New York City isn’t just a destination — it’s a queer rite of passage. It’s voguing in the Village, sipping cosmos in Chelsea, drag brunch in Hell’s Kitchen, and long, glittery nights that somehow turn into rooftop mornings. And anchoring it all is Moxy Chelsea — your chic, cheeky, and LGBTQ+-certified Safe Space for a truly fabulous Big Apple getaway.
Stay Bold at Moxy Chelsea
Perfectly placed in Manhattan’s Flower District, Moxy Chelsea reimagines the urban jungle with botanical flair and Italian romance. Designed by industry icons Yabu Pushelberg and Rockwell Group (also behind Moxy Times Square), this 35-storey lifestyle hotel blends refined design with playful charm. With 350 cleverly crafted rooms and macro-amenities packed into a micro-footprint, it’s luxury without the price tag.
From its industrial façade to the lush vertical gardens visible through the glass atrium, the hotel reflects the foliage-filled streets of its neighbourhood. On the ground floor, you’ll find the floral Starbright Design Residency, doubling as an entrance, alongside Café d’Avignon Popup — ideal for a morning coffee and pastry fix.
Rooms with a View (and a Vibe)
Moxy’s rooms are cute, clever, and totally made for lovers, friends, or chosen fam. Floor-to-ceiling windows flood the room with light and skyline views, while features like rainfall showers, foldaway furniture, and neon-pink signage add just the right amount of camp. Whether you’re a solo queen or bunking up with your besties, there’s a room to suit your mood — and city views that hit harder than a poppers-fuelled disco drop.
Gym Goals
That holiday thirst-trap content doesn’t shoot itself. The 24/7 gym at Moxy is fully kitted out, so whether you’re squeezing in a quick pump before brunch or detoxing post-party, you’ll have what you need to sweat it out (and yes, towels are provided).
Social Spaces for Day to Night
The second floor is where Moxy Chelsea’s heartbeat lives. It’s a vibrant blend of live/work/play spaces, including The Secret Garden — an Italian-inspired snack bar and lounge that serves up light Roman bites and cheeky cocktails. There’s also a co-working area, a Conservatory filled with greenery, hidden meeting nooks, and even a bespoke bocce table for when the mood strikes.
The Lobby Bar is the perfect hangout at any hour — order a flat white by day, then swap it for a spritz by night. The whole floor is designed to shift with your schedule (and your stilettos).
The Fleur Room: Your Rooftop Moment
Topping the hotel is The Fleur Room, a glass-encased rooftop lounge by Tao Group Hospitality with jaw-dropping 360-degree views stretching from the Statue of Liberty to the Empire State Building. With a giant glittering disco ball, floral décor, and a retractable glass wall that opens to the skies, it’s where nights begin — and often end.
Certified LGBTQ+ Safe Space
In 2022, Moxy Chelsea became the first hotel to be officially designated as a Safe Space by the Stonewall Inn Gives Back Initiative (SIGBI). The team underwent specialised training to ensure the hotel offers a welcoming, uplifting, and inclusive environment for LGBTQ+ guests. Whether you’re celebrating, relaxing, working, or living, Moxy Chelsea is a sanctuary where you can thrive freely and fabulously.
Location That Hits Every Note
Steps from the High Line, Chelsea Market, Broadway, and the vibrant gay nightlife of Chelsea and Hell’s Kitchen, Moxy Chelsea keeps you close to everything. Whether you’re off to a Broadway show or dancing shirtless at The Eagle, your next moment is always just around the corner.
New York City: Icons, Emotion, and a Lot of Outfits
Of course, there’s more to NYC than just cocktails and charisma. This is a city that’s bold, beautiful, and bursting with iconic experiences you won’t want to miss.
World Trade Centre Memorial & Museum
Prepare to be moved. The 9/11 Memorial and Museum is one of the most powerful places in the city — a space for remembrance, reflection, and resilience. The design, the stories, the emotion — it’s unforgettable, and an essential stop for every traveller.
Empire State Realness
She’s tall, glamorous, and always in style. The Empire State Building gives you sweeping views of the city — and that romantic New York energy you’ve seen in every rom-com (or Grindr meet-up fantasy).
Central Park
This is where queer people of all eras have come to exist, picnic, protest, and play. Whether you’re rollerblading in booty shorts, reading a novel in Sheep Meadow, or cruising Literary Walk, Central Park remains one of NYC’s most vibrant queer-friendly spaces.
The Plaza Hotel (Kevin McCallister, But Make It Camp)
As featured in Home Alone 2, the Plaza Hotel is opulence incarnate. It’s also an iconic backdrop for selfies, fantasies, and pretending you just married rich. Pop in for high tea, or just dramatically strut past the entrance like you own the place.
A Few Extra Musts
- Times Square: It’s chaotic, it’s campy, it’s a neon wet dream.
- Broadway: See something classic (Wicked) or something queer (& Juliet, Six, Hadestown — take your pick).
- The High Line: Elevated, artful, and full of queer couples holding hands — you’ll fit right in.
- Chelsea Market: Boutique eats, cute people, and vintage vibes. Grab a snack before hitting the scene.
You Deserve a Main Character Moment
Let’s be real: NYC is that girl. And Moxy Chelsea is where she gets ready, pre-games with her friends, and invites someone cute back at 3am. Whether you’re here for Pride, Fashion Week, your bestie’s birthday bash, or just to live your Carrie Bradshaw fantasy, this is the hotel that keeps you close to everything — and looking good while doing it.
So bring the heels, the lashes, the mesh tank, the attitude — and don’t forget your hotel key (you’ll need it for that rooftop bar priority access). New York is waiting. And Moxy Chelsea is ready.
For more information, visit moxychelsea.com
