20 hidden details at Margaritaville in Times Square that even the most dedicated Parrothead might miss

Gabbi ShawJan 15, 2024, 21:08 IST

No passport required.Gabbi Shaw/Business Insider

I spent a night at the Margaritaville Resort Times Square in December.
Margaritaville, named for the Jimmy Buffett song, is brimming with Buffett Easter eggs.

Jimmy Buffett, who died in September 2023, created a billion-dollar empire dedicated to good vibes, hanging out on a Caribbean beach, drinking margaritas or a cold beer, and enjoying life.

His message particularly connected with his dedicated fans, the Parrotheads — so strongly that Buffett lent his name and songs to restaurants, stores, a Broadway musical, beer, retirement communities, hotels, and more.

One of the hotels is the Margaritaville Resort Times Square, a 32-floor resort that opened in New York City in 2021. The hotel and more than two dozen others are named after Buffett's 1977 hit song, "Margaritaville."

I stayed at the Margaritaville Resort Times Square in December, paying a media rate for my stay, and being swept up in its laid-back vibes. During my visit, I spotted numerous references to Buffett, his songs, and his love of the Caribbean.

Here are all the Easter eggs I saw.

One of the first pieces of art I saw referenced Jones Beach, a New York beach that Buffett had a connection to.

Artwork at Margaritaville Resort Times Square.Gabbi Shaw/Business Insider

In the lobby, multiple things jumped out at me. First, the chandelier above the concierge desk was made of margarita glasses.

The chandelier made of margarita glasses.Gabbi Shaw/Business Insider

The desk itself was covered in boat schematics and the lyrics to Buffett's song "Son of a Son of a Sailor."

The desk.Gabbi Shaw/Business Insider

Behind the desk was a photo of a parrot —referencing the Parrotheads — with the phrase, "Can you find the 'Woman to Blame'?"

"Can you find the 'woman to blame'?"Gabbi Shaw/Business Insider

At the License to Chill bar, which takes its name from a Buffett album and song, the seats were upholstered with vintage maps of the Caribbean.

License to Chill.Gabbi Shaw/Business Insider

The hotel is also home to Joe Merchant's Coffee & Provisions, named after Buffett's novel "Where Is Joe Merchant?" The light fixture was emblazoned with this question.

Where is Joe Merchant?Gabbi Shaw/Business Insider

The hotel is also home to Joe Merchant's Coffee & Provisions, named after Buffett's novel "Where Is Joe Merchant?" The light fixture was emblazoned with this question.

The Landshark Bar and Grill, which is a reference to Buffett's song "Fins," has lyrics from the song on the wall.

The lyrics to "Fins."Gabbi Shaw/Business Insider

There was also a piece of Landshark art that looked like a bottle cap — Landshark is also Buffett's beer brand.

Landshark art.Gabbi Shaw/Business Insider

The light fixture in Landshark was a surfboard with Landshark buckets filled with beer.

The light fixture at Landshark.Gabbi Shaw/Business Insider

After I ate lunch, I checked into my room. The first thing I saw was a pillow with "Changes in attitude" written on it.

My bed at Margaritaville.Gabbi Shaw/Business Insider

In the bathroom, there was a framed cover of an issue of The New Yorker with the Statue of Liberty relaxing, using the Brooklyn Bridge as a hammock.

Not even the toilet was safe from Margaritaville-inspired art.Gabbi Shaw/Business Insider

Accessories throughout the room were covered in rope, adding to the nautical vibe.

A hook and a lamp.Gabbi Shaw/Business Insider

The faucet taps in the bathroom sink were whale tails.

Whale tails.Gabbi Shaw/Business Insider

I later visited the Margaritaville restaurant, where the giant Statue of Liberty is the main attraction. Her tablet reads, "No passport required."

No passport required.Gabbi Shaw/Business Insider

She also holds a giant margarita glass instead of a torch.

The margarita glass.Gabbi Shaw/Business Insider

The table I sat at featured postcards referencing Buffett's music.

The art on the table.Gabbi Shaw/Business Insider

The ceiling in Margaritaville is another map of the Caribbean.

The ceiling.Gabbi Shaw/Business Insider

At one of the bars, a memorial plaque honoring Kylie Featherby, the food-and-beverage director, also includes Buffett's song lyrics.

A plaque at Margaritaville.Gabbi Shaw/Business Insider

These lyrics — "I've got a Caribbean soul I can barely control" — are from the song "Migration."

More lyrics.Gabbi Shaw/Business Insider

One of the bars has a large model plane on top of it, but you'll only notice it's the Hemisphere Dancer, Buffett's real plane, if you take a closer look.

Hemisphere Dancer.Gabbi Shaw/Business Insider

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20 hidden details at Margaritaville in Times Square that even the most dedicated Parrothead might miss

One of the first pieces of art I saw referenced Jones Beach, a New York beach that Buffett had a connection to.

In the lobby, multiple things jumped out at me. First, the chandelier above the concierge desk was made of margarita glasses.

The desk itself was covered in boat schematics and the lyrics to Buffett's song "Son of a Son of a Sailor."

Behind the desk was a photo of a parrot —referencing the Parrotheads — with the phrase, "Can you find the 'Woman to Blame'?"

At the License to Chill bar, which takes its name from a Buffett album and song, the seats were upholstered with vintage maps of the Caribbean.

The hotel is also home to Joe Merchant's Coffee & Provisions, named after Buffett's novel "Where Is Joe Merchant?" The light fixture was emblazoned with this question.

The Landshark Bar and Grill, which is a reference to Buffett's song "Fins," has lyrics from the song on the wall.

There was also a piece of Landshark art that looked like a bottle cap — Landshark is also Buffett's beer brand.

The light fixture in Landshark was a surfboard with Landshark buckets filled with beer.

After I ate lunch, I checked into my room. The first thing I saw was a pillow with "Changes in attitude" written on it.

In the bathroom, there was a framed cover of an issue of The New Yorker with the Statue of Liberty relaxing, using the Brooklyn Bridge as a hammock.

Accessories throughout the room were covered in rope, adding to the nautical vibe.

The faucet taps in the bathroom sink were whale tails.

I later visited the Margaritaville restaurant, where the giant Statue of Liberty is the main attraction. Her tablet reads, "No passport required."

She also holds a giant margarita glass instead of a torch.

The table I sat at featured postcards referencing Buffett's music.

The ceiling in Margaritaville is another map of the Caribbean.

At one of the bars, a memorial plaque honoring Kylie Featherby, the food-and-beverage director, also includes Buffett's song lyrics.

These lyrics — "I've got a Caribbean soul I can barely control" — are from the song "Migration."

One of the bars has a large model plane on top of it, but you'll only notice it's the Hemisphere Dancer, Buffett's real plane, if you take a closer look.