Lifestyle hotel review

Moxy NYC Downtown

A well-priced downtown hotel with small rooms and unusually good public spaces, best for short stays and groups.

Financial District$$ price pointUpdated 17 August 2026For UK travellers
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Editorial take

Who should book Moxy NYC Downtown?

If this is your first New York trip, shortlist Moxy NYC Downtown for a practical reason: Groups, friends, short breaks, Lower Manhattan sights. 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 space, quiet or traditional service. 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 Moxy NYC Downtown?

Ann Street sits between the Financial District and City Hall, close to the Fulton Street subway hub and walkable to the Brooklyn Bridge.

Nearby

One World Trade Center, the 9/11 Memorial, South Street Seaport, the Brooklyn Bridge and City Hall.

Closest subway

Fulton St

Hotel facts

What to know before booking.

Address26 Ann Street, New York, NY 10038
Rooms298 rooms across 30 storeys
Price point$$
Known forThe downtown Moxy, with arcade games and an indoor basketball court in place of a conventional lobby.
SubwayFulton St

First-timer context

Why Moxy NYC Downtown might feel special.

What it is known for

  • The hotel has around 5,000 square feet of co-working and bar space, including old-school arcade games and an indoor basketball court.
  • Rooms use automated lighting, temperature and blind controls, and some include hanging chairs.
  • Ann Street is a narrow lane between Broadway and Nassau Street, a few minutes from both the Brooklyn Bridge and One World Trade Center.

New York moments

  • This is the third New York Moxy after Times Square and Chelsea, following the same small-room, large-public-space model.

On screen

  • A recent build; the public spaces are the story rather than any screen credit.

Review questions

What travellers keep asking.

Which New York Moxy should I choose?

The rooms are broadly similar, so pick on area. Times Square suits Broadway trips, Chelsea suits downtown restaurants and the best rooftop, and Downtown suits One World Trade Center and the Brooklyn Bridge.

Is the Financial District convenient?

Very, for transport. Fulton Street is one of the biggest subway interchanges in the city, so you can reach most of Manhattan and Brooklyn quickly.

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.

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