Wonderful Opening Day
I stayed with my daughter for a "daddy-daughter" long weekend over Memorial Day weekend. We didn't know when we booked the reservation that we would be arriving on opening day of the renovated hotel. The hotel was wonderful. Yes, everything was not open and the renovations were still going on; but they did not disturb us at all and took pains to make sure we were well taken care of and happy. I've been to the Algonquin on and off over the last twenty years. The great thing about the hotel is that they take pains to feel like an oasis in a big city and really try to make you feel at home. That has not changed. The staff was wonderful and really seemed interested in our visit and stay. We would definitely stay again. BTW - the renovation is great! Obviously, the hotel is over 100 years old and has all the eccentricities that go along with that along with the modern amenities that have been added. If you want a room that is like every other hotel you've ever stayed in -- this is not the place for you. If you want a place where modern conveniences have been well placed in an historic property, you should be happy.