Pros:
The Algonquin is in a great location steps from Times Square and Madison Avenue. It's not on Broadway so it's much quieter than those hotels. It's a standard botique hotel - small rooms and vintage appointments. The hotel was clean, bathroom was updated.

Cons:
The front desk staff was not attentive to my arrival. There is no club/elite lounge as typical for Marriotts. They have a coffee lounge which consists of a Keurig coffee machine in a vestibule. No mid-day snacks or refreshments. A continental breakfast was included which was adequate. I requested an upgrade and instead was placed in the room directly across the elevator. This hotel is expensive (as is NYC) but try to find a look no further rate.

I would stay here again only because of the location.

This review is only of the lobby bar at the Algonquin Hotel. I had a friend in from London who was staying at the Algonquin and he told me that the rooms are very nice. The lobby bar is where I met him, and it's very nice. It has an old world feel to it in the lobby portion of the bar, and then when you step into the bar itself the blue neon lights Are the first thing that hits your eyes. It was extremely busy at 6 o'clock with the after work crowd. I ordered a glass of Chardonnay, and when the bill came I was quite shocked to find it being $20.69. So when you add the tip you're quite shocked to find out you just bought a $24 glass of wine. My friend ordered the blueberry Martini which was excellent, however I'm afraid to figure out what that might've cost. John was our bartender, and did an excellent job throughout the time we were there. He was extremely attentive and extremely friendly. Overall, other than the prices the bar is a great place to stop.

This wonderful hotel located close to shopping on 5th Ave, close to Broadway to catch a show, or just to stay in the hotel lounge and people watch is definitely a must stay. This is a very nostalgic hotel and although the hotel has some age on it; the rooms are spacious, clean, and have very comfortable beds. If you can't stay at this hotel; you must at least go into the lounge for a drink and enjoy the beauty of this fabulous NYC hotel!

First off I want to state that I received an excellent rate of $239 (minus taxes etc) through a Travel Zoo special that I'm glad I jumped on. It was a week after Superstorm Sandy had hit. The refurbished Algonquin is like walking into a moment in time from early in the last century. The lobby is cozy and inviting. My room, though smallish, was excellently decorated! I even had a bit of a view...of the neighboring building. The bathroom fixtures and tile seemed brand new. TV, mattress, lighting etc in the room were top notch. The staff were friendly and courteous. When I inquired about the famous Rag Doll house cat Matilda I was led into the baggage room where she was sleepy. Maltida III is part of the rich tradition of cats at The Algonquin dating back to the 1930's. I had a cocktail that was delicious, though the prices are bit steep.

One of the best things about The Algonquin is the location. Location, location location. A block East of Times Square, one block north of Bryant Park and the subway....and walking distance North to Rockefeller Center and Central Park make this a great place to stay.

I highly recommend this hotel!