
Arlo SoHo
Best for social downtown stays, rooftop drinks, and flexible event or wedding spaces.
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Arlo SoHo is a casual, social Lower Manhattan hotel with multiple bars, a rooftop and a strong events program — read this if you want a lively downtown base for eating, drinking and exploring SoHo/Tribeca. The Surrey A Corinthia Hotel is a refined Upper East Side luxury property near Central Park with a full-service spa — read this if you want quieter, classic Manhattan luxury and easy park and museum access.
Updated · about 6.5 km apart

Best for social downtown stays, rooftop drinks, and flexible event or wedding spaces.

Best for a refined Upper East Side address, easy access to Central Park and museum visits, plus on-site spa treatments.
When Arlo SoHo wins: choose Arlo SoHo if you want an energetic downtown scene with multiple on-site bars and restaurants, an 11th-floor rooftop with skyline views, flexible event spaces and easy access to SoHo/Tribeca nightlife.
When The Surrey A Corinthia Hotel wins: choose The Surrey if you prefer a quieter, traditional luxury stay on the Upper East Side close to Central Park and the Metropolitan Museum of Art, with Frette linens, a full-service spa, 24-hour room service and valet/limo options.
Bottom line: pick Arlo SoHo for a social, modern downtown experience and event-friendly facilities; pick The Surrey for classic Upper East Side luxury, park-side location and full-service spa amenities.
| Category | Arlo SoHo | The Surrey A Corinthia Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Casual, social downtown hotel with a rooftop and multiple bars | Refined Upper East Side luxury with a quieter, classic hotel feel |
| Location | Hudson Square / SoHo (231 Hudson Street) — close to Canal Street and Lower Manhattan sites | Upper East Side (20 East 76th Street) — about a 5-minute walk to Central Park and close to museums |
| Size (rooms) | Approximately 322–325 rooms | 100 guestrooms |
| Ages / policy | Family friendly; primary check-in guest must be 21+ | All ages welcome; not adults-only |
| Pools | No on-site swimming pool | Not published |
| Restaurants & bars | Lindens (modern American), Foxtail (speakeasy), ART SoHo rooftop, SoHo Bodega and more | Casa Tua (Italian) + 24-hour room service and a bar/lounge |
| Spa / wellness | No on-site spa; partner gym access (Gotham Gym) and fitness classes via Urban Fee | Full-service spa with massage and facial treatments; 24-hour fitness also listed |
| Known for | Rooftop views, multiple drinking venues and event/ wedding spaces | Central Park proximity, polished rooms with Frette sheets, and in-house spa |
| Parking & transfers | No on-site parking; nearby self-park options (LAZ) for a fee | Covered/valet parking available (surcharge) |
| Pets | Pets allowed (up to two dogs/cats per room; fee applies) | Pet policy not published in supplied listing |
Arlo SoHo sits in Hudson Square on the edge of SoHo, Tribeca and the West Village for easy exploration of Lower Manhattan.
Choose Arlo SoHo if you want a downtown base in a lively, well-connected neighborhood.
The Surrey A Corinthia Hotel is on East 76th Street a short walk from Central Park and the city’s major museum corridor.
Choose The Surrey for a quiet, Central Park–adjacent base ideal for museum-and-park-focused stays.
Arlo SoHo offers compact, modern guest rooms and a small selection of suites designed for city living and social stays.
Pick Arlo SoHo for modern, efficient rooms geared to social and urban travelers.
The Surrey has classic luxury guestrooms with pillowtop beds and Frette Italian sheets.
Pick The Surrey if you want larger, more traditionally finished rooms and suite options near the Park.
Arlo SoHo centers on multiple in-house dining and drinking venues serving different moods and dayparts.
Arlo SoHo is a go-to for on-site variety: daytime coffee and grab-and-go, plus rooftop and speakeasy nights.
The Surrey focuses on refined dining with an Italian option and full room service.
The Surrey suits guests who prefer classic table-service dining and the convenience of room service.
Arlo SoHo’s signature draw is its social rooftop (ART SoHo) and wide set of event spaces.
Arlo’s rooftop and event spaces make it a strong choice for groups and guests wanting a lively hotel scene.
The Surrey’s signature strengths are its proximity to Central Park and an on-site full-service spa.
The Surrey is well suited to guests who plan park time, museum visits and want on-site spa services.
Arlo SoHo leans on partner fitness access and a lively nightlife program rather than in-house spa services.
Choose Arlo for active guests who want partner gym access, rooftop nightlife and live-music nights.
The Surrey caters to quieter evenings and on-site wellness with a full-service spa and 24-hour fitness.
Choose The Surrey if you value spa treatments and a quieter evening atmosphere near Central Park.

Arlo SoHo — ART SoHo rooftop, Foxtail speakeasy and regular live-music nights.

The Surrey — a short walk to Central Park and the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Arlo SoHo — multiple event spaces including a large rooftop and several studio/meeting rooms.

The Surrey — full-service spa, 24-hour room service and traditionally appointed rooms with Frette sheets.
The Surrey is much closer — it’s about a 5-minute walk to Central Park. Arlo SoHo is in Lower Manhattan, farther downtown.
Arlo SoHo has ART SoHo, an 11th-floor indoor/outdoor rooftop lounge; The Surrey’s listing does not highlight a rooftop bar.
The Surrey lists a full-service spa. Arlo SoHo does not have an on-site spa. Neither property’s supplied details confirm an on-site swimming pool for both hotels (Arlo SoHo explicitly has no pool; The Surrey’s listing does not publish pool information).
Arlo SoHo specializes in on-site event spaces, including a large rooftop and multiple studios, making it a strong pick for lively weddings and group events. The Surrey can host refined small events but is primarily positioned as a luxury hotel rather than an events-first property.
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