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New Year's Eve in NYC
- January 7, 2009
- Rated 5 of 5 by
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My 2 daughters (17 and 20) had a great trip to NYC and loved staying at the Algonquin Hotel. It is an "older" hotel, but has a lot of class and an excellent staff working there. We stayed in a suite, which was great for the 3 of us. The "bell boy" gave us great tips about getting to Times Sq. for New Years Eve, places to eat (Brooklyn Diner) and how to save $$$ getting to the airport (take a taxi if 2 or more people). We did not eat at the hotel b/c the prices seemed a bit high. However, right next door is the Red Flame, which was great for breakfast. New Year's Eve in Time Sq. is not for people without stamina. We were told to get there by 1pm and so we arrived about 12:30. We stood out in the cold (it got down to 19 F-about 0 with the wind chill) for 12 hours, no port- a -potty and only the snacks we brought to eat. It was exciting to be there when the ball dropped, but if you go make sure you dress as if you were skiing or snowmobiling. Maxie's has great cheesecake.
The Algonquin Hotel in NYC
- January 5, 2009
- Rated 5 of 5 by
a traveler from Travelocity.com
The Algonquin Hotel, located within easy walking distance to Times Square and other main attractions in NYC, offered a warm, personal, surprisingly quiet and inviting atmosphere to our trip. Breakfast was superb. And although the rooms were small, they were quite comfortable and offered all we needed. The historic nature of the hotel also proved intriguing. How wonderful to walk through halls once walked by literary celebrities. We purchased an Algonquin Christmas ornament to remember our wonderful visit there. And we will reserve a spot there the next time we visit the Big Apple which will hopefully be quite soon.
Don't hesitate, book it!
- January 3, 2009
- Rated 5 of 5 by
a traveler from Travelocity.com
My husband and I stayed at the Algonquin for 4 nights in December 2008. This was our first trip to NYC. The staff was above and beyond what we expected for friendliness, service, and helpfulness. The rooms were very clean, and spacious enough for 2 people and all our souvenirs! It was quiet and the beds were AWESOME! So comfy. Bar was a bit pricey, but we did not eat at the restaurant, so I could not comment on that. Shower was luxurious and the room had a nice tub, as well. Flat screen tv was nice, and roomy closet helped with storing luggage. All in all, we would stay again without hestitation. We researched online for literally WEEKS and read every detail of all the reviews. This hotel was just perfect for us. Charming yet updated and comfortable.
Location is PERFECT, between 5th ave shops and 6th ave (easy walking to Rockefeller Plaza, Radio City, Gray Line double decker bus office). Just about 2.5 blocks from Broadway, Times Square, just where you want to be!!!
A great Hotel
- December 29, 2008
- Rated 5 of 5 by
a traveler from Travelocity.com
The hotel is one of the best located hotels in Manhattan. Yes, the rooms are small, yes, the elevator waits can be a bit long, yes, there is a cat! But all of these are why a small hotel is great for a weekend retreat as opposed to a conference. Great features include deep soaking tubs, flat screen tv's, incredibly comfortable beds, a staff that says "hello" when you arrive and seems to be glad to see you. The cozy lobby bar is a great place to defrost on the cold winter nights and then grab an apple from the front desk for a snack on the way to your room. I always feel at home here.
Wonderful, historic hotel with terrific location and service.
- December 16, 2008
- Rated 4 of 5 by
a traveler from Travelocity.com
Our room was very comfortable and the bed and pillows were outstanding (very important when you're on the go all day). The staff was friendly and very helpful overall.
The only downsides we experienced at The Algonquin were the concierge and the cost of room service. The concierge was too pushy, yet didn't follow through on finding tickets to shows -- which was what he was pushing! He also sent a member of our group on a wild goose chase to a Delta Airlines ticket office which had closed. A quick phone call on his part would have saved a lot of time and exasperation.
The room service was very expensive, even by NYC standards. Fortunately, there was a great diner next door where we could grab a cup of coffee in the morning without spending $20.
I wouldn't hesitate to stay at The Algonquin again. It is part of the New York experience!