Arlo Soho

Arlo is one of your best bets if you're looking for a unique place to hang your hat near Soho and Little Italy. Arlo, which opened in September 2016, features a soon-to-be futuristic lobby (the hotel is currently working on digital check-in kiosks), a small bodega, a lounge area, a study area, conference spaces, a tasty food hall-style restaurant (Harold's Meat + Three), and a rooftop indoor-outdoor bar. Guests should be aware that the hotel's reputation as a micro hotel is not exaggerated—these rooms are cramped even for one person. What it lacks in room size, it more than makes up for in location and amenities. While Arlo is still figuring out its tone and customers, the fresh new lounge areas are comfortable and pleasant, with attentive servers and bartenders. The rooftop bar is especially lovely, with spectacular views, inside and outdoor bench-style seating, and Arlo hopes to organize yoga and other fitness programs there during the warmer months.

Inside the small hotel rooms, you'll find beds nestled inside wall-to-wall wood paneled nooks, a flat-screen TV, free Wi-Fi (throughout the hotel), Somfy smart system shades, and a space-saving desk—ideal for people who plan to spend the majority of their day out and about and just need a comfortable place to return to in the evening. The bed, shower, and bathroom are all in one room separated by glass, and guests are provided with pump-style shampoo, conditioner, and body wash, as well as hand soap. You won't find standard hotel facilities like an extra toothbrush or toothpaste, and guests should be informed that the rooms lack a fridge and coffee maker. The bodega downstairs sells snacks, sandwiches, and other items for less than what you'd find in a minibar, but you'll still be paying Starbucks prices for meals and a cup of coffee.

Harold's Meat + Three, a refined-yet-relaxed food hall-style dining experience with a throwback ambiance, is located toward the back of the hotel. Harold's menu is precisely as it sounds: you choose one meat option and three scrumptious sides, including house favorites including macaroni and cheese, crushed cauliflower, and stuffed artichoke hearts. The menu is truly family-friendly (with fantastic adult selections and drinks as well), so even the pickiest eaters (of any age) will leave happy and full.

Price: $256 per night
Google rating: 4.2/5.0
Address: 231 Hudson StNew York10013
Phone: 212-342-7000
Website: www.arlohotels.com