
Margaritaville Resort Times Square
Best for guests who want a rooftop pool, island-style food and family-friendly rooms in the Times Square theater district.
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Margaritaville Resort Times Square is a 4-star, island-themed Midtown hotel with a year‑round heated rooftop pool and family-friendly programming; read this if you want a beachy, cocktail-forward stay steps from Times Square. Hard Rock Hotel New York - Partner of ALL Accor is a 4.5-star, music-themed Midtown hotel with nightlife and a strong lifestyle brand presence; read this if you prefer a music-focused design and a central Rockefeller/Times Square location.
Updated · about 0.5 km apart

Best for guests who want a rooftop pool, island-style food and family-friendly rooms in the Times Square theater district.

Best for travelers who want music-themed design, a lively nightlife vibe, and immediate access to Rockefeller Center and Broadway.
When Margaritaville wins: choose Margaritaville Resort Times Square if a rooftop pool and beach-inspired dining/drinks are priorities, or if you're traveling with kids and want the pool and cabana options included in the resort experience.
When Hard Rock wins: pick Hard Rock Hotel New York - Partner of ALL Accor if you prefer a music-lifestyle brand, more traditional Midtown luxury, easy access to Rockefeller Center/Broadway, or a hotel with a stronger nightlife/club presence.
Bottom line: both hotels put you in the Theater District and Times Square area; Margaritaville leans island-y and family-friendly with a signature rooftop pool, while Hard Rock is slightly more upscale and music-focused — pick based on whether pool/time-in-hotel or brand/nights-out matter more to your trip.
| Category | Margaritaville Resort Times Square | Hard Rock Hotel New York Partner of ALL Accor |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Island-inspired, casual, cocktail-forward | Music-branded, lifestyle luxury, nightlife-oriented |
| Location | 560 7th Ave — steps from Times Square, Broadway and subway lines | 159 W 48th St — Rockefeller/Times Square area, very central to Broadway |
| Size (rooms / floors) | 234 rooms across 32 floors | 446 rooms (air-conditioned) |
| Ages / audience | All ages welcome; family-friendly | All ages welcome (not adults-only) |
| Pool / signature water feature | Year-round heated rooftop pool (6th floor) with lifeguard, cabanas | No pool listed in supplier amenities |
| Restaurants & bars | Multiple venues including Margaritaville Restaurant & Tiki Bar, LandShark Bar & Grill (poolside), 5 o'Clock Somewhere rooftop | One on-site restaurant and one bar/lounge listed; full breakfasts available for a fee |
| Wellness & fitness | FINS UP! Fitness Center — 24-hour access included via resort fee; no on-site spa (partners with nearby spa) | 24-hour fitness facility listed; on-site spa not published |
| Known for | Times Square’s only year-round rooftop pool and a two-story Margaritaville Restaurant/Tiki Bar | Music-themed design, nightlife and proximity to Rockefeller Center/Broadway |
| Meeting & event space | About 15,500 sq ft across 5 venues including large restaurant and rooftop event spaces | Number of meeting rooms: 4; banquet hall available |
| Parking & transport | Self-parking on-site for a fee; no airport shuttle; adjacent to multiple subway lines | Valet/covered parking (surcharge); centrally located near subway/Broadway |
Margaritaville sits on 7th Avenue with Times Square and Broadway effectively at the doorstep.
Choose Margaritaville if you want to be in the neon center of the Theater District with immediate Times Square access.
Hard Rock Hotel New York is centrally located near Rockefeller Center and a short walk to Times Square and Broadway.
Pick Hard Rock for direct proximity to Rockefeller Center and immediate access to Midtown sightseeing and theaters.
Margaritaville has 234 island-inspired rooms across multiple categories and suites.
Good choice if you want themed rooms with family-friendly bedding options and explicit rooftop-pool priority.
Hard Rock lists a long roster of room types from Classic Room options to Platinum Suite and balcony variations.
Choose Hard Rock for a broad range of room types and larger overall capacity with music-lifestyle styling.
Margaritaville offers multiple themed dining and bar options across several floors.
Great if you want variety of themed bars and poolside dining without leaving the hotel.
Hard Rock lists one restaurant and one bar/lounge in the supplier amenities with full breakfasts available for a fee.
Hard Rock is suited for guests seeking a single-brand dining experience paired with nightlife activity.
Margaritaville’s headline amenity is its year-round heated rooftop pool on the 6th floor.
If a rooftop pool in Midtown matters, Margaritaville is the clear pick.
Hard Rock’s supplier listing highlights nightlife and a 24-hour fitness center but does not list an on-site pool.
Hard Rock focuses on music, nightlife and fitness rather than an on-site pool.
Margaritaville includes 24-hour FINS UP! Fitness Center access with the resort fee and family-oriented evening options.
Pick Margaritaville for 24-hour fitness plus lively but family-friendly evening venues.
Hard Rock lists a 24-hour fitness center and a nightclub among its amenities.
Hard Rock is better if you prioritize late-night music and club-style experiences alongside fitness.

Margaritaville — year‑round heated rooftop pool with cabanas and poolside dining.

Hard Rock — music-themed design, a nightclub and nightlife-focused programming.

Margaritaville — family-friendly policy, kid-friendly pool hours and children-stay-free policy for younger kids.

Hard Rock — 446 rooms with a wide array of Classic, Deluxe, Studio and Suite options.
Margaritaville — the rooftop pool is heated and open year-round with set winter hours; Hard Rock does not list an on-site pool.
No — both properties welcome guests of all ages; neither is adults-only.
Hard Rock — supplier notes it is steps from Rockefeller Center and lists short distances to Top of the Rock and Radio City Music Hall.
No — at both hotels breakfast is available for a surcharge (Margaritaville lists a la carte breakfast pricing; Hard Rock notes breakfast for a fee).
Margaritaville does not have an on-site spa and partners with a nearby spa; Hard Rock's supplier listing does not publish an on-site spa.
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