
Arlo Midtown
Best for travelers wanting a social, modern Midtown stay with easy access to rooftop drinks and lively dining.
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Arlo Midtown is a compact, casual 4-star hotel in the Garment District with a rooftop bar and a nightlife-forward, modern-American restaurant; read this if you want a social, centrally located Midtown base. Lotte New York Palace is a large, landmark 4.5-star luxury hotel on Madison Avenue; read this if you want full-service luxury, large rooms, and a traditional hotel experience near Rockefeller Center.
Updated · about 1.6 km apart

Best for travelers wanting a social, modern Midtown stay with easy access to rooftop drinks and lively dining.

Best for travelers who prefer a full-service luxury hotel with large event spaces and a landmark Madison Avenue address.
When Arlo Midtown wins: choose Arlo if you want a compact, nightlife- and dining-focused property near Times Square and Penn Station with social spaces, a seasonal rooftop, and a more casual vibe.
When Lotte New York Palace wins: choose Lotte if you want a traditional luxury hotel with many room types, a full-service spa, larger event facilities, and a Madison Avenue/Rockefeller Center location.
Bottom line: both are good choices for Midtown stays — Arlo for a younger, social, compact experience; Lotte for scale, formal luxury, and landmark presence.
| Category | Arlo Midtown | Lotte New York Palace |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Casual, compact, social (rooftop bar, lively restaurant) | Large, formal luxury in a landmark setting |
| Location | Garment District / West 38th St — close to Times Square, Penn Station, Javits | Madison Avenue near Rockefeller Center and 5th Avenue |
| Size (rooms) | 489 rooms | 909 guestrooms |
| Family friendly / ages | All ages welcome; check-in minimum 21 | Family-friendly (listing notes family amenities) |
| Pools | No pool | Wheelchair-accessible pool listed on supplier listing |
| Restaurants & bars | Altair (main), The Bar Room at Altair, Café at Altair, seasonal rooftop ART Midtown | Gold Room, coffee shop/cafe, 1 bar/lounge, room service (limited hours) |
| Spa & wellness | 24-hour fitness/wellness studio; Alo Moves content; wellness partnerships for treatments | Full-service spa with massages, body treatments, facials; health club and steam room |
| Known for | Rooftop terrace, social dining and bars, compact modern rooms | Landmark Madison Avenue address and traditional luxury services |
| Event space | Seven meeting/event spaces (total ~3,026 sq ft), rooftop events up to 90 guests | Conference center, meeting rooms, ballroom and banquet facilities |
| Urban / resort fees & Wi‑Fi | Mandatory Urban Fee ($37 + tax) covers in-room high-speed Wi‑Fi and other perks | In-room and public-area wired/wireless internet available for a surcharge |
Arlo Midtown sits in the Garment District on West 38th Street, a short walk to Times Square, Penn Station and Javits Center.
Choose Arlo if you want a West Midtown location within easy walking distance of major transit and entertainment hubs.
Lotte New York Palace occupies a landmark spot on Madison Avenue within a few blocks of Rockefeller Center and 5th Avenue.
Choose Lotte for a classic Midtown address near Midtown Manhattan’s luxury shopping and Rockefeller Center.
Arlo Midtown offers compact, modern rooms and a few suite options oriented toward short stays and social travelers.
Arlo’s rooms are smaller and contemporary — good for city stays focused on the neighborhood and social spaces.
Lotte New York Palace has a wide range of room types and suites, including Cathedral View rooms and Palace/Signature Suites.
Lotte’s larger rooms and suite options suit travelers who prioritize space and a classic luxury room experience.
Arlo Midtown centers dining around Altair and a set of casual-to-lively bars including a rooftop.
Pick Arlo for modern-American menus, lively bars and a rooftop scene (seasonal).
Lotte New York Palace offers formal dining in spaces such as the Gold Room plus a coffee shop/cafe and bar/lounge.
Choose Lotte for large-scale, traditional hotel dining and private-event catering.
Arlo Midtown’s signature amenity is its social spaces — rooftop terrace and bars — rather than a pool.
Arlo’s rooftop and social venues are the draw — not poolside relaxation.
Lotte New York Palace lists a wheelchair-accessible pool and a full-service spa among its facilities.
Lotte provides traditional hotel leisure facilities (pool, spa, health club) for guests wanting on-site downtime.
Arlo leans into fitness and programmed wellness alongside nightlife-focused outlets.
Arlo mixes 24/7 fitness and programmed wellness with active on-site nightlife.
Lotte offers a more traditional luxury wellness experience plus quieter, classic bars and dining rooms.
Lotte suits travelers who want full-service spa options and a quieter, formal evening setting.

Arlo Midtown — seasonal rooftop bar, lively ground-floor bar and casual modern dining.

Lotte New York Palace — many room types and suites, landmark address and formal hotel services.

Lotte New York Palace — full-service spa, health club and a pool listed on the supplier details.

Arlo Midtown — closer to Javits Center, Penn Station and Port Authority for event and transit access.
Arlo Midtown — it’s a short walk (about 6–10 minutes) to Times Square and nearby Broadway theaters.
Arlo Midtown does not have a pool. Lotte New York Palace’s supplier listing includes a wheelchair-accessible pool.
Both are family-friendly. Arlo is more compact and social; Lotte offers larger rooms/suite options and on-site family-friendly leisure amenities.
Arlo includes in-room high-speed Wi‑Fi via its mandatory Urban Fee. Lotte offers wired and wireless internet for a surcharge per its listing.
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