
Margaritaville Resort Times Square
Best for travelers who want a lively, family-friendly Midtown stay with an on-site rooftop pool and skyline bars.
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Margaritaville Resort Times Square is a 4-star, family-friendly Midtown resort that leans into rooftop pools, bars, and a vacation vibe for visitors who want Times Square energy. The Pierre, A Taj Hotel, New York is a grand 5-star Fifth Avenue hotel beside Central Park for travelers seeking classic, formal luxury and a quieter Midtown-Upper East Side base.
Updated · about 1.6 km apart

Best for travelers who want a lively, family-friendly Midtown stay with an on-site rooftop pool and skyline bars.

Best for travelers who want traditional Fifth Avenue luxury steps from Central Park and a quieter, formal hotel experience.
When Margaritaville Resort Times Square wins: pick Margaritaville if you want easy access to Times Square and Broadway, a year-round heated rooftop pool with cabanas and poolside dining, multiple casual restaurants/bars, and a family-friendly, high-energy atmosphere.
When The Pierre wins: choose The Pierre if you prefer a classic, quieter luxury hotel on Fifth Avenue near Central Park, formal dining (Perrine), limousine/town car service options, and traditional 5-star amenities and service.
Bottom line: Margaritaville is the choice for vacation-style, social stays and rooftop time in the Theater District; The Pierre is the choice for landmark Fifth Avenue luxury and proximity to Central Park.
| Category | Margaritaville Resort Times Square | The Pierre, A Taj Hotel, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Island-inspired, lively, resort-style Midtown hotel | Grand, formal Fifth Avenue luxury hotel |
| Location | Times Square / Theater District (560 7th Ave) | Fifth Avenue beside Central Park (2 E 61st St) |
| Size | 234 rooms across 32 floors | 189 rooms |
| Ages / audience | All ages welcome; family-friendly | All ages welcome; not adults-only |
| Pools | Heated year-round rooftop pool (6th floor) with cabanas and lifeguard | Not published |
| Restaurants & bars | Multiple casual dining options: Margaritaville Restaurant & Tiki Bar, LandShark Bar & Grill (poolside), 5 o'Clock Somewhere rooftop, License to Chill, Joe Merchant's Coffee | One main on-site restaurant (Perrine) and a bar/lounge plus room service (limited hours) |
| Spa & wellness | No on-site spa; partners with nearby Oasis Day Spa; 24-hour FINS UP! Fitness Center | Spa services on site; 24-hour health club listed |
| Known for | Times Square rooftop pool, casual island-themed food and bars | Historic Fifth Avenue address and classic luxury beside Central Park |
| Meetings & events | About 15,500 sq ft of meeting space across several venues including large restaurant ballroom and rooftop event options | Conference space and meeting rooms (supplier lists conference space; smaller footprint cited: 22 sq ft/2 m2 in summary — verify with hotel) |
| Pet policy | Pets allowed (one pet up to ~25 lbs; $100 fee; pets not allowed at rooftop pool) | Pet-sitting services and food/water bowls listed; supplier listing notes pet services but specific pet fee not published here |
Margaritaville sits in the Theater District with Times Square and Broadway immediately outside.
Choose Margaritaville for being in the middle of the Theater District and immediate Times Square access.
The Pierre is on Fifth Avenue directly beside Central Park and Madison Avenue shopping.
Choose The Pierre for a quieter, Central Park–adjacent Fifth Avenue location.
Margaritaville has 234 island-inspired rooms across 32 floors with casual, modern touches.
Rooms at Margaritaville are designed for casual, family-friendly stays with contemporary, themed décor.
The Pierre offers 189 air-conditioned rooms with premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes.
The Pierre targets travelers wanting traditional Fifth Avenue luxury rooms and suite options.
Margaritaville centers on casual, island-inspired dining across several venues.
Expect lively, casual, island-themed food and multiple bars at Margaritaville.
The Pierre's on-site dining is centered on Perrine, a fine-dining French restaurant with bar/lounge service.
The Pierre is better if you want formal dining near Central Park rather than casual, poolside options.
Margaritaville’s standout amenity is a heated year-round rooftop pool on the 6th floor.
Margaritaville’s rooftop pool is a defining feature for guests wanting an on-site swim and poolside service in Midtown.
The Pierre does not publish an on-site pool in the supplier information provided.
If an on-site pool is a must, Margaritaville is the clearer choice; The Pierre focuses on park adjacency and classic hotel amenities.
Margaritaville provides 24-hour fitness and multiple bars for late-evening socializing.
Margaritaville suits guests who want round-the-clock fitness access and lively nightlife on-site.
The Pierre offers spa services on site and a quieter bar/lounge setting for evenings.
The Pierre is better for guests seeking in-house spa treatments and a more restrained evening scene near Central Park.

Heated year-round rooftop pool with cabanas, lifeguard, and poolside dining.

Steps from Central Park and Madison Avenue shopping on a landmark Fifth Avenue address.

Family-friendly programming, multiple casual restaurants and rooftop bars in a high-energy district.

Traditional 5-star service, formal dining (Perrine), and refined room and suite options.
Margaritaville — it has a heated year-round rooftop pool with cabanas and a lifeguard; The Pierre does not publish an on-site pool in the supplier information.
The Pierre is directly beside Central Park on Fifth Avenue; Margaritaville is about a mile south of the park.
No. Both properties accept guests of all ages; Margaritaville is explicitly family-friendly.
Margaritaville — it sits in the Theater District with Times Square and Broadway right outside the door.
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