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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.
Choose it for downtown access and sociability, not dependable four-star comfort.
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.
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.
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.
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Recreation combines dining, cocktails, arcade games and coworking space. There is a basketball court and a 24-hour gym.
Checked Oct 28, 2026. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Booking.com · Tripadvisor · Guest reviews and travel times · Hotel supplier catalog.
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
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| Stay | Axel total | Expedia or Booking.com | Difference | Seen | Links |
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| Dec 15 to Dec 17, 2026 · 2 nights | $593 | $1,001 on Expedia | $408 less (41%) | Nov 2 | Select · Share this stay · Check guest price |
| Dec 22 to Dec 24, 2026 · 2 nights | $496 | $686 on Expedia | $190 less (28%) | Nov 5 | Select · Share this stay · Check guest price |
| Jan 1 to Jan 3, 2027 · 2 nights | $456 | $689 on Expedia | $233 less (34%) | Nov 2 | Select · 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 2 | Select · Share this stay · Check guest price |
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Total price: $290 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-22 · 1 night · 2 adults · 1 room.
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Total price: $457 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-23 · 2 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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Total price: $630 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-24 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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Total price: $798 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-25 · 4 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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Total price: $1,046 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-26 · 5 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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Total price: $1,457 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-27 · 6 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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Total price: $1,878 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-28 · 7 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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Total price: $2,107 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-29 · 8 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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Total price: $2,269 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-30 · 9 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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Total price: $2,585 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-12-01 · 10 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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Total price: $3,072 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-12-02 · 11 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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Total price: $3,680 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-12-03 · 12 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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Total price: $4,183 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-12-04 · 13 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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Total price: $4,789 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-12-05 · 14 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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Choose it for downtown access and sociability, not dependable four-star comfort.
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A practical downtown base for sightseeing and Financial District work.
Location and comparisons: Reviewed Oct 27, 2026. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Booking.com · Tripadvisor.
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.
Travel times from Google's hotel listing; walking unless noted.
Facts checked Oct 28, 2026. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Booking.com · Tripadvisor · Guest reviews and travel times · Hotel supplier catalog.
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