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The Algonquin Hotel Times Square, Autograph Collection
New York, New York
The Algonquin Hotel Times Square, Autograph Collection
59 West 44th Street, New York, New York 10036 Original Property Opened in 1902 Historic Hotels of America member since 2023- The 2025 Top 25 Historic Hotels of America® Most Haunted Hotels List Is Announced
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Nestled in Midtown Manhattan, The Algonquin Hotel Times Square, Autograph Collection sits in the heart of the best that New York City has to offer, at the crossroads of cultural and literary history. Designated a National Literary Landmark in 1996, the hotel has been a favorite haunt of literati and influential creatives such as Dorothy Parker, Helen Hayes, and the Barrymore family since first opening its doors in 1902. From 1919 to 1929, The Algonquin Hotel played host to the famed Round Table—a daily gathering of some of the time’s most prominent creative minds—whose conversations shifted the cultural landscape. Venerable writers like Gertrude Stein, Maya Angelou, and William Faulkner also followed in their footsteps, as did playwrights, composers, screen and stage actors, and more.
Today, those staying or dining at The Algonquin Hotel Times Square, Autograph Collection can do the same. Along with the hotel’s 181 comfortable rooms and suites, travelers passing through can also experience the celebrated spaces that have helped luminaries leave their mark throughout the years with a meal or cocktail at the Blue Bar. Guests can even pay a visit to one of the hotel’s most famous and, indeed, furriest residents: The Algonquin’s lobby cat. With its convenient location and landmark setting, this storied hotel is as much a New York City icon as the soaring skyscrapers and other must-see sights that rest just a short stroll or subway ride away, making it an ideal stay for everyone from book lovers to first-time visitors.
Discover
- Stop by the hotel lobby to say “hello” to The Algonquin’s resident feline. A pet cat has called The Algonquin Hotel’s lobby home ever since 1923. The stray orange tabby's name, Hamlet, was actually the suggestion of actor John Barrymore, who lived at The Algonquin Hotel while performing the titular role on Broadway. The lobby’s bookshelves have holes cut out for the feline to prowl through, offering the perfect place to perch when he is not busy welcoming guests.
- Be inspired by the hotel’s role in literary history. Ever since the Vicious Circle—a group of writers like Dorothy Parker and George S. Kaufman, known for their sharp tongues and cutting wit—had their first Round Table lunch in 1919, The Algonquin Hotel has been a favorite of novelists, journalists, playwrights, poets, and critics. The New Yorker even got its start at the hotel after its creator, Harold Ross, won a handsome sum of money from a poker game during one of the daily Round Table luncheons. Today, The Algonquin Hotel, Times Square, Autograph Collection is a National Literary Landmark and a must-visit destination for aspiring writers and book lovers alike.
- Walk in the footsteps of some of The Algonquin Hotel’s most famous guests. Along with American literati, this Times Square hotel has seen many a musician, composer, actor, and actress stop by for a drink or a stay. Among its most influential residents were brilliant intellectual minds like Maya Angelou, Dorothy Parker, and Edna Ferber. Tallulah Bankhead in particular Tallulah made the Algonquin Hotel her home at the age of 16. She paid $21 a week for a room with a bath. Bankhead would also spend ample time in the lobby watching the coming and goings of the likes of Ethel Barrymore and Anita Loose. The Round Table was quite fond of her and she sometimes dined with them.
Explore
- Enjoy a slice of New York life at nearby Bryant Park. Located less than a five-minute walk from The Algonquin Hotel, Times Square, Autograph Collection, Bryant Park is Midtown Manhattan’s town square and one of the busiest public spaces in the world, seeing over 12 million visitors annually. In one of its past lives, the land was even a 1776 battleground for George Washington’s troops as they retreated from British forces. Today, Bryant Park hosts all sorts of activities, like cultural programming, musical performances, exercise classes, educational workshops, seasonal offerings, and more.
