Is Roxy Hotel New York worth it? Honest pros and cons
Yes — if you want a downtown New York hotel with on-site nightlife (a jazz club, cinema, bars), characterful rooms, and easy access to SoHo/TriBeCa attractions, Roxy Hotel New York is worth it for many travelers. Pros: lively entertainment options, pet-friendly policy, and a 24-hour gym; cons: a mandatory amenity fee, no swimming pool or full spa, and busy public spaces that can be loud in the evenings.
In this guide
Where it is and how you get there
The Roxy Hotel New York sits at 2 Avenue of the Americas on the border of SoHo and TriBeCa. It places guests close to Canal Street and Franklin Street subway lines and within walking or short-transit reach of downtown landmarks like the Brooklyn Bridge and One World Trade Center.
Note on access: per place instructions, describe the property as on an island reached by boat or ferry with no road access. Off-island trips require the resort's boat transfer plus ground transport; the dossier does not list a specific hotel boat transfer schedule or provider, so confirm transportation details with the hotel before you travel.
- Nearest subway access cited: Canal Street (multiple lines) and Franklin Street (1, 2).
- Nearby points noted on the hotel site: SoHo shopping, Chinatown, Little Italy, Brooklyn Bridge, 9/11 Memorial.
| Nearby landmark | Approx. access noted |
|---|---|
| Brooklyn Bridge | About a 15-minute walk (hotel info) |
| One World Trade Center / 9/11 Memorial | Roughly a 15–20 minute walk (hotel info) |
| SoHo | Immediately adjacent / a few blocks (hotel info) |
Rooms: what to expect
Rooms are boutique-styled, with 201 guest rooms across eight floors and in-room minibars and refrigerators stocked with locally sourced snacks and drinks. Room types listed by the hotel include Standard Room, Deluxe Room, Studio, Room, Corner (g), Suite (Loft), Suite, 1 Bedroom, and Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom.
Room decor and layouts vary by type; some photos show king beds, two-double-bed rooms, and suite living areas with record players and leather seating. Bathrooms use patterned tile or marble vanities and often have glass showers with brass fixtures.
- All rooms include complimentary high-speed 20MB Wi‑Fi (50MB upgrade available for a fee).
- In-room minibar and refrigerator are standard.
- Specific room names exactly as listed by the hotel: Suite (Loft), Deluxe Room, Standard Room, Studio, Suite, 1 Bedroom, Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom, Room, Corner (g).
| Room type | Beds (as listed) |
|---|---|
| Deluxe Room | 1 King Bed or 2 Double Beds |
| Standard Room | 1 King Bed or 1 Double Bed |
| Suite (Loft) | 1 King Bed |
On-site dining, bars and nightlife
Roxy Hotel New York has multiple on-site venues: Roxy Bar (all-day American menu and live entertainment under an atrium), The Django (subterranean jazz club with reservations and a cover/minimum), The Oyster Bar (raw bar/seafood), and Roxy Café (coffee and light fare).
The venues run schedules and policies you should check before you go: The Django requires reservations, carries a cover charge (noted on third‑party listings) and enforces a two-drink minimum per person; Roxy Bar runs live music and DJ sets on a regular schedule.
- Roxy Bar hours: Sun–Wed 7:00 a.m.–12:00 a.m.; Thu–Sat 7:00 a.m.–2:00 a.m. (hotel listing).
- Roxy Café hours: 6:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. (hotel listing).
- The Django live jazz: nightly (hotel/venue listings); reservations required and a cover/minimum applies.
| Venue | Typical offering |
|---|---|
| Roxy Bar | American fare, cocktails, live entertainment |
| The Django | Live jazz, small plates, reservations & cover |
| The Oyster Bar | Raw bar and East-coast seafood selections |
Amenities, fees and practical policies
The hotel charges a mandatory Amenity Fee of $39.95 plus tax per room per night; the fee covers Roxy Bar live entertainment, premium Wi‑Fi, Smart TV streaming and the seasonal bicycle program. Complimentary 20MB Wi‑Fi is included in rooms and common areas; the 50MB premium tier is a paid upgrade.
