
Margaritaville Resort Times Square
Best for families or visitors who want a rooftop pool, casual island-themed dining, and Times Square energy.
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Margaritaville Resort Times Square is a 4-star, family-friendly, island-themed stay with a year-round heated rooftop pool and several casual bars and restaurants — a good pick for families and anyone who wants a lively Times Square base. The New York EDITION is a stylish 5-star Flatiron luxury hotel with refined dining and a quieter, design-forward vibe — choose it if you want upscale rooms and a central Madison Square Park address.
Updated · about 1.2 km apart

Best for families or visitors who want a rooftop pool, casual island-themed dining, and Times Square energy.

Best for travelers who prefer a quieter, upscale stay with refined dining near Madison Square Park and the Flatiron Building.
When Margaritaville Resort Times Square wins: choose Margaritaville if you want a lively, family-friendly Midtown base with a year-round heated rooftop pool, casual Caribbean/American food, rooftop cocktails, and Times Square right outside your door.
When The New York EDITION wins: pick The New York EDITION for a quieter, 5-star Flatiron neighborhood experience, polished rooms, The Clocktower restaurant and multiple lounges, and proximity to Madison Square Park and the Flatiron Building.
Bottom line: Margaritaville is the pick for times-square energy, a rooftop-pool focus, and family stays; The New York EDITION is the pick for style-conscious travelers seeking 5-star service and a Flatiron/Madison Square Park location.
| Category | Margaritaville Resort Times Square | The New York EDITION |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Casual, festive, island-themed hotel with nightlife and rooftop focus | Quiet, design-forward 5-star luxury with a lifestyle-hotel tone |
| Location | Times Square / Theater District (560 7th Ave) — immediate Midtown activity | Flatiron / Madison Square Park (5 Madison Ave) — quieter neighborhood |
| Size (rooms) | 234 rooms across 32 floors | 271 rooms |
| Who it's for / ages | All ages welcome; family-friendly | All ages (not adults-only); stylish luxury crowd |
| Pools / signature amenity | Year-round heated rooftop pool (6th floor) with lifeguard, cabanas, poolside dining | Not published |
| Restaurants & bars | Multiple casual venues: Margaritaville Restaurant & Tiki Bar, LandShark Bar & Grill (poolside), 5 o'Clock Somewhere Rooftop, License to Chill, Joe Merchant's Coffee | The Clocktower restaurant, 2 bars/lounges, 24-hour room service |
| Spa & wellness | No on-site spa; partners with nearby Oasis Day Spa; 24-hour FINS UP! fitness center | Spa services on site (hotel listing), 24-hour fitness facilities |
| Notable features | Mandatory resort fee, rooftop event venues, year-round rooftop pool, Times Square ball-drop views from rooftop bar | Steps from Madison Square Park and Flatiron Building, conference/meeting space, luxury bedding and minibars |
| Accessibility & family policies | Wheelchair-accessible rooms and public spaces; up to 3 children 12 and under stay free in parents' room | Wheelchair-accessible features listed; accessible rooms and meeting spaces |
| Typical guest experience | Loud, energetic Midtown atmosphere with tourist-footfall and family activities | Calmer, refined hotel experience geared to luxury and design |
Margaritaville sits at 560 7th Ave in the Theater District, with Times Square and Broadway steps away.
Pick Margaritaville for instant Midtown bustle, easy transit, and Times Square access.
The New York EDITION is at 5 Madison Avenue, beside Madison Square Park and the Flatiron Building.
Choose The New York EDITION for a quieter stay in the Flatiron/Madison Square Park area.
Margaritaville offers 234 island-inspired guest rooms in multiple standard and suite categories.
Margaritaville’s rooms are set up for families and casual stays with flexible bedding options.
The New York EDITION lists 271 air-conditioned rooms, including multiple deluxe rooms and named suites.
The EDITION focuses on upscale finishes and a wide selection of higher-end room and suite options.
Margaritaville’s food-and-drink program is casual and island-themed, with multiple venues across the property.
Choose Margaritaville for casual, family-friendly dining and rooftop cocktails with skyline views.
The New York EDITION has a smaller, refined food-and-drink program anchored by The Clocktower.
The EDITION is better if you want a polished dining experience and quieter bars near Madison Square Park.
Margaritaville’s rooftop pool and poolside bar are core to the guest experience.
If a rooftop pool and poolside dining matter, Margaritaville explicitly provides these amenities.
The New York EDITION’s supplier listing does not publish a pool.
The EDITION does not publish a pool; don’t assume a rooftop/swimming option without checking with the hotel.
Margaritaville combines 24-hour fitness access with lively bars and rooftop nightlife.
Margaritaville suits guests who want fitness availability plus an active bar and rooftop scene.
The New York EDITION offers spa services on site and quieter bar/lounge options.
The EDITION is preferable for travelers who want on-site spa offerings and low-key evening drinks.

Margaritaville — family-friendly rooms, kids-stay-free policy, and a supervised, year-round rooftop pool.

Margaritaville — heated rooftop pool, cabanas, and multi-level rooftop bar and event spaces.

The New York EDITION — 5-star rooms, named suites, The Clocktower restaurant and quieter Flatiron location.

The New York EDITION — an EDITION-brand property focused on upscale design and lifestyle amenities.
Margaritaville Resort Times Square is right in the Theater District with Times Square steps away; The New York EDITION is in the Flatiron/Madison Square Park area, about 1.2 km away.
The New York EDITION’s supplier listing does not publish a pool; Margaritaville explicitly lists a year-round heated rooftop pool.
Margaritaville is positioned as family-friendly with children’s policies, rooftop hours for families, and kid-friendly dining; The New York EDITION is a 5-star hotel welcoming all ages but is more adult-oriented in tone.
Neither property is all-inclusive; Margaritaville charges for breakfast a la carte and has a mandatory resort fee that includes certain extras; The New York EDITION lists cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee.
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