The Algonquin Resort - St. Andrews

this is a lovely hotel with luxury and convenience. the new wing which we stayed in has comfortable beds and clean roomy bath and kitchenette. the grounds are beautiful and the seacoast town near by is charming. a very good value considering they offered an expanded cont breakfast till late am.

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Overall, we liked the Algonquin Hotel. The front desk staff was cheerful, friendly, and very helpful. The older part of the hotel is undergoing renovation (we were told they should be done by June 2013), but our room in the newer part was clean, comfortable, spacious, and a great deal for the money!! The location is great! Outdoor heated pool was still […] open and looked inviting, even in October! We would definitely stay here again (though I suspect that when they finish the renovation, the prices will shoot up!) Read more

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A little apprehensive about booking after reading some reviews, but decided to go with more positive comments and glad we did. Even tho the hotel will close soon to complete renovations, our stay was quiet and wonderful. The only inconvenience was that the restaurants were not available. Otherwise staff was helpful, room was outstanding. So happy we […] went! Read more

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Great! You would never know they were remodeling the resort, so quiet!

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While the hotel was in the midst of a major renovation, I found the room very nice and staff very hospitable. It was very quiet due to most of the hotel being out of service. The continental breakfast was OK. It is our third time staying at the hotel and we love it. I look forward to seeing the completed Algonquin next summer.

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I fell in love with the town of St. Andrew and this hotel... the hotel is currently undergoing renovations, but they take the care not to disrupt your stay with the construction.... I highly recommend this property and area for sure~

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The hotel is older, but well kept and very clean. The rooms are large and comfortable.

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While our room was quite lovely and well equipped, with the exception of this newer wing, the rest of the hotel is sadly worn and undergoing serious renovation. Besides the pool, the only "feature" was a continental breakfast, served in the lobby. The cheapest of paper plates, flimsy plastic silverware, and store bread in plastic bags was a poor contrast […] to the nice bathrobe we found in our room. To reach the dining room, you had to drive to the golf course, or walk 30 minutes. With the exception of the pleasant woman who checked us in, the front desk staff was not friendly and responded to our questions with cold reluctance, such as when we asked for a map to the Golf Course. This is a grand old dame of a hotel, which other than the front porch, looks almost abandoned. Enjoy your lovely room, but don't have any other expectations. Read more

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We were most impressed with the restorations-to-date. The annex (51 rooms) is beautiful. Updating of the main building is currently underway, which should bring this facility back to its original glory. Currently, there are no dining services, but the town has many nearby (within walking distance) restaurants. The overall location is beautiful. St. […] Andrews-by-the-Sea is a lovely, friendly community. We stop there annually on our way to PEI and always enjoy ourselves. Read more

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YOU SHOULD NOT BOOK GUESTS AT THE ALQONQUIN AT THIS TIME. A NEW COMPANY BOUGHT THE PROPERTY AND HAS CLOSED DOWN THE MAIN PORTION OF THE HOTEL. ONLY 51 OF THE 250 ROOMS ARE IN USE. GUESTS MUST TRAVEL OFF-SITE FOR A FEW MILOES TO EAT LUCH AND DINNER. A THIRD-RATE BREAKFAST WAS OFFERED IN THE HOTEL LOBBY. HARDLY ANY GUESTS---ALL IN ALL, A DISASTER. ASK […] FOR A REFUND FOR US!!!! Read more

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The Alconquin is a grand hotel but was disappointed that it did nto have a restaurant on the premises. I enjoyed my stay but , felt that I would have prefered a hotel closer to the water --since it would have been closer to the stores and restaurant and would have had a view of the Bay.

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Great staff. Rooms were large. Outside of hotel needs to be cleaned. Golf course club provided a great dining experience.

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The room was very nice. It looked clean, but we found several potato chips on the run (that weren't ours) which indicated that it hadn't been vacuumed. The bathroom was large & clean, There was a small refrigerator and microwave and a table & 4 chairs. The hotel is closing in Oct. for renoavations and won't be open again until June. It was too far to […] town to walk, which might be a drawback for some. Read more

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We were not forewarned that much of the hotel was closed for major renovations; nevertheless it was a special destination and location, and well worthwhile

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This is a beautiful historic hotel. Beautiful decor and great special features. Our room was spacious, clean and very comforable. The hotel grounds are beautiful.

