
Margaritaville Resort Times Square
Best for families and guests who want a resort-like, pool-forward stay in Times Square.
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Margaritaville Resort Times Square is a 4-star, island-themed hotel with a year‑round heated rooftop pool and family-friendly programming; read this if you want a resort-feel in Midtown. Hyatt Centric Times Square New York is a 4.5-star lifestyle hotel steps from Broadway and Times Square; read this if you prefer a centrally located Hyatt experience with straightforward city-hotel amenities.
Updated · about 0.1 mi (0.2 km) apart

Best for families and guests who want a resort-like, pool-forward stay in Times Square.

Best for travelers who want a centrally located Hyatt Centric with easy access to Broadway and Midtown sights.
When Margaritaville wins: Choose Margaritaville Resort Times Square if a heated rooftop pool, island-themed restaurants and bars, cabana options, and a family-friendly vibe are key to your trip. The resort fee bundles pool priority, fitness access, and extras useful for families and leisure stays.
When Hyatt Centric wins: Choose Hyatt Centric Times Square New York if you want a conventional upscale Midtown stay with Hyatt brand standards, larger room inventory and easy access to Times Square, Broadway theatres, and Rockefeller Center. It’s a solid pick for business travelers and theatre-goers who prioritize location and hotel services.
Bottom line: Both hotels put you in the heart of the Theater District. Pick Margaritaville for on-site pool access and island-themed dining in a smaller, resort-styled hotel; pick Hyatt Centric for a full-scale Midtown lifestyle hotel with Hyatt’s network and a larger set of room types.
| Category | Margaritaville Resort Times Square | Hyatt Centric Times Square New York |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Resort-like, island-themed, playful décor | 4.5-star lifestyle city hotel, contemporary |
| Location | In the Theater District, steps from Times Square and Broadway | |
| Size (rooms) | 234 rooms across 32 floors | 487 air-conditioned rooms |
| Who it’s for / ages | All ages welcome; family-friendly | All ages welcome; not adults-only |
| Pools / signature amenity | Year-round heated rooftop pool on 6th floor with lifeguard, cabanas, poolside dining | No published on-site pool |
| Restaurants & bars | Multiple island-themed venues: Margaritaville Restaurant & Tiki Bar, LandShark Bar & Grill (poolside), 5 o'Clock Somewhere Rooftop, License to Chill, coffee shop | T45 Market (on-site restaurant), 1 bar/lounge; room service available (limited hours) |
| Spa & wellness | No on-site spa; partners with nearby Oasis Day Spa; 24-hour FINS UP! Fitness Center | Health or beauty spa nearby (no on-site spa published); 24-hour fitness available |
| Known for | Times Square's only year-round heated rooftop pool and island-themed dining | Central Times Square location and Hyatt Centric brand conveniences |
| Fees & extras | Mandatory resort fee (listed $49.95 + tax/night) covering pool priority, bottled water, Wi‑Fi, fitness access and other inclusions | Optional fees published for to-go breakfast (~$9–$40), valet parking surcharge and rollaway fee; free Wi‑Fi included |
| Accessibility & services | Accessible rooms and public spaces; multilingual staff, mobile check-in | Wheelchair-accessible meeting spaces and on-site restaurant; multilingual staff, express check-in/out |
Margaritaville sits in the Theater District with Times Square and Broadway just outside the door.
Best if you want poolside downtime without leaving Midtown’s theatre and tourist scene.
Hyatt Centric places you directly in Times Square, a short walk to Broadway and midtown attractions.
Best if absolute centrality to Broadway and Times Square is your top priority.
Margaritaville offers 234 rooms with island-inspired names and a handful of suites with sofa beds.
A smaller, themed roster of rooms that caters to families and leisure stays.
Hyatt Centric has 487 air-conditioned rooms with a long list of standard and suite categories.
A wide selection of room types and views suited to business and leisure travelers who want Hyatt-style rooms.
Margaritaville’s dining focuses on Caribbean/American comfort, rooftop cocktails and poolside service.
Choose Margaritaville for themed menus, multiple venues and poolside dining options.
Hyatt Centric has one main on-site eatery (T45 Market) and a bar/lounge, plus limited room service hours.
Choose Hyatt Centric for a convenient on-site market-style dining option and quick access to many nearby restaurants.
Margaritaville’s rooftop pool is a defining feature and operates year-round with seasonal hours.
If a rooftop pool in Midtown matters, Margaritaville is the clear choice.
Hyatt Centric’s supplier listing does not publish an on-site pool.
Hyatt Centric focuses on city-hotel amenities and fitness rather than an on-site pool.
Margaritaville emphasizes a 24-hour fitness center plus multiple nightlife bars and rooftop venues.
Good for guests who want both around-the-clock workouts and on-site bars with city views.
Hyatt Centric provides 24-hour fitness and an on-site bar/lounge for evening drinks.
Better if you plan to use a fitness center and spend evenings at nearby theatres or restaurants rather than at hotel nightlife.

Margaritaville — heated rooftop pool, family-friendly programming and kid-friendly menu options.

Hyatt Centric — doorstep access to Times Square and Broadway; ideal for theatre-goers.

Margaritaville — the hotel’s year-round heated rooftop pool and cabanas are a standout amenity in Midtown.

Hyatt Centric — larger room inventory and the consistency of a Hyatt lifestyle property for business and chain-loyal travelers.
Margaritaville Resort Times Square — it has a year-round heated rooftop pool with a lifeguard and poolside dining; Hyatt Centric’s listing does not publish a pool on-site.
No. Both properties welcome guests of all ages; Margaritaville explicitly markets a family-friendly environment.
Yes. Margaritaville applies a mandatory resort fee (published at $49.95 plus tax per night) that includes priority pool access, bottled water, Wi‑Fi, fitness access and other inclusions.
Both are in the Theater District and very close to Times Square; Hyatt Centric’s address places it directly within the Times Square block, while Margaritaville is steps away on Seventh Avenue.
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