
New York Marriott Marquis
Best for Broadway, large conferences, and travelers who want to be in the middle of the Theater District.
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New York Marriott Marquis is a large, modern Marriott in the heart of Times Square best for theatergoers and big events; JW Marriott Essex House New York is a landmark Marriott-family luxury hotel on Central Park South for travelers wanting classic park-side stays. Read this if you’re choosing between a center-of-the-action Times Square base or a more classic Central Park location under the Marriott umbrella.
Updated · about 0.8 km apart

Best for Broadway, large conferences, and travelers who want to be in the middle of the Theater District.

Best for a classic Central Park–side stay, quieter mornings, and a landmark prewar Art Deco hotel with on-site spa services.
When New York Marriott Marquis wins: choose the Marquis if you want to be literally on Times Square, near Broadway theaters, and need large meeting or event space — it’s set up for big groups and scene-driven city energy.
When JW Marriott Essex House New York wins: pick Essex House if you prefer a Central Park–side address, an Art Deco landmark feel, and an on-site spa and single high-end signature restaurant rather than the bustle of Times Square.
Bottom line: both are Marriott properties with full-service amenities, but they serve different trip goals — Marquis for theater/meetings and nightlife energy, Essex House for classic park adjacency and a quieter luxury base.
| Category | New York Marriott Marquis | JW Marriott Essex House New York |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Busy, modern, theater-district high-rise with Times Square energy | Landmark Art Deco luxury on Central Park South, more classic and residential-feeling |
| Location | 1535 Broadway, Times Square / Theater District (steps from Broadway theaters) | 160 Central Park S, directly on Central Park South near Columbus Circle |
| Size | Roughly 1,900+ rooms across a large high-rise tower | 528 rooms |
| Building / age | 50-story tower built 1985; major renovation in 2022 | Historic Art Deco landmark (supplier listing: landmark Marriott-family hotel) |
| Pools | No on-site pool | Not published |
| Restaurants & bars | Four on-site venues including The View (New York City's only revolving restaurant), Revel & Rye, Broadway Lounge | One main on-site restaurant (Bourbon Steak New York) plus bar/lounge and limited room service |
| Spa / wellness | No on-site spa listed by multiple independent sources; large 24/7 fitness center (Marquis Fitness Center) | Spa services on site and 24-hour fitness center (wheelchair-accessible) |
| Meeting & event space | Extensive — over 100,000 sq ft of meeting space and very large ballrooms | Conference space size: 1,480 sq ft and 14 meeting rooms |
| Accessibility & family policy | Family-friendly; children welcome; wheelchair-accessible rooms and stair-free entry | |
| Typical guest | Theater-goers, conference attendees, families, visitors wanting Times Square access | Guests seeking Central Park access, landmark hotel experience, and quieter luxury |
New York Marriott Marquis sits directly on Times Square between West 45th and 46th Streets in the Theater District.
Choose the Marquis if you want to be in the center of Broadway, nightlife, and the busiest tourist hub.
JW Marriott Essex House New York occupies Central Park South for direct park access and a quieter Midtown location.
Pick Essex House for immediate Central Park access and a more residential Midtown feel.
Marquis is a very large high-rise hotel with nearly 1,900+ rooms and many room types and suites.
The Marquis provides broad room choice and options for groups and families, with Times Square-focused views available.
Essex House has 528 air-conditioned rooms that emphasize classic comfort and memory-foam beds.
Essex House delivers a classic, park-side room experience with fewer total rooms and a landmark hotel character.
New York Marriott Marquis has multiple on-site venues including the city's only revolving restaurant.
Marquis offers more variety and unique city views — useful if you want multiple in-house dining options.
Essex House centers its dining around one signature restaurant and bar/lounge.
Essex House has a focused, higher-end dining offering rather than multiple casual outlets.
Marquis does not list an on-site pool; the hotel emphasizes other features like its fitness center and event spaces.
If a pool is essential, the Marquis is not a fit; its signature amenities are dining and meeting facilities.
Essex House’s supplier listing does not show a pool; the property highlights spa services and proximity to Central Park instead.
Essex House emphasizes spa treatments and direct park access rather than an on-site pool.
Marquis’ wellness offering centers on a large 24/7 fitness center; nightlife is Times Square and Broadway focused.
Good for guests who want a strong in-house gym and immediate access to city nightlife and Broadway evenings.
Essex House offers on-site spa services and a quieter evening environment next to Central Park.
Essex House suits travelers seeking spa treatments and calmer evenings near Central Park.

New York Marriott Marquis — steps from Broadway theaters and in the center of Times Square energy.

JW Marriott Essex House New York — immediate Central Park South location and Art Deco landmark atmosphere.

New York Marriott Marquis — extensive meeting and ballroom capacity for large conferences and weddings.

JW Marriott Essex House New York — smaller scale, spa services on site, and a calmer Midtown location.
New York Marriott Marquis — it’s located in the Theater District with theaters literally around the hotel.
JW Marriott Essex House New York — it sits on Central Park South, a short step to the park.
Neither property publishes an on-site pool in the supplied listings; Marquis is explicitly listed as having no pool and Essex House does not publish pool details.
New York Marriott Marquis — it has far larger total meeting and ballroom space than Essex House.
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