One in every of my small achievements in life is that I’ve stayed at each Moxy Resort in Manhattan. From the Times Square location (creepy dioramas within the rooms and airshaft views) and Chelsea (fascinating sayings within the bathe tiles, straightforward stroll to superb Korean meals) to the East Village (my favourite) and others, the Moxy is my go-to keep each time I am in New York.
It is no shock to me that TPG named Moxy because the Best Affordable Hotel Brand for 2024. I’ve at all times discovered the workers pleasant, the rooms quiet, the beds comfy, and the lobbies full of … kids?
The amount of households I’ve encountered within the various New York Moxy hotels has at all times stunned me, given Moxy’s picture as a spot for hip twenty- and thirty-somethings in search of a spot to crash as they discover their vacation spot. So, this summer season, when a brand new Moxy opened in Virginia Seaside, a favourite getaway spot for my household, I noticed a chance to not solely take a look at a brand new location but in addition carry my husband and two children alongside to see simply how these Moxy households have been making their stays work.
What’s the Moxy Resort Virginia Seaside Oceanfront
Moxy is a model of resorts that seeks to steadiness effectivity and magnificence. Moxy rooms are typically compact and just a little boat-like in how they use each inch of house. They’re additionally fashionable, typically with a minimalist, boho really feel, and are typically priced pretty inexpensive.
The Moxy Virginia Seaside is a big, oceanfront lodge that sits proper alongside the boardwalk close to the south finish of the seaside. It is a simple stroll to a number of minigolf programs and the Virginia Seaside Fishing Pier. So far as location goes, it is a great spot for exploring what Virginia Beach has to offer. For people who find themselves perhaps extra in Moxy’s goal demographic (that’s, individuals who aren’t touring with elementary schoolers), there are additionally loads of bars and golf equipment close by.
The best way to ebook the Moxy Resort Virginia Seaside Oceanfront
My husband, who has Titanium Elite status with Marriott Bonvoy, booked our one-night keep on the Moxy Virginia Seaside Oceanfront as a result of we wished to benefit from his advantages, which included free bottled water and a possible room improve.
He booked a four-queen bunk room as a result of it appeared essentially the most family-friendly. With 4 beds, we would not should hearken to our children complain about sharing one. Heck, he and I might every have our personal mattress as effectively. Sadly, connecting rooms at Moxy properties are uncommon, and most will not have them. If you wish to hold your children shut, a four-bunk room at a Moxy is your best choice.
The speed for our oceanfront room in late August was $464 per night time, earlier than taxes. I discovered charges as little as $97 per night time for later within the 12 months. Paying with Marriott Bonvoy factors runs about 41,000 factors per night time within the winter and 54,000 factors per night time in the summertime.
With the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless® Credit Card, you may probably snag a couple of free nights right here by incomes three Free Evening Awards, every valued as much as 50,000 factors after you spend $3,000 on purchases in your first three months from account opening.
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A candy arrival on the Moxy Virginia Seaside Oceanfront
Checking into the Moxy Virginia Seaside Oceanfront is actually a candy expertise. It is not simply that the valet parking is $11 per day (most Virginia Seaside properties cost upward of $20 per day for parking), however the pleasant reception crew greets you with each a smile and an enormous jar of Skittles. My children every took a cup stuffed with Skittles, whereas my husband and I every acquired a voucher for a drink on the relaxed foyer bar, which doubles because the reception desk.
Across the foyer have been seaside chairs, TVs and video games. There was additionally a pay snack pantry that included wine, beer and a few canned cocktails. Your complete space was nearly fully glassed in, permitting for nice views of the boardwalk and seaside, in addition to easy accessibility to the lodge’s pool — a rarity for a Moxy. There was additionally a small out of doors terrace with seating and garden video games.
Bunking collectively
The true take a look at of the Moxy’s household friendliness was the room. Ours was lengthy and skinny, with a balcony that neglected the seaside. One aspect of the room was taken up by the lavatory, sink and beds, whereas the opposite had Moxy’s signature peg rail with a folding desk and chair, and a TV. My children have been enthralled by the room’s rotary-style phone. They referred to it as being “from the 1900s,” which, as a product of the 1900s myself, didn’t make me really feel historical in any respect.
The room’s design took Moxy’s usually minimalist type and gave it a beachy aptitude. In comparison with extra typical Moxy properties, the room was lighter and airier. Most Moxy beds have a white quilt and some different smooth items within the room. This room had beds with white duvets but in addition striped coverlets and a white-and-blue striped rug. Throw pillows with beach-themed sayings and a dangling lamp with a wicker-style shade contributed to the coastal vibe.
Whereas everybody had loads of room to sleep, house to retailer our stuff shortly turned a difficulty. I’ve no hassle placing my garments away after I’m staying on my own for 2 or three nights at a Moxy for work, however the shortcomings of storage within the room shortly turned clear with 4 individuals — and we have been solely staying one night time.
