
Arlo SoHo
Best for social stays and groups who want multiple on-site bars, event spaces, and a rooftop with skyline views.
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Arlo SoHo is a larger, social Hudson Square hotel with multiple bars and an 11th-floor rooftop — good for travelers who want lively dining and skyline views. The Mercer is an upscale, intimate SoHo boutique hotel for travelers who prefer a quieter, design-forward stay in central SoHo.
Updated · about 0.8 km apart

Best for social stays and groups who want multiple on-site bars, event spaces, and a rooftop with skyline views.

Best for travelers seeking an upscale, quiet boutique experience in the heart of SoHo with a small number of rooms and personalized service.
When Arlo SoHo wins: Choose Arlo SoHo if you want more on-site dining and drinking options, a lively rooftop, larger event spaces, and a hotel that feels social and modern.
When The Mercer wins: Choose The Mercer if you prefer a smaller, upscale boutique hotel in central SoHo with a quieter, refined atmosphere and in-room features like deep soaking tubs.
Bottom line: Both properties put you close to SoHo style and shopping; pick Arlo SoHo for a social, venue-rich stay and The Mercer for a classic boutique SoHo experience.
| Category | Arlo SoHo | The Mercer |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Lively, social, venue-forward | Upscale, intimate boutique |
| Location | Hudson Square bordering SoHo/Tribeca/West Village (231 Hudson St) | SoHo (147 Mercer St), steps from NYU and Washington Square Park |
| Size (guest rooms) | About 322–325 rooms | 73 guestrooms |
| Ages / guest policy | All ages; primary guest must be 21 to check in | Family-friendly; not adults-only |
| Pools | No pool | Not published |
| Restaurants & bars | Multiple: Lindens, Foxtail, ART SoHo rooftop, SoHo Bodega, Library, Courtyard | One main restaurant (Sartiano's) and a bar/lounge; 24-hour room service available |
| Spa & fitness | No on-site spa; partner gym access (Gotham Gym) included via Urban Fee | Spa services on site (massages and facials) and a health club |
| Known for | Rooftop views, multiple event venues and social spaces | Upscale boutique rooms, design focus, central SoHo address |
| Event & wedding capacity | Many event spaces including an 11th-floor rooftop (capacity up to 250) and multiple studios | Smaller meeting capacity; 1 meeting room listed |
| Wi‑Fi & fees | High-speed in-room Wi‑Fi via mandatory daily Urban Fee (includes other perks) | Complimentary wireless internet access listed |
Arlo SoHo sits at 231 Hudson Street in Hudson Square, bordering SoHo, Tribeca and the West Village.
Choose Arlo SoHo if you want easy transit and a base near multiple downtown neighborhoods.
The Mercer is located at 147 Mercer Street in central SoHo, steps from Washington Square Park and NYU.
Choose The Mercer for a quintessential SoHo location and easy access to neighborhood shops and parks.
Arlo SoHo offers a wide range of room types across more than 300 rooms with compact, modern design.
Arlo SoHo is for travelers who want variety in room styles and modern, social design across many rooms.
The Mercer has 73 guestrooms with larger, boutique-style layouts and features like pillowtop beds and deep soaking tubs.
The Mercer suits travelers who prefer boutique-scale rooms and more traditional luxury touches.
Arlo SoHo focuses on multiple in-house dining and drinking venues across casual and rooftop settings.
Pick Arlo SoHo if you want many on-site dining and late-night drinking options without leaving the hotel.
The Mercer offers an upscale single-restaurant experience and room service with an emphasis on Italian cuisine at Sartiano's.
Choose The Mercer if you prefer a quieter, single-restaurant boutique dining experience in SoHo.
Arlo SoHo’s signature amenity is its rooftop (ART SoHo) with indoor/outdoor seating and skyline views.
Arlo SoHo’s rooftop is the centerpiece for skyline views and social evenings.
The Mercer’s signature is its upscale boutique character and intimate public spaces rather than a large social venue.
The Mercer trades a big social venue for an intimate, design-focused boutique stay.
Arlo SoHo connects fitness and nightlife through partner gym access and several late-night bars.
Arlo SoHo is better for guests who want on-site nightlife and off-site fitness options.
The Mercer offers on-site spa services and a quieter nighttime environment.
The Mercer is preferable for travelers who value in-hotel spa treatments and a quieter evening.

Arlo SoHo — ART SoHo rooftop offers indoor/outdoor seating with skyline views and a regular happy hour and weekend brunch.

The Mercer — a small, upscale property in central SoHo with classic boutique rooms and personalized service.

Arlo SoHo — many event spaces including a large rooftop and multiple studios for ceremonies and receptions.

The Mercer — rooms with deep soaking tubs and a quieter setting for low-key stays.
Arlo SoHo — it has multiple bars, a rooftop and larger event spaces that suit groups and nightlife.
The Mercer — smaller room count, upscale boutique rooms, and a calmer public space make it a better pick for quieter stays.
Arlo SoHo does not have a pool. The Mercer’s listing does not publish a pool; that detail is not published.
Yes. Neither property is adults-only; Arlo SoHo requires the primary guest checking in to be 21 or older, and The Mercer welcomes guests of all ages.
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