How many nights should you stay at Arlo Midtown?

Quick stay: 1–2 nights

If you're in Manhattan for a meeting, a short theater visit, or an overnight near Penn Station/Madison Square Garden, 1–2 nights are usually enough. The hotel's central Garment District address (351 West 38th Street) keeps Times Square, Madison Square Garden and Javits Center within an easy walk.

A compact Room (Urban) or Room, 1 King Bed is practical for short stays: they provide a comfortable place to sleep, 24-hour fitness access, and quick dining options on-site without needing to unpack for long.

• Best for: business travelers, theater nights, short stopovers
• Rooms to consider: Room (Urban), Room, 1 King Bed
• Amenities helpful for short stays: 24-hour front desk, luggage storage for early arrivals

Medium stay: 3–4 nights (recommended for sightseeing)

Three to four nights at Arlo Midtown gives you time to see Broadway, visit one or two museums, and explore neighborhoods such as Hudson Yards, Bryant Park, and the High Line. The hotel is about a 6–10 minute walk to Times Square and Madison Square Garden, making it an efficient base for sightseeing.

With 3–4 nights you can also take advantage of the hotel's dining: breakfast at Altair, a café stop at Café at Altair, and a rooftop visit if ART Midtown is open during the season.

• Allow a full day for Broadway plus a second day for downtown (Empire State/Herald Square) or Chelsea/High Line
• Use the Urban Fee perks (daily Citi Bike passes and in-room Wi‑Fi) to save time and get around
• Choose a Room, Terrace, City View or Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace if you prefer outdoor access

Longer stays: 5+ nights and family trips

If you plan multiple day trips (for example, a day in the Hudson Valley or a Coney Island outing) or are traveling with family, 5+ nights lets you explore widely without rushing. Arlo Midtown is family friendly; children of all ages are welcome though the check-in guest must be at least 21.

For families or longer stays, book a Room, 2 Double Beds, Terrace or Room, 2 Double Beds to get more sleeping space and terrace access where available. Suites (Suite, Suite (Arlo)) give more living area if you need space to spread out.

• Family note: children 11 and up may be charged as adults at the property — check rates when booking
• Pet travelers: up to two dogs or cats per room are allowed (each under 75 lbs) with a $20 per pet, per night fee
• Long stays benefit from the hotel's laundry/dry-cleaning services (available for additional charges)

Choosing the right room

Room sizes and layouts vary across nine room types; pick based on bed configuration, terrace access, and how much living space you want. Exact room names matter when you book to ensure the bed type and terrace or city-view features you expect.

If you want terrace access or outdoor seating, book a Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace or Room, 2 Double Beds, Terrace. For a compact option focused on value and location, the Room (Urban) is the smaller-design choice.

Dining, rooftop seasonality, and on-site hours

Arlo Midtown's main restaurant is Altair (breakfast through dinner, with weekend brunch and daily happy hour). The Bar Room at Altair serves cocktails and small plates, and Café at Altair offers coffee and pastries in the lobby.

The rooftop bar ART Midtown is seasonal (spring–fall) and may be closed outside its operating season. If a rooftop evening is important to your trip, check ART Midtown's current status or make a reservation before you arrive.

• Altair hours: breakfast 7am–11am; main dining 11am–10pm; brunch Sat–Sun 11am–3pm; happy hour 4pm–7pm
• The Bar Room at Altair: Mon–Fri 12pm–11pm; Sat–Sun 11am–12am (cocktails, light fare)
• Café at Altair: 6:30am–11pm daily (no reservations)

Meetings, events and business travelers

Arlo Midtown offers several meeting rooms (Alcove 1 & 2, Studio 1 & 2 and larger combined Studios) and meeting capacity that can suit small conferences and corporate events. The combined Studios total about 1,350 sq ft and can seat up to 40 for meetings.

If you're booking the hotel for a conference or event, confirm room-block needs and AV requirements with the events team, and ask about seasonal availability for rooftop event space.

• Event highlight: combined Studios seat up to 40 and can stand up to 80 guests; ART Midtown rooftop can host private events (seasonal) for up to 90 guests
• Smaller rooms like Alcove 1 and Alcove 2 each seat up to 8 people and can combine into a 320 sq ft space
• Contact the hotel's events team via the events email listed on Arlo's site for detailed pricing and availability

Practical tips: fees, check-in, fitness and transport

Arlo Midtown adds a mandatory Urban Fee of $37 plus tax per room, per night; the Urban Fee covers in-room high-speed Wi‑Fi, two canned waters daily, daily Citi Bike passes, 24/7 fitness access, Alo Moves content, local calls and 15% off on-site food & beverage. The Urban Fee is charged in addition to the nightly room rate.

Check-in starts at 3:00 PM (front desk accepts arrivals up until midnight). Early check-in and late check-out options are available for a fee, subject to availability. The hotel has a 24-hour fitness center with Peloton bikes, cardio equipment and weights included with the Urban Fee.

• Early check-in (9am–12pm) may be available for a $50 fee; late check-out until 3pm may be available for a $75 fee
• No on-site parking; the hotel partners with a nearby LAZ Parking garage and offers validation — check the front desk for details
• Pets allowed: up to two dogs or cats per room (under 75 lbs each) for $20 per pet, per night (pre-tax)