Rooftop practicals: The Highlight Room — reservations, hours and rules
The Highlight Room is Moxy NYC Lower East Side’s 16th-floor indoor-outdoor rooftop bar and event space offering skyline views, cocktails and a Golden Hour happy hour. It’s open Monday–Wednesday and Sunday 5:00 PM–12:00 AM, Thursday–Saturday 5:00 PM–4:00 AM; reservations are accepted via OpenTable and standard seating requires guests to be 21+.
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What The Highlight Room is
The Highlight Room is the hotel’s rooftop bar and lounge on the 16th floor, run by Tao Group Hospitality. The space is indoor-outdoor with skyline views above the Bowery.
It’s used both as a nightly rooftop bar and as the hotel’s largest event venue for receptions and conferences.
- Rooftop bar and lounge (indoor + outdoor)
- Operated by Tao Group Hospitality
- Also the hotel’s largest event space (capacity listed below)
| Venue | Location |
|---|---|
| The Highlight Room | 16th floor rooftop, indoor-outdoor |
| Hotel | Moxy NYC Lower East Side — 145 Bowery, New York, NY 10002 |
| Operator | Tao Group Hospitality |
Hours, happy hour and reservations
Regular hours are Monday–Wednesday and Sunday 5:00 PM–12:00 AM, and Thursday–Saturday 5:00 PM–4:00 AM. A Golden Hour happy hour runs Monday–Thursday 5:00 PM–7:00 PM with specific reduced prices.
Reservations are accepted via OpenTable; OpenTable reservations are generally available all day Sunday–Friday before 9:00 PM. For nightlife service (Thursday–Saturday after 9:00 PM) you may need to request a custom table reservation.
- Standard 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 and beer
- Reservations: OpenTable; groups 15+ handled through Special Events booking
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Mon–Wed | 5:00 PM–12:00 AM |
| Thu–Sat | 5:00 PM–4:00 AM |
| Sunday | 5:00 PM–12:00 AM |
Age limits, dress code and entry rules
The Highlight Room requires guests to be at least 21 for standard seating. The hotel itself allows guests of all ages to stay, but rooftop seating is restricted to 21+.
Suggested dress is Business Casual for The Highlight Room; nightlife service on late nights may expect a more formal nightlife dress code for entry and table service.
- Rooftop seating: 21+ required
- Recommended dress: Business Casual; late-night nightlife may enforce stricter attire
- Large groups (15+) should use event booking channels
| Policy | Note |
|---|---|
| Minimum age for rooftop seating | 21+ |
| Hotel check-in minimum age | Primary guest must be 18+ (photo ID and credit card required) |
| Dress code | Business Casual recommended; stricter on late-night weekends |
Events, capacity and private bookings
The Highlight Room doubles as the hotel’s largest event space. Marriott lists its combined indoor/outdoor capacity at up to 175 guests.
For parties, weddings or corporate events the venue can be reserved through the hotel’s events team; groups of 15+ should contact the hotel or use the Special Events route noted by the operator.
- Listed maximum capacity: 175 guests
- Indoor capacity and outdoor terrace noted separately on the hotel site
- Event bookings handled via hotel event planners / Tao Group’s event channels
| Space | Approx. capacity |
|---|---|
| Total (indoor + outdoor) | 175 guests |
| Indoor | Listed separately on hotel materials |
| Outdoor terrace | Smaller terrace capacity; see hotel/event team for specifics |
What to expect on the menu and pricing notes
The Highlight Room focuses on cocktails and wine; the hotel’s other venues offer fuller food menus (for example Sake No Hana serves dinner). The Highlight Room runs a Golden Hour with specific lower-price drink items Monday–Thursday 5–7 PM.
The hotel charges a nightly destination fee; third-party sites list variable amounts and destination-fee inclusions vary. Breakfast and other meals are not included in room rates.
- Drinks-focused rooftop menu (cocktails & wine)
- Golden Hour deals: house wine and select cocktails/beer at set reduced prices Mon–Thu 5–7 PM
- Room rates do not include meals; breakfast available for an additional fee
| Item | Note |
|---|---|
| Golden Hour offers | $10 house wine, $9 mini martinis, $8 beer (Mon–Thu 5–7 PM) |
| Food service | Limited at rooftop; Sake No Hana and The Fix offer fuller dining |
| Room meal inclusion | Meals not included in room rate |
Getting there and accessibility
Moxy NYC Lower East Side is at 145 Bowery, at the corner of Bowery and Broome Street. Bowery and Grand Street subway stations are just over 100 metres from the hotel.
The hotel provides wheelchair-accessible rooms and facilities; confirm specific accessibility needs with the hotel in advance.
- Address: 145 Bowery, New York, NY 10002
- Nearest subway: Bowery and Grand Street — just over 100 metres away
- Accessible rooms and public areas available; contact hotel for details
| Transport | Detail |
|---|---|
| Subway | Bowery & Grand Street stations — ~100 metres |
| Address | 145 Bowery (corner of Bowery & Broome Street) |
| Accessibility | Wheelchair-accessible rooms & facilities; confirm ahead |
Practical tips and rules for visitors
The Highlight Room accepts reservations via OpenTable; for late-night weekend nightlife after 9:00 PM you may need a custom table reservation. Bring valid photo ID for age verification if you plan to sit on the rooftop.
The hotel is smoke-free and enforces a 21+ rule for rooftop seating. If you plan an event, check with the hotel about capacities, catering and any fees that apply.
- Make OpenTable reservations early for weekend evenings
- Bring government ID to prove you are 21+ for rooftop seating
- Hotel is smoke-free; rooftop seating enforces the 21+ rule
| Item | Action |
|---|---|
| Weekend late-night entry | Expect stricter entry and potential custom reservation requirement |
| Event booking | Contact hotel events team or Tao Group for private hire |
| Payments | Hotel accepts credit cards and contactless payments; check with front desk on cash policy |
