The Algonquin Hotel , NEW YORK
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A Times Square classic, The Algonquin Hotel opened in 1902, and quickly became part of the literary landscape. Today, it still cultivates an arty, club-like ambience, especially in the justly celebrated bars and public areas. The hotel's designation as one of New York's literary landmarks stems from the Algonquin Round Table lunches that started in 1919 when writers Dorothy Parker, Robert Benchley, George S. Kaufman, and others gathered daily to dine, play cards and converse. The hotel recently underwent a $4 million renovation and many of the spots where legends dined and slept are now spruced up, including the 174 rooms, the wood-panelled lobby and very popular Blue Bar with its own separate entrance and where one of the cocktails is named after Matilda, the hotel's cat. There's also a famous cabaret in the historic Oak Room, which has a full schedule of performances and a successful Sunday brunch.