
Moxy NYC Lower East Side
Best for nightlife and late-night entertainment tied to the hotel (rooftop bar, subterranean nightclub, live-music lounge).
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Moxy NYC Lower East Side is a 303-room, nightlife-forward Marriott with Tao Group–curated dining and a 16th-floor rooftop, best for travelers who want Lower East Side bars, live music, and late-night scenes. The Knickerbocker Hotel is a 330-room Beaux Arts luxury hotel overlooking Times Square, aimed at guests who want a historic, central base for Broadway, Rockefeller Center and Midtown sightseeing.
Updated · about 3 km apart

Best for nightlife and late-night entertainment tied to the hotel (rooftop bar, subterranean nightclub, live-music lounge).

Best for a central Midtown/Times Square address and classic luxury accommodations steps from Broadway.
When Moxy NYC Lower East Side wins: pick Moxy if you want an all-in-one Lower East Side scene — rooftop cocktails at The Highlight Room, a subterranean nightclub (Loosie's), live-piano nights at Silver Lining, and easy access to LES/SoHo nightlife.
When The Knickerbocker Hotel wins: choose The Knickerbocker if your priority is a traditional luxury stay in the heart of Midtown/Times Square with multiple on-site restaurants (including Charlie Palmer Steak IV), concierge services, and a rooftop terrace near Broadway.
Bottom line: Moxy is the choice for social nightlife and a younger, energetic downtown vibe; The Knickerbocker is the choice for a historic, centrally located Midtown luxury stay focused on sightseeing and theater.
| Category | Moxy NYC Lower East Side | The Knickerbocker Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Nightlife-driven, contemporary downtown hotel with Tao Group venues. | Historic Beaux Arts luxury hotel with classic Midtown service. |
| Location | 145 Bowery — Lower East Side, near Bowery and Grand Street subway stations (neighborhood access to SoHo, Nolita, East Village). | 6 Times Square — directly on Times Square/Broadway, close to Rockefeller Center and Bryant Park. |
| Size (rooms) | 303 rooms | 330 rooms |
| Minimum age to check in | Primary guest must be at least 18 | Primary guest must be at least 21 |
| Pools | No on-site swimming pool | |
| Restaurants & bars | Five Tao Group–curated venues including Sake No Hana, The Highlight Room (rooftop), Loosie's nightclub, Silver Lining, The Fix. | Multiple dining options including Charlie Palmer Steak IV, 5 restaurants and a coffee shop/café, plus 2 bars/lounges and a rooftop terrace. |
| Spa & wellness | No on-site spa; 24-hour fitness center with Technogym, Pelotons and free weights. | No named on-site spa listed; has fitness facilities and a rooftop terrace; health/beauty spas are noted as nearby. |
| Known for | Rooftop parties, late-night club (Loosie's), curated dining by Tao Group. | Historic name, prime Times Square/Broadway location, classic luxury details and multiple restaurants. |
| Event & meeting space | Over 13,000 sq ft across 9 event rooms; Highlight Room holds up to 175 for events. | Conference/meeting space ~2,200 sq ft with meeting rooms and banquet facilities. |
| Wi‑Fi & business | Free Wi‑Fi in rooms and public areas; business/meeting facilities and coworking spaces. | Complimentary wired and wireless internet; meeting rooms and concierge services. |
Moxy sits on Bowery at Broome Street, where LES energy meets easy access to SoHo, Nolita and the East Village.
Stay here to be immersed in downtown nightlife and LES dining, with strong subway connections.
The Knickerbocker sits at 6 Times Square, putting Broadway, Times Square and Midtown attractions on your doorstep.
Choose the Knickerbocker for immediate access to Broadway and Midtown sightseeing.
Moxy offers a range of compact, modern rooms and a few suite options tailored to social stays.
Expect efficient, style-forward rooms that feed into the hotel's social spaces rather than in-room dining or extensive luxury amenities.
The Knickerbocker lists 330 air-conditioned rooms with pillowtop beds and Egyptian cotton sheets.
Rooms skew toward classic luxury comforts and full-service hotel amenities suitable for Midtown visitors.
Moxy’s food and drink program is curated by Tao Group and centered on social nightlife venues.
Moxy is oriented toward late-night dining, DJs, live music and rooftop cocktails rather than formal fine dining.
The Knickerbocker offers multiple on-site restaurants and bars including a notable steakhouse.
The Knickerbocker is a better option if you want traditional hotel dining and service options in Midtown.
Moxy’s headline amenity is The Highlight Room rooftop plus in-house nightlife and live music.
The rooftop/nightlife cluster is the Moxy’s central draw — plan for evening activity on-site.
The Knickerbocker’s signature is its Times Square location and historic Beaux Arts identity, combined with multiple dining outlets and a rooftop terrace.
If a Midtown address and convenient theater/tourist access matter most, The Knickerbocker’s location is the asset.
Moxy pairs a 24-hour Technogym-equipped fitness center with a robust on-site nightlife program.
Moxy is strong on fitness and nightlife but does not provide spa or pool facilities on site.
The Knickerbocker lists fitness facilities and a rooftop terrace but no named on-site spa in the supplier listing.
Both hotels provide fitness options but neither lists a dedicated on-site spa or pool in the supplied data.

Moxy NYC Lower East Side — rooftop bar, subterranean nightclub, live-music lounge and a program of late-night events.

The Knickerbocker Hotel — literal Times Square address steps from Broadway and Midtown attractions.

The Knickerbocker — classic luxury rooms, concierge, bellhop service and multiple formal dining outlets.

Moxy NYC Lower East Side — social programming, late-night venues and a lobby-bar-to-club pipeline.
The Knickerbocker: it's on Times Square and within a short walk of many Broadway theaters.
Moxy NYC Lower East Side — with a rooftop bar (The Highlight Room), live-music lounge and Loosie's nightclub, the hotel centers on evening entertainment.
Neither property lists an on-site swimming pool; both reference nearby spas rather than a named in-house spa in the supplied information.
Both hotels accept guests of all ages, but Moxy requires the primary check-in guest to be at least 18 and The Knickerbocker’s supplier listing specifies a minimum check-in age of 21.
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