
Arlo Midtown
Best for travelers who want a lively Midtown base near Times Square, with rooftop drinks and round-the-clock fitness.
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Arlo Midtown is a compact, design-forward 4-star hotel in the Garment District with social dining, a seasonal rooftop bar and 24/7 fitness; read this if you want an energetic, well-located Midtown base. 1 Hotel Central Park is a 5-star eco-luxury lifestyle hotel steps from Central Park — read this if you prioritize sustainability-minded design and park access.
Updated · about 1.5 km apart

Best for travelers who want a lively Midtown base near Times Square, with rooftop drinks and round-the-clock fitness.

Best for travelers who want an upscale, sustainability-focused stay within easy walking distance of Central Park.
When Arlo Midtown wins: choose Arlo if you want a more casual, social Midtown experience, easy access to Times Square/Madison Square Garden, a lower-star budget option and a rooftop bar for evening drinks.
When 1 Hotel Central Park wins: choose 1 Hotel if your priority is a quieter, upscale stay near Central Park with a clear focus on sustainability, higher-end finishes and a five-star service level.
Bottom line: both are design-conscious Manhattan hotels but serve different needs — Arlo Midtown is an urban, social option in the Garment District; 1 Hotel Central Park is an eco-luxury choice for guests who want parkside luxury and sustainability credentials.
| Category | Arlo Midtown | 1 Hotel Central Park |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Informal, social, design-forward Midtown hotel | Upscale eco-luxury lifestyle hotel |
| Location | Garment District / near Times Square & Madison Square Garden | Near Central Park, 5-minute walk to Carnegie Hall/MoMA |
| Size (rooms) | 489 rooms | 229 guestrooms |
| Ages / family policy | All ages welcome; minimum check-in age 21 | All ages welcome (adults-only: false) |
| Pools | No swimming pool | Not published |
| Restaurants & bars | Altair (signature), Bar Room at Altair, Café at Altair, seasonal ART Midtown rooftop | Jams Cafe (restaurant) plus coffee shop/cafe and 1 bar/lounge noted |
| Spa & wellness | 24-hour fitness/wellness studio; wellness partnerships for treatments | Health/beauty spa nearby / guest wellness programming noted (on-site spa details: Not published) |
| Known for | Rooftop social scene, Urban Fee that bundles Wi‑Fi and fitness perks | Sustainability features (living plant wall, extensive recycling, no single-use plastics, locally sourced food) |
| Accessibility & meetings | Multiple small meeting rooms, rooftop event space, accessible features | 4 meeting rooms, concierge, business center, many accessibility features |
| On-site highlights | 24/7 fitness, seasonal rooftop bar, Altair restaurant | Living plant wall, locally sourced food (80%+), concierge & express check-in |
Arlo Midtown sits in Manhattan’s Garment District, a short walk to Times Square, Madison Square Garden and Penn Station.
Pick Arlo for a central Midtown location when theatre, events or transit connections matter.
1 Hotel Central Park is positioned steps from Central Park, with cultural stops like Carnegie Hall and MoMA within easy walking distance.
Choose 1 Hotel for direct access to Central Park and an upscale, quieter Midtown experience.
Arlo Midtown offers compact, modern rooms and suites tailored for city stays.
Arlo’s rooms are efficient and social, with practical inclusions geared to urban travelers.
1 Hotel Central Park has 229 guestrooms, described as upscale and sustainability-focused.
Expect larger, higher-star rooms at 1 Hotel with an eco-conscious design approach.
Arlo Midtown has multiple on-site dining outlets that cover coffee through dinner and a seasonal rooftop bar.
Arlo is more of a multi-venue dining/drinking hotel with a social roster of outlets.
1 Hotel Central Park’s supplier listing highlights Jams Cafe plus a coffee shop/cafe and a bar/lounge.
1 Hotel focuses on higher-end, sustainably sourced dining with fewer distinct outlets than Arlo.
Arlo Midtown does not have a swimming pool and instead centers on its fitness and rooftop offerings.
If a pool is essential, Arlo is not the right pick — it emphasizes rooftop and fitness instead.
1 Hotel Central Park’s supplier listing does not publish a pool amenity.
Supplier information does not confirm an on-site pool at 1 Hotel; pool details are Not published.
Arlo Midtown leans on a 24-hour fitness studio and a seasonal rooftop for wellness and nightlife.
Arlo suits guests who want to stay active at any hour and socialize on a rooftop.
1 Hotel Central Park emphasizes sustainable operations and has a 24-hour fitness center plus environmentally minded features.
1 Hotel is for travelers who want wellness alongside sustainability and quieter evenings near the park.

Arlo Midtown — seasonal rooftop bar, lively ground-floor bar and regular social programming.

1 Hotel Central Park — steps from Central Park with strong sustainability credentials.

Arlo Midtown — a 24-hour fitness studio and included Alo Moves content via the Urban Fee.

1 Hotel Central Park — extensive no single-use plastic policies, locally sourced food and living plant features.
1 Hotel Central Park is much closer — supplier listing shows Central Park about 0.1 km from the property; Arlo Midtown is several blocks farther south.
Yes. Arlo Midtown’s in-room high-speed Wi‑Fi is included via the mandatory Urban Fee; 1 Hotel Central Park’s supplier listing notes complimentary wireless internet access.
Arlo Midtown does not have a swimming pool. The supplier listing for 1 Hotel Central Park does not publish an on-site pool detail.
Both hotels offer meeting facilities: Arlo Midtown has multiple small-to-medium meeting rooms and rooftop/event capacity, while 1 Hotel Central Park lists four meeting rooms and a 24-hour business center.
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