The Algonquin Hotel Times Square, Autograph Collection

Don Owens _{on Google}

Apr 7th, 2024

One of the historic and great spots for midtown fun and especially useful if going to see shows and coming back for drinks before heading to your room.

Alex Teh _{on Google}

Mar 28th, 2024

Cramped even by NYC Times Square standards. Old and not well maintained. Noisy. Elevators took forever. Note that this property does not fully participate in Marriott Bonvoy so you will not receive most elite benefits (no lounge, no breakfast, no upgrades), though they did happily provide late checkout when requested. Points and stay credit did not post correctly and had to get disputed. They charge a not-well-disclosed "destination fee" that is essentially a forced prepaid, nonrefundable F&B credit. Fine if you were planning to eat/drink in the restaurant already, but feels a little scammy otherwise, as nobody really tells you about the F&B credit unless you ask and it's not written down anywhere. Unsure why this is flagged as a Marriott/Autograph as the property misses nearly all the brand standards.
On the good side: Location is excellent for Times Square, the bar and bartenders were fantastic and the staff were genuinely helpful. But they are bound by a run down property with sketchy policies. Would not recommend unless you have an exceptionally good rate and don't care about Marriott points.
Rooms: Tiny and old. Bathroom door would not shut. Safe is not large enough for a laptop.
Nearby activities: Two blocks from Times Square.
Food & drinks: Bar is great but hours are super weird.