Our stay at Arlo was just okay. We knew going into it that the rooms were small, but really felt how small they actually were when in them. The lobby is also tiny, and the elevators had a line to get up and down. The finishes in the rooms were not quite as nice or luxurious as they looked in the pictures online. The rooftop was the one really redeeming quality - the bar was closed but it was open to sit up there and the views, string lights, and furniture were really nice. The hotel had a young vibe, we could hear our neighbors blasting music. It was a nice experience with the view and fine for one night, but I think there are better options in NYC.