
Arlo NoMad
Best for lively rooftop evenings, casual all-day dining, and compact, city-smart rooms near major Midtown sights.
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Arlo NoMad is a compact, social boutique hotel in Manhattan’s NoMad neighborhood with a buzzy rooftop and casual dining — good for travelers who want social spaces and efficient rooms. The New York EDITION is a 5-star luxury lifestyle hotel by Madison Square Park with full-service amenities — read this if you want a polished luxury stay close to Flatiron and Madison Square Park.
Updated · about 0.4 km apart

Best for lively rooftop evenings, casual all-day dining, and compact, city-smart rooms near major Midtown sights.

Best for classic luxury service, larger meeting/banquet needs, and a hotel restaurant and spa in a Madison Square Park address.
When Arlo NoMad wins: choose Arlo NoMad if you want an affordable boutique option with a strong rooftop scene, flexible small-meeting spaces, and easy access to Empire State Building and NoMad sights.
When The New York EDITION wins: choose The New York EDITION if you prefer a full-service, 5-star experience — larger meeting capacity, an on-site spa, multiple bars/lounges, and more traditional luxury amenities.
Bottom line: both are stylish and very close; Arlo leans compact, social and value-focused, while The New York EDITION is a higher-end, full-service hotel for travelers prioritizing luxury and on-site facilities.
| Category | Arlo NoMad | The New York EDITION |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Boutique, compact, social rooftop focus | 5-star luxury lifestyle, polished service |
| Location | NoMad (East 31st St), steps from Empire State Building and Madison Square Park | Madison Square Park / 5 Madison Avenue, steps from Flatiron and Madison Square Park |
| Size (rooms / floors) | Around 247–250 rooms across 31 floors | 271 rooms |
| Ages / audience | All-ages; primary guest must be 21+ to check in | All-ages (not adults-only) |
| Pools / beach | No on-site pool | Not published |
| Restaurants & bars | NoMad Diner (all-day American comfort), Lamalo (Middle Eastern; status unclear), rooftop ART NoMad and BARlo | The Clocktower restaurant; 2 bars/lounges; 24-hour room service |
| Spa & wellness | No on-site spa (partners with off-site options; hosts wellness classes) | Spa treatment room(s) and spa services on site |
| Meetings & events | Multiple small meeting rooms, rooftop and second-floor event spaces; combined capacity up to ~100 | Conference space ~2100 sq ft, 5 meeting rooms and a banquet hall |
| Accessibility & practical | 24-hour front desk, 24-hour market (Bodega), valet via partner garage, high-speed WiFi included | 24-hour front desk, concierge, valet parking (surcharge), complimentary lobby newspapers, free WiFi |
| Nearby highlights | Empire State Building ~3–4 minute walk, Madison Square Park ~6 minutes | |
Arlo NoMad sits on East 31st Street in NoMad within easy walking distance of Midtown landmarks.
Choose Arlo for the classic NoMad/Midtown walkable location and quick access to central sights.
The New York EDITION fronts Madison Square Park and puts you on the edge of Flatiron and downtown-Midtown dining.
Choose The New York EDITION for a Madison Square Park address and a more formal luxury location.
Arlo NoMad offers compact, efficiently designed rooms in a modern 31-floor building.
Pick Arlo if you want modern, compact rooms designed for city stays and rooftop access.
The New York EDITION has 271 air-conditioned rooms with a luxury orientation and in-room minibars.
Choose The New York EDITION if you prefer full-service, traditionally outfitted luxury rooms.
Arlo NoMad centers food and drink around accessible, casual options and a popular rooftop bar.
Arlo suits guests who prioritize lively, informal dining and a rooftop social scene.
The New York EDITION provides a formal restaurant and multiple lounges for dining and drinks.
The EDITION is for travelers who want hotel-led dining, bar options and full room-service availability.
Arlo NoMad’s rooftop (ART NoMad) is a core feature — a social, skyline-focused venue and event space.
Arlo’s rooftop is a draw for social nights and smaller events in a boutique setting.
The New York EDITION highlights full conference and banquet facilities paired with luxury service.
The EDITION is stronger for larger meetings, banquets and full-service events.
Arlo NoMad focuses on wellness programming and has off-site fitness/spa partnerships rather than in-house facilities.
Arlo is best if you’re comfortable using partner facilities and joining in-house wellness classes.
The New York EDITION includes on-site spa treatment rooms and fitness facilities.
The EDITION is the pick for on-site spa treatments and hotel fitness amenities.

Arlo NoMad — seasonal 31st-floor ART NoMad rooftop with skyline views and a lively bar scene.

The New York EDITION — 5-star service, in-room minibars, 24-hour room service and on-site spa treatment rooms.

Arlo NoMad — multiple small studios, boardroom and flexible second-floor event spaces plus a rooftop venue.

The New York EDITION — roughly 2,100 sq ft of meeting space, five meeting rooms and a banquet hall.
Arlo NoMad tends to be the more value-focused boutique choice; The New York EDITION is a 5-star luxury property and will generally cost more.
The New York EDITION sits immediately by Madison Square Park; Arlo NoMad is also a short walk away but the EDITION has the park edge address.
The New York EDITION lists on-site spa treatment room(s) and fitness facilities. Arlo NoMad does not have an on-site spa or in-house gym but partners with nearby providers.
Both are all-ages properties. Arlo NoMad requires the primary guest checking in to be 21 or older; The New York EDITION is not adults-only.
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