
Roxy Hotel New York
Best for nightlife and live-music lovers who want on-site jazz, a subterranean club, and late-night drinks.
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Roxy Hotel New York is a 4.5-star downtown boutique hotel anchored to Tribeca nightlife and live music; this guide is for travelers who want a lively, music-forward stay in lower Manhattan. The St. Regis New York is a historic 5-star luxury property on Fifth Avenue; read on if you prefer classic Manhattan elegance and traditional butler-style service.
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Best for nightlife and live-music lovers who want on-site jazz, a subterranean club, and late-night drinks.

Best for travelers seeking classic Fifth Avenue luxury, formal service (butler service in many room types), and a central Midtown location.
When Roxy Hotel New York wins: choose the Roxy if you want a downtown hotel with regular live music (The Django and Roxy Bar), an arthouse cinema, a buzzy bar scene, seasonal loaner bikes, and a pet-friendly policy. It suits visitors who prioritize atmosphere and evening entertainment right on the property.
When The St. Regis New York wins: choose The St. Regis if you want a traditional, formal luxury stay on Fifth Avenue with a large selection of butler-serviced room types, proximity to Rockefeller Center/MoMA, conference/meeting facilities, and classic concierge-driven service.
Bottom line: pick Roxy for a younger, entertainment-focused Tribeca experience; pick The St. Regis for old-school Midtown luxury and formal service.
| Category | Roxy Hotel New York | The St. Regis New York |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Boutique, music-forward, nightlife-oriented | Historic, formal, classic luxury |
| Location | Border of SoHo and TriBeCa (2 Avenue of the Americas) | Midtown Manhattan on Fifth Avenue (Two East 55th St) |
| Size (rooms) | 201 rooms across 8 floors | 238 guestrooms (supplier listing) |
| Minimum check-in age | 21 (guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian) | |
| Pools | No swimming pool on site (has 9-foot billiards table in lobby) | Not published |
| Restaurants & bars | Roxy Bar, The Django (jazz club), The Oyster Bar, Roxy Café | 2 restaurants and 1 bar/lounge (supplier listing) |
| Spa / wellness | No on-site spa; on-site hair/beauty salon; partner spa off-site (Aire Ancient Baths) | Hair salon listed; on-site spa treatment specifics not published |
| Known for | Live entertainment, jazz club, arthouse cinema, nightlife | Landmark Fifth Avenue address and classic luxury service (butler service) |
| Meeting & event space | About 12,396 sq ft across multiple venues (Roxy Bar, The Django, Roxy Cinema, Penthouse & Terrace) | Conference space 3,944 sq ft; 13 meeting rooms (supplier listing) |
| Fitness | 24-hour fitness center | |
Roxy sits on the border of SoHo and TriBeCa at 2 Avenue of the Americas, a short walk to lower Manhattan sights and subway lines.
Pick Roxy if you want lower Manhattan nightlife, neighborhood character, and easy subway access.
The St. Regis is centrally located on Fifth Avenue, steps from Rockefeller Center and within easy reach of Midtown museums and theaters.
Choose The St. Regis for classic Midtown sightseeing and Fifth Avenue shopping.
Roxy offers 201 rooms across seven core room types and suites with local design touches.
Roxy’s rooms emphasize local character and in-room conveniences for a downtown stay.
The St. Regis lists many butler-serviced room types and suites reflecting traditional luxury service.
The St. Regis is for travelers who want formal in-room service and a wide selection of luxury suite layouts.
Roxy pairs food and drink with nightly live entertainment across several venues on property.
If nightly shows and an on-site jazz club matter, Roxy keeps the music and dining in one place.
The St. Regis offers formal dining outlets with classic hotel bar service and room service (limited hours).
The St. Regis suits travelers who expect formal dining options and classic hotel bar service rather than late-night club programming.
Roxy’s defining features are live music venues and an on-site arthouse cinema tied to its Tribeca identity.
Roxy’s programming and event venues make it a go-to for music, film and nightlife events.
The St. Regis’s signature strengths are its landmark address and extensive meeting/conference facilities.
The St. Regis is a conventional choice for meetings, formal events, and classic luxury touches.
Roxy covers fitness and grooming needs while focusing public programming on nightlife.
Roxy offers essential fitness and grooming services and prioritizes evening entertainment over spa amenities.
The St. Regis lists fitness facilities and salon services; formal spa details are not published in the supplier listing.
If an on-site spa or pool is a deciding factor, check current St. Regis sources directly; fitness facilities and salon services are listed.

Roxy — on-site jazz (The Django), regular live programming at Roxy Bar, late-night DJ sets and an arthouse cinema.

The St. Regis — established landmark address, many butler-serviced room options, and formal concierge service.

The St. Regis — supplier listing shows 13 meeting rooms and nearly 3,944 sq ft of conference space.

Roxy — multiple distinct event venues (Roxy Bar atrium, The Django, Roxy Cinema, Penthouse & Terrace) and about 12,396 sq ft of event space.
Roxy Hotel New York — it runs nightly live jazz at The Django, resident pianist programming, DJ sets and an active bar scene; The St. Regis focuses on classic hotel dining rather than club-style programming.
Roxy does not have a swimming pool. The supplier listing for The St. Regis does not publish on-site pool details, so check the hotel's official site if a pool is essential to your stay.
Both properties accept guests of all ages. Both list a minimum check-in age of 21 for the primary guest.
The St. Regis — located on Fifth Avenue within a short walk of Rockefeller Center, MoMA and Fifth Avenue shopping.
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