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Axel’s take

Choose it for downtown access and sociability, not dependable four-star comfort.

Choose it for
Fulton Street connections, Recreation's bar and games, and walkable World Trade Center sights.
Skip it if
You need generous room space, dependable sleep or consistently smooth check-in.
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Axel’s rating: 7.2/10 · A design-led, select-service hotel with tiny rooms and a social bar

Moxy NYC Downtown is a select-service hotel dressed for a night out, not a conventional four-star retreat. Its strongest assets are Fulton Street subway access and Recreation, the third-floor restaurant, bar and games space. Booking.com guests praise the location and lounge staff; Expedia reviews also show enthusiasm for the atmosphere. It suits short downtown stays better than trips built around spending time in your room.

The compact, stripped-back bedrooms are the compromise: limited storage and missing conveniences matter once the novelty wears off. Recent Expedia reviews repeat complaints about check-in delays, while the newest reviews add billing disputes and uneven cleanliness. Sleep attracts 61% negative feedback across 137 mentions. We'd choose it for downtown access and sociability, but skip it when reliable rest, room amenities and smooth service are the priorities.

Rooms
Compact, minimalist rooms; guest reports repeatedly mention absent refrigerators and limited storage. Sleep feedback is weaker than location feedback.
Cleanliness
Booking.com and Expedia aggregates are reassuring, but recent complaints prevent treating cleanliness as a dependable strength.
Service
Staff friendliness earns praise, especially in the bar. Check-in delays recur across the reviews and Expedia.
Amenities
Recreation combines dining, cocktails, arcade games and coworking space. There is a basketball court and a 24-hour gym.
Fees and surprises
Off-site parking is $55 for a sedan or $65 for an SUV, without in/out privileges. The policy lists a $100 card deposit per room per stay.

Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Booking.com · Tripadvisor. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.

The location

26 Ann Street, New York

The entrance is on narrow Ann Street between Broadway and Nassau, with reception upstairs rather than in a conventional street-level lobby. Fulton Center is nearby. It's 6 minutes on foot to the Brooklyn Bridge approach and 6 minutes to the 9/11 Memorial & Museum; reaching the bridge is not the same as crossing it.

What guests say

  • 3.9/5

    1,352 reviews on Google

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Recent reviews

  • A guest

    1/5Oct 24, 2026
    The check-in process took an unacceptable amount of time. I was in New York City because my daughter was undergoing major surgery, and I chose this hotel because of its proximity to her apartment.
  • Tamarra

    3/5Oct 22, 2026
    Beautiful Views and Great Atmosphere, but Not Worth the Price. The view was beautiful, but unfortunately, I only got to enjoy it after requesting a room change.
  • Elias

    2/5Oct 20, 2026
    The staff was extremely helpful, and friendly, the first time we stayed there. Unfortunately, our second stay was disappointing.
  • Peter

    3/5Oct 20, 2026
    Let's start with the positives. The location is great if you are on a business trip around 1WTC. The interior design is neat too. I wanted to exchange my room, and they were quite efficient about it.
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Amenities

Recreation combines dining, cocktails, arcade games and coworking space. There is a basketball court and a 24-hour gym.

  • Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi in public areas
  • Restaurant
  • Smoke-free property
  • Credit cards
  • Cash

Good to know

Off-site parking
$55 sedan; $65 SUV at 27 Beekman Street. No in/out privileges; ticket validation is handled at the front desk.
Card deposit
$100 per room per stay, listed in the hotel policy.
Check-in and checkout
Check-in starts at 4:00 PM; checkout is 11:00 AM. Front desk operates 24 hours.
Minimum check-in age
The lead guest must be at least 21.
Smoking
The property is smoke-free.
Pets
Pets are not allowed; service animals are welcome.

Checked Oct 28, 2026. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Booking.com · Tripadvisor · Guest reviews and travel times · Hotel supplier catalog.

