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	Algonquin Hotel - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		In 1919 the hotel became the site of the daily meetings of the Algonquin Round Table, a group of wits who gathered to exchange bon mots over lunch in the main dining room of the hotel.
		Drama critic Brooks Atkinson is quoted on the plaque establishing the landmark, claiming of the Round Table, "By force of character they changed the nature of American comedy and established the tastes of a new period in the arts and theatre." A 1994 film, Mrs.
		Famed director Preston Sturges died at the hotel in 1959.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Algonquin_Hotel (563 words)

	Algonquin Round Table - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Algonquin Round Table was a group of New York City writers, critics, actors and wits that met from 1919 until about 1929, though its legacy endured long afterward.
		They met for lunch every day at a round table at the Algonquin Hotel and traded quips, many of them still repeated today.
		The Algonquin Hotel leaves their table set with namecards of the famous people who sat there.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Algonquin_Round_Table (342 words)

	Algonquin Hotel New York
		"Hotel" is the letter H in the NATO phonetic alphabet.
		A hotel is an establishment that provides lodging on a short-term basis.Hotels often provide a number of additional guest services such as a restaurant, a swimming pool, child care.
		Hotels differ from motels in that most motels have drive-up, exterior entrances to therooms, while hotels tend to have halls with interior entrances to the rooms.
	www.altvetmed.com /face/2642-algonquin-hotel-new-york.html (1067 words)

	Times Square Hotels, Algonquin Hotel, Midtown Manhattan New York Hotels NY NYC, time square (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		The Algonquin Hotel in New York City is an Oasis of Relaxing Calm amid the hustle and bustle of midtown New York City.
		Near beautifully restored Times Square, our hotel is steps away from the world's finest shopping, theatre, museums and world-famous sights, is the landmark, which for more than a century has provided the utmost in gracious personal service to its valued guests from around the globe.
		Fresh from a complete renovation, the Algonquin Hotel in New York City is once again poised to offer discriminating world travelers excellent service and cuisine in the fabled Round Table Room, top entertainment in the world-famous Oak Room Cabaret and in its celebrated Lobby a perfect site for tea, cocktails and intimate conversation.
	www.algonquinhotel.com (227 words)

	Algonquin Hotel Closes for $3 Million Restoration - Hotel Motel
		The Algonquin Hotel will be sending its famed resident cat, Matilda, off on her first-ever vacation when it closes for the first time in its 102-year history to complete a $3 million renovation.
		She is the subject of the book, Algonquin Cat, illustrated by Hilary Knight, the illustrator also of the famed Eloise books.
		The famed Algonquin Round Table officially began in 1919, when a serendipitous gathering of friends came together to celebrate the safe return of Alexander Woollcott from his service as a war correspondent, and the resumption of his role as resident drama critic for the New York Times.
	www.hotelmotel.com /hotelmotel/article/articleDetail.jsp?id=98119 (823 words)

	The Observer \| Food monthly \| The Algonquin Hotel, New York
		Early in 1989, during a stay at Manhattan's Algonquin on West 44th Street, I was encouraged by friends to go and hear a brilliant young jazz pianist who happened to be in residence in the hotel's famed Oak Room.
		Part of the Algonquin's rejuvenation in the latter part of its life is down to the cabaret in the Oak Room.
		In the 1930s there was a supper club at the hotel and the likes of John Barrymore and Greta Garbo were regulars (until Garbo's fondness for Hitler took her off the bill).
	observer.guardian.co.uk /foodmonthly/story/0,9950,736127,00.html (899 words)

	Destination: Legendary Hotels
		The Algonquin Hotel defines style, New York style, as it has for almost all of its 95-year existence.
		The hotel gained fame -- and notoriety -- beginning in 1919 with a practical joke that sparked the Algonquin Round Table -- and 10 years of wit in first the hotel's Oak (then Pergola) Room and later the Rose Room.
		And there's also the Algonquin's resident cat, traditionally named Hamlet, who answers to the name of Matilda in her current incarnation.
	www.cnn.com /TRAVEL/DESTINATIONS/9710/hotels/algonquin.html (389 words)

