
Arlo SoHo
Best for neighborhood-focused stays, rooftop drinks, and social dining in Lower Manhattan.
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Arlo SoHo is a compact, social-led hotel in Hudson Square with multiple bars, a rooftop and neighborhood energy—good for travelers who want to be in SoHo/Tribeca nightlife and dining. Lotte New York Palace is a large, landmark Midtown luxury hotel near Fifth Avenue and Rockefeller Center—best for travelers who want a grand, full-service Midtown base and spa/meeting facilities.
Updated · about 4 km apart

Best for neighborhood-focused stays, rooftop drinks, and social dining in Lower Manhattan.

Best for a traditional luxury Midtown experience with large rooms, a full-service spa and event facilities.
When Arlo SoHo wins: choose Arlo SoHo if you want to be based in Hudson Square/SoHo for local dining, a lively rooftop bar scene, and a compact, modern hotel with multiple on-site casual bars and restaurants.
When Lotte New York Palace wins: pick Lotte New York Palace if you need larger rooms or suites, a full-service spa and extensive meeting or event spaces, or the convenience of being steps from Fifth Avenue and Rockefeller Center.
Bottom line: Arlo SoHo is the neighborhood, social pick in Lower Manhattan; Lotte New York Palace is the larger, more formal Midtown luxury option with full-service amenities and a landmark address.
| Category | Arlo SoHo | Lotte New York Palace |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Social, neighborhood-focused, lively bars and rooftop | Formal, grand Midtown luxury in a landmark setting |
| Location | Hudson Square / SoHo — close to Canal St, Tribeca and West Village | Midtown (455 Madison Ave) — steps from 5th Avenue and Rockefeller Center |
| Size | About 322–325 rooms | 909 guestrooms |
| Guest age policy | All ages; primary guest must be 21+ to check in | Family-friendly / all ages (not adults-only) |
| Pools | No pool | Has a pool (wheelchair-accessible pool listed) |
| Restaurants & bars | Multiple on-site venues (Lindens, Foxtail, ART SoHo rooftop, Library, SoHo Bodega) | On-site restaurant(s), coffee shop/cafe and 1 bar/lounge (Gold Room and a cafe noted) |
| Spa & wellness | No on-site spa; partner gym access (Gotham Gym) included via Urban Fee | Full-service spa, health club and steam room |
| Event & meeting space | Multiple small-to-medium event rooms, rooftop event capacity up to ~250 | Conference center and meeting rooms; ballroom and banquet space |
| Known for | Rooftop social scene and neighborhood location | Palace name, Midtown location and full-service luxury facilities |
| Internet & fees | High-speed in-room WiFi included via mandatory daily Urban Fee | Wired/wireless internet available for a surcharge (fees published) |
Arlo SoHo sits at 231 Hudson Street in Hudson Square, bordering SoHo, Tribeca and the West Village.
Choose Arlo SoHo for a Lower Manhattan neighborhood base with easy local walking access.
Lotte New York Palace is at 455 Madison Ave, in Midtown near Fifth Avenue and Rockefeller Center.
Pick Lotte New York Palace if you want to be in Midtown near major tourist and business sites.
Arlo SoHo offers compact, efficiently designed rooms and a small-suite option.
Expect smaller, well-designed rooms geared toward short city stays and social guests.
Lotte New York Palace provides a wide range of room types including tower rooms and multiple palace suites.
Choose Lotte for larger rooms and a greater selection of suite types.
Arlo SoHo emphasizes multiple in-house casual and social venues.
Arlo SoHo is aimed at guests who want lively, varied on-site dining and rooftop socializing.
Lotte New York Palace offers formal dining options and a more traditional hotel bar/restaurant setup.
Lotte suits guests looking for classic hotel dining and quieter, formal meal options.
Arlo SoHo does not have a swimming pool; its signature amenity is the rooftop and social spaces.
Arlo SoHo focuses on rooftop social life and neighborhood activity rather than pool or spa facilities.
Lotte New York Palace lists a wheelchair-accessible pool and a full-service spa among its amenities.
Lotte provides traditional hotel leisure amenities — pool and spa — for guests wanting on-site wellness.
Arlo SoHo combines partner fitness access with an on-site nightlife program concentrated in its bars and rooftop.
Arlo SoHo is best for guests prioritizing city nightlife and flexible fitness options.
Lotte New York Palace mixes classic hotel nightlife/dining with formal wellness facilities.
Lotte suits travelers seeking on-site spa services and a conventional Midtown evening experience.

Arlo SoHo — ART SoHo rooftop, Foxtail and multiple casual venues make it the social pick in Lower Manhattan.

Lotte New York Palace — full-service spa, health club and a listed pool give it the edge for on-site wellness.

Lotte New York Palace — steps from 5th Avenue, Rockefeller Center and Midtown attractions.

Arlo SoHo — tucked between SoHo, Tribeca and the West Village with easy local walking and cycling.
Arlo SoHo—it has multiple on-site bars including a rooftop (ART SoHo) and a speakeasy (Foxtail) focused on social nights.
Lotte New York Palace lists a full-service spa, health club and a wheelchair-accessible pool; Arlo SoHo does not have a pool or on-site spa.
Lotte New York Palace—its larger room and suite inventory (including Palace and Tower suites) makes it easier to find bigger accommodations for families.
Arlo SoHo provides in-room high-speed WiFi through a mandatory daily Urban Fee; Lotte lists wired/wireless internet for a surcharge.
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