Additional hotel policies
  • Optional charges: Fee for full breakfast: USD 18.00 per person (approximately)
AI-readable version · facts, comparisons and links

Moxy NYC Downtown: from $290 for Nov 21–22, 2026, 2 adults (1 night)

From $290 total for Nov 21–22, 2026, 2 adults at Moxy NYC Downtown on Axel (1 night), checked Nov 8, 2026.

Moxy NYC Downtown is a design-led, select-service hotel with tiny rooms and a social bar in New York, United States.

Address: 26 Ann Street, New York. Property ID: 1124056. Canonical property page: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/new-york/moxy-nyc-downtown-1124056

Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/new-york/moxy-nyc-downtown-1124056/2026-11-21/2-adults

Axel vs Expedia and Booking.com

Same hotel, same dates, 2 adults, 1 room, USD stay totals. Axel's total is this page's price for those dates; the other total is what that site listed for the same stay on the day shown.

StayAxel totalExpedia or Booking.comDifferenceSeenLinks
Dec 15 to Dec 17, 2026 · 2 nights$593$1,001 on Expedia$408 less (41%)Nov 2Select · Share this stay · Check guest price
Dec 22 to Dec 24, 2026 · 2 nights$496$686 on Expedia$190 less (28%)Nov 5Select · Share this stay · Check guest price
Jan 1 to Jan 3, 2027 · 2 nights$456$689 on Expedia$233 less (34%)Nov 2Select · Share this stay · Check guest price
Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights$1,112$1,407 on Booking.com$295 less (21%)Nov 2Select · Share this stay · Check guest price

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1 night

Total price: $290 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-22 · 1 night · 2 adults · 1 room.

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2 nights

Total price: $457 USD

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3 nights

Total price: $630 USD

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4 nights

Total price: $798 USD

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5 nights

Total price: $1,046 USD

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6 nights

Total price: $1,457 USD

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7 nights

Total price: $1,878 USD

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8 nights

Total price: $2,107 USD

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9 nights

Total price: $2,269 USD

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10 nights

Total price: $2,585 USD

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11 nights

Total price: $3,072 USD

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12 nights

Total price: $3,680 USD

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13 nights

Total price: $4,183 USD

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14 nights

Total price: $4,789 USD

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About Moxy NYC Downtown

Axel's take: 7.2/10

Choose it for downtown access and sociability, not dependable four-star comfort.

  • Choose it for: Fulton Street connections, Recreation's bar and games, and walkable World Trade Center sights.
  • Skip it if: You need generous room space, dependable sleep or consistently smooth check-in.

Axel's opinion of Moxy NYC Downtown, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Booking.com · Tripadvisor. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.

Room types

Room types and selected features reported for this hotel. Check your dates for availability.

Source: ETG room descriptions.

Quadruple room

Quadruple room with city view

Double room (full double bed)

Double room with city view (full double bed)

Twin room (twin beds)

Twin room with city view (twin beds)

High Floor Quadruple room

High Floor Double room (full double bed)

High Floor Double room with city view (full double bed)

High Floor Twin room (twin beds)

Location

A practical downtown base for sightseeing and Financial District work.

  • The block: The entrance is on narrow Ann Street between Broadway and Nassau, with reception upstairs rather than in a conventional street-level lobby. Fulton Center is nearby. It's 6 minutes on foot to the Brooklyn Bridge approach and 6 minutes to the 9/11 Memorial & Museum; reaching the bridge is not the same as crossing it.
  • Getting around: Use Fulton Street's subway connections for trips beyond downtown; Times Square is 19 minutes by transit and Grand Central is 15. Walking works well for the Financial District and Seaport, less well for a Midtown-heavy itinerary. Airport journeys need public-transport connections or a taxi: the hotel provides no airport shuttle.
  • After dark: The surrounding business district is less nightlife-focused than the hotel itself. Recreation brings evening activity upstairs, but that social atmosphere should not be mistaken for dependable quiet: sleep is a recurring weakness in guest feedback.

