
Arlo NoMad
Best for city sightseeing and skyline photos from a compact, design-forward base near the Empire State Building.
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Arlo NoMad is a 4-star boutique micro-hotel in Manhattan’s NoMad neighborhood with compact rooms, a rooftop bar, and an all-day diner — good for travelers who want a smaller, design-forward base close to the Empire State Building. New York Marriott Marquis is a large 4.5-star Times Square convention and theater-district hotel that suits travelers who prefer big-hotel services, meeting space, and a center‑of‑Broadway location.
Updated · about 1.0 mile (1.6 km) apart

Best for city sightseeing and skyline photos from a compact, design-forward base near the Empire State Building.

Best for large events, theater-goers, and travelers who want to be in the middle of Times Square with extensive meeting and food-and-beverage options.
When Arlo NoMad wins: pick Arlo NoMad if you want a smaller, neighborhood boutique stay with rooftop skyline views, compact modern rooms, and walkable access to the Empire State Building and Madison Square Park.
When New York Marriott Marquis wins: pick the Marriott Marquis if you need large-hotel services — a high room count, multiple restaurants and bars, on-site conference and banquet space, and an immediate Times Square/Broadway location.
Bottom line: both hotels work for sightseeing in Manhattan; choose Arlo NoMad for a smaller, neighborhood boutique experience and the Marriott Marquis for scale, events, and a Midtown Theatre District address.
| Category | Arlo NoMad | New York Marriott Marquis |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Small, modern boutique micro-hotel with design-focused compact rooms | Large, mainstream convention and theater-district hotel |
| Location | NoMad (East 31st St), short walk to Empire State Building and Madison Square Park | Times Square/Broadway (1535 Broadway), steps from Broadway theaters and Rockefeller Center |
| Size (rooms) | About 247–250 rooms across 31 floors | 1,971 guestrooms |
| Audience / age policy | All ages welcome; primary guest must be 21+ to check in | All ages welcome; family-friendly with policies for children (children eat free breakfast under age 5) |
| Pools | No on-site swimming pool | Not published |
| Restaurants & bars | NoMad Diner (all-day American diner), ART NoMad rooftop bar, BARlo cocktail bar, 24-hour Bodega market | 3 restaurants, 2 coffee shops/cafes and 2 bars/lounges, plus room service |
| Spa & fitness | No on-site spa; partners with nearby gym and offers wellness classes | Health/beauty spa nearby; 24-hour fitness facilities on site |
| Known for | Rooftop views of the Empire State Building and a compact, walkable NoMad location | Being in the heart of Times Square with large conference/banquet capacity |
| Event & meeting space | Multiple small meeting rooms, a boardroom, and a 31st-floor rooftop event space (combined capacity up to ~100) | Extensive conference center: 124,755 sq ft (48 meeting rooms) and large banquet/ballroom facilities |
| Wi‑Fi | High-speed in-room Wi‑Fi included | Wired and wireless internet available (fee for in-room internet may apply) |
Arlo NoMad sits on East 31st Street in the NoMad neighborhood, within easy walking distance of the Empire State Building and Madison Square Park.
Choose Arlo NoMad for a quieter Midtown neighborhood close to the Empire State Building and good subway connections.
New York Marriott Marquis occupies a prominent Times Square/Broadway address on 1535 Broadway, placing guests steps from theaters and the Midtown tourist corridor.
Choose the Marriott Marquis if you want to be in the center of Times Square and near Broadway shows.
Arlo NoMad offers compact, efficiently designed rooms across about 31 floors aimed at city travelers who value design and location.
If you prefer smaller, modern rooms with efficient layouts, Arlo NoMad fits that profile.
New York Marriott Marquis has a very large room inventory with many classic full-size hotel rooms and suites to support both leisure and large-group bookings.
Pick the Marriott Marquis for a full-service mainstream hotel with a wide selection of room types and capacities.
Arlo NoMad provides several on-site dining options focused on casual American and bar service plus a rooftop cocktail lounge.
Arlo NoMad suits food-and-drink seekers who want a neighborhood diner and rooftop cocktails without leaving the hotel.
The Marriott Marquis has multiple on-site restaurants, bars and cafes to serve guests and large groups across different meal types.
The Marriott Marquis is better when you want multiple meal options and large-group dining without leaving the building.
Arlo NoMad’s rooftop (A.R.T. NoMad) is its signature draw, offering 360-degree skyline views from the 31st floor.
The rooftop is Arlo NoMad’s standout amenity for skyline views and small events.
New York Marriott Marquis is notable for very large meeting, ballroom and conference facilities that support conventions and big events.
The Marriott Marquis is the clear choice for large conferences, banquets, and theater-district event needs.
Arlo NoMad does not have an on-site spa or gym but offers wellness programming and partner access to a nearby fitness club.
Arlo NoMad works if you prefer neighborhood wellness classes and don’t require an in-house spa or gym.
New York Marriott Marquis provides 24-hour fitness facilities and mentions nearby spa services, fitting guests who want on-site workout options.
Choose the Marriott Marquis if you want an on-site gym and easier access to spa services.

Arlo NoMad — rooftop bar with 360-degree views and a glass sky-walk floor.

New York Marriott Marquis — steps from Broadway theaters and the center of Times Square.

New York Marriott Marquis — extensive conference center with 48 meeting rooms and large banquet space.

Arlo NoMad — boutique micro-hotel with compact, modern rooms in the NoMad neighborhood.
Arlo NoMad — it’s about a 3–4 minute walk to the Empire State Building and is located in NoMad.
New York Marriott Marquis — it’s in Times Square and within steps of Broadway theaters.
Arlo NoMad: no pool and no on-site spa (partner referrals available). New York Marriott Marquis: spa listed as 'nearby' in supplier materials; an on-site pool is not published.
New York Marriott Marquis — much larger meeting and ballroom capacity suited to conventions and large events.
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