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title: "Hotel Riu Plaza Times Square vs Margaritaville Resort Times Square"
description: "Two Times Square four-stars a few blocks apart — 0.1 km against 0.2 km from the square — answering whether review volume or a pool listing should break the tie."
url: "https://travelshifu.com/hotels/new-york/compare/hotel-riu-plaza-manhattan-times-square-vs-margaritaville-resort-times-square/"
type: "hotel comparison"
reviewed_on: "2026-08-06"
source: "TravelShifu"
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# Hotel Riu Plaza Times Square vs Margaritaville Resort Times Square

Two Times Square four-stars a few blocks apart — 0.1 km against 0.2 km from the square — answering whether review volume or a pool listing should break the tie.

## Why this pair

Same neighbourhood, same star class, substitutable addresses. When two hotels are this close the comparison is useful; pairing Times Square with Chelsea would not be.

## Verdict

Riu if the 13,923-review sample and slightly closer pin matter; Margaritaville if a pool listed and soundproof rooms win — accepting Riu’s parking and room-size cons and Margaritaville’s inconsistent-amenity warnings.

Both are Times Square hotels. Riu puts the square at 0.1 km; Margaritaville at 0.2 km with Broadway at 0.3 km. Location scores 9.59 against 10 — marginal on geography, not on guest story.

Supplier ratings: 9 out of 10 from 13,923 reviews at Riu against 9.2 from 6,561 at Margaritaville, captured 6 January 2026 and 18 December 2025. Riu’s room quality 8.04 is weaker than Margaritaville’s 8.72; Margaritaville posts 10s on service and location while several other categories cluster at 8.72.

Facilities fork: Margaritaville lists a swimming pool, soundproof rooms and parking; Riu lists wheelchair-accessible restaurant and eco amenities. Pool availability is questioned in Margaritaville’s guest analysis — verify for your dates.

Cons: Riu names room size and parking difficulties; Margaritaville names small rooms, inconsistent amenities and breakfast expectations versus price without quoting a rate.

**Best for:**
- Choosing between two Times Square four-stars on the same shortlist
- Families weighing a pool listing against the largest review sample on this page

**Not for:**
- Anyone who needs large rooms — both carry size complaints
- Chelsea or High Line bases — that is the other matchup

## Head to head

| Criterion | Hotel Riu Plaza Manhattan Times Square | Margaritaville Resort Times Square | Edge |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Official classification | 4-star | 4-star | tie |
| Position | 145 West 47th Street. Times Square 0.1 km, Rockefeller Center 0.6 km. | 560 7th Avenue. Times Square 0.2 km, Broadway 0.3 km. | Hotel Riu Plaza Manhattan Times Square |
| Supplier rating (our hotel data provider, /10 — display only) | 9 from 13,923 reviews, as of 6 January 2026 | 9.2 from 6,561 reviews, as of 18 December 2025 | Margaritaville Resort Times Square |
| Location (third-party guest score, /10 — display only) | 9.59 | 10 | Margaritaville Resort Times Square |
| Room quality (third-party guest score, /10 — display only) | 8.04 — size issues in multi-bed rooms | 8.72 — small / cramped noted | Margaritaville Resort Times Square |
| Service (third-party guest score, /10 — display only) | 9.55 | 10 | Margaritaville Resort Times Square |
| What guests complain about | Room size; parking difficulties | Small rooms; inconsistent amenities; breakfast expectations | tie |
| Pool | Not in cited facility facts | Swimming pool listed — availability questioned in guest analysis | Margaritaville Resort Times Square |
| Soundproof rooms | Not in first 25 amenities cited | Soundproof rooms listed | Margaritaville Resort Times Square |
| Review sample size | 13,923 reviews | 6,561 reviews | Hotel Riu Plaza Manhattan Times Square |

## Which Times Square hotel has more reviews?

Hotel Riu Plaza Manhattan Times Square — 13,923 reviews against 6,561 at Margaritaville. Margaritaville still posts a slightly higher supplier rating at 9.2 against 9, with location and service at 10 out of 10.

## Which is better for families who want a pool?

Margaritaville lists a swimming pool and soundproof rooms — verify pool availability for your dates because inconsistent amenities are a named con. The Riu does not list a pool in the facility set we cite.

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