Moxy NYC Downtown

About Moxy NYC Downtown

Moxy NYC Downtown suits travelers whose Manhattan plans sit at the southern tip of the island: the 9/11 Memorial, the ferry terminals and the office streets around Wall Street. Couples book it for lower Manhattan evenings and the walk to the waterfront. Business travelers cut out a commute to downtown offices. Families get several sights within walking distance rather than a subway ride north. Late arrivals find a 24 hour front desk listed, and the address sits in the older street pattern below City Hall, where named lanes replace the numbered grid.

This is a 4-star hotel with a working role rather than a resort one: a bed, a desk and a door onto the Financial District. The booking supplier's guest score is 3.9 out of 5 from 1177 reviews, a middle-of-the-road summary of many stays. Read it as one signal among several and weigh what matters to you, whether that is the Ann Street address, the listed fitness center or a late arrival. This site shows no prices; every booking button opens prices and availability in the IMPT app, where the total with taxes and fees appears.

Rooms and listed facilities

The listed facilities divide neatly by traveler. Business travelers get air conditioning, free wifi and internet access, plus a fitness center and gymnasium for a workout before a downtown meeting. Couples have a restaurant and bars listed for an evening without leaving the building. Families can ask the property about a cot and about how rooms are laid out. A 24 hour front desk, 24 hour security and lifts help anyone arriving late from the airports. Confirm parking, restaurant hours and any charges with Moxy NYC Downtown.

Banquet space, a safe and laundry service are on the same list, which points to a stay that mixes work and travel. A small meeting can be held in the building, and laundry service helps on a longer trip. Wheelchair access is listed, so ask about specific room types and door widths when you book. The 24 hour front desk takes a late arrival in stride after a delayed flight from JFK or Newark. Confirm room size, the cot and parking arrangements with Moxy NYC Downtown before you travel.

The setting

Moxy NYC Downtown stands at 26 Ann Street, in the Financial District at the southern end of Manhattan, where the numbered grid gives way to older named lanes. The 9/11 Memorial is about 0.3 miles (0.5 km) away in a straight line, so a morning visit needs no transport. Times Square is about 3.5 miles (5.6 km), Grand Central Terminal about 3.3 miles (5.3 km), Penn Station about 2.9 miles (4.6 km) and Central Park about 4.1 miles (6.6 km), all straight-line figures. The subway covers those trips; the waterfront is a walk.

Location and neighborhood

Battery Park City and the Financial District share the southern edge of Manhattan, where the Hudson River and the East River frame a compact waterfront district. The grid is orderly in Battery Park City and older around Wall Street, so a short walk can pass from office towers to esplanades and memorial plazas. For a longer stay, this southern tip works as a base for repeated trips: the ferry terminal, subway stations and waterfront paths sit close together, and everyday errands fit into the day. Travelers keeping to a modest budget can plan around public spaces, walking routes and the harbor views that define the area.

Wall Street gives the district its name, but the neighborhood spreads beyond the famous street into narrow lanes, open plazas and the quiet edges of Battery Park City. The 9/11 Memorial sits within this southern area, and the harbor is never far away. On a long stay, the district rewards early mornings and late afternoons, when the office crowds thin and the waterfront paths become calmer. Plan visits to major sights for different days rather than one rushed loop. Check opening days and any timed entry rules with the memorial and museum before setting out.

Getting there and around

Getting around is straightforward once you learn the shape of the district. The subway runs all day and night; tap a contactless card or phone and check the MTA for service changes. The airport is around 13 miles (20.8 km) away by road, and Penn Station is around 3.3 miles (5.3 km) north. For longer stays, walk when the weather allows and use the subway for longer hops. The Staten Island Ferry leaves from Whitehall Terminal at the southern tip, a useful harbor crossing. Check current schedules before setting out for a timed sight.

Nearby sights and food

The southern tip puts several major sights within easy reach. The 9/11 Memorial and Museum anchor the district, with the reflecting pools and the museum as separate parts of a visit. From Battery Park, look across the harbor toward the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. Walking the Brooklyn Bridge is a classic route on foot; start early or late to avoid the busiest hours. Little Island and Hudson River Park give you waterfront paths and open views, and the High Line is a longer walk north. Check opening days and any timed entry rules before you go.

Food in the district leans toward the practical: casual counters, delis, pizzerias and sandwich shops serve the office crowds, with Greek, Italian, Chinese and Indian options nearby. Battery Park City has quieter places near the water, while the streets around Wall Street fill at lunch and empty after the working day. For longer stays, grocery stores and markets make simple meals easy, and a walk north or west opens more variety. Opening days vary, so check before you commit to a table.

A day from Moxy NYC Downtown

A day from Moxy NYC Downtown can start early with the 9/11 Memorial, when the plaza is quieter. Check current opening times and any timed entry for the museum, then walk south through Battery Park to the harbor. Continue along the Battery Park City esplanade or take the Staten Island Ferry from Whitehall Terminal for a harbor crossing. Eat lunch at a casual counter or deli near Wall Street. In the afternoon, walk part of the Brooklyn Bridge or visit Little Island and Hudson River Park. Return to Moxy NYC Downtown before the evening rush, then go out again for a simple dinner near the waterfront. Leave Moxy NYC Downtown early the next day for a longer route north.

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Facilities listed by the supplier

As listed by the booking supplier; a facility not listed here may still exist. Confirm anything important with the property.

• 24 Hour Front Desk
• 24-hour security
• Air conditioning
• Alarm clock
• Banquet
• Bars
• Bath
• Bathrobe
• Bathroom
• Carpeted
• Cleaning
• Coffee
• Crib
• Desk
• Dry cleaning service
• Express check in
• Fitness Center
• Free Wi-Fi
• Game room
• Gym
• Hairdryer
• Internet access
• Iron and board
• Laundry Service
• Elevators
• Lounge
• Night club
• Non smoking rooms
• Parking
• Pay per view
• Pool bar
• Radio
• Restaurant
• Safe
• Security Features
• Shower
• Sink
• Smoke detector
• TV
• Telephone