
Margaritaville Resort Times Square
Best for families and travelers who want a social, colorful Midtown hotel with a rooftop pool and multiple casual dining options.
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Margaritaville Resort Times Square is a colorful, family-friendly 4-star resort in the Theater District with a year-round heated rooftop pool; read this if you want a lively Midtown stay with rooftop views and kid-friendly amenities. The St. Regis New York is a historic 5-star Midtown luxury hotel near 5th Avenue — read this if you prefer classic, formal service and a refined downtown address.
Updated · about 1.2 km apart

Best for families and travelers who want a social, colorful Midtown hotel with a rooftop pool and multiple casual dining options.

Best for travelers seeking traditional 5-star luxury, discreet service and a classic Midtown address steps from 5th Avenue and Rockefeller Center.
When Margaritaville Resort Times Square wins: pick Margaritaville if you want a more casual, social atmosphere, easy rooftop pool access, multiple on-site bars/restaurants, and family-friendly programming in the heart of the Theater District.
When The St. Regis New York wins: pick The St. Regis for formal, historic 5-star service, quieter, refined rooms, meeting and ballroom space for upscale events, and a central location steps from 5th Avenue and Rockefeller Center.
Bottom line: Margaritaville is the lively, family-oriented Midtown pick with a standout rooftop pool and casual dining; The St. Regis is the choice for traditional luxury, elevated service, and a classic Midtown prestige address.
| Category | Margaritaville Resort Times Square | The St. Regis New York |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Playful, colorful, resort-style in Midtown with energetic public spaces | Formal, historic 5-star luxury with traditional service rituals |
| Location | 560 7th Ave — Theater District/Times Square, immediate Broadway access | Two East 55th St — Midtown near 5th Avenue and Rockefeller Center |
| Size (rooms) | 234 rooms across 32 floors | 238 rooms |
| Ages / audience | All ages welcome; family-focused | All ages welcome; adult-oriented luxury service |
| Pools | Year-round heated rooftop pool on the 6th floor with cabanas and lifeguard | Not published |
| Restaurants & bars | Five on-site venues including Margaritaville Restaurant & Tiki Bar, LandShark poolside, and 31st/32nd-floor rooftop bar | Two restaurants and one bar/lounge (per supplier listing) |
| Spa / wellness | No on-site spa; partners with an off-site day spa; 24-hour fitness center (FINS UP!) | Not published |
| Known for | Island-inspired dining, Times Square rooftop pool and family-friendly programming | Historic 5-star grandeur, refined butler/concierge-style service and central 5th Avenue access |
| Event & meeting spaces | 15,500 sq ft of meeting space across five venues, large restaurant ballroom up to ~8,200 sq ft | Conference space ~3,944 sq ft and 13 meeting rooms |
| Accessibility & policies | Wheelchair-accessible rooms and public areas; mandatory resort fee; pets allowed (size/fee limits) | Wheelchair-accessible features, multilingual staff, valet parking (surcharge); standard 5-star policies |
Margaritaville sits in the Theater District steps from Times Square and Broadway.
Choose Margaritaville for nonstop Theater District energy and very quick access to Broadway and Times Square.
The St. Regis is on East 55th Street near 5th Avenue, offering a more measured Midtown experience.
Choose The St. Regis for a quieter, upscale Midtown base with immediate access to 5th Avenue and cultural sites.
Margaritaville has island-inspired rooms across multiple room categories and several suite options.
Rooms are designed for family comfort and casual stays rather than traditional 5-star formality.
The St. Regis offers classic, air-conditioned guestrooms with pillowtop beds and designer toiletries.
Expect traditional luxury-room standards, discreet service and attention to detail typical of a 5-star hotel.
Margaritaville focuses on casual, island-inspired dining across several lively venues.
Good pick for travelers who want varied casual dining and social bars without leaving the hotel.
The St. Regis lists two restaurants and a bar/lounge in the supplier listing.
Better for guests who want a restrained, formal dining environment and classic hotel dining service.
Margaritaville’s rooftop pool is a primary draw, promoted as Times Square’s only rooftop pool.
If a rooftop pool in Midtown matters, Margaritaville is an unmatched choice for families and social pool time.
The St. Regis emphasizes traditional luxury amenities and event spaces.
Choose The St. Regis if you prioritize refined service, event facilities and classic hotel amenities over an on-site pool.
Margaritaville combines a 24-hour fitness center with multiple bars and rooftop nightlife options.
Better for guests wanting a social evening scene or easy rooftop cocktails after shows.
The St. Regis provides 24-hour fitness plus a quieter bar/lounge and formal service offerings.
Better for travelers seeking low-key evenings with formal dining and quiet hotel lounges.

Margaritaville — the only Midtown property here with a year-round heated rooftop pool and poolside dining.

The St. Regis — historic, formal service and a prestigious Midtown address near 5th Avenue.

Margaritaville — family-friendly policies, children stay free offers and pool programming welcome kids.

The St. Regis — many small meeting rooms, ballroom/conference space and traditional event services.
Margaritaville — it is explicitly family-friendly, welcomes children of all ages, and the rooftop pool is promoted as family-friendly.
The St. Regis — positioned as a historic 5-star luxury property with refined service and a central 5th Avenue location.
No — at Margaritaville dining does not automatically grant rooftop pool access; pool access is primarily for hotel guests or paid day passes. Supplier info for The St. Regis does not publish an on-site pool.
Yes — Margaritaville is steps from Times Square and Broadway; The St. Regis is steps from 5th Avenue, Rockefeller Center and MoMA.
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