MOXY NYC Times Square
by the TopOfHotel team
MOXY is Marriott's fun, social side — big on design and shared space, where the Magic Hour Rooftop and its Empire State-view mini-golf course are what set it apart.
MOXY is Marriott's fun, social side — big on design and shared space, where the Magic Hour Rooftop and its Empire State-view mini-golf course are what set it apart.
In-Depth Review
Rooms and decor
The 612 rooms wear MOXY's signature look — warm wood with mint-green accents, comfy beds, plenty of USB charging, rain showers and clever under-bed luggage storage. They run a compact 16-20 sqm, which is the whole MOXY idea: small rooms, big shared space. High floors look out over Midtown, and reviews consistently call the rooms clean with good soundproofing. Rates start around $243 a night.
Food and amenities
The headline is the Magic Hour Rooftop — a bar, a mini-golf course and outdoor seating with a straight-on view of the Empire State Building and the Manhattan skyline, open daily. Down in the lobby there's Bar Moxy, and Egghead handles breakfast. As a Marriott property you earn Bonvoy points and keep your status perks, and free Wi-Fi comes standard.
Location and getting there
You're on the corner of 7th Avenue and 36th Street, dead center in Midtown. It's an 8-minute walk to Times Square, about 5 minutes to Penn Station and Macy's Herald Square. That puts the theater district, the subway and a major shopping hub all within an easy stroll.
Things to know before booking
The rooms are genuinely compact at 16-20 sqm, so pack light and don't expect to spread out. The common areas get lively and loud in the evening — part of the fun, but not ideal if you want a calm lobby. And the whole place is built around couples, friends and social travelers, so big families or anyone after peace and quiet will likely be happier somewhere else.
Our take
MOXY is Marriott's social version — design-led, shared-space-first, and the Magic Hour Rooftop with its Empire State-view mini-golf is what makes it stand out. It scores 8.2/10 on Booking.com and 8.4 on Agoda. If you're a couple or a group of friends who want a buzzy vibe and like banking Bonvoy points, this is an easy yes. If you need space or quiet, look elsewhere.
Score Breakdown
Assessed by our editorial team from data and real guest reviews
The Honest Verdict — pros & what to know
- The Magic Hour Rooftop bar pairs Empire State Building views with a mini-golf course and outdoor seating, open daily — one of Manhattan's standout rooftop spots and the main reason many people book here.
- It's a full Marriott property, so you earn Bonvoy points and can use your status perks in full.
- The design leans modern and social: the lobby doubles as a cafe-bar and there are open workspaces, so it feels more like a hangout than a standard chain hotel.
- The Midtown location is hard to beat — an 8-minute walk to Times Square, 5 minutes to Penn Station and Macy's Herald Square.
- Reviews call the 612 rooms clean and well soundproofed, with comfy beds, USB charging, rain showers and smart under-bed luggage storage; high floors look out over Midtown.
- Rooms are compact, roughly 16-20 sqm — that's the MOXY concept of small rooms and big shared space, but pack light and don't expect to spread out.
- The common areas get lively and loud in the evening, which is part of the appeal but not what you want if you're after a quiet lobby.
- It's built around couples, friends and social travelers, so big families or anyone wanting calm and space will be happier elsewhere.
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Insider Tips
- Go up to the Magic Hour Rooftop near sunset for the Empire State Building view, and book a mini-golf slot ahead on busy nights since it fills fast.
- Grab breakfast at Egghead or a drink at Bar Moxy in the lobby before heading out — both are on-site, so you don't have to leave the building.
- Ask for a high floor at check-in for the best Midtown views and the quietest sleep, away from the street-level buzz.