- Admire one of the finest modern art collections on the planet at The Museum of Modern Art, with thousands of artworks spanning six floors. Just an easy stroll from The Algonquin Hotel, MoMA is home to a renowned permanent collection, which includes such famed works as The Persistence of Memory by Salvador Dali, a Water Lilies triptych by Claude Monet, Les Demoiselles d’Avignon by Pablo Picasso, The Starry Night by Vincent van Gogh, and Campbell’s Soup Cans by Andy Warhol.
- Be dwarfed by some of New York City’s most iconic skyscrapers. Then, hop in an elevator to the top to take in the view. Some of the United States’ most recognizable buildings call the Big Apple home, and many are only a short distance from The Algonquin Hotel. The landmark Empire State Building is a leisurely 15-minute walk away and offers stunning overlooks of the city below from its observatories on the 86th and 102nd floors. While not as famous, the views offered at 30 Rockefeller Plaza from its 70th-story Top of the Rock observation deck are arguably more remarkable, as they include such sights as Central Park, Times Square, the Chrysler Building, the Statue of Liberty, and, of course, the Empire State Building. As a bonus, it is also slightly closer to the hotel, less than a 10-minute walk away.
Experience
- Catch a live show in the Theatre District or at the historic Radio City Music Hall. No trip to New York City is complete without seeing a show at one of the Big Apple’s illustrious performance venues. Whether a Broadway play or musical or a comedy or concert at Radio City Music Hall, there is something for everyone in the Big Apple. Those visiting during the winter holidays can even see the Radio City Rockettes, as they take to the stage in their annual Christmas Spectacular. Both the Theatre District and the famed venue are less than a 15-minute walk from The Algonquin Hotel, Times Square, Autograph Collection.
- Enjoy on-the-water views of the iconic New York City skyline, just like thousands of New Yorkers do every day, during a complimentary river ferry tour. Offered for free with a stay at The Algonquin Hotel, this leisurely journey is a fun way to see the best that the city has to offer while being removed from the hustle and bustle of its busy streets. It is also the perfect introduction to the Big Apple, giving guests an overview before striking out on their own for more immersive adventures.
- Climb aboard a bus for a complimentary tour of New York City. Free for guests staying at The Algonquin Hotel, these convenient excursions offer up-close views of some of the city’s must-see sights while being in the thick of the action. An ideal activity at the start of a visit, bus tours infuse informational commentary into sightings of major landmarks and attractions, lending valuable context and helping to build out the itinerary for the remainder of the visit.
Taste
- Dine and drink like some of New York City’s most renowned artistic voices with a meal or cocktail at Blue Bar Restaurant & Lounge. Originally opened in 1933, after the fall of Prohibition, Blue Bar has been a staple of the Big Apple’s culinary scene for decades. Due to the hotel’s center-of-it-all location near some of the city’s most prominent theaters, this famous bar has long been a favorite watering hole of Broadway icons and other creative elite. The bar even got its name from a suggestion made by actor and former hotel resident John Barrymore, who thought that blue gels over the bar’s lights would be more flattering to the guests. The name and the color stuck, as did The Blue Bar’s celebrated place in New York City history.
- Savor a piece of the Big Apple’s culinary heritage with a slice of New York City pizza. Huge, thin, foldable, and typically served by the slice, New York-style pizza is as iconic as the Empire State Building or the Statue of Liberty. While some enjoy the light slathering of slightly sweet sauce or the healthy helping of full-fat mozzarella cheese, others cannot get enough of that signature crust, which is said to get its taste and texture from New York City’s tap water. Pizza joints are ubiquitous, and slices are cheap, making them a tasty addition day or night. Fold each slice in half the long way to enjoy it like a true New Yorker.
- Start the day like the locals do with a New York-style bagel. With a chewy bite and a crispy crust with a hint of shine, Big Apple bagels are the perfect vehicles for a schmear of cream cheese, eggs and cheese, or a slice of lox with a sprinkling of capers and red onions. While some say that the secret sauce is New York City’s water supply, the real key to bagels’ culinary success is boiling the chilled dough in a mix of malt barley and water.
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