Beneath the bunks have been two open storage cubbies, and whereas they have been deep sufficient for 2 carry-on suitcases, getting them out was a ache. There have been additionally two drawers, one in all which was nearly totally taken up by the room’s protected. The peg rail had three coat hangers, however that was it for hanging garments. A small shelf additionally hung from the peg rail, and it was deep sufficient for a smartphone however not helpful for holding a lot else.
The storage and narrowness of the room actually turned a difficulty when it was time to prepare for mattress and when everybody wanted to dress the following morning. As a result of we actually could not have everybody’s stuff out directly, we ended up dressing in shifts, which wasn’t enjoyable.
A excessive level of the room was the balcony, which was large enough for 2 comfy chairs and neglected the boardwalk and seaside. It was additionally sheltered sufficient to take a seat on it and keep dry when rain got here by way of, giving us the uncommon deal with of watching a rainstorm hit the seaside.
Like rooms in most Moxy resorts, the sink was within the sleeping space, whereas the bathroom and bathe have been separated from the primary room by a sliding door. This was one other characteristic that’s positive after I’m alone, however the sliding door did nothing to dampen sounds and smells from the bathroom space. Possibly your loved ones is extra mature than mine, however listening to everybody’s nighttime enterprise made it powerful to settle in at bedtime for mine.
The children claimed the highest bunks and, once more, as a relic of the 1900s, I appreciated not having to make the climb up. The ladder to the highest bunks and security rails all felt very safe, however I really feel for the housekeeping workers who should make these beds. Should you keep in a bunk room, please depart a large tip for his or her troubles.
As soon as we have been in mattress, everybody reported being comfy. After a couple of hours, nevertheless, my husband and I spotted the good thing about having 4 beds as a substitute of three. We began out sharing, with me on the aspect of the mattress that abutted the wall. With two individuals in a backside bunk, the air shortly turned scorching and stuffy for me, so I moved to the opposite backside bunk to complete the night time. The transfer had the additional benefit of not having to navigate crawling over my husband whereas not hitting my head on the highest bunk after I wanted to rise up within the night time.
Moxy Virginia Seaside Oceanfront facilities
Although the room itself was tight for my household, the Moxy has a lot of facilities that make staying out of the room enjoyable. The pool was small however supplied sufficient house for each lounging and swimming. The foyer additionally included a shuffleboard desk and a haunt house on the second flooring featured a large foosball desk. The combination of seating within the foyer and out of doors terrace made each areas a cushty and enjoyable place to spend time.
The one misstep I noticed when it comes to facilities was the fitness center. It included loads of high-quality Technogym tools and neglected the foyer. Nevertheless, it was additionally absolutely glassed in, which made it get highly regarded when the afternoon solar beat down on it. The true failure, although, was an indication within the fitness center that learn “sweat is fats crying” — a fat-shaming sentiment that was shocking, given Moxy’s total inclusive and accepting model positioning.
Meals on the Moxy Virginia Seaside Oceanfront
My largest letdown on the Moxy Virginia Seaside Oceanfront was the hooked up restaurant, the Belvedere South Espresso Store and Diner. The Belvedere pays homage to a historic Virginia Seaside diner of the identical title, however the similarities finish there.
We grabbed breakfast there one morning. The workers was clearly working exhausting, however they have been fully overwhelmed. A number of objects and requests have been missed or forgotten, and we overheard comparable points from different tables. The meals was additionally missing, with flavors and textures that left a lot to be desired.
Bar Moxy had some grab-and-go breakfast pastries within the morning, and snacks out there in the course of the day. We did not strive any of their choices, however after consuming on the Belvedere, we wished we had.
Moxy Virginia Seaside Oceanfront accessibility
Along with accessible rooms, the Moxy Virginia Seaside Oceanfront has an accessible pool. Among the video games and lounge chairs within the foyer would possibly make maneuvering tougher if different visitors do not choose up after themselves. I additionally discovered a number of the hallways to be fairly dim, which could be a difficulty for visually impaired vacationers.
Why the Moxy Virginia Seaside will not be for you
- A household of 4 can simply match into the lodge’s four-bunk room, however everybody must pack very gentle.
- The placement is near nice household actions but in addition loads of bars and golf equipment.
- The toilet door is neither soundproof nor scentproof, which will not be ultimate for a gaggle keep.
- The rooms are small, even when solely two individuals are in them.
Trying out
General, staying with my household within the Moxy Virginia Seaside Oceanfront did nothing to dampen my enthusiasm for the model (I am even staying in a Moxy as I put the ultimate polish on this assessment). Nevertheless, whereas everybody might sleep comfortably in a Moxy four-bunk room, stowing all of our stuff and never getting on prime of each other whereas doing something however sleeping was one other story.
For my household, a one-night keep was lots. I’ve to imagine that every one the households I see in varied Moxy Accommodations round Manhattan are simply a lot, a lot nearer than my household is. That stated, if I used to be happening a solo journey to the seaside or headed down with simply my husband, the Moxy Virginia Seaside Oceanfront could be close to the highest of our record of locations to remain.
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