
Arlo Midtown
Best for energetic, social stays near Times Square, Hudson Yards and Penn Station.
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Arlo Midtown is a 4-star, 489-room contemporary hotel in the Garment District with compact rooms, active social spaces and a seasonal rooftop bar—good for young groups, business travelers and families who want a lively Midtown base. The St. Regis New York is a historic five-star hotel on East 55th Street and Fifth Avenue, aimed at travelers who want formal, traditional luxury and full-service amenities.
Updated · about 2.0 km apart

Best for energetic, social stays near Times Square, Hudson Yards and Penn Station.

Best for formal five-star service, classic rooms and a Fifth Avenue Midtown address.
When Arlo Midtown wins: choose Arlo for compact modern rooms, lower-key prices, rooftop energy (seasonal), 24/7 fitness, and easy walking access to Times Square, Javits Center, and Penn Station.
When The St. Regis New York wins: choose The St. Regis for classic five-star service, Butler Service–included room types, formal meeting/ballroom facilities and a prestigious Midtown East/Fifth Avenue location near Rockefeller Center and MoMA.
Bottom line: pick Arlo Midtown for a social, practical Midtown base and value-minded visitors; pick The St. Regis New York if you want historic five-star formality, Butler Service options and a Fifth Avenue address.
| Category | Arlo Midtown | The St. Regis New York |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Contemporary, social, modern-American dining and seasonal rooftop nightlife | Historic, formal, traditional five-star service and butler offerings |
| Location | Garment District / West 38th Street — walkable to Times Square, Penn Station and Javits Center | Midtown East / Two East 55th St — steps from 5th Avenue, Rockefeller Center and MoMA |
| Size (rooms) | 489 rooms | 238 guestrooms |
| Star rating / guest score | 4-star (guest score: not published here) | 5-star · guest rating 9.2 |
| Pools | No swimming pool | Not published |
| Restaurants & bars | Altair (signature), The Bar Room at Altair, Café at Altair, ART Midtown rooftop (seasonal) | Two restaurants and one bar/lounge (room service available during limited hours) |
| Spa & wellness | 24-hour fitness and wellness studio; no standalone spa | Not published |
| Signature features | Mandatory Urban Fee includes in-room WiFi, daily Citi Bike passes and fitness content; seasonal rooftop | Butler Service included in many room types; historic Fifth Avenue address close to major Midtown cultural sites |
| Event / meeting space | About 3,026 sq ft across six meeting rooms; rooftop event capacity up to 90; hybrid meeting capability | Conference space 3,944 sq ft; 13 meeting rooms and a ballroom |
| Accessibility & family policy | Family friendly (children welcome); minimum check-in age 21; accessible facilities noted | Welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities; accessible features and 24-hour front desk |
Arlo Midtown sits on West 38th Street in the Garment District, a short walk from Times Square, Penn Station and the Javits Center.
Best if you want a central, West Midtown spot that’s convenient for transit hubs and event venues.
The St. Regis New York is on East 55th Street at Fifth Avenue, placing it in Midtown East near Rockefeller Center and MoMA.
Best if you want a classic Fifth Avenue Midtown address and easy access to upscale shopping and museums.
Arlo Midtown offers compact, modern rooms and a few suite types designed for practical city stays.
Choose Arlo for functional modern rooms, tech perks and flexible layouts suited to short city trips.
The St. Regis New York lists many traditional and suite room types, several explicitly including Butler Service.
Choose The St. Regis when you want larger, traditionally furnished rooms and formal five-star services such as Butler Service.
Arlo Midtown centers dining around Altair (modern American), an all-day café, a ground-floor bar and a seasonal rooftop cocktail bar.
Good for casual-to-polished dining, daytime café needs, and lively seasonal rooftop evenings.
The St. Regis New York lists two restaurants and a bar/lounge, plus room service during limited hours.
Better if you want traditional on-site fine-dining and full-service luxury hotel outlets.
Arlo Midtown does not have a swimming pool; its signature amenities are the seasonal rooftop bar and the Urban Fee perks.
Expect active social spaces and fitness options, but not a guest pool.
The supplier listing for The St. Regis New York highlights full-service amenities but does not publish a pool detail.
The St. Regis provides full-service hotel amenities; specific pool details are not published in the provided supplier listing.
Arlo Midtown focuses on 24/7 fitness and seasonal social programming, including rooftop yoga and a lively rooftop bar (seasonal).
Best if you want flexible fitness access and a social rooftop scene during warmer months.
The St. Regis New York offers a 24-hour fitness facility and a single bar/lounge; nightlife is more formal than clubby.
Best if you prefer quieter, formal evenings and full-service assistance to organize local outings.

Arlo Midtown — modern rooms, lower-key rates, a lively seasonal rooftop and practical perks via the Urban Fee.

The St. Regis New York — Butler Service room options, formal meeting spaces and a Fifth Avenue address.

Arlo Midtown — close walking access to Javits Center, Penn Station and Port Authority, and event-friendly meeting spaces.

The St. Regis New York — steps from 5th Avenue, Rockefeller Center and MoMA.
Arlo Midtown is closer to Times Square (about a 6–10 minute walk).
Arlo Midtown does not have a swimming pool. The St. Regis New York supplier listing does not publish pool details.
The St. Regis New York lists many room and suite types with Butler Service included; Arlo Midtown does not list Butler Service.
Both hotels welcome guests of all sexual orientations and families; Arlo Midtown is explicitly family friendly (minimum check-in age 21). The St. Regis listing also does not restrict family stays.
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