rating: 5

• The room was nicely appointed.
• No central air conditioning.

“The window air conditioner was so noisy, the noise from construction so loud and the lights from the street so bright that it made sleeping next to impossible despite a comfortable bed and lovely linens.”

Jul 23, 2009 by JoAnn from Brooklyn,NY
Overall Rating: 8

• The check in/out process was fast.
• The room was very small, even though it was one of the biggest rooms they had.

“Overall it was good for the price I paid through priceline. I have no complaints other than the room being smaller than what I expected. The staff was very accomodating and friendly. I would recommend for a business stay.”

Jul 20, 2009 by Adrian from Philadelphia,PA
Overall Rating: 10

• Historic and beautifully restored. Very accommodating.
• The parking was very expensive.

“The Algonquin is a lovely, historic hotel in Midtown Manhattan. The hotel cat was at the door awaiting our arrival. The lobby has free entertainment (piano, singing, show tunes, etc.) most evenings and is a fun place to hang out to have a drink and relax. All of the rooms have little sayings from the literati of the Algonquin's heyday.”

Jul 7, 2009 by Bruce from Southampton,NY
Overall Rating: 8

• Location.
• Room was very small, wallpaper in the bathroom was coming off the wall.

“OK not great. room was so small you couldn't move.”

Jul 6, 2009 by Al from Minneapolis,MN
Overall Rating: 5

• The location was really good.
• The staff
  was very rude and the rooms very small.

“The hotel was located in a very good location but the rooms are very small and also the bath room doesn't even have a bath tub. Some of the staff of the hotel were very rude and even one of them was asking for tip rudely when I didn't have American money.”

Jul 3, 2009 by Mark from Wilton Manors,FL
Overall Rating: 10

• The tea room and guest room where luxurious. A bit old world but perfect.

“Walking in you feel its early history in the 1900s. It was all very elegant. I ordered room service the night
I arrived, had sea bass and risotto dinner, it was fantastic. I really felt like
I was in NYC even in the privacy of my room. I love this hotel.”

Jun 27, 2009 by Judy from Painesville,OH
Overall Rating: 8

• The bed was so comfortable I didn't want to get out of it.
• Room service was pricey.

“Overall our experience was very good. The room cleaners were not very friendly but everyone else was great.”

Jun 25, 2009 by Brenda from West Bloomfield,MI
Overall Rating: 8

• Classic and historic.
• Too small rooms.

“Great staff but rooms too small.”

Apr 29, 2009 by Beth from Chicago,IL
Overall Rating: 8

• Front desk staff very accommodating, and a cute hotel cat.
• Room a bit smallish.

“Cute old school boutique hotel - service oriented and intimate.”

Apr 25, 2009 by Karen from Washington,DC
Overall Rating: 10

• The bed was so outstandingly comfy! LOVED the tub!
• Wished the free coffee in lobby was longer than an hour! Great coffee!

“I have stayed at the Algonquin before many years ago and it was still as good as it was back then. The people that stay in this hotel are regulars, which i totally see why. Also I was traveling alone (woman) and felt very safe! That is extremely important to me!”

Apr 13, 2009 by Jean from Somerville,MA
Overall Rating: 6

• I was given worst room in the hotel.

“My room had no closet!”

Apr 10, 2009 by David from Culpeper,VA
Overall Rating: 9

• Convenient location, friendly staff, clean and comfortable rooms, reasonable price.

“Convenient location, friendly staff, extremely clean and comfortable rooms with new, up-to-date amenities (European-style pillows/comforter, flat-screen television with satellite service, computer hook-ups, etc.), reasonable price. I really appreciated the fact that they provided me with an umbrella when it was raining.”

Apr 9, 2009 by Michael from Glendale,AZ
Overall Rating: 8

• The amazing staff and parking garage across the street.
• Room was the smallest I've ever seen.

“The location is great, staff is amazing. The bartender downstairs is a great host as well as the people at the front desk. The room was extremely small, but very clean with a comfortable mattress and nice shower.”

Mar 31, 2009 by Dan from Florham Park,NJ
Overall Rating: 1

• Nothing.
• The manager, this lady was horrible!

“Don't stay here!”

Jan 7, 2009 by Paul from Ridgefield Park,NJ
Overall Rating: 9

• The atmosphere, the staff and the comfort.

“Our stay at the Algonquin was excellent. The staff was on top of things and very knowledgeable (directions, recommendations, etc). The bed was incredibly comfortable, and the rooms were very nice and very clean. The hotel is very coneveniently located (food, Broadway, shopping, theater). An overall great stay. Highly recommended.”

Dec 25, 2008 by Octavio from Las Vegas,NV
Overall Rating: 9

• Very close to Times Square and Rockefeller Center.
• Room was average to New York Standards, room service is very expensive.

“If you are looking to stay near Times Square, this hotel is for you. Conveniently located near both Times Square and Rockefeller Center, this hotel offers a great room in Midtown Manhattan.”

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!”

Dec 1, 2008 by Marietta from Robbinsville,NJ
Overall Rating: 9

• Staff was helpful and made you feel very pampered!
• Only downside was the room was very small.

“Loved it and would stay again.”

Nov 12, 2008 by Liz from Bellaire,TX
Overall Rating: 9

• The staff was unbelievably friendly!
• The elevators are old and in turn very slow.

“The staff was unbelievable friendly, offering great recommendations for nearby eateries. The rooms are cute and cozy with everything a weekend traveler needs. The location is perfect for easy access to midtown and subways for getting around the city.”

Oct 18, 2008 by Jason
Overall Rating: 6

• Great location.
• Small rooms.

“Great hotel in a great location for those visiting NY for the first time or those that wants to stay near Times Square. The rooms are somewhat small, but clean and comfortable.
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Oct 17, 2008 by Elie
Overall Rating: 10

• Original wallpaper with famous quotes, very helpful staff, nicely decorated room and lobby, free internet in the room.
• Breakfast was not included and was expensive.

“I was very pleased with my stay at the Algonquin. The location is great; it's a very unique hotel, home to the New Yorker. The staff was very helpful. I would recommend it.”

Oct 14, 2008 by don
Overall Rating: 9

• Location.
• Size of room too small.

“Very nice hotel with friendly staff.”

Sep 24, 2008 by Michele
Overall Rating: 10

• Great beds! Luxurious bedding.

“Very comfortable beds! Perfect for a quick getaway to NYC. Small, boutique vibe & elegant/classic.”

Sep 17, 2008 by Clara
Overall Rating: 10

• The staff was great, they were always saying welcome home I loved it.

“The hotel met all my expectations, the room was clean, beautiful and I had a robe in my closet.”

Sep 15, 2008 by Lanette
Overall Rating: 3

• Good location.
• Room had a temporary window unit AC which allowed all the street noise right into the room. Very loud.

“Hotel is old but updated. Staff was very helpful and friendly. Room was small and loud due to a temporary window AC unit both the unit and the street noise made sleeping difficult.”

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
Overall Rating: 0
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.”