Location and comparisons: Reviewed Oct 27, 2026. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Booking.com · Tripadvisor.

The area: Lower Manhattan

A calmer Manhattan base when you are happy taking the subway. Lower Manhattan puts the city’s history and harbor ahead of Midtown spectacle. The Financial District, World Trade Center, the Battery and Seaport offer substantial days without immediately boarding a train. Battery Park City adds waterfront walking, while Fulton Street and the World Trade Center make the wider city easier to reach than the southern location might suggest. Its strongest advantage is also its compromise: many office streets become noticeably quieter in the evening. Recent family visitors often appreciate that, but Broadway-heavy or museum-heavy itineraries mean repeated northbound trips. Stay here for downtown history and a calmer return; skip it if you want spontaneous late-night wandering with lively streets in every direction.

  • After dark: Office blocks quieten considerably; Stone Street and the Seaport provide livelier pockets rather than a neighborhood-wide party scene.
  • Getting around: Fulton Street offers 2/3/4/5/A/C/J/Z, with E/R/W/1 and PATH elsewhere nearby; walk to downtown sights and ferries; JFK via A/E–AirTrain, LGA via subway–Q70, EWR via PATH–Newark Penn–NJ Transit–airport transfer.

Best areas in New York for a quiet stay

  • Lower Manhattan (Moxy NYC Downtown’s area): 9.0/10 for a quiet stay. Office streets quieten after work; Stone Street and the Seaport are livelier exceptions rather than the overall evening pattern.
  • Midtown East & Grand Central: 7.7/10 for a quiet stay. Corporate blocks ease after commuting hours, while Third Avenue retains more evening activity.
  • Central Park South & Columbus Circle: 7.3/10 for a quiet stay. A less bar-focused setting suits early nights, but traffic on 59th Street makes room position important.
  • Downtown Brooklyn & DUMBO: 6.9/10 for a quiet stay. Evenings gather around specific restaurants and performances; check the actual block rather than expecting uniform quiet.
  • Long Island City: 6.8/10 for a quiet stay. Some streets are very quiet after dark, though that can also mean few open places on the walk home.
  • Chelsea & Meatpacking District: 6.2/10 for a quiet stay.
  • Williamsburg, Brooklyn: 5.7/10 for a quiet stay.
  • SoHo & Greenwich Village: 5.5/10 for a quiet stay.
  • Hell's Kitchen & Hudson Yards: 5.4/10 for a quiet stay.
  • Herald Square & Penn Station: 4.7/10 for a quiet stay.
  • Lower East Side & East Village: 4.2/10 for a quiet stay.
  • Times Square & Theater District: 4.0/10 for a quiet stay. Where to stay in New York for a quiet stay

Hotels around Moxy NYC Downtown

  • M Social Hotel New York Downtown (Opposite the Oculus). M Social Downtown wins when: Roomier renovated accommodation and skyline views, with World Trade Center sights directly at hand. Keep Moxy NYC Downtown when: Keep Moxy for its bar-and-games setup if compact rooms are acceptable; M Social also brings breakfast-billing confusion and request-based full housekeeping.
  • Holiday Inn New York City - Wall Street by IHG (Nassau Street near Wall Street). Holiday Inn Wall Street wins when: A straightforward downtown sleeping base when communal entertainment is not part of the brief. Keep Moxy NYC Downtown when: Keep Moxy for Recreation and its design-led atmosphere; Holiday Inn's very small rooms, dated finishes and uneven upkeep are meaningful compromises.

Alternatives for the same trip

  • Home2 Suites by Hilton NY Long Island City/Manhattan View (Long Island City). Home2 Suites LIC wins when: Generous kitchenette accommodation and included breakfast for families or longer stays, accepting breakfast crowds and occasional room noise. Keep Moxy NYC Downtown when: Moxy keeps Lower Manhattan sightseeing and Financial District work close, with a social bar rather than an apartment-style setup.
  • Hilton Garden Inn Long Island City New York (Long Island City). Hilton Garden Inn LIC wins when: Useful in-room microwaves and refrigerators with straightforward subway access, accepting dated furnishings and room-dependent size and noise. Keep Moxy NYC Downtown when: Moxy wins when the downtown address and on-site games and cocktails matter more than practical room appliances.