	Algonquin Hotel Review from 1951
		There's no wishing well in the small Hotel Algonquin, 59 W. 44t St., but there is enough lore spread over four decades to fill many volumes.
		Case, who started at the Algonquin as a clerk and was owner from 1927 to his death in 1946, made the venerable hostelry the favorite of theater, literary and artistic circles.
		The present owner is Ben B. Bodne, who came to the Algonquin on his honeymoon, in 1924 and resolved that some day he would own it.
	www.tipsontables.com /algonquin.html (593 words)

	Dorothy Parker Society
		The hotel is in the Theater District, and it was the home base for the group for 10 years as they ruled the New York literati landscape during Prohibition.
		The hotel gained its fame when the group met in June 1919 for a luncheon to welcome Aleck Woollcott, the drama critic for the New York Times, back from World War I. Among his friends were newspaper columnist Franklin P. Adams and the future publisher of The New Yorker, Harold Ross.
		A new painting of the Vicious Circle, painted by Natalie Ascencios, was unveiled in November 2002, on the occassion of the hotel's 100th anniversary.
	www.dorothyparkernyc.com /dot21.htm (690 words)

	Algonquin - New York City \| Algonquin hotel reviews - Travel Intelligence (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		The Algonquin Hotel opened its doors in 1902, in one of New York's most fashionable areas.
		Legendary Algonquin manager (1907) and owner (1927) Frank Case enjoyed the company of actors and writers, and he was instrumental in positioning the hotel at the center of New York's literary and theatrical life.
		Bodne did not compromise on comfort or convenience, and the Algonquin was the first New York hotel to introduce electronic key cards, smoke detectors and air conditioning in all rooms.
	www.travelintelligence.net /php/hotels/htls.php?id=4531&arrival=2005-06-08&departure=2005-06-09&nr_adults=2&nr_children=&city_id=&country_id=3&children_age_string= (352 words)

	Algonquin Round Table
		The artist Duffy published the first caricature in 1920 of what everyone would later refer to as the Round Table of The Algonquin, composed of around 30 editors and journalists who greatly influenced the style of American literature by their debates and discussions, hang-ups and obsessions, bitter judgements and witty "sound-bites".
		The hotel, which owes its name to North American Indians, the Algonquins, is also classified as an Historic Monument, in the same was as the Empire State Building or the Statue of Liberty.
		This elegant little hotel may be on 44th Street, "between 5th and 6th", discreetly away from the large avenues, but it is close to everything.
	www.smallandeleganthotels.com /nyc/Algonquin_Round_Table.htm (1004 words)

	December 2004 > Waiter, There’s a Diamond in My Martini \| NACS Online
		NEW YORK -- New York's Algonquin Hotel is serving a martini that will leave customers--and their bank accounts--shaken and stirred.
		The historic Algonquin Hotel used to be the gathering place of the Algonquin Round Table members, including writer, wit and martini-lover Dorothy Parker.
		Before they can wet their whistle, buyers also must meet with a jeweler to pick a diamond and with the hotel staff to make sure the martini is delivered to the correct table.
	www.nacsonline.com /NR/exeres/000053dcxluzhfnrsorguqpx/NewsPosting.asp?NRMODE=Published&NRORIGINALURL=/NACS/News/nd1206046.htm&NRNODEGUID={9281DEF4-6AE3-4C2D-B53B-C3640587E284}&NRQUERYTERMINATOR=1&cookie_test=1 (236 words)

	New Brunswick, Canada's Algonquin Hotel
		New Brunswick's Algonquin Hotel, in the quaint little town of St. Andrews by-the-sea, is a must stop destination for anyone who, like me, loves these "Grand Old Dames" of hotels.
		The Algonquin doesn't disappoint on this count either, although the hotel's ghosts don't seem to be all that interuptive.
		Algonquin personnel claim that their property, along with Colorado's Stanley Hotel, were the inspiration for his novel The Shining.
	www.fabuloustravel.com /globe/algonquin/algonquin.html (891 words)

