The Algonquin Hotel Times Square Autograph Collection by Marriott Guest Reviews
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Graeme Mon, 21 July 2025
Great history, great location, but...
Liked: Location in mid-town Manhattan was perfect for our activities. The Algonquin delivers on the old-fashioned vibe, which we prefer to the glass-and-stainless-steel Scandi-minimalism with hideous colour palettes which so many hotels offer nowadays.
Disliked: We were staying for 8 nights and had a problem which seems to be becoming more prevalent in hotels - no adequate storage in the double room we were allocated. We do not travel with ridiculous amounts of stuff - we're not on cruise ships - but we had to implore the staff to find us a room with enough storage to be able to unpack our bags. Why should guests staying for more than maybe one night be expected to live out of suitcases? To their credit, the staff found us a small suite with a walk-in cupboard, a dresser and a large chest of drawers. It made our stay, but if that had not been possible, we might have had to check out...
Richard Sat, 5 July 2025
Exceptional
Liked: Theater District hotel with a rich history. Genuinely friendly staff, including Hamlet the resident cat.
Andrew Fri, 4 July 2025
Great stay in a hotel...
Liked: Location close to Times Square and history and authenticity, and the Dorothy Parker quotes on room doors
Disliked: Bar and lounge areas actually small and limited, and no restaurant although meals were available
Heliodor Sat, 21 June 2025
A friendly informal New York...
Liked: Well placed, easy to get a cab or public transport. Generally friendly staff. We were the only non American guests. Good bar and food service, nice breakfasts, but a great local diner next door also. Grand Art Deco styling. Nice almost family feeling to hotel.
Disliked: Noisy aircon. Comfortable room, but not really big enough as we had large suitcases, having come over on QM2 liner. Cleaning could have been more thorough. At weekend, front desk proclaimed they ‘didn’t do concierge’ so couldn’t help with reservations or even recommendations. Except Deina who was very friendly and helpful.
John Tue, 10 June 2025
Excellence in every way with...
Liked: Thanks again to the Algonquin and staff. Also, both gentlemen attending our transportation to and from the hotel did us right too. Our taxis were waiting on us as we stepped out every time. We also had dinner the night we arrived. The missus had the truffle fries and house salad. I had the burger and fries. They were both excellent. Cooked right, served right and attended to dutifully with a smile. To Marriott's credit they did do a classy job of moving the Blue Bar inside the lobby/dining room. Keeping the round table and giving it a hallowed spot in a cove is pretty sweet too. We'll be back, again.
Disliked: Even though Marriott closed the Oak Room, the spirit of the Algonquin is stronger than any corporate makeover. Now, I'm just an old ad guy musing about how a little promotion around the Gonk's place in history could lead to something other than having to make more space for PowerPoint presentations. But I digress...
Alison Sun, 8 June 2025
Beautiful Hotel with lots of...
Liked: The hotel is beautiful and our room was adorable
Disliked: I can't think of anything.
Sandra Sun, 1 June 2025
A comfortable oasis amidst the...
Liked: Location, cleanliness, small size, easy check in/out.
Benjamin Wed, 21 May 2025
Loved the historic property, Hamlet...
Liked: The meals and cocktails and staff were great; true to New York in general, food/beverages were very expensive. The historic nature of the hotel is wonderful, and the menus contain many interesting footnotes about the property!
Disliked: Front desk wanted to charge $1 each for a postcard stamp--this is ridiculous at this level of hotel.
Bottoni Sat, 10 May 2025
Very good
Disliked: The front desk attendant was ‘bristly and unhelpful!’
Kay Mon, 7 April 2025
Superb
Liked: For us, the location was perfect -- safe, near many good restaurants and other places we wanted to visit. We love the history of the Algonquin, and even though the hotel has been renovated, they have tried to maintain its importance in New York's literary history.
Disliked: Of course, being in NYC, the room was smaller than I would have liked.