Is Arlo NoMad worth it? Honest pros and cons
Yes — Arlo NoMad is worth considering if you want a compact, modern boutique hotel in Manhattan’s NoMad neighborhood with easy walking access to the Empire State Building, Madison Square Park and subway lines. Expect small, efficiently designed rooms, an all-day diner and a seasonal rooftop bar rather than resort-style amenities like a pool or on-site spa.
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Location & neighborhood
Arlo NoMad is at 11 East 31st Street in Manhattan’s NoMad neighborhood. The address places you a short walk from key Midtown sites such as the Empire State Building and Madison Square Park.
Public transit is convenient: the 33rd Street (6 train) station and 34th Street–Herald Square are within a few minutes’ walk, and Penn Station and Grand Central Terminal are also nearby for regional connections.
- Empire State Building: about a 3–4 minute walk
- Madison Square Park: about a 5–6 minute walk
- Herald Square / Macy’s: roughly an 8-minute walk
| Landmark | Typical walk |
|---|---|
| Empire State Building | 3–4 minutes |
| Madison Square Park | 5–6 minutes |
| Herald Square / Macy’s | ~8 minutes |
Rooms: size, types and what to expect
Rooms at Arlo NoMad are compact and designed for city stays; the property is described as a boutique micro-hotel with roughly 247–250 guestrooms across 31 floors. Room types include Room (Sky), Room, Terrace Room, Essential Room, Room (Bunk), City Room and Room, Corner.
Some rooms offer outdoor space (balconies, patios or terraces) and Sky Room–type windows with skyline views. If you’re traveling with young children, note that outdoor spaces may not be suitable and the hotel recommends confirming a suitable room before booking.
- Room (Sky) — 1 King Bed or 1 Queen Bed
- Essential Room — 1 King Bed or 1 Queen Bed
- Room (Bunk) — 2 Twin Beds
- City Room, Room, Corner, Terrace Room — single-bed layouts as listed
| Room name | Notable bed options |
|---|---|
| Room (Sky) | 1 King Bed or 1 Queen Bed |
| Essential Room | 1 King Bed or 1 Queen Bed |
| Room (Bunk) | 2 Twin Beds |
Dining, bars and rooftop
On-site dining options let you eat without leaving the building: NoMad Diner is the all-day American comfort-food restaurant, and the Bodega is a 24-hour in-lobby market for coffee, snacks and grab-and-go items.
ART NoMad (the rooftop) operates seasonally and offers skyline views, cocktails and snacks; reservations are recommended and service is weather permitting.
- NoMad Diner: breakfast, lunch and dinner with posted hours and a daily Lucky Hour
- Bodega: 24-hour market; fresh pastries and barista drinks served in morning hours
- BARlo: a second-floor cocktail bar open certain evenings
- ART NoMad rooftop: seasonal, reservation recommended
| Venue | Typical hours / note |
|---|---|
| NoMad Diner | Breakfast–dinner (hours posted by hotel) |
| Bodega (market) | Open 24 hours; pastries early morning |
| ART NoMad (Rooftop) | Seasonal; reservations recommended |
Amenities, wellness and business services
Arlo NoMad includes high-speed in-room WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, concierge services, luggage storage and a business center with meeting rooms. The hotel does not have an on-site spa or in-house gym but partners with a nearby New York Sports Club for fitness access and runs on-site wellness classes like Mindful Mornings and Pilates.
Event spaces on the 2nd floor and the rooftop accommodate small meetings and weddings; Studios and the Boardroom are sized for smaller groups and can be combined to host larger functions.
- In-room high-speed WiFi included
- Studio 1/2/3 and Boardroom for meetings (each room listed with capacities on the hotel site)
- Partnered gym access (New York Sports Club)
- No on-site spa or pool
| Space | Typical capacity or note |
|---|---|
| Studio 1 / 2 / 3 | Around 10 seated / 15 reception each; combinable |
| Boardroom | Seats up to 10 at table |
| A.R.T. NoMad (Rooftop) | Standing capacity up to 100 for events |
Family, pets and accessibility
Arlo NoMad is family friendly: children are allowed, but the primary guest checking in must be at least 21 and any guest under 21 must be accompanied by an adult 21+. Some rooms have outdoor spaces that may be unsuitable for very young children—contact the hotel if you need recommendations.
Pets are welcome: up to two dogs or cats per room (each under 75 lbs) are allowed for a fee of $20 pre-tax per pet, per night. The hotel also provides several accessibility features across public spaces and guest rooms; accessible bathrooms and support services are listed in the hotel’s accessibility information.
- Primary check-in age: 21+ (valid photo ID and payment required)
- Pets: up to two dogs or cats under 75 lbs; $20 pre-tax per pet, per night; must be registered and not left unattended
- Accessible path of travel, lobby features and some accessible rooms/bathrooms
| Policy | Key point |
|---|---|
| Check-in age | Primary guest must be 21+ |
| Pets | $20 per pet, per night; two max (dogs or cats) |
| Accessibility | Wheelchair-accessible paths, desks and select rooms |
Practical matters: check-in, parking and extras
Standard check-in is after 3:00 PM and check-out is at 12:00 PM (noon). Early check-in and late check-out are available subject to availability with tiered fees posted by the hotel.
Arlo NoMad has no on-site parking; valet parking is available through a partner garage (surcharge and no in-and-out privileges). The hotel is smoke-free and accepts major credit cards but not cash. A damage/incidental hold is collected on arrival.
- Check-in after 3:00 PM; check-out noon
- Early check-in / late check-out: fees and availability apply (tiered schedule)
- No on-site parking; partner valet garage available (surcharge)
- Damage/incidental deposit typically collected at arrival
| Item | Note |
|---|---|
| Check-in / Check-out | After 3:00 PM / 12:00 PM |
| Parking | Valet via partner garage (surcharge) |
| Payment | Major credit/debit cards accepted; cash not accepted |