Getting around from Moxy NYC Downtown

Travel times from Google's hotel listing; walking unless noted.

  • LaGuardia Airport: 26 min by taxi.
  • Newark Liberty International Airport: 30 min by taxi.
  • John F. Kennedy International Airport: 40 min by taxi.
  • Westchester County Airport: 53 min by taxi.
  • Brooklyn Bridge: 6 min.
  • 9/11 Memorial & Museum: 6 min.
  • One World Trade Center: 7 min.
  • Empire State Building: 22 min by transit.
  • The High Line: 20 min by transit.
  • Whitney Museum of American Art: 21 min by transit.
  • Times Square: 19 min by transit.
  • The Museum of Modern Art: 30 min by transit.
  • Grand Central Terminal: 15 min by transit.
  • Washington Square Park: 11 min by transit.
  • The Plaza: 30 min by transit.
  • Rockefeller Center: 22 min by transit.

What guests say

  • Ratings: 3.9/5 (1,352 reviews).
  • Praised: Atmosphere (94% positive); Location (90% positive); Bar or lounge (75% positive).
  • Complaints: Accessibility (83% negative); Bathrooms and toiletries (71% negative); Sleep quality (61% negative). The newest 50 reviews average 3.3/5. Among the 10 excerpts, 2 mention billing problems and 2 mention cleanliness problems, alongside praise for the bar and downtown location. Latest reviews, newest first (all reviews):
  • A guest · 1/5 · Oct 24, 2026: “The check-in process took an unacceptable amount of time. I was in New York City because my daughter was undergoing major surgery, and I chose this hotel because of its proximity to her apartment.”
  • Tamarra · 3/5 · Oct 22, 2026: “Beautiful Views and Great Atmosphere, but Not Worth the Price. The view was beautiful, but unfortunately, I only got to enjoy it after requesting a room change.”
  • Elias · 2/5 · Oct 20, 2026: “The staff was extremely helpful, and friendly, the first time we stayed there. Unfortunately, our second stay was disappointing.”
  • Peter · 3/5 · Oct 20, 2026: “Let's start with the positives. The location is great if you are on a business trip around 1WTC. The interior design is neat too. I wanted to exchange my room, and they were quite efficient about it.”

Good to know

  • Off-site parking: $55 sedan; $65 SUV at 27 Beekman Street. No in/out privileges; ticket validation is handled at the front desk.
  • Card deposit: $100 per room per stay, listed in the hotel policy.
  • Check-in and checkout: Check-in starts at 4:00 PM; checkout is 11:00 AM. Front desk operates 24 hours.
  • Minimum check-in age: The lead guest must be at least 21.
  • Smoking: The property is smoke-free.
  • Pets: Pets are not allowed; service animals are welcome.

Facts checked Oct 28, 2026. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Booking.com · Tripadvisor · Guest reviews and travel times · Hotel supplier catalog.

Rooms, amenities and policies

  • Rooms: Compact, minimalist rooms; guest reports repeatedly mention absent refrigerators and limited storage. Sleep feedback is weaker than location feedback.
  • Cleanliness: Booking.com and Expedia aggregates are reassuring, but recent complaints prevent treating cleanliness as a dependable strength.
  • Service: Staff friendliness earns praise, especially in the bar. Check-in delays recur across the reviews and Expedia.
  • Amenities: Recreation combines dining, cocktails, arcade games and coworking space. There is a basketball court and a 24-hour gym.
  • Fees and surprises: Off-site parking is $55 for a sedan or $65 for an SUV, without in/out privileges. The policy lists a $100 card deposit per room per stay.
  • Optional charges: Fee for full breakfast: USD 18.00 per person (approximately)

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