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Margaritaville Resort Times Square, the newest addition to the Margaritaville Lodging portfolio, is open. The 32-story hotel will transport guests to an island oasis in the middle of Manhattan and features 234 guest rooms, fi ve restaurants and bars, a year-round outdoor heated pool, and a street-level Margaritaville retail store.

“We cannot wait to welcome local New Yorkers and the city’s global travelers to Margaritaville Resort Times Square,” said Kori Yoran, general manager. “The resort brings paradise to the island of Manhattan and offers something for everyone from families to happy hour with friends.”

The property’s numerous restaurants and bars will have guests channeling Margaritaville’s authentic “no worries” vibe. The two-story Margaritaville Restaurant, features New York’s largest tiki bar and a 32-foot replica of the Statue of Liberty playfully holding a margarita in place of her torch. The margarita glass itself is a custom-made LED screen that shows an original work featuring iconic Jimmy Buffett songs paired with iconic Manhattan visuals and a touch of the tropics. Home to Times Square’s only year-round outdoor heated pool, LandShark Bar & Grill brings the beach to Manhattan with a menu of poolside eats and drinks. License to Chill Bar greets guests upon arrival to the seventh-fl oor lobby with indoor-outdoor seating and cozy fi re pits on the terrace with a unique digital view of Times Square. The lobby also features Joe’s Merchant Coffee & Provisions for a quick bite or coffee on the go. Sitting atop the 31st and 32nd fl oor, 5 o’Clock Somewhere Bar offers jaw-dropping, 360-degree views and a menu of light bites and craft cocktails.

With architecture by Stonehill Taylor and interior design by the McBride Company, the newly built property combines the vibrance of New York City with the iconic Margaritaville state of mind. Margaritaville and the McBride Company developed custom artwork for the property inspired by the city’s incredible art collections with a Margaritaville touch.

“The opening of Margaritaville Resort Times Square is an incredible moment for the hundreds of team members involved in this property and for the city of New York after such a challenging year,” says Sharif ElGamal, chairman and CEO of Soho Properties and owner and developer of Margaritaville Resort Times Square. “This resort will provide an unparalleled getaway never before experienced in Manhattan and we are thrilled to be welcoming guests today and for years to come.” Located at the corner of Seventh Avenue and West 40th Street, Margaritaville Resort Times Square is blocks away from the bright lights of the bustling entertainment district and New York’s most notable attractions, shopping and museums. Margaritaville Resort Times Square was developed by Margaritaville Hospitality Group, Soho Properties Inc., and Flintlock Constructions Services LLC, along with IMCMV Holdings Inc. for the property’s food, beverage and retail concepts. For more information, visit margaritavilleresorttimessquare.com.

Margaritaville, a state of mind since 1977, is a global lifestyle brand inspired by Jimmy Buffet whose songs evoke a passion for tropical escape and relaxation.

Photo by Chris Leary Photo via Margaritaville

Photo via Margaritaville Photo by Chris Leary