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Our room was in the new building and it was very nice, very large, very quiet with a peek view of the ocean. The AC/Heating worked very well and the linens and beds were very comfortable. The room had a small kitchen and a very nice bathroom, perfect for a long stay. The room was on OK as far as being clean, but certainly acceptable. I can understand […] the reason because the room was never cleaned in the two nights that we stayed there. We saw the cleaning staff working on our floor, but they never made it by our room. We called the desk twice and were told that they were under-staffed, but room service would be there. They never made it. We had to make an emergency run to the desk for toilet paper at 7:00 PM, very stressful! We asked The Fairmont group for some consideration with regard to the lack of room service and were denied. Thankfully, Hotels,com stepped up and made things right. It is such a shame that the Fairmont Group cannot get it right. What could have been a spectacular stay ended up being only so-so. Read more

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The Fairmont Algonquin was a nice historic place to stay for the money. Just remember it is an old inn but very charming.

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Beautiful old hotel with exceptional service and friendly staff. The town is quaint with a lot of shops, restaurants and plenty of activities. We definitely will return!

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I booked and prepaid for smoking room with fire place. When arrive, was in a separate building with non-smoking room with no fire place. Was not what was avertised at all.

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The Algonquin is a beautiful old hotel. The main building has very nice rooms but really needs some work. Peeling paint in bathroom ceilings etc. Nothing that appears serious but with the prices charged it should be immaculately kept. The newer Prince of Wales wing is also very nice, more modern since it's only 20 years old, and more comfortable. As […] of Dec. 31st Fairmont will no longer run this hotel. Since it's a provincial property let's hope that the province does some serios updating of the property. It's just too beautiful to let it go!! I love staying here and will come back again and again. It is truly a spectacular hotel that needs some TLC. By all means go!! Read more

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The Algonquin is a grand old early 20th century resort hotel at its core with a more recent major room addition across the street attached via second floor hallway. The inn is on a hillside a quarter mile from the shore line. Hallways in the new addition are long and, with the personna of staff, give the place a corporate feel. It is a place to be best […] enjoyed with a thick wallet so that you can take advantage of the spa, golf, valet parking, and elegant dining. On a budget? You can still enjoy very well appointed and spacious rooms at a great location near the coast, lug your gear from inconvenient parking, and find fair dining in town. Read more

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If we had gone at a different time of year, we probably would have enjoyed ourself. Beautiful hotel. Very old. We had no a/c and it was warm and very muggie. There was to much clutter in the room decor to give it it's "victorian" feel, so it left very little room for your own things. Felt cramp and with the sticky air, we were not happy at all.

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Friendly reception on arrival with no wait at front desk. Warm greetings from all staff. Will be back again.

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The staff was amazing and hotel facility is very restful and memorable. Definite must stay if in the area.

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Internet access poor. Inadquate wall plugs. If you can't make a closet, buy an armoir. The room was not acceptable for stays longer than 2 nights.

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Aside for our difficulties at check-in -- see above -- the hotel staff was friendly and helpful. We were surprised, however, that we had no guide to the hotel in the room: floor plans (it's very large and rambling), restaurant locations and menus, would have been very helpful. . The one meal we ate in the hotel --one breakfast -- turned out to be basically […] a buffet: fine and quite generous, but somehow routine. (Though you could order at the table, the staff encouraged everyone to take the buffet option.) In September the hotel seems to cater largely to Canadian business conferences. But it has a beautiful location overlooking Passamaquoddy Bay and is an easy ten-minute walk to the village and waterfront. Read more

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This is probably one of the worst hotel experiences we have had. This hotel is old, run down and in desperate need of a multi-million dollar renovation. It is a big hotel and clearly not making enough money to keep up with the repairs. The paint that isn't already peeling is badly scuffed up. Dirty, stained carpeting, beat up furniture and a filthy […] swimming pool complete the picture. There was internet access, but not WiFi, no desk either - just sit in a chair with your laptop tethered to the wall. The bathroom was clean, but with small sink (cracked) and no countertop - the tub, tiles and fixtures just as they were in 1970. We slept for a few hours in a stuffy room (no air conditioning) and we couldn't wait to leave. The staff is friendly, but I certainly would not recommend this hotel to anyone. Read more

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This is our 2nd time at the Fairmont Algonquin and we were no less disappointed in our stay. Excellent customer service from the bellhops to the managers. Love the atmosphere. Food at the restaurant was very good. Rooms are a little small, but quaint. There are some minor flaws to the hotel...all cosmetic and due mostly to age (paint, dated amenities). […] You cannot beat the ambiance of this Guilded Age, style resort. We will be back! Read more

