Editorial take
Who should book Margaritaville Resort Times Square?
If this is your first New York trip, shortlist Margaritaville Resort Times Square for a practical reason: Families, groups, travellers who want a pool. The name, star rating and lobby photos matter, but the real test is whether the location helps your days feel easier.
It is less compelling if you want understated design, quiet, or a boutique feel. Before booking from the UK, compare the final price after taxes and property fees, check the exact room setup and make sure your airport arrival route is not needlessly awkward.
Location and map
Where is Margaritaville Resort Times Square?
At Seventh Avenue and West 40th Street the hotel is a few blocks south of the Times Square crowds and close to Penn Station, useful if you are adding a train trip.
Nearby
Times Square, Penn Station, Bryant Park, Macy's Herald Square and Broadway theatres.
Closest subway
Times Square-42 St and 34 St-Penn Station
Hotel facts
What to know before booking.
First-timer context
Why Margaritaville Resort Times Square might feel special.
What it is known for
- There is a heated outdoor pool on the sixth floor, which is genuinely rare in Midtown Manhattan.
- The Jimmy Buffett Margaritaville theme runs through the whole property, so it tends to be a strong fit or a poor one with little middle ground.
- It sits at Seventh Avenue and West 40th Street, which puts Penn Station within easy reach as well as Times Square.
New York moments
- The hotel is an outpost of the Jimmy Buffett Margaritaville brand rather than a hotel with its own New York history.
On screen
- The theme and the pool are the story here, not film history.
Review questions
What travellers keep asking.
Does it really have an outdoor pool?
Yes, a heated outdoor pool on the sixth floor. Very few Midtown hotels offer one, which is the single strongest reason to shortlist it, especially with children.
Is the theme too much?
It depends entirely on your group. The theme is not subtle and runs through the public spaces, so travellers wanting a neutral city hotel should look elsewhere.
Booking checklist
Check these before you reserve.
Total price
Look beyond the nightly rate. Check taxes, destination fees, breakfast and cancellation.
Room layout
For New York, room size, bathroom privacy, bed type and storage can matter more than star rating.
Arrival route
Match the hotel to your airport, luggage and arrival time, especially after an overnight UK flight.
Sources and update notes
Last updated: 17 August 2026. Hotel rates, fees, rules and transport details can change.