
Margaritaville Resort Times Square
Best for families and groups who want a resort vibe, rooftop pool access, and multiple casual bars without leaving Midtown.
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Margaritaville Resort Times Square is a playful, island‑themed 4‑star Midtown hotel with a year‑round heated rooftop pool and multiple bars — good for families and travelers who want a resort feel in the Theater District. Lotte New York Palace is a large 4.5‑star Madison Avenue landmark known for its scale and historic grandeur — read this if you prefer a classic luxury Midtown address and event facilities.
Updated · about 0.8 km apart

Best for families and groups who want a resort vibe, rooftop pool access, and multiple casual bars without leaving Midtown.

Best for travelers who want a traditional, large Midtown landmark hotel with extensive meeting space and a full‑service spa.
When Margaritaville Resort Times Square wins: choose Margaritaville if you want a younger, casual, island‑themed experience steps from Times Square with a year‑round heated rooftop pool, multiple on‑site bars, and family‑friendly policies.
When Lotte New York Palace wins: pick Lotte Palace if you need a landmark Madison Avenue address, larger room inventory, formal event and meeting facilities, and an on‑site full‑service spa in a more traditional luxury setting.
Bottom line: both are major Midtown hotels within easy walking distance of core attractions. Pick Margaritaville for a lively, resortlike stay and rooftop pool access; pick Lotte New York Palace for landmark scale, historic character, and fuller luxury hotel services.
| Category | Margaritaville Resort Times Square | Lotte New York Palace |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Playful, island‑themed, resortlike | Large Midtown landmark with historic, formal tone |
| Location | Theater District/Times Square (560 7th Ave); steps to Broadway and subway | Madison Avenue (455 Madison Ave); close to Rockefeller Center and 5th Ave |
| Size (rooms) | 234 rooms across 32 floors | 909 guestrooms |
| Ages / audience | All ages welcome; family‑friendly | |
| Pools / signature amenity | Year‑round heated rooftop pool (6th floor) with lifeguard, cabanas, poolside dining | Wheelchair‑accessible pool listed; other pool details Not published |
| Restaurants & bars | Margaritaville Restaurant & Tiki Bar, LandShark Bar & Grill (poolside), 5 o'Clock Somewhere rooftop, License to Chill, Joe Merchant's cafe | Gold Room (restaurant), 1 bar/lounge and a coffee shop/cafe listed; room service (limited hours) |
| Spa & wellness | No on‑site full spa; partners with nearby Oasis Day Spa; 24‑hour FINS UP! Fitness Center | Full‑service spa on site plus health club and steam room |
| Meeting & events | 15,500 sq ft meeting space; large venues including Margaritaville Restaurant for up to 500; rooftop event spaces | Conference center and multiple meeting rooms; extensive event facilities |
| Resort / mandatory fees | Mandatory resort fee ($49.95 plus tax per night) covering pool priority, bottled water, Wi‑Fi, fitness access, etc. | Optional fees listed for breakfast and internet; resort fee Not published |
| Walking distance to Times Square | Times Square is essentially outside the hotel | About 0.6 mi (1 km) from Times Square per supplier listing |
Margaritaville sits in the Theater District with Times Square and Broadway practically outside the door.
Pick Margaritaville if you want to be in the action of Times Square and the Theater District.
Lotte New York Palace occupies a prominent Madison Avenue location close to Rockefeller Center and 5th Avenue.
Choose Lotte Palace for a more formal Midtown location near Rockefeller Center and high‑end shopping.
Margaritaville has 234 island‑inspired rooms across 32 floors with multiple room types and suites.
Margaritaville is a mid‑sized hotel with themed rooms geared to casual, family stays.
Lotte New York Palace is a large property with 909 guestrooms including cathedral view rooms and multiple suites.
Lotte Palace offers a broad range of room categories and larger suite options across a big inventory.
Margaritaville emphasizes several on‑site, casual dining and bar options tied to its island theme.
If you want multiple casual bars and poolside dining within the hotel, Margaritaville is the simpler choice.
Lotte New York Palace lists Gold Room as its main restaurant plus a coffee shop/cafe and a single bar/lounge.
Lotte leans toward formal dining and quieter bars rather than multiple casual, themed outlets.
Margaritaville promotes a year‑round heated rooftop pool on the 6th floor with lifeguard and cabanas.
Margaritaville's rooftop pool is a defining feature and one of the few rooftop pools in Times Square.
Lotte's supplier listing indicates a wheelchair‑accessible pool exists but provides no extensive public details.
Lotte offers pool access per its listing, but detailed public information is limited compared with Margaritaville.
Margaritaville provides a 24‑hour FINS UP! Fitness Center and multiple casual bars for evening drinks.
Margaritaville focuses on casual nightlife and convenient fitness rather than an on‑site full spa.
Lotte New York Palace lists a full‑service spa, health club and steam room as on‑site amenities.
Lotte is the better pick for travelers who prioritize on‑site spa and formal wellness services.

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

Lotte New York Palace — large historic property with extensive room choices, suites, and formal event spaces.

Margaritaville — explicitly family‑friendly programming, kid‑friendly pool, and casual dining options.

Lotte New York Palace — full‑service spa, health club and steam room listed on the supplier profile.
Margaritaville is in the Theater District with Times Square essentially outside the door; Lotte is about 0.6 mi (1 km) from Times Square per its supplier listing.
Margaritaville is aimed at families — children of all ages welcome and the rooftop pool is promoted as family‑friendly.
Yes — the supplier listing for Lotte New York Palace includes a full‑service spa with massages, body treatments and facials.
No — Margaritaville publishes detailed rooftop pool hours, lifeguard and cabana info; Lotte’s listing notes a wheelchair‑accessible pool but does not publish detailed pool hours or rooftop status.
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