Arlo Soho, New York CityArlo Soho in New York City, United States has a corrected score of 3.4 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), ranked 183 of 498 hotels we score in New York City. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.4 before correction: Booking.com 3.0, Tripadvisor 4.1, Google 3.0, Agoda 3.3. Rooms from about $356 a night (cached, not a live quote).Arlo SoHo is a four-star boutique micro-hotel situated on Hudson Street in Manhattan. Positioned at the junction of SoHo, Tribeca, and the West Village, it serves travellers who want to be near Washington Square Park and various subway lines. The ten-storey building contains 325 guestrooms featuring modern interiors and efficient storage. Facilities include a gym with daily fitness classes, a rooftop bar with city views, and two on-site restaurants. There are also communal workspaces and a 24-hour lobby snack outlet. While the amenities and location are convenient, the guestrooms are notably small, measuring between 150 and 168 square feet.What stands out

Rooftop bar with city views

Daily complimentary fitness classes

Central Hudson Square location

On-site dining and workspace

Watch out for

Very compact guestrooms

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