Recommended Walkable Swimming pool

Disney Hotel New York – The Art of Marvel

A stylish, modern Disney Hotel with superb facilities, strong Marvel theming and one of the best locations outside the Disneyland Hotel.

Price ££££
Stars ★★★★
Hotel type Disney Hotel
Park access 10 min walk
Great for
Disney atmosphere Park-first trips Short stays Young families Car-free trips Special occasions Pool time

The Coffee & Magic Verdict

For us, Marvel is one of the strongest all-round Disney Hotels.

It feels more polished and contemporary than Sequoia Lodge or Newport Bay, the walk to the parks is short, and the pool, gym, bars and restaurants make it feel like a proper premium hotel rather than simply somewhere to sleep.

Community 90% 58 ratings

The Marvel theming is much more sophisticated than character-heavy, with artwork and design doing most of the work, so it suits adults just as well as families.

The main drawback is price: it can get very expensive, and once rates climb significantly above Newport Bay or Sequoia Lodge, the value becomes harder to justify.

How we reviewOur recommendations combine our own Disneyland Paris experiences with feedback from the Coffee & Magic community and recurring themes we see from other visitors.Read how we review
The case for it

Why stay here?

One of the shortest walks to the parks without paying Disneyland Hotel prices.

The most contemporary Disney Hotel if you prefer stylish theming to a traditional character-heavy room.

A strong pool, bar and restaurant setup makes it easy to spend proper time back at the hotel.

Empire State Club gives you a meaningful premium option if you will use the lounge benefits.

Door to park

The walk to the parks

You leave the hotel beside Lake Disney and head towards Disney Village, then continue through to the park entrances. It is a short, flat route and one of the easiest walks from any Disney Hotel.

Security

Where the checkpoint fits into the journey

You pass through the Disney Village security screening on the route to the parks. It is close enough that the checkpoint is more noticeable than the walking distance itself at busy times, so allow a little extra time for Extra Magic Time.

With a buggy

The practical bit

The route is flat, paved and easy with a buggy. Compared with Newport Bay or the more spread-out value hotels, there is also less hotel ground to negotiate before you are properly on your way.

Coming back

What it feels like after a long park day

The short walk is a real advantage at night. You still have the Disney Village crowds immediately after park close, but once you clear them the hotel is close and the final journey does not feel like another stage of the day.

Our choice

Walk or shuttle?

Walk. The shuttle exists, but in normal conditions we would find the walk quicker and simpler. The shuttle becomes useful mainly in very poor weather or if somebody is struggling with mobility.

Where you actually sleep

What the rooms are like

The rooms are sleek, modern and much less overtly childlike than Cheyenne, Santa Fe or even Disneyland Hotel. Marvel artwork is the theme rather than themed furniture everywhere, which makes this one of the easiest Disney Hotels to enjoy as adults as well as with children.

Living with the roomSpace, storage & family practicality

Rooms are well designed for a multi-night stay, with useful storage and modern charging. Family rooms give larger groups more flexibility, while the standard rooms feel noticeably more contemporary than the older Disney Hotel stock.

Worth knowingThe biggest drawback

If you want classic Disney warmth, the polished Marvel look can feel a little cool. You are paying for design, location and facilities, so it is worth deciding whether that matters more to you than stronger traditional Disney theming.

Room types

Choosing a room

The differences that matter between the bookable categories.

Classic

Classic Room

SleepsUp to 4
BedsConfiguration varies

The standard Manhattan-style room with MARVEL artwork.

Classic

Classic Room with Garden View

SleepsUp to 4

The Classic room with a garden-facing view.

Classic

Classic Room with Garden Terrace

SleepsUp to 4

A Classic room with its own garden terrace.

Classic

Classic Family Room

Sleeps6
Beds2 double beds and 1 double sofa bed

The standard-room option for larger families, with capacity for six.

Empire State Club

Empire State Club Room

SleepsUp to 4

Adds Empire State Lounge access, breakfast, snacks, tea time and premium services.

Empire State Club

Empire State Club Room with Lake View

SleepsUp to 4

Empire State Club benefits with a Lake Disney view.

MARVEL Suite

Spider-Man Suite

SleepsVaries

A larger premium suite with dedicated Spider-Man theming and Empire State Club benefits.

MARVEL Suite

Avengers Suite

SleepsVaries

A larger premium suite themed around the Avengers.

MARVEL Suite

Marvel Super Heroes Suite

SleepsVaries

One of the hotel’s three MARVEL-themed suite families.

Presidential

The Art of MARVEL Presidential Suite

SleepsVaries

The hotel’s top two-floor accommodation with exclusive MARVEL artwork.

Living with the hotel

Staying here

With children

How practical is it?

It works very well with children because the parks are close, the pool gives you somewhere worthwhile to return to and the Super Hero Station adds an experience you cannot replicate at the other hotels. It is especially good for families whose children have moved beyond the younger Toy Story or Cars phase.

Characters

Meeting characters at the hotel

The main character-style experience is Marvel Super Hero Station rather than a traditional rotating lobby meet. It is a dedicated photo experience inside the hotel.

Treat Super Hero Station as something to plan rather than assume will be available whenever you pass. Check the current booking and access arrangements during your stay.

Because it is a structured experience, it feels different from queuing for a hotel lobby character. The benefit is that it can sit naturally around hotel time rather than taking a chunk out of a park day.

Our advice: If Marvel is one of the reasons you chose the hotel, make sure you actually use the Super Hero Station. Otherwise a big part of the hotel's unique value can pass you by.

Downtime

Is the pool worth using?

The indoor and outdoor pool is good enough to make a hotel break worthwhile. On a longer trip, we would deliberately give ourselves time to use it rather than treating every hour away from the parks as wasted.

Food & drink

Eating here in practice

The hotel has enough eating and drinking options to support a proper evening away from Disney Village. Manhattan Restaurant feels more occasion-led, while Downtown Restaurant and Skyline Bar make it easier to keep things relaxed.

What it means for your trip

A day staying here

01

Morning

You can leave the room and be at the Disney Village security point quickly, so an Extra Magic Time start feels manageable rather than requiring a very early hotel departure.

02

Coming back during the day

The short walk makes a midday room or pool break realistic. This is one of the hotels where going back for 60 to 90 minutes can genuinely improve the rest of the day rather than consume it.

03

Evening

After park close, clear Disney Village and you are nearly there. The combination of short walk, bar and comfortable public areas makes this an easy hotel to come back to rather than somewhere you simply collapse into bed.

Useful details

Practical information

Check-inRoom available from 3pm
Check-outBefore 11am
Extra Magic TimeIncluded
BreakfastAvailable
ParkingFree for hotel guests
Getting to the parksAround 10 min walk · free Disney shuttle
Hotel shuttleYes
Luggage storageYes
In all rooms

Room essentials

Free Wi-FiAir conditioningTVCoffee and tea facilitiesMini-fridgeSafeHairdryerBaby cot available on request
Everything else

Services & facilities

PoolIndoor and outdoor pool
Marvel Super Hero StationBookable photo experience
Fitness & wellnessGym, sauna and steam room
Empire State ClubPrivate lounge, breakfast and afternoon snacks
Character experienceMarvel Super Hero encounters
Free shuttleTo and from the Disney Parks
ParkingFree for hotel guests; valet parking is available for a fee
AccessibilityAccessible rooms and facilities available

Explore from here

Hotel Disney Davy Crockett Ranch View hotel Hotel Disney Hotel Cheyenne View hotel Hotel Disney Hotel Santa Fe View hotel