	Algonquin Hotel New York City - JimsDeli NYC Guide
		The Algonquin's rooms are very comfortably appointed in a charming '20s style that would be very familiar to members of the Round Table and, sorry to say, some of the furnishings might have been around at that time.
		The Algonquin is as much a tourist attraction as it is a hotel, so expect throngs of people in the public areas.
		NYC hotel rates are subject to 13.625% hotel tax and an occupancy tax of $1.00 to $1.50 per dormitory bed or $2.00 per room or $4.00 per suite per day.
	www.jimsdeli.com /lodging/42-51_w/algonquin.htm (481 words)

	New York Algonquin Hotel Hotel Review -- ROAD & TRAVEL Magazine
		A New York City landmark, The Algonquin is just around the corner from Times Square, where neon billboards, chain hotels and restaurants scream out that it's 2004.
		The Algonquin restaurant joins the lobby at its far end, with the renowned Round Table as its centerpiece.
		The story goes that the legendary lunch of literary wits and Broadway celebrities all began on a hot June afternoon in 1917 when a party was given to welcome New York Times critic Alexander Wolcott's return from the war.
	www.roadandtravel.com /hotelsresorts/algonquinhotel.htm (387 words)

	Algonquin Park Accommodations & Housekeeping Cottage Rentals - Algonquin Inn Ontario Resort
		Algonquin Inn resort borders Algonquin Provincial Park with lakeside adult resort accommodation, luxury suites and rental housekeeping cottages.
		We are proud to be able to offer you the opportunity to experience the serenity of the Algonquin region and to be the closest full service lakefront resort west of world famous Algonquin Park.
		Our Algonquin region Ontario resort is the perfect location for romantic couples getaway vacations with attractions like: snowmobiling, dog sledding, cross country skiing, canoeing, fall colour tours, birding, wildlife and nature photography.
	www.algonquininn.com (717 words)

	Algonquin Hotel - New York Hotel Reservations - Hotels.com
		The Algonquin Hotel rests on historic West 44th Street in the center of New York City, nine miles from La Guardia Airport and 17 miles from JFK and Newark International Airports.
		Since opening in 1902, the Algonquin Hotel has had major renovations, although the appeal and ambience of its history has been beautifully preserved.
		In the 1930s, the owner of the Algonquin, Frank Case, took in a disheveled cat in search of a full belly and started a hotel tradition.
	www.hotels.com /property.jsp?property=21511 (459 words)

	Dorothy Parker - MSN Encarta
		From 1916 to 1920 she was a drama and literary critic for the magazines Vogue and Vanity Fair in New York City, after which she became a free-lance writer.
		Parker was a member of the Algonquin Round Table, a group of writers and artists that gathered regularly during the 1920s and 1930s at the Algonquin Hotel in New York City.
		The group included such American writers as George S. Kaufman, Robert E. Sherwood, Marc Connelly, Heywood Broun, and Robert Benchley and was known for witty conversation and verbal sparring.
	encarta.msn.com /encyclopedia_761554498/Parker_Dorothy.html (225 words)

	HEI Hospitality Now Owns or Operates 26 Hotels Throughout the United States Following Acquistion of Algonquin, its ...
		The Algonquin, 59 W. 44th St., between Fifth and Sixth avenues, was acquired for an undisclosed amount from Miller Global Properties LLC.
		Among its noteworthy spaces, The Algonquin is home to the Oak Room, a cabaret that played a role in advancing the careers of many singers and musicians.
		It's easier to fill a boutique hotel in New York City than a large hotel," said Gemberling, adding that the hotel industry is on a strong rebound.
	www.hotel-online.com /News/PR2005_3rd/Sep05_AlgonquinHEI.html (567 words)

	Trafford Publishing: Algonquin Voices - Selected Stories of Canoe Lake Women (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Algonquin Voices is a book full of rich, detailed and evocative stories of women who might have been overlooked if one of their own hadn't had the wisdom to recognize the historical significance of their everyday struggles and accomplishments."
		Algonquin Voices, Selected Stories of Canoe Lake Women, by Gaye I. Clemson is a charming collection of anecdotal sketches about women who lived in the Canoe Lake area of Algonquin Park beginning in the early 1900's.
		Clemson in "Algonquin Voices" by recounting memorable tales about the women who for the love of Canoe Lake and the wilderness endured many hardships has ensured that their stories are preserved for future generations.
	www.trafford.com /robots/02-0302.html (4338 words)

