Algonquin Hotel

(212) 840-6800

59 West 44th Street
New York, NY 10036 40.75584 -73.98244

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Neighborhoods: Midtown Center, Midtown

Hours:

Hotel: 24 Hours Restaurant: M-F: 7-10:30

noon-3

5-11:30

S&S: 7-11

noon-3

5-10:30

Last updated 1.13.12

Category:

Hotels & Motels, Restaurants, Budget Hotels, Lounges, Business Hotels, Family-Friendly Hotels, Tourist Hotels

Payment Methods:

American Express, Visa, Discover, MasterCard

Bar & Pub Special Features:

Martinis

Bar & Club Type of Music:

Jazz, Blues

Bar & Club Special Features:

Specialty Cocktails, Live Music

Editor's Tips

What People Are Saying About Algonquin Hotel

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The Scene – This just-renovated hotel is inextricably linked to the Round Table writers--Robert Benchley, Dorothy Parker, Alexander Woolcott, et al. Starting in 1919, they lunched for 10 years in the Rose Room, and the hotel continues to appeal to creative types. Hallways sport wallpaper designed by The New Yorker cartoonist Robert Mankoff. Textiles, carpets and wall coverings in the Arts and Crafts style abound. – – The Details – The 174 rooms and suites feature antiques and dark wood. All have modern amenities (some have extras like window seats), but space is at a…

Editor's Tips

Look Good:
Snag an armchair for drinks in the elegant lobby, where a bell on each table signals your waiter.
The Extras:
Cabaret comes with dinner in the dark and stately Oak Room.
The Extras:
Some guests have claimed to have seen the ghosts of the writers of the Round Table still lurking around. Find more haunted spots.
ambiance
100.0% positive
  1. “The convenient location, theater district, shopping on Fifth Avenue, Bryant Park.”
  2. “The location is amazing, the cozy, open lobby feels like the New York you expect.”
  3. “Great location.”
  4. “This bar is great, the atmosphere is traditionally new york, and it's a shift from the busy streets outside to the calm and quiet bar.”
  5. “The atmosphere does leave somethings to be desired so far as furnishings/pictures, but the staff are very friendly and helpful, the drinks are good and actually the food isn't bad either.”
  6. “We were drawn into Blue Bar by the limited but reasonably expensive menu in the window and interesting decor.”
drinks
78.5699987411499% positive
  1. “This bar is great, the atmosphere is traditionally new york, and it's a shift from the busy streets outside to the calm and quiet bar.”
  2. “This is only a mediocre bar if that!”
  3. “strange mix of older couples and businessmen but always a good drink and pleasant service.”
  4. “At first the place looks indimtingly expensive, however, step inside and you'll find a great place for a quite relaxing drink in plush surroundings.”
  5. “and the quality of drinks is fantastic.”
  6. “It is a basic sort of bar and the furnishings could be better, but the service is so great and the drinks & food is always good.”
  7. “The atmosphere does leave somethings to be desired so far as furnishings/pictures, but the staff are very friendly and helpful, the drinks are good and actually the food isn't bad either.”
food quality
100.0% positive
  1. “think this place is great and never miss the chance to stop by for a very strong cocktail and burger!”
  2. “So the good quality of the food was tainted by the dishonesty of the menu posted in the window (perhaps those are luncheon prices but the menu did not indicate that).”
  3. “The atmosphere does leave somethings to be desired so far as furnishings/pictures, but the staff are very friendly and helpful, the drinks are good and actually the food isn't bad either.”
  4. “It is a basic sort of bar and the furnishings could be better, but the service is so great and the drinks & food is always good.”
  5. “The food is good but the overall experience is not worth the high price.”
menu variety
100.0% positive
  1. “We were drawn into Blue Bar by the limited but reasonably expensive menu in the window and interesting decor.”
  2. “So the good quality of the food was tainted by the dishonesty of the menu posted in the window (perhaps those are luncheon prices but the menu did not indicate that).”
overall
75.0% positive
  1. “They also have a great restaurant located adjacent to the lobby that has great french fare.”
  2. “At first the place looks indimtingly expensive, however, step inside and you'll find a great place for a quite relaxing drink in plush surroundings.”
service
93.75% positive
  1. “Great mattresses and very friendly staff.”
  2. “Tranquil, elegant, wonderful service with a historian who works in the hotel daily!”
  3. “The atmosphere does leave somethings to be desired so far as furnishings/pictures, but the staff are very friendly and helpful, the drinks are good and actually the food isn't bad either.”
  4. “The staff is always so helpful.”
  5. “The service was less attentive than it should have been for such an expensive restaurant.”
  6. “It is a basic sort of bar and the furnishings could be better, but the service is so great and the drinks & food is always good.”
  7. “strange mix of older couples and businessmen but always a good drink and pleasant service.”
  8. “The staff is friendly and accomodating.”
value
80.0% positive
  1. “We were drawn into Blue Bar by the limited but reasonably expensive menu in the window and interesting decor.”
  2. “The food is good but the overall experience is not worth the high price.”
  3. “The service was less attentive than it should have been for such an expensive restaurant.”
  4. “At first the place looks indimtingly expensive, however, step inside and you'll find a great place for a quite relaxing drink in plush surroundings.”
  5. “So the good quality of the food was tainted by the dishonesty of the menu posted in the window (perhaps those are luncheon prices but the menu did not indicate that).”
3 Star Rating: Average

