Algonquin Hotel, New York City, Avoid

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Algonquin Hotel	Average Price: $417 Check Rates

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59 West 44th Street

New York City, 10036 View map

3-Star Hotel Rank: 49 of 154
Average review rating: 4.08

OpinionWell Value Index: 3

Traveler reviews analyzed: Expedia (94) , MyTravelGuide (539) , Travelocity (22) , TripAdvisor (542) , YahooTravel (21)

SAFE TO BOOK ? (2/5 issues found)

Is this hotel safe to book? See the trends in negative comments below to find out the real deal before you commit:

Construction:	There are recent comments about Construction.
Noise:	Recent comments complained about noise.
Room Smell:	No recent comments about room smell were found.
Parking Fees:	No recent comments about parking fees were found.
Bed Bugs:	No recent comments about bed bugs were found.

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1. avoid at all costs room 212.

"Algonquin yes and no " Read full review on TripAdvisor 12/13/2011 Vote

2. Plenty of restaurants in the area so you can avoid the overpriced hotel eats.

"Unique stay " Read full review on TripAdvisor 10/16/2011 Vote

3. Cocktails were $20 each but were not mixed very well so avoid these.

"Weekend Break " Read full review on TripAdvisor 10/5/2011 Vote

4. And sleep in a plastic bag, so you can avoid all the bed bugs.

"Customer Service is a JOKE to this hotel. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 7/25/2011 Vote

5. When we go back we'll request a room higher up to avoid that minor inconvenience.

"Loved the Algonquin " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/17/2010 Vote

6. Reception staff must get classes in scowling and avoiding eye contact.

"What a pity!!! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 2/14/2010 Vote

7. Being so central though, there are many places to eat and drink nearby but I would suggest avoiding any of the restaurants alongside the hotel (although they are, perhaps inevitably, recommended by hotel staff) particularly the Greek restaurant, which is overrated, pretty expensive and the service slow PLUS there's not a Greek person in site, which whiffs of pretention.

"Classic boutique style hotel with grace over luxury. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 11/1/2009 Vote

8. The desk staff is best avoided (especially the ladies behind the desk).

Read full review on MyTravelGuide 5/24/2008 Vote

9. The desk staff is best avoided (especially the ladies behind the desk).

Read full review on MyTravelGuide 5/24/2008 Vote

10. To avoid the construction noise, request a room that is numbered 9 or higher, such as 509.

Read full review on MyTravelGuide 4/21/2008 Vote