Underhill - good advise. thanks for the tip. I'll be sure to look for that.

Hi All - was just about to book the Warwick when a friend suggested I look into the Algonquin. I found a good rate of about $191/night (includes b'fast). Does anyone have any thoughts on this hotel? I know its a step up from the Warwick, which I can get for $148/night. Trying to decide if the add'l ~$50/night is worth it - we are staying for 4 nights...

I stayed at the Algonquin. Very tiny bathrooms but I loved the history and convenient location

The Algonquin is a nice, albeit older hotel in a good location, close to both Times Square and Bryant Park. I like it, but I'm not really sure it's that much better than the Warwick. The lobby is significantly nicer, but you don't have to stay there to experience that. It's a toss-up to me. You won't be unhappy, but I could find more things to spend that extra $50 a night on, including one more really good meal with a nice bottle of wine.

I recently stayed next door to the Algonquin at the Iraquios and recommend it: http://www.iroquoisny.com/about/

TravelZoo just sent me my daily email with this deal for the Residence Inn Central Park:

"Deemed the "coolest Residence Inn in the U.S." (Conde Nast Traveler), this trendy hotel has rooms as high as the 65th floor and features floor-to-ceiling windows that look out onto Central Park, the skyline or Hudson River.

Travelzoo members can stay at the tallest hotel in the U.S. for more than 50% off, from $159 per night through February, including weekends. A great location to start off an exploration of the city, the hotel is near six subway lines and within a five-minute walk from Central Park, Times Square and Fifth Avenue shopping.

SELLS OUT QUICKLY! BOOK BY JAN. 17

Standard King rooms with city views start at $159 per night, including weekends through February

Rooms with views of Central Park are just $20 more

March and early April dates also discounted

All guests receive complimentary daily breakfast

Each room includes a kitchenette, complimentary Wi-Fi and floor-to-ceiling windows"

Doug - thanks for your opinion. Helps alot.

dcd - thank you for the Residence Inn info. I've been watching travelzoo - even looked yesterday - and didn't see that. I'll definitely look into it. Doug says that's one of his preferred hotels so I'm very interested.

Thanks again to everyone.

Shelley