Riding the Marriott Marquis Elevators in NYC (September 2025)

Experiencing the Marriott Marquis Elevators

• 🚀 The video showcases a ride on the elevators at the Marriott Marquis in New York City, with a specific visit in September 2025.
• 💡 Access to ride the elevators from the lobby now requires a keycard, a change from previous experiences.
• 🔑 The narrator was able to ride by finding an elevator car with an unlocked cabinet, allowing access.

Elevator Features and History

• 📈 The elevators are shown traveling to the 45th floor and then back down to the lobby.
• ⚠️ A moment of concern occurs when an elevator call is cancelled, but it is resolved by holding the button.
• 💡 The narrator notes that these elevators used to be Westinghouse elevators with a different control system.
• 🔍 The new controls and floor selection panel are displayed, showing different floor options.

Journey and Anecdote

• 🚗 The ride through the elevator shaft is described as a "freaky" experience through a tunnel.
• 💬 The narrator shares a personal anecdote about finding a cell phone in a men's restroom at the hotel in 1996 and turning it into the front desk.
• 🚪 The video concludes with the narrator exiting the elevator in the lobby, with a mention of taking a glass elevator (Car D) down.