1535 Broadway between 45th & 46th St

The Marriott Marquis is the premier spot to kill time in Times Square between appointments. It’s 7th floor lobby is accessed by a quick ride up the external elevators, which is a treat for children and heart patients alike. Upon perusing the different lounges and dining areas on that level, we were greeted by a joyously garish display of over-sized lights, couches, and offbeat color schemes that looked like the thesis project of the most excitable student in an interior design program. Still, somehow, it works on a strange level.

The restrooms were indeed more conservative, with the green diamond pattern on the marble walls giving what can only be called a “classical nouveau” feel. The vertical vanity lights adorning the sink mirrors recall the backstage of a Broadway theater (appropriate for the location). The floor boasts a diagonal marble tiling. Clearly, two different people drew straws to design the lobby’s lounges and the restrooms, but we’re not complaining.

Rating: 7

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