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We had difficulties finding the place in the dark (after 10 PM) because the signage in town is poor and the address misleading. If you come off the local highway (which is the only way to get to the end of the peninsula), then Harriet and/or Price of Wales St would be much easier to find. The personnel is very friendly. The room was luxurious (by 1960 […] standards). If you don't like the stuffy atmosphere of grand old hotels then stay away. If you like the flair of, say a Waldorf-Astoria, then this may be a good deal for you. Beware: this place is not near a beach, it is not for children (in spite of the extra programs for them), and it does not offer all that much on its own grounds. St. Andrews is cute - for 1/2 a day. Add another half for local area attractions and a second night may be justified - but again, only if you like the somewhat morbid charm of old hotels. Read more

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Authentic old-time resort luxury--very accomodating staff--convenient location, easy walk to St. Andrew's Main Street. Cons: no A/C, very pricey restaurants.

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This was a beautiful hotel in a beautiful city. Great extras(walking routes,water for your walk and many options to do so) The staff were super accomidating and very friendly. Would have loved to stay longer but our schedule would not permit. Would love to return someday.

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Fairmont has done a pretty good job with a historic hotel. The best amenity is the fresh-faced, young staff who are friendly and helpful. The rooms are small but they were in 1904 when the hotel was rebuilt. No air conditioning needed; but outside fires are. Still searching for a niche. The miniature golf "course" that replaced the tennis court is not […] it. Read more

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The hotel was quite nice. The rooms were comfortable and clean. The hotel is quite old and needs some work. The grounds are beautiful. We had breakfasts at the Verandah restaurant in the hotel. They were quite good. We also had dinner at that restaurant and were disappointed. The food was cold and definitely not worth the price.

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The room was huge and comfortable. The staff on duty could not find our Expedia booking, but handled it all quickly and with no fuss. The hotel is some distance from the centre of St Andrews. It is one of the grand old hotels in appearance with big foyer and sitting- breakfast room. Breakfast is serve yourself everything and is adequate.

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Stayed in the new wing as the rest of the hotel is undergoing significant renovations , room was really nice and spacious with a kitchen and super comfy beds. There wasn't much choice available at the continental breakfast but it wasn't too bad - probably only temporarily being held in reception due to much of the hotel being closed. all the staff were […] very helpful Read more

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Loved it all even though you were closing up...can't wait to see the re-do! What history and what a great town!

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Very comfortable. Unfortunately, there was some renovation work going on at the time which may have accounted for the very ordinary breakfast. I do like eggs for breakfast and this was not on the menu - otherwise very good.

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The hotel is undergoing a major renovation and there is of course some understandable disruptions but giving allowance for that, this is simply an incredible "classic" hotel. A must if travelling in souther New Brunswick. The main dining room was closed and we had to travel to the golf clubhouse for dinner. The meal and the service were 4 star.

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I liked it very much ... Nice room, easy to relax in.?

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Very comfortable beds and a good breakfast included. Great little resort town. Would love to go back again!

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The hotel is under major renovation is cannot be properly judged.We were on a holiday of 8 days which included Hiltons, Deltas and Best Westerns. All our rooms were very good, but yours was the best.We would like to visit again when everything is complete and you have proper restaurant and bar services in the beautiful old Algonguin.I turust that the […] proper amount of funding will be given to this project. It would be fabulous to see it rise to its old glory. Read more

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Hotal in construction gave us worst room in hotal available

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So disappointed lounge bar and restaurant were closed due to renovation - was offered complimentary self service limited toast and pastries in reception area (no orange juice for example). Don't pretend to give a five star experience when half your establishment is closed.

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the rooms were great - clean and very comfortable. The view from the windows was not as good. the swimming pool was very good - warmest water we ever swam in - anywhere! the hotel is in need of a major workover. the main building is falling down, quicker than the repairs that are going on at this time. it will take a lot of money and work to restore […] this beautiful resort to what it was 10+ years ago. the grounds are not kept up (shrub and flower beds are in need of work.) Read more

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This is a nice old hotel which is currently under construction. This did not detract from my room or expectations at all. Currently the Algonquin is using their golf club as their restaurant facilities. Apart from the short drive this is a good alternative. The food was good and priced appropriately. Not part of the resort is a small Family Restaurant, […] the sign says, downtown on Water Street. Food here was excellent and low priced. Highly recommend this hotel to all visitors. Read more

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