
Arlo NoMad
Best for travelers who want a budget-conscious, design-forward Midtown stay with a lively rooftop and easy access to the Empire State Building.
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Arlo NoMad is a compact, contemporary boutique hotel in the NoMad neighborhood aimed at city-breakers and business travelers who want social spaces and skyline views. Lotte New York Palace is a large, historic Midtown luxury hotel for travelers who prefer a full-service, classic New York hotel experience.
Updated · about 1.6 km apart

Best for travelers who want a budget-conscious, design-forward Midtown stay with a lively rooftop and easy access to the Empire State Building.

Best for guests seeking full-service luxury in Midtown with extensive event space, a full spa, and a traditional hotel experience near Rockefeller Center.
When Arlo NoMad wins: Choose Arlo NoMad if you want a smaller, modern hotel with included high-speed Wi‑Fi, an active rooftop bar, on-site casual dining, and a compact room footprint that keeps you close to the Empire State Building and NoMad attractions.
When Lotte New York Palace wins: Choose Lotte New York Palace if you need a large full-service property — think a full spa, conference and wedding facilities, valet parking, and a landmark Midtown address steps from 5th Avenue and Rockefeller Center.
Bottom line: Pick Arlo NoMad for a contemporary, social, efficiently sized Manhattan stay; pick Lotte New York Palace for traditional luxury, bigger rooms and facilities, and a central Midtown/ Rockefeller Center location.
| Category | Arlo NoMad | Lotte New York Palace |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Compact, contemporary boutique with social bars and rooftop | Large, full-service luxury hotel in a historic palace complex |
| Location | NoMad neighborhood; a few minutes' walk to the Empire State Building | Midtown East near 5th Avenue and Rockefeller Center |
| Size (rooms) | About 247–250 guestrooms across 31 floors | 909 guestrooms |
| Ages / audience | All ages welcome; primary guest must be 21+ to check in | Family-friendly; primary guest must be 21+ (hotel policy lists 21 min age to check in) |
| Pools | No on-site pool | Has a pool (wheelchair-accessible pool listed) |
| Restaurants & bars | NoMad Diner (all-day), Lamalo (status unclear), BARlo, rooftop ART NoMad | Gold Room, coffee shop/cafe, 1 on-site restaurant and 1 bar/lounge (listed) |
| Spa & wellness | No on-site spa; partners with nearby fitness club and off-site spa references | Full-service spa on site, health club and steam room |
| Known for | Rooftop with skyline and Empire State Building views; social bars | Historic palace setting, large event and conference facilities near Rockefeller Center |
| Event space / weddings | Multiple small event rooms and a rooftop; combined capacity up to ~100 | Extensive conference center, meeting rooms, ballroom and wedding services |
| Internet | High-speed in-room Wi‑Fi included | Wired and wireless internet available for a surcharge |
| Typical rate level | Not published | |
Arlo NoMad sits in the NoMad neighborhood on East 31st Street, steps from the Empire State Building and Madison Square Park.
Best if you want to be near the Empire State Building and NoMad dining/retail scene.
Lotte New York Palace is a large Midtown hotel on Madison Avenue a short walk from Rockefeller Center and 5th Avenue shopping.
Best if your priority is Midtown attractions around Rockefeller Center and 5th Avenue.
Arlo NoMad offers compact, efficiently designed guest rooms aimed at city stays.
Expect smaller, modern rooms optimized for short city stays and skyline views from higher floors.
Lotte New York Palace has many rooms and suites across a classic luxury hotel footprint.
Choose Lotte when you want wide room options and the scale of a large Midtown luxury hotel.
Arlo NoMad centers on casual, all-day dining and social bars.
Better for guests who want informal, local-style dining and a lively rooftop scene.
Lotte New York Palace offers traditional hotel dining and a landmark Gold Room restaurant.
Best if you prefer full-service hotel dining and classic on-site restaurant options.
Arlo NoMad’s signature amenity is its rooftop bar and terrace rather than a pool.
Arlo’s rooftop is the primary outdoor/amenity draw rather than leisure facilities like a pool.
Lotte New York Palace provides traditional hotel leisure amenities including a pool and a full-service spa.
Lotte offers more in-house leisure facilities for guests who want a spa and pool on property.
Arlo NoMad mixes on-site wellness programming with neighborhood nightlife and internal bars.
Good for travelers who prioritize boutique wellness classes and lively hotel bars over spa facilities.
Lotte New York Palace has a more traditional hotel wellness and nightlife offering.
Choose Lotte if an on-site spa, fitness facilities and extensive event programming matter to you.

Arlo NoMad — ART NoMad rooftop offers 360-degree views and a lively cocktail scene.

Lotte New York Palace — full-service spa, large event spaces and a classic Midtown address.

Arlo NoMad — compact rooms, included high-speed Wi‑Fi, and close walkable access to NoMad sights.

Lotte New York Palace — extensive conference center, ballroom and wedding services for larger groups.
Lotte New York Palace is much closer to Rockefeller Center; Arlo NoMad is closer to the Empire State Building and NoMad-area attractions.
Arlo NoMad includes high-speed in-room Wi‑Fi; Lotte New York Palace offers wired and wireless internet for a surcharge per its supplier listing.
Lotte New York Palace lists a full-service spa and a pool. Arlo NoMad does not have an on-site spa or pool.
No — both properties are family-friendly. At both hotels the primary guest checking in is required to be 21 or older.
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