Top things to do near Arlo Midtown
Arlo Midtown sits at 351 West 38th Street in Manhattan’s Garment District, within easy walking distance of Times Square, Madison Square Garden and the Javits Center. Top things to do nearby include catching a Broadway show, visiting major Midtown sights on foot or subway, dining at the hotel’s Altair and seasonal rooftop ART Midtown, and using the hotel as a base for day trips via Penn Station or Port Authority.
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Walkable Midtown highlights
Arlo Midtown places you in the middle of Midtown Manhattan. Several major attractions are short walks from the hotel so you can plan a mostly car-free itinerary.
Known walk times from the hotel include Times Square (about a 6-minute walk) and Madison Square Garden (about an 8-minute walk). The Javits Center is also reachable on foot for many events.
- Times Square — bright lights, theaters and late-night energy.
- Madison Square Garden — concerts, sports and events.
- Jacob K. Javits Convention Center — conventions and trade shows.
- Empire State Building, Rockefeller Center, Bryant Park — all within a longer Midtown walk.
| Attraction | Typical walk time from Arlo Midtown |
|---|---|
| Times Square | About 6 minutes |
| Madison Square Garden | About 8 minutes |
| Javits Center | About 8 minutes |
On-site dining: Altair, The Bar Room and Café at Altair
Altair is Arlo Midtown’s main restaurant serving modern-American dishes from breakfast through dinner; it also offers weekend brunch and a daily happy hour. Altair accepts reservations and has seating options including a glass terrace and main dining room.
The Bar Room at Altair operates as a ground-floor cocktail bar serving craft cocktails, wine, beer and small plates, with lunch and weekend brunch service. Café at Altair in the lobby serves pastries, snacks and coffee and does not take reservations.
- Altair hours: Breakfast 7:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.; Main dining 11:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.; Brunch Sat–Sun 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.; Happy Hour daily 4:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
- The Bar Room at Altair hours: Mon–Fri 12:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m.; Sat–Sun 11:00 a.m.–12:00 a.m.
- Café at Altair hours: Daily 6:30 a.m.–11:00 p.m.
| Venue | Typical focus | Reservation policy |
|---|---|---|
| Altair | Modern-American dining (breakfast–dinner, brunch) | Accepts reservations (hotel site/OpenTable) |
| The Bar Room at Altair | Cocktails & small plates | Walk-ins and reservations available |
| Café at Altair | Coffee, pastries, grab-and-go | No reservations |
Rooftop terrace and ART Midtown (seasonal)
Arlo Midtown’s rooftop offers outdoor seating and Midtown skyline views; the rooftop operates seasonally. The rooftop bar ART Midtown is a seasonal rooftop cocktail bar on the 26th floor serving cocktails, beer, wine, small plates and a crudo/pizza selection when open.
ART Midtown accepts reservations and can be booked for private events, but availability is seasonal and recent listings note the rooftop is closed until a future season. Check current status before you plan rooftop-specific activities.
- ART Midtown regular-season hours (when open): Sun–Thu 4:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m.; Fri–Sat 4:00 p.m.–12:00 a.m.
- Rooftop can host private events for up to 90 guests during its operating season.
- Dress code for ART Midtown is Business Casual; reservations are recommended on busy nights.
| Feature | Notes |
|---|---|
| Location | 26th floor rooftop terrace |
| Offerings | Cocktails, wine, beer, small plates, crudo and pizza (seasonal) |
| Seasonal status | Operates spring–fall; check current availability |
Fitness, wellness and in-room perks
Arlo Midtown includes a 24-hour fitness and wellness studio for guests; equipment listings show Peloton bikes, treadmills, ellipticals, weights and a stretching space. Alo Moves on-demand content is provided as part of the hotel’s Urban Fee.
In-room high-speed Wi‑Fi and two daily canned waters are also included with the Urban Fee, which bundles several small perks useful for active or remote-working travelers.
- Fitness center: 24/7 access with cardio machines, weights, Peloton bikes and stretching space.
- Urban Fee includes in-room Wi‑Fi, two canned waters daily, Alo Moves content and daily Citi Bike passes.
- Seasonal wellness programming such as rooftop yoga and guided meditation has been offered; availability varies.
| Perk | Included with Urban Fee |
|---|---|
| In-room high-speed Wi‑Fi | Yes |
| Daily Citi Bike passes | Yes |
| Alo Moves on-demand fitness | Yes |
Events, meetings and private dining
Arlo Midtown offers multiple meeting and event spaces ranging from small Alcoves to combined Studios. Spaces are adaptable for conferences, private dining and small receptions; the combined Studios are the hotel’s largest single combined event area.
The Dining Room, Bar Room and Rooftop are bookable for private events; rooftop availability is seasonal. Contact the hotel’s events team for capacity, AV details and booking.
- Alcove 1 & Alcove 2: 160 sq ft each, seat up to 8 people (can combine).
- Studio 1: 750 sq ft (seated capacity ~20); Studio 2: 600 sq ft (seated capacity ~16); Studios combine to 1,350 sq ft.
- Dining Room: 1,101 sq ft (seated capacity 70; reception 170). Rooftop private events up to 90 guests when in season.
| Space | Seated capacity |
|---|---|
| Studio 1 | About 20 |
| Studio 2 | About 16 |
| Dining Room | 70 |
Getting around: transit and day trips
Arlo Midtown is in a central Midtown location with multiple transit options nearby. The Port Authority Bus Terminal and 42nd St–Port Authority subway station are a short walk, and 34th St–Penn Station is also close for Amtrak, NJ Transit and LIRR connections.
Use Penn Station to access regional rail or to reach airports by ground transport; public transit is often the fastest way to move across Manhattan and to most nearby attractions.
- Nearest transit: 42nd St–Port Authority (about a 4–5 minute walk) and 34th St–Penn Station (about a 5–6 minute walk).
- Grand Central Terminal is a longer walk (about 15–20 minutes) or a short subway ride.
- Day trips: beaches like Coney Island and Rockaway Beach are reachable by subway; Hudson Valley day trips are available via Metro-North from Grand Central.
| Destination | Typical access from hotel |
|---|---|
| 34th St–Penn Station | About 5–6 minute walk (Amtrak, NJ Transit, LIRR) |
| Port Authority Bus Terminal / 42nd St | About 4–5 minute walk (regional buses, subway) |
| Grand Central Terminal | About 15–20 minute walk |
Family travel and pets
Arlo Midtown is family friendly and welcomes children of all ages, but the guest checking in must be 21 or older. Children 11 and up are commonly charged at adult rates per third-party booking policies, so check rates and policies when you book.
The hotel is pet friendly: up to two dogs or cats per room are allowed (each under 75 lbs) for a nightly pet fee. Pets must be registered at the front desk and cannot be left alone in the room.
- Minimum check-in age: 21 (a minor must be accompanied by an adult 21+).
- Pet policy: up to two dogs or cats per room, each under 75 lbs; $20 per pet, per night fee applies.
- No on-site pool — families can use the 24-hour fitness studio and nearby city parks.
| Policy | Key detail |
|---|---|
| Minimum check-in age | 21 years old |
| Pet fee | $20 per pet, per night |
| Children | All ages welcome; check adult-rate rules for older children |