07/13/09

a nice little boutique hotel in the theatre district

by awiernik

The algonquin hotel is a quant boutique hotel located right in the middle of the theatre district.

The staff is friendly and accomodating. They also have a great restaurant located adjacent to the lobby that has great french fare.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

09/27/08

Hope to Come back soon

by henrykinney

We have been in search of the easy hotel in New York to come back to each time we visit and this is it. Great location. Near to almost everything in mid town and close to Times Square without the busyness and garishness. Rooms are a little small but very comfortable. Great mattresses and very friendly staff.

I am a little hesitant to give it glowing reviews since more people may stay there and make it hard to book.

2 Star Rating: Below Average

08/30/08

The food is good but the overall experience is not worth the high price.

by RalphKatz

We were drawn into Blue Bar by the limited but reasonably expensive menu in the window and interesting decor. We found out we were scammed when we got the menu at our table and found prices $10 to $14 more per dish than the menu posted outside. We would not have come in for $32 chicken and $35 salmon, especially for a quick pre-theater dinner. So the good quality of the food was tainted by the dishonesty of the menu posted in the window (perhaps those are luncheon prices but the menu did not indicate that). The service was less attentive than it should have been for such an expensive restaurant. The overall experience was not worth the total of more than $90 per person we paid for salad, main dish and 2 drinks per person (not even including dessert and coffee).

  • Pros: Quality of Food
  • Cons: Much higher prices on actual menu than the one posted in the window, service, atmosphere for the expense
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

08/07/08

Best Bar on the Block

by JC421630

This bar is great, the atmosphere is traditionally new york, and it's a shift from the busy streets outside to the calm and quiet bar. The bartender is what really makes the bar though. He makes his drinks using sqeezed fruit and no sugar so the flavour of the liquer is really emphasized instead of hidden. and the quality of drinks is fantastic. I'd recomend this to anybody, anytime.

  • Pros: Great service, great drinks
  • Cons: a little on the expensive side--but worth it
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

11/29/06

A hidden gem

by potterqueen

Wonderful hotel. My parents stay here when they visit. The location is amazing, the cozy, open lobby feels like the New York you expect. The cat is cute. The staff is always so helpful.

  • Pros: Comfortable, great location, caring staff
  • Cons: Rooms are pretty small, but hey it's New York most rooms are small.

The Details on Algonquin Hotel

Place Categories:

  • very friendly staff
  • less attentive wonderful service
  • good food
  • great location
  • good drinks
  • great place
  • fantastic quality
  • mediocre bar
  • great restaurant
  • interesting decor
  • big plus
  • convenient shopping
  • best entertainment
  • cozy open lobby
  • indimtingly expensive step
  • great french fare
  • nice little boutique hotel
  • convenient bryant park
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