Algonquin Hotel, New York City, Downside

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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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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. Other than small rooms, I do not see any clear downsides and would definitely recommend it for visiting New York City.

"Nice, elegant and classic hotel offering "almost like at home" feeling " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/1/2011 Vote

2. she's not : )Only downside was the hotel receptionist (Mr T- that's all I'll say) who was a bit burly and cursed a bit too much considering his job.

"Old School " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/1/2011 Vote

3. The only downside is that shortly after my stay, marriott bought the hotel and has since spiked up the prices of rooms.

"What a wonderful, unique and authentic hotel! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/10/2011 Vote

4. The only downside was the shower you had to wait 15minutes under the water before you could entered because it was so cold.

"Nice with a chubby cat " Read full review on TripAdvisor 6/6/2010 Vote

5. The only downside of it was that my bath tub got clogged while I was showering.

"I would MAYBE stay here, again. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 10/26/2009 Vote

6. Also, it has free WI-FIAs for the downsides:Ask for a room away from the lifts.

"Great Location " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/16/2009 Vote

7. Only downside was the room was very small.

Read full review on MyTravelGuide 12/1/2008 Vote

8. Only one downside was the elevator being slow but I was only on 3rd floor so the stairs worked well.

"Cute NY hotel " Read full review on TripAdvisor 11/13/2007 Vote

9. Are there downsides? Well, we thought next time we`d take an extra piece of luggage to hold bottled water, a couple of bottles of wine, some snacks - there`s no place really close by to buy those things.

"Cheery, homey, all that we wished for " Read full review on TripAdvisor 2/17/2007 Vote

10. Only downside of the hotel is not having coffee or tea facilities in bedroom.

"Thanksgiving in New York " Read full review on TripAdvisor 11/27/2006 Vote