Top things to do nearby: Broadway, Bryant Park, museums and more
From Margaritaville Resort Times Square you’re a short walk from Broadway theaters and Times Square, with Bryant Park, Madison Square Garden and top Midtown museums all within easy walking or subway reach. On-site options include a year-round heated rooftop pool, poolside dining at LandShark Bar & Grill, a two-story Margaritaville Restaurant & Tiki Bar, and rooftop cocktails at 5 o'Clock Somewhere Bar.
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See a Broadway show and Times Square
The resort sits in the Theater District with Times Square effectively at the door and Broadway a one-minute walk away per the resort materials. Book tickets through the concierge or at nearby box offices on the same block.
Evening performances are the most common plan for theatergoers staying at the resort. If you need to return to the hotel between shows, the front desk is open 24 hours and offers luggage storage and express check-in/out.
- Concierge and tours/ticket assistance available at the hotel
- Times Square is listed as about a 1-minute walk from the resort
- Many Broadway houses and box offices are in the immediate area
| Nearby theater/landmark | Typical access from hotel |
|---|---|
| Times Square | About a 1-minute walk |
| Broadway theaters | One-minute walk to many houses |
| Ticketing/concierge | Available via hotel concierge |
Bryant Park and the New York Public Library
Bryant Park is an easy stroll from the hotel and is listed as roughly a 6-minute walk. The New York Public Library sits adjacent to the park and is a quick stop en route for photos or quiet reading time.
Bryant Park offers seasonal programming (outdoor movies, ice skating in winter, reading room in summer) though schedules change; check the park’s event calendar when you arrive or ask the concierge for current listings.
- Bryant Park — about 6-minute walk
- New York Public Library — steps from Bryant Park (about 0.4 km from hotel per sources)
- Concierge can confirm park events and times
| Place | Approximate walk time |
|---|---|
| Bryant Park | 6 minutes |
| New York Public Library | About 6–8 minutes |
| Grand Central Terminal | About 12 minutes |
Museums and Midtown highlights
Rockefeller Center, the Empire State Building and Madame Tussauds are all walkable from the hotel; the resort lists Rockefeller Center at about a 15-minute walk and the Empire State Building at 11–15 minutes.
For museums beyond Midtown, use the nearby subway lines. The concierge and front desk can help with directions, subway routes and ticket suggestions.
- Empire State Building — 11–15 minute walk
- Rockefeller Center — about 15-minute walk
- Madame Tussauds and other Midtown attractions — under 15-minute walk
| Attraction | Access |
|---|---|
| Empire State Building | 11–15 minute walk |
| Rockefeller Center | About 15-minute walk |
| Madame Tussauds | Under 15-minute walk |
Rooftop pool, bars and poolside dining
The hotel’s heated rooftop pool on the 6th floor is open year-round and is described by the resort as Times Square’s only rooftop pool. Pool hours change seasonally (8 AM–8 PM in warm months, 10 AM–4:30 PM in colder months) and a lifeguard is on duty daily.
Poolside meals and drinks are available from LandShark Bar & Grill beside the pool; however, dining at the hotel does not by itself grant pool access. Priority pool access is included in the nightly resort fee for registered guests.
- Rooftop pool location: 6th floor (access via 6th-floor elevator)
- Lifeguard on duty daily; private cabanas available
- LandShark Bar & Grill serves poolside food and drinks (open daily 11:00 AM–10:00 PM)
| Venue | Notes |
|---|---|
| Rooftop pool (6th floor) | Heated, year-round; seasonal hours; lifeguard on duty |
| LandShark Bar & Grill | Poolside dining; reservations encouraged |
| 5 o'Clock Somewhere Bar | Rooftop cocktails on 31st–32nd floors (hours vary) |
Dining on-site and places to grab coffee
On-site dining options include Margaritaville Restaurant & Tiki Bar (a two-story restaurant open daily 7:00 AM–12:00 AM), LandShark Bar & Grill (poolside, open daily), License to Chill Bar (5th floor indoor-outdoor lounge), and Joe Merchant's Coffee and Provisions for coffee and quick snacks.
Margaritaville Restaurant & Tiki Bar serves breakfast, lunch and dinner and lists signature items such as the Cheeseburger in Paradise, coconut shrimp and fish tacos. Reservations are encouraged for the two-story restaurant.
- Margaritaville Restaurant & Tiki Bar — daily 7:00 AM–12:00 AM
- LandShark Bar & Grill — daily 11:00 AM–10:00 PM (poolside)
- 5 o'Clock Somewhere Bar — rooftop cocktails on 31st–32nd floors (hours vary)
- Joe Merchant's Coffee & Provisions — coffee and quick bites
| Restaurant/Bar | Typical hours / note |
|---|---|
| Margaritaville Restaurant & Tiki Bar | 7:00 AM–12:00 AM; reservations encouraged |
| LandShark Bar & Grill | 11:00 AM–10:00 PM; poolside service |
| License to Chill Bar | 5th floor lounge; no reservations |
Rooms, family stays and on-site amenities
The resort lists 234 island-inspired rooms across multiple room types. Room names include Premium Room, 1 King Bed; Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed; Standard Room; Superior Room; and Suite, with Sofa bed. Up to three children age 12 and under stay free in the same room using existing bedding.
On-site amenities included with the mandatory resort fee are priority pool access, two bottled waters daily, Wi‑Fi, 24-hour access to the FINS UP! Fitness Center, in-room coffee and luggage storage. The fitness center is available 24 hours as part of the resort fee.
- Room name examples: Premium Room, 1 King Bed; Suite, with Sofa bed; Standard Room
- Up to 3 children 12 and under stay free in a parent/guardian's room using existing bedding
- Resort fee includes priority pool access, bottled water, Wi‑Fi and fitness center access
| Amenity | Included with resort fee? |
|---|---|
| Priority pool access | Yes |
| 24-hour FINS UP! Fitness Center | Yes |
| In-room coffee and two bottled waters | Yes |
Getting around: subway, train and day trips
The hotel is very transit-accessible. Times Square–42 Street station and Port Authority are steps away, with multiple subway lines available (1, 2, 3, 7, A, C, E, N, Q, R, S). Penn Station and Grand Central Terminal are within walking distance.
For day trips to beaches or other boroughs, the concierge can advise on subway routes. The resort notes travel times like about 45–60 minutes to Coney Island by subway and roughly 23 minutes to Battery Park by subway for Statue of Liberty ferries.
- Times Square–42 St station: multiple lines across the street from the hotel
- Penn Station and Grand Central are walkable from the hotel
- Concierge can help with subway routes for day trips (Coney Island, Rockaway, Statue of Liberty access)
| Destination | Typical public-transit time from hotel |
|---|---|
| Battery Park / Statue of Liberty ferry | About 23-minute subway ride to Battery Park |
| Coney Island | About 45–60 minutes by subway |
| Central Park | About a one-mile walk or 10-minute subway ride |
