
Margaritaville Resort Times Square
Best for families and travelers who want a playful, island-themed stay steps from Times Square.
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Margaritaville Resort Times Square is a 4-star, island-themed Midtown hotel with 234 rooms, a year-round heated rooftop pool and family-friendly facilities — good for families and casual travelers who want Times Square access and a themed stay. The Ritz-Carlton New York, NoMad is a contemporary 5-star NoMad luxury hotel with about 250 rooms, a full-service spa and club-room options — aimed at travelers seeking upscale service and a quieter Midtown neighborhood base.
Updated · about 1.2 km apart

Best for families and travelers who want a playful, island-themed stay steps from Times Square.

Best for travelers who want contemporary 5-star service, suites and an on-site full-service spa in NoMad.
When Margaritaville Resort Times Square wins: pick this if you want a Times Square location, a city rooftop pool that welcomes kids, multiple casual on-site restaurants and bars, and a themed, family-friendly atmosphere.
When The Ritz-Carlton New York, NoMad wins: choose the Ritz-Carlton for a quieter NoMad neighborhood, a 5-star room product (including Club Rooms and multiple suite types), a full-service spa and more formal luxury service and meeting facilities.
Bottom line: Margaritaville is a convenient, lively Midtown choice for families and casual vacationers who value a rooftop pool and themed dining; The Ritz-Carlton, NoMad suits travelers focused on contemporary luxury, spa services and a refined downtown-Midtown location.
| Category | Margaritaville Resort Times Square | The Ritz-Carlton New York, NoMad |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Island-themed, playful, casual | Contemporary 5-star luxury, formal |
| Location | Times Square / Theater District (steps from Times Square, Broadway) | NoMad (near Madison Square Park, Flatiron) |
| Size (guest rooms) | 234 rooms across 32 floors | About 250 guestrooms |
| Ages / audience | All ages welcome; family-friendly | Not adults-only; accepts families (children stay free per property rules) |
| Pools | Rooftop heated pool on the 6th floor (year-round) with lifeguard and cabanas | Not published |
| Restaurants & bars | Five on-site venues including Margaritaville Restaurant & Tiki Bar, LandShark Bar & Grill (poolside) and rooftop 5 o'Clock Somewhere Bar | Two restaurants and two bars/lounges; Zaytinya listed among dining options |
| Spa & fitness | No on-site full-service spa; partners with nearby Oasis Day Spa; 24-hour FINS UP! Fitness Center | Full-service spa on site and 24-hour fitness facilities |
| Meetings & events | About 15,500 sq ft of meeting space across 5 venues, including a large restaurant venue (up to 500) and rooftop event space | 3600 sq ft of conference/meeting space across 6 meeting rooms |
| Resort / mandatory fees | Mandatory resort fee (listed $49.95 + tax per night on property site; fee includes pool priority, bottled water, Wi‑Fi, fitness access, etc.) | Optional fees published for breakfast and valet; no resort fee published |
| Walkable to major sights | Steps to Times Square, Broadway, Bryant Park; quick walk to Madison Square Garden and Empire State Building | Short walk to Madison Square Park, Flatiron Building and Empire State Building (0.4–0.6 km to several landmarks) |
Margaritaville Resort sits on Seventh Avenue in the Theater District with Times Square and Broadway just outside the door.
Pick Margaritaville for constant Times Square energy and the easiest access to Midtown theaters and tourist transport.
The Ritz-Carlton New York, NoMad sits on West 28th Street in the NoMad/Flatiron area, quieter than Times Square but still central.
Choose the Ritz-Carlton if you want a more restrained Midtown base with easy access to NoMad and Flatiron attractions.
Margaritaville offers 234 island-inspired rooms and several suite types across 32 floors with family-friendly room options.
Margaritaville’s rooms focus on casual, themed comfort and family-friendly layouts near Times Square.
The Ritz-Carlton has about 250 guestrooms with Club Rooms, multiple suite options and luxury bedding/amenities.
Ritz-Carlton rooms are geared to travelers who want a polished 5-star room product, suites and Club service options.
Margaritaville’s dining leans casual and themed, with poolside and rooftop venues that welcome guests and visitors.
Margaritaville is the choice for relaxed, casual dining and lively rooftop cocktail hours near Times Square.
The Ritz-Carlton offers a smaller set of dining outlets with refined menus and hotel-style room service.
Pick the Ritz-Carlton for quieter, more formal dining and the convenience of 24-hour room service.
Margaritaville’s signature amenity is its year-round heated rooftop pool on the 6th floor, promoted as Times Square’s only rooftop pool.
If a rooftop pool in Midtown that accepts families is a priority, Margaritaville is clearly the match.
The Ritz-Carlton’s listed highlights emphasize a full-service spa and wellness offerings.
Choose the Ritz-Carlton for in-house spa treatments and a traditional luxury hotel wellness offering.
Margaritaville mixes 24-hour fitness access with multiple bars and a rooftop nightlife spot overlooking Times Square.
Margaritaville suits guests who want late-night bars and easy access to theater and Times Square nightlife.
The Ritz-Carlton balances 24-hour fitness facilities with quieter evening lounge spaces and formal bars.
The Ritz-Carlton fits travelers who want calm evening environments, spa access and upscale lounges.

Margaritaville — family-friendly rooms, a rooftop pool that welcomes children and lots of casual dining options.

Margaritaville — a heated rooftop pool on the 6th floor with cabanas and poolside dining.

The Ritz-Carlton, NoMad — on-site full-service spa offering massages, facials and body treatments.

The Ritz-Carlton, NoMad — multiple Club Room options and a wide range of suites, including luxury two-bedroom and penthouse choices.
Margaritaville Resort Times Square is steps from Times Square and Broadway; The Ritz-Carlton NoMad is about 1.2 km away in a quieter neighborhood.
No — Margaritaville’s breakfast is a la carte (not included) and the Ritz-Carlton lists breakfast as available for a surcharge.
The Ritz-Carlton, NoMad has a full-service spa on site; Margaritaville partners with a nearby spa and offers an on-site 24-hour fitness center.
Both hotels accept children. Margaritaville explicitly welcomes kids; Margaritaville allows one pet up to ~25 lbs with a fee. The Ritz-Carlton’s supplier listing notes a pet fee is possible and service animals are exempt.
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