Opened in 1902, The Algonquin Hotel is a cornerstone of New York cultural life: a place where great creative talents converge, playing host to everyone from William Faulkner to Maya Angelou. It is probably most famous for its affiliation to Dorothy Parker and the Algonquin Round Table, a group of journalists, editors, actors and press agents who met regularly at the hotel in the 1920s. Named by Historic Traveler as one of “America’s Ten Great Historic Hotels,” the Algonquin is a place to get swept up in old-world romance making it the perfect spot for your Big Apple honeymoon. The hotel recently underwent an extensive renovation and the rooms—all 174 of them—have never looked better. We suggest booking one of the 24 premiere suites for your city stay. Other famous features of The Algonquin include the Round Table Room and The Oak Room fine eateries, the latter of which is renowned for its jazz and cabaret performances. In recent years, many hotels have started to employ ambassador dogs to make guests feel at home, but the Algonquin is one of the only hotels in the world that’s home to a cat. Since the late 1930s there has been an Algonquin Cat and today's feline is Matilda, a 14-year-old ragdoll who has the run of the house (dining and kitchen areas are an exception) and even has her own email address. Visit algonquinhotel.com to book your stay.
Photography courtesy The Algonquin.
Historic Hotel
Steeped in history, the Algonquin Hotel is one of N.Y.C.’s sweetest sleeps. By Alison McGill
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