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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)

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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. The bed was on a metal frame that squeaked awful.

""Never again" " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/1/2012 Vote

2. I asked why booking a package was saving me money when i could have booked everything separately and she said it was'the service'It was just awful, the tickets were late and not even the right seating locations.

"Go to the Hotel Directly! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/12/2012 Vote

3. Taxis in NYC are still awful and decide if they want to take you depending on where you are going.

"disappointing repeat(several times) visit " Read full review on TripAdvisor 10/16/2011 Vote

4. It's not awful, it's just not appealing, and part of my review is against the expectation of a 4 star hotel.

"Definitely not a 4 star, but has some charm " Read full review on TripAdvisor 7/29/2011 Vote

5. I had rented two rooms there for my family and thought maybe my room was an anomaly , but no their room was awful too.

"Great hotel but they have ruined the decor in the rooms what a disapointment " Read full review on TripAdvisor 6/14/2011 Vote

6. Some historic hotels are in awful shape and quite dirty, the Algonquin was not in this category -- it was in excellent condition and I found it to be very charming and a delight.

"Perfect New York Experience " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/30/2010 Vote

7. It was an awful, simply awful visit.

"It runs the gamut of elegance....from A to B. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/6/2010 Vote

8. awful elevators, often only one little elevator in service.

"not much value here " Read full review on TripAdvisor 10/12/2009 Vote

9. Ordinary guest rooms are small with an awkward layout, and the front desk service is awful, but the overall ambience of the lobby and rooms is great and you won't find a more convenient, livable hotel for the price.

"Good value in midtown " Read full review on TripAdvisor 7/10/2009 Vote

10. the products were awful - infact we went out & bought some for ourselves.

"So disappointing " Read full review on TripAdvisor 10/11/2007 Vote