
Moxy NYC Lower East Side
Best for evening and late-night socializing — rooftop drinks, live music, and an on-site nightclub.
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Moxy NYC Lower East Side is a 303-room, lively downtown hotel focused on Lower East Side nightlife and Tao Group–run dining and bars; read this if you want a social, music-and-rooftop-oriented stay. Lotte New York Palace is a large, grand Midtown hotel on Madison Avenue with signature palace-style rooms, event spaces and a full-service spa; read this if you prefer traditional luxury, spacious meeting facilities, and a central Midtown location.
Updated · about 2.8 km apart

Best for evening and late-night socializing — rooftop drinks, live music, and an on-site nightclub.

Best for classic Midtown luxury, larger event space, and an on-site full-service spa.
When Moxy NYC Lower East Side wins: choose Moxy if you want a compact, lively downtown base with multiple on-site nightlife venues (The Highlight Room rooftop, Silver Lining Lounge, Loosie's nightclub) and easy access to LES, SoHo and Bowery music venues.
When Lotte New York Palace wins: choose Lotte Palace if you want larger rooms and suites, formal event and meeting facilities, a full-service spa and a central Midtown location within a short walk of Rockefeller Center, St. Patrick’s Cathedral and Fifth Avenue.
Bottom line: pick Moxy for social nights out and neighborhood energy; pick Lotte New York Palace for scale, Midtown proximity and full-service hotel amenities.
| Category | Moxy NYC Lower East Side | Lotte New York Palace |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Energetic, nightlife-first boutique vibe | Formal, grand Midtown luxury |
| Location | Lower East Side — Bowery at Broome Street, steps from Bowery and Grand Street subway | Midtown — 455 Madison Ave, short walk to Rockefeller Center and Fifth Avenue |
| Size (rooms) | 303 rooms | 909 guestrooms |
| Check-in / Check-out | Check-in 4:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM | Check-in 4:00 PM (listing) · Check-out 11:00 AM |
| Pools | No on-site swimming pool | Wheelchair-accessible pool listed on property amenities |
| Restaurants & bars | Five Tao Group–curated venues (Sake No Hana, The Highlight Room, Loosie's, Silver Lining, The Fix) | Gold Room plus coffee shop/cafe and bar/lounge (one main restaurant and one bar listed) |
| Spa & wellness | No on-site spa; 24-hour fitness center with Pelotons and free weights | Full-service spa, health club and steam room |
| Known for | Rooftop bar, live music and a subterranean nightclub | Classic Midtown address, palace-style rooms and event facilities |
| Event space | Over 13,000 sq ft across 9 rooms; Highlight Room capacity ~175 | Conference center, ballroom and meeting rooms — large-scale event facilities |
| Family / All-ages | All ages welcome; primary check-in guest must be 18+ | |
Moxy sits at Bowery and Broome Street in the Lower East Side, with Bowery and Grand Street subway stops very close.
Choose Moxy to be in a lively downtown neighborhood with strong nightlife and local music scenes.
Lotte New York Palace occupies a Midtown Madison Avenue address a short walk from Rockefeller Center and Fifth Avenue.
Choose Lotte Palace for a central Midtown base close to major Manhattan attractions and shopping.
Moxy provides smaller, design-forward rooms and a few suite options across 303 rooms.
If you want a compact, social-hotel room with rooftop access and quick neighborhood access, Moxy fits that need.
Lotte lists many room and suite types including Palace Studio Suite King and multiple executive and signature suites across 909 guestrooms.
Choose Lotte for a broader selection of larger rooms and suites suited to business or more formal stays.
Moxy’s food and drink venues are integrated into its social-nightlife identity, curated by Tao Group Hospitality.
Moxy’s on-site restaurants and bars make it a destination for nights out without leaving the hotel.
Lotte offers formal dining and a coffee shop/cafe alongside a bar/lounge; room service is available during limited hours.
Lotte is better if you prefer traditional hotel dining and room service with Midtown formality.
Moxy’s signature amenities focus on nightlife and fitness rather than a pool or spa.
If nightlife and a well-equipped gym are your priorities, Moxy covers them; don’t expect a pool or spa.
Lotte lists a full-service spa and a wheelchair-accessible pool among its main amenities.
Lotte suits guests who want in-house spa treatments and a pool as part of a full-service hotel experience.
Moxy balances a 24-hour fitness center with a cluster of nightlife venues on-site.
Moxy is ideal for guests who want to mix fitness with late-night entertainment in one building.
Lotte focuses on quieter luxury wellness plus formal evening dining rather than club-style nightlife.
Lotte is the pick for guests who prioritize spa treatments, quieter evening dining and large-scale events.

Moxy NYC Lower East Side — rooftop bar, live-music lounge and a subterranean nightclub keep the hotel lively late into the night.

Lotte New York Palace — full-service spa, health club and a wheelchair-accessible pool make it the stronger wellness pick.

Lotte New York Palace — walking proximity to Rockefeller Center, Fifth Avenue and Midtown attractions.

Moxy NYC Lower East Side — smaller footprint, social programming and Tao Group dining venues create an energetic downtown stay.
Moxy NYC Lower East Side — it has multiple on-site nightlife venues including The Highlight Room rooftop, Silver Lining live-music lounge and Loosie's nightclub.
Lotte New York Palace — the listing includes a full-service spa, health club and a wheelchair-accessible pool; Moxy does not have an on-site spa or pool.
Both properties welcome guests of all ages, though Moxy requires the primary check-in guest to be at least 18 and some Moxy nightlife areas are 21+.
Lotte New York Palace is in Midtown on Madison Avenue, within a short walk of Rockefeller Center and Fifth Avenue; Moxy is downtown in the Lower East Side and better for LES/SoHo exploring.
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