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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)

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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 elevators could have been an issue.

"Great location, room small but nice " Read full review on TripAdvisor 11/15/2011 Vote

2. Anyone with even slight mobility issues would not be able to use the tub/shower.

"No customer service here " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/22/2011 Vote

3. Only real issue is the surliness of NYC taxi drivers and the difficulty of getting a taxi which is something not in their control.

"Charming Hotel- Great Location for Broadway " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/5/2011 Vote

4. I was in two different rooms, cell phones with AT&T service have issue on the lower floors.

"An Olde Jem " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/3/2011 Vote

5. - The staff was friendly and didn't have any issues.

"A trip back in time. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 2/28/2011 Vote

6. However, as with many 'historic' hotels - and despite its recent renovations - the Algonquin has logistical issues that may or may not be something you are willing to put up with for the interesting past and gorgeous lobby.

"Great Location, Great History, Mediocre accomodations " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/24/2011 Vote

7. Being on vacation, I enjoyed that the overall atmosphere was very calm and did not have issues that things like restaurant service, elevators (2 available) were a little bit slower as elsewhere.

"Nice suite in Midtown Manhattan " Read full review on TripAdvisor 12/24/2010 Vote

8. - The first issue we had was that upon opening the door to the room, it didn't open wide enough for our suitcases to go through.

"Doesn't live up to reputation " Read full review on TripAdvisor 12/15/2010 Vote

9. Great location near Time Square, yet quiet in the evenings, we had no issue with street noise.

"We were well cared for. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 11/29/2010 Vote

10. i'm surprised the hotel did not fix this issue as i read it in another post- it is quite out of date.

"not as bad as i expected " Read full review on TripAdvisor 11/27/2010 Vote