Algonquin Hotel

Algonquin Hotel is a famous historic hotel in Midtown Manhattan, New York City. Built in 1902, this 174-room hotel designed by architect Goldwin Starrett is best known for hosting famous people from the literary and theatrical circles.

The Rose Room at the Algonquin Hotel was where famous literary figures such as Alexander Woollcott, Dorothy Parker, Franklin P. Adams, Robert Benchley and Harold Ross met for their luncheon club known as the Round Table. Ross was the founding editor of New Yorker. His office had a back door that leads to the hotel.

Algonquin Hotel
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The Algonquin Hotel has undergone recent renovations. Nonetheless it has faithfully preserved the Rose Room. Members of the literary and theater circles still gather here for drinks.

How to reach the Algonquin Hotel

The Algonquin Hotel is located at 59 West 44th Street. Take the B, D, F or V train to the 42nd Street / Bryant Park subway station. Walk north along Sixth Avenue (a.k.a. Avenue of the Americas) until intersection of West 44th Street. Turn right and walk east along West 44th Street to find Algonquin Hotel on your left.

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