
Margaritaville Resort Times Square
Best for families and groups who want pool time, casual dining, rooftop drinks, and a lively Times Square–area atmosphere.
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Margaritaville Resort Times Square is a 4-star, island-themed Midtown hotel with rooftop pool access and lively bars—good for families and visitors who want a relaxed, social stay in the Theatre District. Four Seasons Hotel New York is a renowned 5-star Midtown luxury hotel—best for travelers seeking formal, high-end service and quieter, classic luxury near Central Park and Fifth Avenue.
Updated · about 1.2 km apart

Best for families and groups who want pool time, casual dining, rooftop drinks, and a lively Times Square–area atmosphere.

Best for travelers who want traditional 5-star service, larger suites, and a calm, refined Midtown base close to Fifth Avenue and Central Park.
When Margaritaville Resort Times Square wins: Choose Margaritaville if you want a social, family-friendly Midtown stay with a year-round heated rooftop pool, casual island-style restaurants and rooftop bars, plus straightforward pool-priority access bundled in a nightly resort fee.
When Four Seasons Hotel New York wins: Choose the Four Seasons for a quieter, more formal 5-star experience—larger suites, classic concierge and limo/town car services, and a long-standing reputation for high-touch luxury in Midtown near Fifth Avenue and Central Park.
Bottom line: If you prioritize rooftop pool time, lively bars, and a casual family vibe steps from Times Square, go Margaritaville. If you prioritize formal luxury, bigger suites, and a serene Midtown address near Central Park, go Four Seasons.
| Category | Margaritaville Resort Times Square | Four Seasons Hotel New York |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Casual, island-themed, social | Formal, refined 5-star luxury |
| Location | Times Square / Theatre District (560 7th Ave) — immediate access to Broadway and subway lines | Midtown (57 E 57th Street) — close to 5th Avenue and Central Park |
| Size (rooms) | 234 rooms across 32 floors | 368 individually decorated guestrooms |
| Who it's for / ages | All ages — family-friendly, kids welcome; 18+ to check in | All ages — family-friendly (one child 17 or younger stays free in parent’s room) |
| Pools / signature amenity | Year-round heated rooftop pool (6th floor) with lifeguard, cabanas, poolside dining | No on-site pool (Not published) |
| Restaurants & bars | Multiple on-site venues: Margaritaville Restaurant & Tiki Bar, LandShark Bar & Grill (poolside), 5 o'Clock Somewhere rooftop, License to Chill, Joe Merchant's coffee | One restaurant (The Garden Restaurant) plus bar/lounge and 24-hour room service |
| Spa & wellness | No on-site spa; partners with Oasis Day Spa (offsite) for treatments | Not published |
| Meetings & events | About 15,500 sq ft of meeting space across multiple venues including large restaurant ballroom and rooftop event space | Conference center and meeting rooms totaling 12,120 sq ft (12120 ft² / 1126 m²) |
| Fees & extras | Mandatory resort fee ($49.95 plus tax/night) covers priority pool access, bottled water, Wi‑Fi, fitness access and more | Some services carry surcharges (breakfast, Wi‑Fi, valet parking); specific resort fee not listed |
| Accessibility & family notes | Wheelchair-accessible rooms and facilities; up to 3 children 12 & under stay free in parent’s room | Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations); one child 17 or younger stays free when using existing bedding |
Margaritaville sits in the Theatre District with Times Square steps from the door and quick subway access.
Choose Margaritaville for the bright, busy Times Square scene and easiest access to theaterland.
Four Seasons is positioned on East 57th Street near Fifth Avenue and Central Park.
Choose Four Seasons for a quieter Midtown location with fast access to Fifth Avenue and Central Park.
Margaritaville has 234 island-inspired rooms in several standard and suite layouts.
Good option if you want playful, modern rooms and family-friendly configurations near Times Square.
Four Seasons offers 368 individually decorated guestrooms and a larger suite inventory.
Choose Four Seasons for larger, more individually finished rooms and a stronger suite selection.
Margaritaville emphasizes multiple casual restaurants and bars with island and coastal menus.
Pick Margaritaville if you want variety, open-schedule casual dining, and poolside options on-site.
Four Seasons provides a single main restaurant and full room-service options.
Choose Four Seasons if you prefer limited but formal dining and reliable 24-hour room service.
Margaritaville highlights a year-round heated rooftop pool and a pool-adjacent restaurant.
If a rooftop pool in Midtown is important, Margaritaville offers a clear pool-centered experience.
Four Seasons does not have a pool listed in the supplier details.
Four Seasons’ supplier listing does not show an on-site pool—verify with the hotel if a pool is a deciding factor.
Margaritaville includes a 24-hour fitness center and several bars and rooftop venues for evening nightlife.
Margaritaville fits guests who want on-site fitness plus rooftop nightlife without leaving the hotel.
Four Seasons features a 24-hour fitness facility and quieter bar/lounge service.
Four Seasons is better suited to travelers seeking fitness access plus understated evening dining or drinks.

Margaritaville — year-round heated rooftop pool with cabanas and poolside dining included as a key resort feature.

Four Seasons — a long-standing 5-star property with individually decorated rooms and a larger suite selection.

Margaritaville — family-friendly policies, children welcome throughout the property, and pool promoted as family-friendly.

Four Seasons — quieter East 57th Street address near Fifth Avenue and Central Park, with concierge and limo services.
Margaritaville Resort Times Square — it has a year-round heated rooftop pool on the 6th floor with lifeguard and cabanas. Four Seasons’ supplier listing does not publish an on-site pool.
Yes. Margaritaville is explicitly family-friendly and welcomes guests of all ages; Four Seasons allows children and notes one child 17 or younger stays free in the parent or guardian’s room.
Yes. Margaritaville applies a mandatory resort fee (listed as $49.95 plus tax per night) that includes pool priority, bottled water, Wi‑Fi, fitness access and other items.
Four Seasons is closer to Central Park (supplier notes Central Park about 0.5 km / 0.3 mi from the property); Margaritaville is about a one-mile walk to Central Park.
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