Know Before You Go
Guests must be at least 18 years old to check in at this property.
This hotel accepts pets weighing less than 50 lb.
General Information
What to expect: For many years, the now-legendary Algonquin Round Table restaurant hosted the literary and entertainment leaders of the time. Designated a Historic Hotel of America by the National Trust of Historic Preservation, the Algonquin is a gathering spot for writers, artists, musicians, and theatre lovers. The lobby and restaurant retain the flavor of the hotel’s rich history while still offering updated amenities and comforts.
Amenity highlights: A celebrated New York cabaret, the Oak Room Supper Club has hosted acts such as Harry Connick Jr. and Michael Feinstein and today features the likes of Andrea Marcovicci, Paula West, Karen Akers, and Curtis Steigers. Offering extensive drink selections, the Blue Bar is a comfortable gathering spot for locals and visitors alike.
Insider tip: On the same block as the hotel is the landmarked New York Yacht Club and Harvard Club, along with the Penn Club and the Bar Association of New York City.
Property Amenities
Complimentary wireless Internet access is available in public spaces and guestrooms. The hotel's 24-hour fitness center features individual TV screens on each piece of aerobic equipment. The hotel also features room service and 24-hour business center.
The hotel offers complimentary booklets about the Algonquin, one detailing its history and the other, Tribal Tales of the Algonquin, recounting stories by and about Algonquin regulars of that era.
Pets under 50 pounds are welcome at the Algonquin for no charge (a fee will apply if damage occurs).
- Concierge desk
- Complimentary newspapers in lobby
- Fitness facilities
- Restaurant(s) in hotel
- Room service (limited hours)
- Bar/lounge
- Nightclub
- Meeting rooms (small groups)
- Ballroom(s)
- Conference room(s)
- Event catering
- Audio-visual equipment
- Business services
- Internet access - wireless
- 24-hour front desk
- Porter/bellhop
- Doorman/doorwoman
- Security guard
- Multilingual staff
- Number of rooms: 174
- Tour assistance
- Medical assistance available
- Dry cleaning/laundry service (Mon-Sat)
- Air-conditioned public areas
- Number of floors: 12
- Elevator/lift
- Parking (valet) Fees Apply
- Umbrella
Rooms
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All 174 guestrooms at the Algonquin were renovated in 2009 by noted designer Alexandra Champalimaud. Rooms feature signature pillowtop mattresses with a comforter and duvet, as well as upgraded bed linens. Bathrooms are a nod to the past with tile pedestal sinks. Deep soaking tubs are in many of the rooms, while other rooms have showers without tubs. This hotel also offers 24 suites with the residential feel of a New York City apartment.
Wireless Internet access is complimentary, and guests may borrow laptop computers without charge. Televisions offer pay movies. Complimentary DVDs are available on request. Closets contain umbrellas.
Decor features antique-replica dark-wood furniture including work desks with two-line speakerphones. A copy of the New Yorker magazine can be found in all guestrooms; the magazine was founded at the Algonquin. Hallways feature wallpaper designed by New Yorker cartoonist Robert Mankoff.
Room Amenities
- Cable/satellite television channels
- Premium television channel(s)
- DVD player
- Pay movies
- Premium bedding
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- Complimentary newspaper
- Air conditioning
- Climate control
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Voice mail
- Multi-line phone
- Complimentary bottled water
- Refrigerator (on request)
- Wake-up calls
- Turndown service
- Bathrobes
- Complimentary toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Iron/ironing board
- In-room safe
- Window opens
- Clock radio
- Desk
- Electronic/magnetic keys
- Pillowtop mattress
- Cribs (infant beds) available
- Minibar
- Flat-panel television
- Housekeeping
- Wireless high-speed Internet access (complimentary)
- iPod docking station
Dining
Oak Room Supper Club - Intimate Manhattan cabaret offering dinner and shows seasonally.
The Round Table Restaurant - Restaurant and cocktail area of the hotel located in the back of the lobby. Restaurant offers a pre-theater menu with light fare, steaks, and specialty dishes. Room features the Natalie Ascencios painting, A Vicious Circle.
The Blue Bar - Wood-paneled bar serving food and drinks into the evening. Cocktails feature fresh juices and flavor blends.
The Lobby Lounge - Extensive beverage, wine, and spirits menu. Light fare. Open from early morning until late evening.
Recreation
Central Park, less than a mile north, offers a variety of recreational opportunities, including tennis courts, rowboat rentals, and miles of trails for hiking, biking, running, and in-line skating. The Wollman Rink is open for ice skating seasonally, as is the rink at Rockefeller Center, which is four blocks north of the hotel.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.
- Golf - driving range nearby
- Ice skating nearby
- Swimming nearby
- Rowing or canoeing nearby
- Racquetball/squash nearby
- Tennis nearby
- Running track/path nearby
- Pilates classes/instruction nearby
- Yoga classes/instruction nearby
- Aerobics nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Golfing nearby
- Helicopter/airplane sightseeing nearby
Policies
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
- Small pets only
- Pets accepted
- Check-in time is 3 PM
- Check-out time is Noon