
Arlo SoHo
Best for nightlife, budget-conscious luxury touches, and a social downtown stay with rooftop views.
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Arlo SoHo is a social, downtown Manhattan hotel in Hudson Square with multiple bars and a lively rooftop — good for younger travelers, groups, and anyone who wants easy access to SoHo/Tribeca. Mandarin Oriental, New York is a five-star luxury property at Columbus Circle overlooking Central Park — for travelers who want full-service spa, upscale rooms, and a Central Park–side address.
Updated · about 4.0 km apart

Best for nightlife, budget-conscious luxury touches, and a social downtown stay with rooftop views.

Best for a classic five-star Manhattan stay with a full-service spa, indoor pool, and Central Park or Hudson River views.
When Arlo SoHo wins: choose Arlo SoHo if you want a lively Lower Manhattan base with multiple on-site bars and restaurants, flexible event spaces, and lower-key design in a neighborhood near SoHo, Tribeca, and the West Village.
When Mandarin Oriental, New York wins: pick Mandarin Oriental for traditional five-star service, large well-appointed rooms with Central Park or Hudson River views, an on-site full-service spa, indoor pool and fitness facilities, and close proximity to Columbus Circle and Lincoln Center.
Bottom line: Arlo SoHo is a downtown, social hotel geared toward younger or more casual travelers who value bars, rooftop access, and neighborhood location; Mandarin Oriental is a full-service luxury hotel for travelers who prioritize space, a spa and pool, and a Central Park–side address.
| Category | Arlo SoHo | Mandarin Oriental, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Casual, social, design-forward downtown hotel | Formal five-star luxury with classic service |
| Location | Hudson Square / SoHo edge (Lower Manhattan) | Columbus Circle, overlooking Central Park |
| Size (guest rooms) | 322–325 rooms (sources vary) | 244 guestrooms |
| Ages / access | All ages welcome; primary guest must be 21+ to check in | All ages welcome (up to 2 children 12 and younger stay free in existing bedding) |
| Pools | No swimming pool | 1 indoor pool |
| Restaurants & bars | Multiple on-site venues: Lindens, Foxtail, ART SoHo rooftop, SoHo Bodega, Library, Courtyard | MO Lounge, 24-hour room service; 2 bars/lounges, 1 restaurant listed |
| Spa & wellness | No on-site spa; partner gym access (Gotham Gym) and fitness perks via Urban Fee | Full-service spa, sauna, health club, fitness facilities and spa treatment rooms |
| Known for | Rooftop bar, lively F&B scene and event spaces | Park and river views, luxury service and spa/pool amenities |
| Event / meeting space | Multiple event venues (rooftop 3,000 sq ft; total up to ~6,000 sq ft listed across sources) | Meeting room(s) and ballroom/banquet hall listed; 1 meeting room noted in supplier facts |
| Nearby highlights | Close to SoHo, Tribeca, Washington Square, Hudson River Park | Steps from Columbus Circle and Central Park; near Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall |
Arlo SoHo sits in Hudson Square on the edge of SoHo, Tribeca and the West Village.
Choose Arlo SoHo for Lower Manhattan neighborhood access and nightlife near SoHo and Tribeca.
Mandarin Oriental is located at 80 Columbus Circle at 60th Street, beside Central Park.
Choose Mandarin Oriental for a Central Park–side address and easy access to Midtown cultural venues.
Arlo SoHo offers many smaller, design-forward rooms plus suites and bunk options for groups.
Arlo SoHo is practical and social — expect smaller rooms with creative layouts and communal spaces.
Mandarin Oriental lists many view-focused rooms and suites, including Central Park and Hudson River views.
Mandarin Oriental’s rooms emphasize space, luxury finishes and park or river views.
Arlo SoHo is built around food and drink, with several distinct on-site venues and a 24-hour bodega.
If you want multiple casual and lively dining/drinking venues under one roof, Arlo SoHo fits the bill.
Mandarin Oriental provides refined dining and bar options with 24-hour room service and lounge areas.
Mandarin Oriental is better if you want formal dining, lounges and 24-hour room service tied to a luxury stay.
Arlo SoHo does not have a pool or on-site spa; wellness is via partnerships and Urban Fee perks.
Arlo SoHo is not for guests who want a hotel pool or on-site spa — it relies on external fitness partnerships.
Mandarin Oriental features an on-site full-service spa and an indoor pool plus related wellness facilities.
Choose Mandarin Oriental when an on-site spa, pool and full wellness program are priorities.
Arlo SoHo emphasizes social nightlife with rooftop events, a speakeasy and many rentable event spaces.
Arlo SoHo suits parties, rooftop events and social gatherings in a downtown setting.
Mandarin Oriental provides ballroom/banquet and meeting facilities with a luxury tone.
Mandarin Oriental is the choice for formal events and upscale meetings near Central Park and Midtown venues.

Arlo SoHo — ART SoHo rooftop, Foxtail speakeasy and regular live music make it the livelier pick.

Mandarin Oriental, New York — full-service spa, indoor pool, sauna and fitness facilities on site.

Arlo SoHo — located in Hudson Square near SoHo, Tribeca and the West Village for shopping and nightlife.

Mandarin Oriental, New York — steps from Columbus Circle, Central Park, Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall.
Mandarin Oriental has an indoor pool and a full-service spa. Arlo SoHo does not have a pool or an on-site spa.
Arlo SoHo — it features multiple bars and lounges including a rooftop (ART SoHo) and a speakeasy (Foxtail) with live music.
Yes. Both properties allow families. Arlo SoHo requires the primary guest checking in to be at least 21; Mandarin Oriental allows up to two children 12 and younger to stay free in existing bedding per supplier facts.
Mandarin Oriental is directly at Columbus Circle and overlooks Central Park; Arlo SoHo is in Lower Manhattan and a longer transit ride from the park.
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