
Moxy NYC Lower East Side
Best for nightlife, rooftop cocktails, and a downtown scene-driven stay.
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Moxy NYC Lower East Side is a 303-room, scene-forward Downtown hotel built around Tao Group dining, nightlife and a rooftop bar — read this if you want a lively Lower East Side stay. The St. Regis New York is a historic 5-star Midtown hotel known for old‑world, ultra‑luxury service — read this if you prefer traditional luxury and Butler service near 5th Avenue.
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Best for nightlife, rooftop cocktails, and a downtown scene-driven stay.

Best for traditional luxury, formal service, and being steps from 5th Avenue and Rockefeller Center.
When Moxy NYC Lower East Side wins: choose Moxy if you want a younger, energetic neighborhood base with multiple on-site nightlife venues and a rooftop bar run by Tao Group.
When The St. Regis New York wins: choose the St. Regis if you want a formal, historic luxury experience, Butler service options, and a central Midtown location near high-end shopping and Rockefeller Center.
Bottom line: Moxy trades classic hotel formality for nightlife, restaurants and value in the Lower East Side; The St. Regis trades that downtown energy for heritage, butlered rooms, and a Midtown address.
| Category | Moxy NYC Lower East Side | The St. Regis New York |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Lively, nightlife- and dining-driven boutique hotel | Historic, formal ultra-luxury hotel with traditional service |
| Location (neighborhood) | Lower East Side — close to SoHo, Nolita, Chinatown | Midtown — steps from 5th Avenue and Rockefeller Center |
| Size (rooms) | 303 rooms | 238 rooms |
| Check-in / Check-out | Check-in 4:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM | |
| Pools | No on-site swimming pool | Not published |
| Restaurants & bars | Five Tao Group venues including Sake No Hana, The Highlight Room (rooftop), Loosie’s (nightclub) | Number of restaurants - 2; in-room dining during limited hours; bar/lounge |
| Spa / Wellness | No on-site spa; 24-hour fitness center with Peloton and Technogym | Not published |
| Known for | Tao Group nightlife and rooftop views, late-night entertainment | Old-world service and Butler service in many room types |
| Family / age policy | All ages welcome; primary guest must be 18+ to check in | All ages welcome; check-in minimum age 21 (supplier listing: 21 min age at check-in) |
| Accessibility & business | Wheelchair-accessible rooms, meeting/event spaces (9 rooms, 13,000+ sq ft) | Wheelchair-accessible meeting spaces, business center, 13 meeting rooms |
Moxy sits on Bowery at Broome Street in the Lower East Side, close to subway stops and downtown nightlife.
Choose Moxy for easy access to downtown nightlife and Lower East Side attractions.
The St. Regis is centrally located on Two East 55th St, a short walk to 5th Avenue and Rockefeller Center.
Choose the St. Regis for a classic Midtown location near shopping and cultural institutions.
Moxy offers contemporary rooms in several view categories and suites across 303 rooms.
Moxy’s rooms match its social, nightlife-focused programming — modern and efficient, not formal luxury.
The St. Regis lists multiple Grand and Suite categories — many room types include Butler Service.
St. Regis rooms and suites emphasize traditional luxury and Butler service options.
Moxy’s on-site food and beverage is central to the hotel’s appeal and run by Tao Group Hospitality.
Moxy is best if you want multiple, late-night on-site dining and nightlife options without leaving the building.
The St. Regis offers fewer, more formal dining outlets and in-room dining during limited hours.
St. Regis leans toward quieter, formal dining and concierge-arranged experiences rather than nightclub energy.
Moxy’s signature public-facing amenities are its rooftop bar and onsite nightlife venues.
Moxy’s draw is its rooftop and nightlife programming rather than a pool or spa.
St. Regis’s signature features are its historic service style and event spaces; pool/spa details are not published in the supplier listing.
St. Regis emphasizes classic service, Butler service and formal event spaces; pool/spa information is not published in the supplier listing.
Moxy combines a 24-hour fitness center with a heavy on-site nightlife schedule.
Moxy is suitable for guests who want to keep up fitness routines while enjoying in-house nightlife that runs late.
St. Regis offers a 24-hour fitness facility and quieter evenings consistent with a luxury Midtown hotel.
St. Regis supports wellness with a 24-hour gym and leans toward low-key evenings and formal service rather than in-hotel clubbing.

Moxy — multiple late-night venues, a rooftop bar and a subterranean nightclub run by Tao Group.

St. Regis — traditional Butler service options and a formal Midtown address near 5th Avenue.

Moxy — flexible event spaces including a rooftop venue and nightclub that can host receptions and afterparties.

St. Regis — extensive meeting facilities and ballroom space with formal service staff.
Moxy Lower East Side — it has five on-site venues including a rooftop, live-music lounge and a subterranean nightclub.
The St. Regis New York — many room types include Butler Service and the hotel emphasizes old‑world, formal service.
Moxy does not have an on-site pool. The St. Regis supplier listing does not publish pool information.
Moxy allows one dog up to 30 lbs per room with a non-refundable pet fee; the St. Regis supplier listing does not publish its pet policy here.
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