	NPR : A $10,000 Martini at the Algonquin Hotel (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		NPR : A $10,000 Martini at the Algonquin Hotel
		The landmark hotel, at the heart of "Club Row" in midtown Manhattan, was once the domain of the Algonquin Roundtable -- 1930s notables such as Dorothy Parker, Robert Benchley and Heywood Broun, who gathered to trade bon mots, sharp retorts and a sophisticated sip of spirits.
		Hotel officials say it's a perfect way to propose marriage or mark any other special occasion.
	www.npr.org /templates/story/story.php?storyId=4505397 (546 words)

	The Seattle Times: Nation & World: Martini served with single piece of ice: a diamond
		The Martini on the Rock is the newest addition to the menu at the Algonquin Hotel.
		Not a single glass has been sold, but hotel officials hope the glittering gimmick catches the eye of a would-be bride or groom.
		The Algonquin once drew literary notables such as Dorothy Parker, whose witticisms included: "I love a martini —; but two at the most.
	seattletimes.nwsource.com /html/nationworld/2002106820_martini02.html (233 words)

	Merritt Hospitality \| Property Overview (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Each affair at the Algonquin is much like the hotel itself; possessed of a unique charm and appeal available nowhere else.
		As one would expect of a hotel known for illustrious gatherings, service and attention to detail are always impeccable.
		Fresh from a complete renovation, the Algonquin Hotel in New York City is poised to offer discriminating world travelers excellent service and cuisine.
	www.smilezzzz.com /property_desc_algonquinhotel.htm (354 words)

	Press Release - National Trust Historic Hotels of America Announces Six New Members (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Malcolm X was employed as a waiter at the Parker House and Ho Chi Minh worked in the hotel’s bakery during his time as a student at M.I.T. In the 1920s, Dorothy Parker and her literary friends met regularly as the legendary round table at The Algonquin Hotel in New York.
		The modern Eldridge Hotel in Lawrence, Kan., was built in 1925.
		To qualify for membership, hotels must be at least 50 years old, listed in or eligible for the National Register of Historic Places or recognized locally as having historic significance.
	www.nationaltrust.org /news/docs/20050401_hha.html (710 words)

	Algonquin Hotel Hotel New York NY Review Gayot
		This hotel is inextricably linked to the infamous Round Table writers---Robert Benchley, Dorothy Parker, Alexander Woolcott, et al.
		They lunched for ten consecutive years in the Rose Room starting in 1919, and since that time, the hotel hasn't lost its appeal to creative spirits who continue to congregate in the clubby spaces despite the change in ownership.
		Textiles, carpets and wall coverings in the Arts and Crafts style are found throughout, and a $3 million renovation in 2004 maintained the property's historic character while bringing it into the modern age.
	www.gayot.com /newhotels/NewYorkInfo.php?tag=NYHOT021457&code=NY (262 words)

	Algonquin hotel - a true landmark for literature - Deccan Herald (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Algonquin hotel - a true landmark for literature »
		In recognition of the Hotel Algonquin’s unique position as a cultural Mecca, it was, in 1996, officially designated as a Literary Landmark by Friends of Libraries, USA.
		With a rather narrow facade, the Algonquin isn't an imposing presence on that prestigious street.
	www.deccanherald.com /deccanherald/apr182004/sh4.asp (542 words)

	New York - Algonquin Hotel - Hotel Profile
		These rating are based on our own visits to the hotel and firsthand evaluations of its amenities and facilities.
		Some hotels may charge an additional fee for certain services or features like rollaway beds, high-speed internet access, parking or access to the fitness center.
		The hotel has definite old-world charm accompanied by modern convenience and a human approach towards patrons.
	www.quikbook.com /GetProfile.asp?Code=382&Market=46 (303 words)

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