Arlo Midtown

About Arlo Midtown

Arlo Midtown suits travelers who want Midtown Manhattan within walking distance and a West Side address for the evening. The hotel sits in Hell's Kitchen, within walking distance of Penn Station and the Broadway theaters, so arrival by train and an evening show fit into the same day. Couples can use it as a base for long weekends, and business travelers get a central address near the West Side. Families who prefer not to rely on the subway for every meal will find the surrounding blocks convenient.

Arlo Midtown is a four-star hotel on West 38th Street, rated by the booking supplier at 4.3 out of 5 from 1580 guest reviews. That score comes from the supplier's own guest feedback rather than an independent inspection, and recent comments are worth reading before booking. The four-star rating places the property in the upper-middle range for Manhattan. Rooms and rates move with the season, so compare dates in the IMPT app before you decide, and check the total price with taxes and fees.

Rooms and listed facilities

The supplier lists a 24 hour front desk, 24 hour security, air conditioning, free wifi and internet access, a fitness center, a business center and a concierge at Arlo Midtown. Breakfast is listed, as is breakfast in room, and there is a restaurant, a bar and a terrace. Couples may want to confirm terrace access and bar hours; families the room layout and breakfast arrangements; business travelers desk space and business center hours; late arrivals the front desk and luggage storage. Parking, valet parking and the pets policy are best confirmed with the property before arrival.

The setting

Arlo Midtown stands on West 38th Street in Hell's Kitchen, on Manhattan's West Side, where Midtown blocks mix residential buildings with small places to eat and drink. Central Park, at Fifth Avenue and 59th Street, is about 1.2 miles (2 km) away in a straight line, and the nearest observation decks are about 0.9 miles (1.4 km) from the door.

Location and neighborhood

Hell's Kitchen fills the west of Midtown, from Eighth Avenue out to the Hudson River and from the edge of the Theater District up toward Columbus Circle. For couples, the shape of the neighborhood matters more than any single street: dinner, a show and a walk along the water all sit within a few blocks of each other. Ninth Avenue carries most of the everyday eating, while Restaurant Row on West 46th Street draws a pre-theater crowd. The streets between them stay residential enough for a quiet morning, which suits a slow weekend better than the blocks around Times Square.

The western edge gives the neighborhood its breathing room. Tenth and Eleventh Avenues run long and straight toward the river, and the Hudson River Park greenway gives couples a flat path for an unhurried morning or an evening walk with the water on one side and the skyline on the other. Piers along the route offer benches and open views. Look west at sunset and the light comes off New Jersey rather than down a street canyon, which makes the west side feel calmer than the middle of Midtown. Subway stops along Eighth Avenue and Broadway connect the area north, south and across town.

Getting there and around

Most trips begin at one of the airports. JFK and Newark Liberty sit around 14 miles (22.2 km) away, with rail and bus links into Midtown, and LaGuardia is closest by road. Penn Station is around 0.9 miles (1.4 km) from the area, and Grand Central is a short ride east. The neighborhood center sits around 0.4 miles (0.7 km) from the blocks where most hotels stand. Within Hell's Kitchen, walking covers nearly everything, and the grid makes navigation simple. Subways run along Eighth Avenue and Broadway; buses cross town on the major streets. Check current service and airport connections before you travel, since routes and schedules change.

Nearby sights and food

Two of the city's main draws sit within easy reach. Central Park begins at its south edge a short walk or ride north of the neighborhood, with the open lawns and the reservoir loop suited to a long, unhurried morning. The observation decks cluster midtown and downtown: the Empire State Building, Top of the Rock and SUMMIT One Vanderbilt are all close, and Edge and One World Observatory are a subway ride south. The High Line starts west of the neighborhood at Gansevoort Street and runs north to Hudson Yards, an easy add-on to a river walk. Check opening hours and timed entries before you go.

Dinner is the main event here, and couples can eat well without booking far ahead. Ninth Avenue holds a long run of casual rooms: Thai, Greek, Cuban, Mexican, pizza by the slice, and bakeries for a slow breakfast. Restaurant Row on West 46th Street is the theater crowd's strip of Italian and steak places, busiest before curtains. Between Ninth and Eleventh Avenues the mix widens to ramen, Korean, Middle Eastern and seafood. Many kitchens keep late hours, and walk-ins are often possible outside the pre-theater rush, though weekends in season fill fast. Check times and reserve where you can.

A day from Arlo Midtown

A day from Arlo Midtown can stay slow and still cover ground. Start with coffee and a pastry on Ninth Avenue, then walk west to the Hudson River Park greenway and follow the water north until you decide to turn back. Cut inland for lunch around Restaurant Row, quieter at midday than before a show. In the afternoon, ride north to Central Park for the lawns and the reservoir loop, or stay local and take in an observation deck for the view. Return to Arlo Midtown to change, eat early on Ninth Avenue, then walk to a Broadway curtain. Check show times and deck tickets in advance, and treat Arlo Midtown as your fixed point between outings.

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Facilities listed by the supplier

As listed by the booking supplier; a facility not listed here may still exist. Confirm anything important with the property.

• 24 Hour Front Desk
• 24-hour security
• Air conditioning
• Banquet
• Snack bar
• Bars
• Bathroom
• Breakfast
• Breakfast in room
• Business Center
• Cleaning
• Coffee
• Concierge
• Dry cleaning service
• Express check in
• First aid
• Fitness Center
• Free Wi-Fi
• Housekeeping
• Internet access
• Iron and board
• Laundry Service
• Elevators
• Lounge
• Luggage storage
• Market
• Non smoking rooms
• Parking
• Pets allowed
• Refrigerator
• Restaurant
• Safe
• Security Features
• Smoke detector
• TV
• Telephone
• Terrace
• Valet parking
• WC
• Wake-Up service