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.
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 Cabaret 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.
Guestrooms. The Algonquin Hotel's 174 guestrooms 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 telephones, bathrobes and walk-in closets.
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 guests as they enter and leave the hotel from her small red cat bed in the entryway.
Property Amenities
Bar/Lounge
Express check-out
Dry cleaning service
Concierge services
Laundry facilities
Business services
Room service (24 hours)
Currency exchange
Fitness equipment
Comp newspapers in lobby
Restaurant(s)
Safe-deposit box
Breakfast services - Fees Apply
Parking (valet) - Fees Apply
Conference room(s) - 1500 Square Feet
Internet public area - wireless - Complimentary
Security guard - 24 Hours
Pets allowed - Fees Apply
Pet policy - 10 Lbs and Under
Area Attractions
Fifth Avenue: 1 block Broadway: 2 blocks Grand Central Terminal: 4 blocks Times Square: 4 blocks Rockefeller Center: 7 blocks Empire State Building: 11 blocks
Driving Directions
From LaGuardia International Airport: Approximate distance to the hotel is nine miles.
Go left on LaGuardia Road. Turn left onto Grand Central Parkway West. Merge onto Brooklyn Queens Expressway East. Merge onto I-495 West. At sign "34 Street, Downtown, 35 Street", turn left. Turn right onto East 34th Street. Turn right onto Third Avenue. Turn left onto East 37th Street. Turn right onto Sixth Avenue. Turn right onto West 44th Street.
Property Information
Check In Time - 3 P.m.
Check Out Time - 12 P.m.
Credit Card Required
Doorman/Doorwoman
Floors - 12
Guestrooms - 174
Hotel Built - 1902
Hotel Renovated - 2004
Limo/Town Car Service Available
Minimum Check-in Age - 21
Multilingual Staff
Photo Identification Required
Porter/Bellhop
24-Hour Front Desk
Policies & Disclaimers
Your charge card will be charged for the full payment upon submitting your reservation request. See {0}User Agreement.
Requests for bed type and smoking preferences will be submitted to the hotel but are not guaranteed.
Room pictures may differ from the actual room you receive.
You must present a photo ID upon check-in.
By proceeding with this reservation, you agree to all terms and conditions, which include the Cancellation Policy and all terms and conditions contained in the {0}User Agreement.
You agree to pay the cost of your reservation. If you do not pay this debt and it is collected through the use of a collection agency, an attorney, or through other legal proceedings, you agree to pay all reasonable costs or fees, including attorney fees and court costs, incurred in connection with such collection effort.