
Arlo NoMad
Best for skyline cocktails, compact modern rooms, and a social, budget-conscious Manhattan stay.
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Arlo NoMad is a 4-star boutique micro-hotel in NoMad with compact rooms, a lively rooftop bar and a social, city-savvy vibe — good for travelers who want modern, skyline-focused stays and easy access to Midtown. The St. Regis New York is a historic, 5-star Fifth Avenue landmark known for classic high-touch service (including butler service) — aimed at travelers seeking traditional luxury and a central Midtown address.
Updated · about 1.9 km apart

Best for skyline cocktails, compact modern rooms, and a social, budget-conscious Manhattan stay.

Best for formal luxury, Butler Service–equipped rooms, and a classic Fifth Avenue location near Rockefeller Center.
When Arlo NoMad wins: pick Arlo NoMad if you want a contemporary, energetic stay with an active rooftop bar, easy all-day diner options, and smaller, efficiently designed rooms in the NoMad neighborhood. It's better for travelers who prefer a modern boutique feel and value rooftop views and social spaces.
When The St. Regis New York wins: choose The St. Regis for traditional luxury, large suites with Butler Service, multiple formal event/meeting spaces, and immediate proximity to Fifth Avenue, Rockefeller Center and MoMA. It suits guests who expect classic service, spacious rooms and hotel-led luxury amenities.
Bottom line: both are upscale Manhattan options but different languages of luxury — Arlo NoMad trades formal service and large rooms for neighborhood energy, rooftop views and lower-key pricing; The St. Regis trades that energy for landmark elegance, Butler Service and more traditional luxury facilities.
| Category | Arlo NoMad | The St. Regis New York |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Modern, compact micro‑hotel with social spaces and rooftop energy | Historic, formal Fifth Avenue luxury with high‑touch service |
| Location | NoMad (East 31st St) near Empire State Building and Madison Square Park | Two East 55th St on Fifth Avenue, steps from Rockefeller Center and MoMA |
| Size (rooms / floors) | Around 247–250 compact guestrooms across 31 floors | 238 guestrooms (supplier listing) |
| Age / style | Built/renovated in 2016, contemporary design | Historic early‑20th-century landmark style |
| Pools / beach | No on‑site pool | Not published |
| Restaurants & bars | NoMad Diner (all‑day), Lamalo (Middle Eastern, status unclear), BARlo (2nd floor), ART NoMad rooftop | 2 restaurants, 1 bar/lounge; room service (limited hours) and in‑house breakfast available for a fee |
| Spa / wellness | No on‑site spa; partners with off‑site spa and nearby gym access | Spa: Not published |
| Known for | Rooftop with skyline views, efficient city rooms, social dining | Butler Service, classic luxury, Fifth Avenue address |
| Event & meeting spaces | Multiple small studios, boardroom, 2nd-floor terrace, rooftop — combined capacity up to ~100 | 13 meeting rooms, conference/banquet space ~3944 sq ft |
| Accessibility & family policy | Family friendly; primary guest must be 21+ to check in | Welcomes all ages; check-in minimum age 21 (supplier says check_in_min_age: 21) |
Arlo NoMad sits on East 31st Street in the NoMad neighborhood, near the Empire State Building and Madison Square Park.
Best if you want an efficient Midtown base with a lively neighborhood feel and quick access to transit.
The St. Regis New York sits on Two East 55th Street on Fifth Avenue, positioned for uptown Midtown sightseeing and shopping.
Best for travelers prioritizing a classic Fifth Avenue address and close walking access to Midtown cultural icons.
Arlo NoMad’s rooms are compact and efficiently designed, with several room types and some outdoor terraces.
Best for travelers who accept smaller footprints in exchange for modern design and city views.
The St. Regis provides larger, traditionally styled rooms and suites, many offering Butler Service.
Best for travelers who want larger rooms or suites and traditional, full‑service luxury with Butler Service.
Arlo NoMad focuses on approachable all‑day dining and a popular rooftop cocktail scene.
Best if you want casual, late‑night and rooftop cocktail options in the same building.
The St. Regis has formal dining and a single bar/lounge, plus in‑room dining (limited hours).
Best for travelers who prefer a quieter, more formal dining experience with classic hotel service.
Arlo NoMad’s signature amenity is its 31st‑floor rooftop bar with 360‑degree views rather than a pool.
Best if a skyline rooftop is the key amenity you want rather than a pool or spa.
The St. Regis’s signature is service and Butler Service rather than an outdoor rooftop venue.
Best if personalized service and in‑house luxury offerings are what you value most.
Arlo NoMad offers on‑site wellness programming and nearby gym access rather than a full spa or gym.
Best for guests who want casual wellness programming and a lively hotel bar scene.
The St. Regis lists a 24‑hour fitness center and salon services among its amenities; spa details are Not published in the supplier data.
Best for guests who want full‑service hotel facilities and concierge support rather than a buzzy rooftop scene.

Arlo NoMad — ART NoMad (31st‑floor) offers 360° skyline views and a seasonal rooftop scene.

The St. Regis New York — many room categories include Butler Service and the hotel emphasizes traditional high‑touch service.

Arlo NoMad — modern micro‑hotel rooms and an all‑day diner make it a practical Midtown base.

The St. Regis New York — 13 meeting rooms and nearly 3,944 sq ft of conference/banquet space support larger formal events.
The St. Regis New York is closer — it’s about a 4‑minute walk from Rockefeller Center per the supplier listing.
Arlo NoMad has ART NoMad on the 31st floor with skyline views; The St. Regis has a bar/lounge but rooftop details are not published.
Arlo NoMad does not have a pool or an on‑site spa (refers to off‑property spa partner). The St. Regis supplier listing does not publish pool details and spa information is Not published.
The St. Regis New York — the supplier listing shows many suites and room types that include Butler Service.
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