Arlo Nomad, New York

Arlo Nomad - A 4-star micro-hotel with rooftop Empire State views, Middle Eastern dining, and boutique event spaces

Located in Manhattan's evolving NoMad district, this contemporary New York City hotel occupies 31 floors with purposefully compact 150-square-foot rooms featuring floor-to-ceiling windows. The Heights rooftop bar on the 31st floor offers premier Empire State Building views and includes a glass floor installation for dramatic downward views. Three distinct dining venues include Lamalo serving Middle Eastern cuisine, a 24-hour bodega offering gourmet sandwiches, and BARlo's cocktail lounge with walnut accents and high-top tables. Arlo NoMad provides complimentary fiber WiFi, a mini-fridge in each room, and 42-inch LED TVs with Bluetooth connectivity. The property sits 0.5 miles from Macy's, 0.5 miles from Madison Square Garden, and 1 mile from Times Square. A bike fleet is available for neighborhood exploration, while Grand Central Station is 0.5 miles away.

Pros

Glass floor installation on the 31st floor creates unique photo opportunities

Hunting lodge-style outdoor terrace with flagstone floors and fur throws

Postcard pinboard near elevators for guest-shared local recommendations

Guest market curated by Mouth NYC offering specialty gifts

Cons

150-square-foot rooms offer limited storage space

9.5 miles distance from LaGuardia Airport