
Moxy NYC Lower East Side
Best for Lower East Side nightlife, rooftop views, Tao Group restaurants and a late-night club scene.
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Moxy NYC Lower East Side is a 303-room, nightlife-forward lifestyle hotel on the Bowery with multiple Tao Group–curated venues and a 16th-floor rooftop; read this if you want downtown energy, late-night music, and rooftop cocktails. The Times Square EDITION is a polished 5-star lifestyle hotel steps from Times Square and Rockefeller Center; read this if you want luxury rooms and ultra-central access to Midtown theaters and sights.
Updated · about 4 km apart

Best for Lower East Side nightlife, rooftop views, Tao Group restaurants and a late-night club scene.

Best for being in the heart of Midtown — immediate access to Times Square, Broadway, Rockefeller Center and a larger set of room types and suites.
When Moxy NYC Lower East Side wins: choose Moxy if you want downtown Bowery energy, multiple on-site nightlife venues (a rooftop, a subterranean nightclub and live-music lounge) and an evening-focused stay where restaurants and bars are a main part of the experience.
When The Times Square EDITION wins: choose The EDITION if you want to be steps from Times Square and Midtown attractions, prefer a larger luxury hotel with a broader range of room and suite types, and need a very central base for theater, Rockefeller Center and Midtown sightseeing.
Bottom line: pick Moxy for an edgier, nightlife-first Lower East Side stay; pick The Times Square EDITION for polished, Midtown convenience and a larger luxury property.
| Category | Moxy NYC Lower East Side | The Times Square EDITION |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Downtown, nightlife-forward, Tao Group entertainment venues | Polished luxury lifestyle hotel in the bustle of Times Square |
| Location | Lower East Side — Bowery & Broome, near SoHo/Nolita/Essex Market | Times Square / Midtown Manhattan — steps from Times Square and Rockefeller Center |
| Size (rooms) | 303 rooms | 452 guestrooms |
| Ages / access rules | All ages welcome; primary check-in guest must be 18+ | All ages welcome (property info does not list adults-only); check-in min age not published in supplier listing |
| Pools | No on-site swimming pool | Not published |
| Restaurants & bars | Five Tao Group venues including Sake No Hana (Japanese), The Highlight Room (rooftop), Loosie's (nightclub), Silver Lining Lounge, The Fix | One restaurant listed and 2 bars/lounges in supplier listing; 24-hour room service available |
| Spa / wellness | No on-site spa; 24-hour fitness center in sub-cellar | Not published |
| Known for | Downtown nightlife, rooftop parties, live-music lounge and subterranean nightclub | Central Midtown location (steps from Times Square, Broadway, Rockefeller Center) |
| Common amenities | 24-hour fitness, free Wi‑Fi, event space, valet parking (fee), pet-friendly (dogs only) | |
Moxy sits at 145 Bowery at Broome Street, at the edge of SoHo, Nolita and the East Village.
Choose Moxy if you want downtown character and walkable access to LES, SoHo and East Village.
The Times Square EDITION is centrally located at 701 7th Avenue, a short walk to Times Square and Rockefeller Center.
Choose The EDITION for instant Midtown access and theater/downtown-to-Midtown convenience.
Moxy offers 303 rooms across a handful of room types and a Suite option.
Moxy’s rooms are aimed at guests who prioritize location and on-site nightlife over extensive in-room services.
The Times Square EDITION lists 452 guestrooms with a wide mix of rooms and suites.
The EDITION offers more room variety and larger-suite options for travelers who want a more traditional luxury room choice.
Moxy's food and drink are a key reason to stay — five Tao Group venues run the gamut from sushi to rooftop cocktails and a nightclub.
Moxy is built around multi-venue nightlife and late-night dining curated by Tao Group.
The Times Square EDITION has on-site dining and bars noted in the supplier listing and 24-hour room service.
The EDITION offers in-house bars and a restaurant plus immediate access to Midtown dining, rather than a multi-venue nightlife complex.
Moxy’s signature appeal is its integrated nightlife: rooftop, live-music lounge and a subterranean nightclub.
If on-site nightlife and late-night hours are central to your trip, Moxy concentrates those options under one roof.
The Times Square EDITION lists nightlife-friendly amenities (bars/lounges) and is a short walk from Midtown nightlife and theaters.
The EDITION blends on-site evening options with unmatched Midtown theater and nightlife access outside the hotel.
Moxy provides a 24-hour fitness center and practical guest services rather than a full spa offering.
Expect a solid 24/7 gym and no pool or spa at Moxy.
The Times Square EDITION lists 24-hour fitness facilities and other luxury hotel services in the supplier listing.
The EDITION offers standard luxury-hotel services and a 24-hour gym; supplier details do not publish a spa or pool.

Moxy NYC Lower East Side — rooftop bar, live-music lounge and a subterranean nightclub run by Tao Group.

The Times Square EDITION — steps from Times Square, Rockefeller Center and Broadway theaters.

The Times Square EDITION — a larger selection of Deluxe, Premier and suite categories, including balcony and penthouse options.

Moxy NYC Lower East Side — close to LES markets, indie music venues and downtown dining scenes.
Moxy NYC Lower East Side — it has multiple on-site venues (rooftop, live-music lounge and a subterranean nightclub) focused on evening entertainment.
The Times Square EDITION — it's steps from Times Square, Rockefeller Center and Broadway theaters per the supplier listing.
Moxy does not have an on-site pool or spa. The Times Square EDITION’s supplier listing does not publish a pool or spa.
Both properties accept guests of all ages for stays, but Moxy requires the primary check-in guest to be at least 18; some bars/nightclubs on-site have 21+ entry rules.
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