
Arlo NoMad
Best for social, skyline nights and a lively rooftop vibe in a compact, modern room.
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Arlo NoMad is a compact, casual, rooftop-focused boutique hotel in Manhattan’s NoMad neighborhood; read this if you want an efficient, social base with a busy rooftop bar. The Ritz-Carlton New York, NoMad is a newer luxury tower in the same neighborhood; read this if you want full-service luxury, a spa, and elevated service from a global brand.
Updated · about 0.6 km apart

Best for social, skyline nights and a lively rooftop vibe in a compact, modern room.

Best for travelers who want a full-service luxury stay with a spa, club/club-level options, and elevated service.
When Arlo NoMad wins: Choose Arlo if you want a social, design-forward boutique stay with a prominent rooftop bar, direct access to casual dining (NoMad Diner and Bodega), and compact, efficiently designed rooms in the heart of NoMad.
When The Ritz-Carlton New York, NoMad wins: Choose The Ritz-Carlton for traditional luxury, a full-service spa, club-level rooms and suites, larger event and meeting facilities, and the higher level of service and amenities you expect from a global five-star brand.
Bottom line: Both hotels sit in NoMad and are similarly close to the same Midtown sights; pick Arlo for a more casual, rooftop-centered stay and The Ritz-Carlton for a full-service, luxury hotel experience with on-site spa and club benefits.
| Category | Arlo NoMad | The Ritz-Carlton New York, NoMad |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Casual, compact boutique with a social rooftop focus | Formal, full-service luxury tower |
| Location | 11 East 31st Street — steps from Empire State Building and Madison Square Park | 25 West 28th Street — in NoMad, short walk to Madison Square Park and Empire State Building |
| Size (rooms / floors) | About 247–250 rooms across 31 floors | |
| Built / age | Built 2016 | Not published |
| Pools | No on-site pool | Not published |
| Restaurants & bars | NoMad Diner (all-day), Lamalo (Middle Eastern, status unclear), ART NoMad rooftop, BARlo, 24-hour Bodega market | 2 restaurants including Zaytinya (Mediterranean), 2 bars/lounges, 24-hour room service |
| Spa / wellness | No on-site spa; partners with an off-property spa and local gym access | Full-service spa with massages, body treatments and facials |
| Event & meeting space | Multiple small meeting rooms, second-floor event spaces and a 31st-floor rooftop — combined capacity up to ~100 | Conference space 3,600 sq ft (334 m²), 6 meeting rooms |
| Family / age policy | Family friendly; primary guest must be 21+ | |
| Known for | Rooftop lounge with skyline views and a glass sky-walk floor | Newer Ritz-Carlton tower with Frette sheets, club rooms/suites and a recognized luxury brand |
Arlo NoMad sits at 11 East 31st Street, a short walk to the Empire State Building and Madison Square Park.
Choose Arlo for the closest-in, very walkable location to the Empire State Building and immediate Midtown landmarks.
The Ritz-Carlton New York, NoMad is at 25 West 28th Street, also within walking distance of Madison Square Park and the Empire State Building.
Both hotels are convenient for NoMad and Midtown sightseeing; location differences are minor and largely a matter of a few city blocks.
Arlo NoMad offers compact, efficiently designed rooms in a micro-hotel layout across 31 floors.
Arlo’s rooms are designed for short city stays where efficient use of space and modern design matter more than large layouts.
The Ritz-Carlton New York, NoMad offers a classic luxury room lineup including club rooms, suites and penthouses.
The Ritz-Carlton gives larger room and suite choices, traditional luxury bedding and club-level service for travelers who want more space and amenities.
Arlo NoMad focuses on casual, all-day dining and social bars — designed to keep guests on property for most meals.
Choose Arlo for casual, locally minded dining and an active rooftop bar scene.
The Ritz-Carlton New York, NoMad offers more formal dining options and full room service.
Ritz-Carlton suits travelers who want traditional hotel dining, quieter upscale restaurants and reliable room service.
Arlo’s signature draw is the ART NoMad rooftop terrace on the 31st floor with skyline views and an outdoor terrace experience.
The rooftop is Arlo’s main public highlight — great for skyline views and an active social scene.
The Ritz-Carlton’s signature on-property amenity is its full-service spa and club-level services.
Ritz-Carlton is a better fit if you plan to use an on-site spa and expect traditional full-service hotel amenities.
Arlo NoMad focuses on wellness through partnered gym access and on-site classes rather than a dedicated fitness complex.
Arlo mixes partner fitness access and scheduled classes with a lively rooftop nightlife scene.
The Ritz-Carlton lists a 24-hour fitness facility (wheelchair-accessible) and an on-site spa for wellness.
Ritz-Carlton is set up for guests who want a full on-site wellness experience plus quieter evening lounges.

Arlo NoMad — ART NoMad rooftop and BARlo make Arlo the place for skyline cocktails and an active social scene.

The Ritz-Carlton New York, NoMad — full-service spa, club rooms and a traditional luxury experience.

Arlo NoMad — compact rooms, onsite diner and a central NoMad location steps from Midtown sights.

The Ritz-Carlton New York, NoMad — larger dedicated conference space (3,600 sq ft) and multiple meeting rooms.
Either — both are in NoMad and within a short walk of the Empire State Building and Madison Square Park; choose Arlo for a more casual, central base and The Ritz-Carlton for a luxury base with extra services.
No — Arlo NoMad has no on-site pool and no on-site spa; spa services are provided by an off-property partner and gym access is via a partner club.
Yes — the property allows children and lists that children stay free in existing bedding; it is not an adults-only hotel.
Arlo NoMad allows up to two dogs or cats (each under 75 lbs) per room for a fee; The Ritz-Carlton has a pet fee listed in its policies but check directly for specific pet rules and fees.
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