Overall the Arlo was a fine stay. I'm unsure if the entire place had people staying in it, or if there weren't many restrictions on the lobby, but it did feel unusually full. A lot of people were likely staying there for the same reason we were––pretty remarkable pricing markdown.
The rooms themselves feel a bit dated and old, but again, nothing short of a fine stay. While it is only a 2-3 blocks from SoHo, it's in a bit of a dead zone north of Tribeca and a few blocks west of the heart of SoHo. Due to it's location, there is a consistent amount of traffic from the Holland Tunnel. On a positive note, it's an easy walk to both the heart of SoHo and West Village where we spent most of our days and evenings.