The Hotel Algonquin Times Square New York is a historic 4-star hotel on West 44th Street, known for the literary circle that gave its restaurant, the Round Table, its name. It is a good fit if you are interested in Manhattan’s cultural history and want to stay near Times Square.
Location and getting around
It is about a 5-minute walk from Times Square and Rockefeller Center. Grand Central Terminal is about 10 minutes away, as is MoMA. From here you can walk the central stretch of Midtown, including Fifth Avenue. For the Met, about 3.1 km away, the subway or a taxi is best.
Rooms and facilities
Rooms have a flat-screen TV, free wifi and an iPod dock. The bathroom has a bathtub, bathrobes and Beekman 1802 toiletries.
- Round Table, a retro-style American restaurant.
- Blue Bar, serving lunch and dinner.
- The Lobby, for cocktails and snacks in the afternoon and evening.
- Gym open 24 hours.
Who it suits
- A good fit if you like the idea of staying in a hotel with a literary history.
- Ideal if you enjoy a bath after a day of walking.
- Practical if you want a bar in the hotel for a last drink.
Good to know
The type of breakfast is not specified, so ask whether it is included in your rate. The room is handed over from 16:00 and vacated by 12:00. Remember to bring photo ID and a credit card for check-in. More alternatives in 4-star hotels.