
New York Marriott Marquis
Best for seeing Broadway, large conferences, and guests who want multiple on-site restaurants — and easy access to Times Square attractions.
Prices in other currencies are estimates. You’re charged in USD.
New York Marriott Marquis is a 50-story Times Square tower that’s best for travelers who want to be in the Theater District and need large meeting or event space; 1 Hotel Central Park is an eco-luxury, sustainability-focused hotel steps from Central Park for guests who prioritize green practices and park access. Read this if you’re choosing between a high-energy, big-hotel base for Broadway and events (Marquis) or a smaller eco-luxury stay near Central Park (1 Hotel).
Updated · about 1.1 mi (1.7 km) apart

Best for seeing Broadway, large conferences, and guests who want multiple on-site restaurants — and easy access to Times Square attractions.

Best for travelers seeking a sustainability-minded, design-forward hotel within a short walk of Central Park.
When New York Marriott Marquis wins: Choose the Marriott Marquis if you need to be in the thick of Times Square and the Theater District, want a wide range of on-site dining options including The View (the city’s only revolving restaurant), or require large meeting and ballroom facilities.
When 1 Hotel Central Park wins: Choose 1 Hotel Central Park if you prefer to stay very close to Central Park, value a verified sustainability-first program and locally sourced food options, and want a smaller, lifestyle-focused property rather than a large convention hotel.
Bottom line: Pick the Marriott Marquis for location in Times Square, major event capacity, and a big-hotel convenience model; pick 1 Hotel Central Park for eco-conscious design, quieter park-adjacent streets, and a lifestyle boutique experience.
| Category | New York Marriott Marquis | 1 Hotel Central Park |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Large, busy Times Square convention and theater hotel | Eco-luxury lifestyle hotel focused on sustainability |
| Location | 1535 Broadway — directly on Times Square in the Theater District | 1414 Avenue of the Americas — a short walk to Central Park and Museum Mile |
| Size (rooms) | Roughly 1,900+ rooms across a 50-story tower | 229 guestrooms |
| Who stays (age policy) | All ages welcome; main guest must be 21 to check in | All ages welcome (not adults-only) |
| Pools | No on-site pool | Not published |
| Restaurants & bars | Four on-site venues including The View (revolving restaurant), Broadway Lounge, Revel & Rye | Jams Cafe plus a coffee shop/cafe; continental breakfasts available (surcharge) |
| Spa / wellness | No on-site spa (fitness center available: 23rd-floor Marquis Fitness Center open 24/7) | Not published |
| Known for | Being in Times Square, Broadway access, large meeting & ballroom capacity | Sustainability initiatives, living plant wall, proximity to Central Park |
| Sustainability & sourcing | Standard large-hotel operations; not positioned as an eco-luxury brand | Strong listed sustainability measures (locally-sourced food, recycling, no single-use plastic water bottles, comprehensive food-waste policy, LED lighting) |
| Fitness | Marquis Fitness Center — 4,000 sq ft, 24/7, Peloton bikes and strength zone | Fitness facilities listed; 24-hour fitness facilities noted |
New York Marriott Marquis sits directly on Times Square in the Theater District.
Choose the Marriott Marquis if you want immediate access to Broadway, Times Square energy, and central transit links.
1 Hotel Central Park is a short walk from Central Park and near Museum Mile.
Choose 1 Hotel Central Park if you want quiet, park-front access and easy museum or Fifth Avenue walking routes.
The Marriott Marquis offers roughly 1,900+ rooms in many configurations, from standard rooms to large suites.
The Marriott Marquis has many room types for families, business travelers, and guests wanting skyline views.
1 Hotel Central Park has 229 guestrooms with a mix of alcove, studio, city- and park-view rooms and suites.
1 Hotel Central Park is a smaller hotel with room choices that emphasize design, views, and in-room sustainability touches.
Marriott Marquis has multiple on-site outlets, including the unique revolving View and casual Revel & Rye.
The Marquis suits guests who want varied on-site dining with skyline views or pre/post-show meals.
1 Hotel Central Park centers dining on locally sourced ingredients and an American-leaning cafe/restaurant concept.
1 Hotel Central Park appeals to travelers who want locally sourced menus and an eco-focused food program near the park.
New York Marriott Marquis does not have an on-site pool.
If a pool is important, the Marriott Marquis is not the right choice.
1 Hotel Central Park’s supplier listing does not publish an on-site pool.
Pool availability at 1 Hotel Central Park is not published in the supplier listing; confirm directly with the hotel if a pool matters to your stay.
Marriott Marquis focuses on a large, well-equipped fitness center and in-hotel nightlife/dining.
Pick the Marquis for a big, 24/7 fitness facility and immediate access to Times Square nightlife and theaters.
1 Hotel Central Park lists fitness facilities and emphasizes wellness through sustainable design elements.
1 Hotel Central Park suits travelers who want fitness plus wellness-minded, sustainability-driven hotel practices near Central Park.

New York Marriott Marquis — steps from Broadway theaters and Times Square, with a theater built into the building.

New York Marriott Marquis — over 100,000 sq ft of meeting space and ballrooms that handle conferences and large weddings.

1 Hotel Central Park — extensive sustainability measures (locally sourced food, no single-use plastic water bottles, LED lighting, recycling, and food-waste policy).

1 Hotel Central Park — about 0.1 km / 0.1 mi to Central Park and a short walk to museum and Fifth Avenue attractions.
1 Hotel Central Park is right by Central Park (supplier lists it as about 0.1 km / 0.1 mi to the park); the Marriott Marquis is roughly a 15-minute walk north to Central Park.
New York Marriott Marquis — it sits on Times Square in the Theater District with multiple theaters within a block and a theater built into the building.
No — both properties welcome guests of all ages; Marriott requires the lead guest checking in to be at least 21.
Marriott Marquis does not have an on-site pool. 1 Hotel Central Park’s supplier listing does not publish pool availability; check the hotel directly if a pool is essential.
Explore how New York Marriott Marquis stacks up against other hotels nearby:
vs. sites like Expedia, Hotels.com and other OTAs ·