Algonquin Hotel, NY
 

We are planning a trip to NY this fall and <BR>are considering staying at the Algonquin. <BR>Anyone stayed there? Thoughts on the <BR>accomodations? This is our 10th Anniversary <BR>so any advise on a special restaurant before <BR>theater on a Sat. night?

I can't advise about the hotel, but for a special restaurant in the theater district, a strong recommendation for Chez Josephine on 42nd Street, between 8th & 9th Avenues. Definitely make reservations in advance (212-694-1925). It's owned by 2 of Josephine Baker's rainbow children and it's delightful. The host, Jean-Claude, is Mr. Personality personified. Excellent food, service and ambience. It's our favorite. You didn't mention how much you wanted to spend, however. Please advise.

Another recommendation for Chez Josephine. We loved it!

My husband and I spent a night there last March before a wedding. Be advised that the rooms are extremely small but we found it to be cozy. I don't think we would have enjoyed staying there more than one night because of the small size of the room. <BR> <BR>Also, make sure you request a room on an upper floor! Our room was right outside the clanking metal cleats for the canopy and those kept us awake at times during the night since a storm was coming through. You also will have less street noise to contend with on a higher floor. <BR> <BR>We thought the service we received from all the hotel staff to be first rate.

The Algonquin has a good location for theatre going and it was recently renovated. A restaurant suggestion is Firebird- it is a Russian restaurant in the theatre district and is very lavishly furnished and the food is quite good.