Haunted Algonquin Hotel New York City

The Algonquin Hotel in New York City has personified sophistication and elegance for more than a century. The Algonquin was a hangout for the witty New York literary set in the 1920's. The Round Table Room was home to the famous "Vicious Circle" of the 1920's, with Dorothy Parker. This was a favorite spot for pre and post theatre dinners. The hotel continues to pay homage to its literary connections, with copies of New Yorker Magazine in every guest room.

Ghost Stories

The hotel was home to the "vicious Circle" a group of celebrated New York wits. The clique met at the hotel daily for lunch. The group, who called themselves "The Vicious Circle" included Dorothy Parker, Franklin Pierce, Robert Benchley, Robert Sherwood, Alexander Woolcott, Harpo Marx, Harold Ross, Heywood Broun, George S. Kaufman, Marc Connelly, Franklin Pierce Adams, and Edna Ferber. There were also associates who joined the group occasionally.

Even though the Vicious Circle disbanded during the Great Depression of the 1930's, Guests at the Algonquin Hotel have claimed to spot members of The Round Table at the hotel..

The Algonquin recently renovated an attic space on the 13th floor into a small room. This change seemed to make the hotel's spirits unhappy. Many strange noises emanated from the room on the night the work was completed. At around 3 am a picture of Dorothy Parker fell off the wall and shattered.

History of the Algonquin Hotel

The stylish Algonquin Hotel opened its doors in 1902. The hotel quickly became a favorite spot for theater-goers and actors. The Algonquin was located near the most popular New York restaurants of the day, Delmonico's and Sherrys. The Ziegfield Follies performed across the street at the Hippodrome. Several new theatres opened soon afterward.