The Algonquin Hotel made international news this week after they unveiled their $10,000 martini. Included in all news is Dorothy Parker and the Algonquin Round Table. Congratulations go out to GM Anthony Melchiorri and Quinn & Company, the hotel’s crack PR firm. Here is the story from Reuters & CNN: New York hotel offers $10,000…
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Algonquin Hotel Refurbishments Complete
The Algonquin Hotel has completed $8 million dollars in renovations. We attended an event on Tuesday that showed off the gorgeous suites and guestrooms. The hotel also unveiled a new writer’s table in the lobby. The addition of a wireless network in the lobby and second floor is now available. Read the press info here…
Algonquin Hotel Re-opens After $3 Million Restoration
Press Release New York – The Algonquin Hotel has re-opened after a $3-million renovation that led to the property’s closing for the first time in its 102-year history. The hotel is owned by Denver-based Miller Global Properties. The literary landmark, which opened in 1902 and was the home of the famous Algonquin Round Table and…
Algonquin to Close for Renovations
The DPSNY was sent a press release today from the Algonquin Hotel about the big changes happening this month. Here it is: Matilda The Cat Takes Long-Awaited Vacation: The Algonquin Hotel Undergoes $3 Million Restoration & Closes For First-Time in 102 Years Legendary Hotel to Refurbish All Public Spaces & Guestrooms New York, NY —…
Parkerfest 2001 Date Set
The Dorothy Parker Society of New York announced today that Parkerfest 2001 will be held August 10-12 in Manhattan. More details will be announced soon; keep checking this web site. Read about Parkerfest Y2K and see photos from last year and 1999.
Merry Christmas
The Algonquin Hotel sent this very nice card out this season. This is the last update of 2000. If you are signed up for the newsletter (and if you aren’t, what’re you waiting for?) you’ll be getting the holiday message today. It was some year! The highlight for us was Parkerfest in August. What a…