Algonquin Hotel, New York City, Construction

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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. After making a reservation through Travelocity a month prior to my arrival, I walked in the Algonquin only to be greeted by a smiling desk clerk happily telling me that we had no room as construction was taking place.

"Don't book this hotel! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 8/8/2010 Vote

2. Did not hear any noise - although on the morning we left at 8 am began to hear some construction nearby.

"Wonderful, authentic experience " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/27/2010 Vote

3. Regardless of the rattling, the heater was LOUD - it was like having construction going on next door.

"Tired hotel - does just enough to be AVERAGE " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/9/2010 Vote

4. There was some some street noise at night (construction) but this is New York after all.

"Loved the Algonquin " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/8/2010 Vote

5. When construction workers started talking and yelling outside our window.

Read full review on MyTravelGuide 10/10/2009 Vote

6. construction starting at 7 am.

Read full review on MyTravelGuide 10/10/2009 Vote

7. If I had to give it some constructive criticism, the elevators were small and slow - but this really isn't too important.

"Time machine with room to spare " Read full review on TripAdvisor 10/8/2009 Vote

8. The window air conditioner was so noisy, the noise from construction so loud and the lights from the street so bright that it made sleeping next to impossible despite a comfortable bed and lovely linens.

Read full review on MyTravelGuide 7/31/2009 Vote

9. My advice is to call the hotel before booking and ask them if the construction is still going on.

"Great Location in NYC " Read full review on Expedia 4/25/2009 Vote

10. My only complaint was the construction going on about 10 feet from our window (we were at the back of the hotel)on another building.

"Great Location in NYC " Read full review on Expedia 4/25/2009 Vote