
Arlo Midtown
Best for theater, convention and Midtown access — lively public spaces, a seasonal rooftop and flexible event rooms make Arlo Midtown convenient for city itineraries and groups.
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Arlo Midtown is a lively, design-forward Midtown Manhattan hotel with compact modern rooms, multiple dining outlets and a seasonal rooftop bar — a good pick for sightseeing, theatergoers and business travelers who want a social downtown base. The Surrey A Corinthia Hotel is an Upper East Side five-star address next to Central Park with large suites, a full-service spa and Italian restaurant — read this if you want a quieter, more traditional luxury stay near museums and Madison Avenue shopping.
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Best for theater, convention and Midtown access — lively public spaces, a seasonal rooftop and flexible event rooms make Arlo Midtown convenient for city itineraries and groups.

Best for museum visits, shopping and a quieter luxury stay — The Surrey sits steps from Central Park and the Met, with large suites, a full-service spa and refined dining.
When Arlo Midtown wins: choose Arlo Midtown if you want easy access to Times Square, Madison Square Garden, Javits Center or Penn Station, value social dining and bars (including a rooftop when open), and modern, compact rooms with a 24/7 fitness studio and event-ready spaces.
When The Surrey A Corinthia Hotel wins: pick The Surrey for a classic five-star Upper East Side experience — larger rooms and suites, a full-service spa, a signature Italian restaurant (Casa Tua), and marble-finished details suited to museum-goers, couples and travelers who prefer a quieter neighborhood near Central Park.
Bottom line: Arlo Midtown is the practical, social Midtown choice for activity and convenience; The Surrey is the upscale, residential-style option if you want more space, spa services and immediate access to Park Avenue/Museum Mile.
| Category | Arlo Midtown | The Surrey A Corinthia Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Lively, contemporary Midtown lifestyle hotel with social dining and rooftop | Classic Upper East Side five-star hotel with formal service and residential feel |
| Location | Garment District/Midtown, near Times Square, Madison Square Garden and Javits Center | Upper East Side, a 5-minute walk from Central Park and close to the Met |
| Size | Large: 489 rooms | Smaller: 100 guestrooms |
| Ages / policy | All ages welcome; check-in minimum 21 | All ages welcome (not adults-only); check-in minimum 21 per supplier note |
| Pools | No pool (fitness studio instead) | Not published |
| Restaurants & bars | Altair (signature), The Bar Room at Altair, Café at Altair, seasonal ART Midtown rooftop | Casa Tua (Italian restaurant), 1 bar/lounge, 24-hour room service |
| Spa & wellness | 24-hour fitness/wellness studio, Alo Moves content, rooftop yoga events | Full-service spa with treatment rooms offering massages and facials |
| Known for | Social public spaces, event and meeting flexibility, Midtown access | Luxury suites, proximity to Central Park and museum mile |
| Accessibility features | Accessible fitness center and public washrooms, wheelchair-accessible path to entrance and elevator | Multiple accessibility features including assistive listening devices, braille signage, wheelchair-accessible path and registration desk |
| Parking & transfers | No on-site parking; partner garage nearby with validation | Covered and secured parking plus valet (surcharge) |
| Wi‑Fi & fees | In-room high-speed Wi‑Fi included via a mandatory Urban Fee (USD 37/night plus tax) | Complimentary wireless internet access noted; other fees (breakfast, parking, pet) may apply |
Arlo Midtown sits in the Garment District a short walk from Times Square, Penn Station and Javits Center.
Choose Arlo Midtown if you want to be in the action and near major transit hubs.
The Surrey A Corinthia Hotel is on East 76th Street at Madison Avenue, steps from Central Park and the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Pick The Surrey when you prefer a quieter, park-side neighborhood and easy access to museums.
Arlo Midtown offers compact, modern rooms and a handful of suites, designed for urban stays.
Arlo Midtown is practical and modern but rooms are generally compact compared with traditional luxury hotels.
The Surrey provides a smaller collection of rooms and many suite configurations, geared toward comfort and luxury.
The Surrey emphasizes spacious, traditionally finished rooms and multiple suite options.
Arlo Midtown centers food and drink in several on-site outlets suitable for casual meals, coworking and evenings out.
Arlo Midtown is for travelers who want lively on-site dining and quick access to bars and cafes.
The Surrey offers a single noted signature restaurant and 24-hour room service for a more formal dining rhythm.
The Surrey is oriented to quieter, sit-down meals and in-room dining rather than multiple social venues.
Arlo Midtown does not have a swimming pool; its signature amenity is the social rooftop (seasonal) and a 24/7 fitness studio.
Pick Arlo for a rooftop social scene and all-hours gym access, not for pool time.
The Surrey highlights a full-service spa and treatment rooms as its primary non-guestroom amenity.
If an on-site spa and quieter relaxation matter, The Surrey is the stronger choice.
Arlo Midtown programs wellness events and provides a busy social calendar through its bars and seasonal rooftop.
Arlo mixes fitness programming with accessible hotel nightlife for active travelers.
The Surrey’s evenings lean toward refined dining and quieter bars rather than hotel nightclub-style nightlife.
Choose The Surrey for relaxed, upscale evenings and spa-focused downtime.

Arlo Midtown — closer to Times Square, Javits and Penn Station, plus flexible event spaces and a seasonal rooftop.

The Surrey — fewer rooms, multiple suite categories and a staff-and-service profile suited to traditional five-star stays.

The Surrey — full-service spa with treatment rooms and reservations for massages and facials.

Arlo Midtown — Altair, Bar Room, Café and a seasonal rooftop give you varied casual and social dining options.
The Surrey is much closer to Central Park and the Metropolitan Museum of Art; it’s the pick for museum-goers and park time.
Arlo Midtown — it’s in Midtown near Times Square, Broadway theaters, Javits Center and Penn Station for easy event access.
Arlo Midtown does not have a pool; The Surrey’s supplier listing does not publish a pool — see the hotel for verification if a pool is essential.
The Surrey — supplier listing confirms a full-service spa with treatment rooms; Arlo Midtown offers fitness and outside wellness partnerships rather than an on-site spa.
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