Top things to do near Moxy NYC Lower East Side
Top things to do near Moxy NYC Lower East Side include rooftop cocktails and skyline views at The Highlight Room, exploring local markets and museums on the Lower East Side (like the Tenement Museum and Essex Street Market), and catching live music or comedy at nearby venues such as Bowery Ballroom and the Comedy Cellar. On-site options at the hotel—Sake No Hana, Silver Lining Lounge, Loosie’s, The Fix, and rooftop nightlife—also keep evenings lively without leaving 145 Bowery.
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Rooftop views and nightlife at The Highlight Room
The Highlight Room sits on the 16th floor of Moxy NYC Lower East Side and offers indoor-outdoor drinks with Manhattan skyline views. Hours are Monday–Wednesday and Sunday 5:00 PM–12:00 AM, and Thursday–Saturday 5:00 PM–4:00 AM.
The venue runs a Golden Hour happy hour Monday–Thursday 5:00 PM–7:00 PM with set discounted items. Reservations are accepted via OpenTable and some times/party sizes require a special events booking.
- Location: 16th-floor rooftop at Moxy NYC Lower East Side
- Hours: Mon–Wed & Sun 5:00 PM–12:00 AM; Thu–Sat 5:00 PM–4:00 AM
- Golden Hour: Mon–Thu 5:00 PM–7:00 PM (discounted house wine, mini martinis, beer)
- Recommended dress code: Business Casual; 21+ required for some seating
| Space | Indoor Capacity | Outdoor Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| The Highlight Room | 146 | 29 |
| Combined (per Marriott listings) | — | 175 (max capacity) |
On-site dining: Sake No Hana, The Fix and Silver Lining
Sake No Hana is the hotel's modern Japanese restaurant located beneath the hotel's catwalk entry; it serves dinner (closed Monday) with items such as sushi and other signature plates. Dinner hours are Tue–Thu & Sun 6:00 PM–11:00 PM and Fri–Sat 6:00 PM–12:00 AM; Smart Casual dress is recommended and reservations are accepted via OpenTable.
The Fix is the all-day lobby café and bar serving light American fare and drinks, shifting from daytime café to an evening bar scene. Silver Lining Lounge is a piano and live-music lounge with nightly performances and a Japanese-style menu of light bites.
- Sake No Hana: dinner Tues–Thu & Sun 6:00 PM–11:00 PM; Fri–Sat 6:00 PM–12:00 AM
- The Fix: lobby café/bar with afternoon–late-night hours (varies by day)
- Silver Lining Lounge: live music Tues–Sat 8:00 PM–2:00 AM; smart-casual dress
| Venue | Typical Hours | Style |
|---|---|---|
| Sake No Hana | Evening (closed Mon) | Modern Japanese, reservation recommended |
| The Fix | Afternoon–Late night | Lobby café/bar, light American fare |
| Silver Lining Lounge | Evenings (Tue–Sat) | Piano/live-music lounge |
Walkable Lower East Side: markets, parks and local streets
The hotel sits at the corner of Bowery and Broome Street where SoHo, Nolita, Chinatown and the East Village converge. Essex Street Market is roughly 400 metres from the hotel and is useful for quick local food stalls and specialty vendors.
Nearby parks and green spots include Elizabeth Street Garden two blocks north and Washington Square Park within a longer walk. Bloomingdale’s and other shopping streets are within a short walking distance for window shopping and retail.
- Essex Street Market — about 400 metres from the hotel
- Elizabeth Street Garden — two blocks north
- Washington Square Park — a longer walk (rough reference from hotel materials)
- Smorgasburg (outdoor food market) — roughly 2,350 feet from the hotel
| Spot | Approximate approach from hotel |
|---|---|
| Essex Street Market | About 400 metres (steps from the hotel) |
| Elizabeth Street Garden | Two blocks north |
| Smorgasburg (seasonal) | Roughly 2,350 feet |
Museums, landmarks and classic NYC walks
The Lower East Side Tenement Museum is about a 6-minute walk (roughly 0.3 miles) and is one of the closest history-focused attractions referenced by the hotel. For broader skyline and memorial visits, the National September 11 Memorial & Museum and One World Observatory are each about 1.1–1.2 miles from the hotel.
Walk across or toward the Brooklyn Bridge for the classic bridge walk and skyline views — the hotel lists the Brooklyn Bridge within a walkable range from 145 Bowery. South Street Seaport is also listed as reachable on foot in the hotel's neighborhood summary.
- Lower East Side Tenement Museum — ~6-minute walk
- Brooklyn Bridge — listed as a walkable option from the hotel
- National September 11 Memorial & Museum / One World Observatory — ~1.1–1.2 miles
| Attraction | Reference from hotel materials |
|---|---|
| Tenement Museum | About 6-minute walk / 0.3 miles |
| Brooklyn Bridge | Listed as roughly a 15-minute walk in hotel material |
| 9/11 Memorial & One World Observatory | About 1.1–1.2 miles |
Live music, comedy and nearby venues
The Lower East Side has an active live-entertainment scene within a short walk: Bowery Ballroom and Rockwood Music Hall are steps away, and the Comedy Cellar is also nearby. The hotel’s Silver Lining Lounge provides piano and nightly live sets in-house.
If you plan late nights, note Loosie’s, the hotel’s subterranean nightclub, operates Thursday–Sunday 11:00 PM–4:00 AM and strictly enforces a 21+ entry policy with upscale nightlife attire required for entry.
- Bowery Ballroom — nearby concert venue
- Rockwood Music Hall — nearby live-music rooms
- Comedy Cellar — short walk for stand-up shows
- Loosie’s (hotel) — Thu–Sun 11:00 PM–4:00 AM, 21+ entry
| Venue | Notes |
|---|---|
| Silver Lining Lounge (hotel) | In-house piano lounge with nightly music |
| Loosie’s (hotel) | Subterranean nightclub; 21+ entry; Thu–Sun late hours |
| Bowery Ballroom / Rockwood / Comedy Cellar | Short walk from the hotel; check venue sites for show schedules |
Hotel facilities and practical tips
Moxy NYC Lower East Side is a 303-room, smoke-free property at 145 Bowery. Rooms include Room, Room, Multiple Beds, Suite, Room (Partial City View), Room, City View, Room (Landmark View) and Room (Panoramic View); check-in begins at 4:00 PM and check-out is by 12:00 PM (noon).
On-site facilities listed by the hotel include a 24-hour fitness centre with Technogym equipment, free weights, Peloton bikes and punching bags; free Wi‑Fi in rooms and public areas; and front-desk services. There is no on-site pool or spa.
- Check-in: 4:00 PM; Check-out: 12:00 PM (noon); primary guest must be 18+ with photo ID and credit card
- Fitness centre: 24-hour, sub-cellar location with Pelotons, treadmills, free weights, etc.
- No on-site pool or spa; free Wi‑Fi throughout the property
- Pet policy: Dogs allowed (one dog per room, up to 30 lbs) with a non-refundable fee (per Marriott listings)
| Service / Facility | Notes |
|---|---|
| Fitness centre | Open 24/7; Technogym equipment, Pelotons, free weights |
| Valet parking | On-site valet available (Marriott lists rates and limited in/out privileges) |
| Event spaces | Over 13,000 sq ft across multiple rooms; Highlight Room max 175 guests |