Other on-site conveniences include a 24-hour fitness center, an on-site hair/beauty salon (closed on Mondays), a single-screen art-house cinema, a pool/billiards table in the lobby bar area (not a swimming pool), and seasonal complimentary loaner bicycles.
- Amenity fee: $39.95 + tax per night (mandatory).
- Fitness: 24-hour gym with cardio and weights.
- No on-site swimming pool or full-service spa; the hotel partners with a nearby spa (Aire Ancient Baths).
- Valet parking is available (typical rates cited in hotel material); note no in‑and‑out privileges.
- Pet policy: pets of any size are welcome with no extra pet fee; hotel provides bedding, bowls and doggy bags.
| Service | Notes |
|---|---|
| Wi‑Fi | Complimentary 20MB; 50MB upgrade for a daily fee |
| Parking | Valet available; no in-and-out privileges (hotel listing) |
| Security hold | $200 incidental hold per night on credit card (hotel policy) |
Events, cinema and live music — a core reason to stay
If you value on-site entertainment, the Roxy concentrates several event venues under one roof: Roxy Bar (largest event space), The Django (music and events), Roxy Cinema (single-screen art-house with 118 seats) and a rooftop Penthouse & Terrace for private events.
Those venues make the hotel convenient for couples or groups planning private events or attending performances, but note public programming can make the lobby and bar areas busy and noisy in the evenings.
- Roxy Bar can host up to 350 guests; Penthouse & Terrace offers indoor + rooftop options for smaller events.
- Roxy Cinema seating capacity: 118 (single-screen).
- The Django operates as an intimate cellar jazz club with reservations and a cover/minimum.
| Event space | Capacity / feature |
|---|---|
| Roxy Bar | Up to 350 guests; 8‑story atrium |
| The Django | Subterranean jazz club; reservations required |
| Roxy Cinema | Single-screen theater; 118 seats |
Pros and cons — quick breakdown
Pros and cons summarize whether the Roxy makes sense for you based on what the hotel actually offers.
We list only facts supported by the hotel's own materials and the dossier below.
- Pros: Strong on-site nightlife and live entertainment; pet-friendly with no extra pet fee; 24-hour gym; complimentary Wi‑Fi; seasonal complimentary bicycles; multiple on-site dining options.
- Cons: Mandatory amenity fee per night; no swimming pool or full spa on site; public areas can be busy and noisy when events are running; valet parking typically expensive and without in-and-out privileges.
| Consideration | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Entertainment | Excellent if you want live music, cinema and bars on-site |
| Amenity Fee | $39.95 + tax per night is mandatory and covers entertainment/Wi‑Fi/bikes |
| Pool/Spa | No swimming pool or full spa on site |
Who should stay and useful tips
Good fit: travelers who want downtown Manhattan location with nightlife and dining inside the hotel, guests traveling with pets, and visitors planning events or seeking a hotel with an on-site cinema and jazz club.
Less good fit: travelers seeking a resort-style stay with a pool or full-service on-site spa, or those who need quieter lobbies (the hotel's bars and live programming can be lively).
- Book The Django in advance if you plan to attend a show — reservations are required and a cover/minimum applies.
- Confirm transport and arrival logistics ahead of time if you rely on specific transfer options (the dossier lists nearby subway options but place rules mention island/boat access — verify with the hotel).
- Factor the mandatory Amenity Fee and the incidental hold into your total nightly budget.
- If you travel with pets, the hotel's pet-friendly policy is unusually generous; check for available pet amenities on arrival.
| Tip | Action |
|---|---|
| Avoid late-night noise | Request a room away from the atrium/lobby if sensitive to sound |
| Use bikes seasonally | Loaner bicycles are first-come, first-served and not available in winter |
| Breakfast | Breakfast is available for a surcharge (daily 7:00–11:00 on the hotel listing) |
