
Margaritaville Resort Times Square
Best for families and travelers who want a rooftop pool, casual island‑style dining, and Times Square energy.
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Margaritaville Resort Times Square is a 4-star, island-themed, family-friendly hotel in the Theater District with a year‑round heated rooftop pool; The Times Square EDITION is a 5-star lifestyle hotel that aims for a more polished, adult‑oriented boutique-luxury experience. Read this if you’re choosing between a brighter, family-oriented Midtown stay with pool access and a quieter upscale EDITION property close to Broadway and Rockefeller Center.
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Best for families and travelers who want a rooftop pool, casual island‑style dining, and Times Square energy.

Best for travelers who prefer polished 5-star service, a quieter luxury base steps from Broadway and Rockefeller Center.
When Margaritaville Resort Times Square wins: choose Margaritaville if a rooftop pool, family-friendly programming, poolside dining, and a loud, playful atmosphere are what matter. It’s the better pick for families and those who want visible, themed fun inside Times Square.
When The Times Square EDITION wins: choose The EDITION if you want a refined 5-star lifestyle hotel, quieter public spaces, curated bars/lounges, and proximity to Broadway/Top of the Rock in a more traditional luxury package.
Bottom line: both hotels put you in the middle of Midtown Manhattan, but they serve different moods—Margaritaville for beachy, family-friendly energy and a rooftop pool; The Times Square EDITION for classic upscale, lifestyle-hotel comfort and a quieter luxury stay.
| Category | Margaritaville Resort Times Square | The Times Square EDITION |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Playful, beach-inspired, lively | Polished 5‑star lifestyle, restrained |
| Location (neighborhood) | Times Square / Theater District (560 7th Ave) | |
| Size (guest rooms) | 234 rooms across 32 floors | 452 guestrooms |
| Ages / audience | All ages; family-friendly | All ages (not adults-only) |
| Pools / signature amenity | Year‑round heated rooftop pool (6th floor) with cabanas; lifeguard on duty | Not published (no pool listed in supplier facts) |
| Restaurants & bars | Five venues incl. Margaritaville Restaurant & Tiki Bar, LandShark Bar & Grill (poolside), 5 o'Clock Somewhere rooftop bar | At least 1 restaurant and 2 bars/lounges; 24‑hour room service |
| Spa / treatments | No on-site spa; partners with Oasis Day Spa off-site (about a 15‑minute walk) | Not published |
| Fitness | FINS UP! Fitness Center, 24‑hour access (included with resort fee) | 24‑hour fitness facilities; wheelchair-accessible fitness center |
| Known for | Times Square rooftop pool and island-themed dining/branding | Polished EDITION lifestyle hotel steps from Times Square and Rockefeller Center |
| Check-in / check-out | Check-in after 3:00 PM; check-out by 12:00 PM | Check-in begins 4:00 PM; check-out 11:00 AM (supplier listing) |
Margaritaville sits on 7th Avenue in the Theater District with Times Square right outside.
Choose Margaritaville if you want to be in the heart of Times Square with quick pedestrian access to shows and Midtown sites.
The Times Square EDITION is also centrally located on 7th Avenue, steps from Times Square and Rockefeller Center.
Choose The EDITION for a central Midtown base that reads quieter and more refined than the island-themed resort nearby.
Margaritaville offers 234 island-inspired rooms across 32 floors with multiple room classes and family-friendly suites.
Rooms skew casual and themed, with practical family options and mobile convenience features.
The Times Square EDITION lists 452 guestrooms in a more traditional luxury hotel room mix.
The EDITION provides a wider range of upper‑tier room and suite choices consistent with a 5‑star property.
Margaritaville’s food and drink lineup is focused on American/Caribbean and coastal fare across multiple themed venues.
Margaritaville’s dining is lively and themed—good for casual meals, families, and poolside service.
The Times Square EDITION lists at least one restaurant and two bars/lounges, plus 24‑hour room service.
The EDITION leans toward curated, upscale dining and cocktail experiences rather than themed, family-focused outlets.
Margaritaville’s most visible signature amenity is its rooftop pool on the 6th floor.
If a rooftop pool in Midtown is a priority, Margaritaville clearly delivers that feature.
The supplier listing for The Times Square EDITION does not publish a pool as a highlighted amenity.
The EDITION’s listing emphasizes nightlife and fitness; a rooftop pool is not published in its supplier facts.
Margaritaville covers basic wellness and a lively bar scene.
Good 24‑hour fitness access and multiple casual bars fit guests who want daytime pool life and evening cocktails.
The Times Square EDITION emphasises 24‑hour fitness and nightlife with a nightclub and multiple lounges.
The EDITION skews toward curated nightlife and full‑service luxury amenities with a nightclub and late‑night service.

Margaritaville — family-friendly rooms, a rooftop pool that welcomes children, and casual dining everyone recognizes.

Margaritaville — the property advertises Times Square’s year‑round heated rooftop pool with cabanas and lifeguard coverage.

The Times Square EDITION — 5‑star positioning, larger room count with many suite options, and refined public spaces.

The Times Square EDITION — supplier listing places it steps from Times Square, Rockefeller Center, and key Midtown attractions.
Margaritaville Resort Times Square has a year‑round heated rooftop pool on the 6th floor; The Times Square EDITION’s supplier facts do not list a pool.
Margaritaville is explicitly family-friendly and welcomes children of all ages, while The EDITION is a 5‑star lifestyle hotel that is not positioned specifically for families.
Margaritaville charges a mandatory nightly resort fee (listed as $49.95 plus tax per night on the resort site). The Times Square EDITION supplier listing does not publish a resort fee in the provided facts.
Yes. Both properties are in the Times Square / Theater District area and provide easy pedestrian access to Broadway theatres and Midtown attractions.
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