Arlo SoHo, Art SoHo, Harolds - visited 8/2-8/6/2021
I'm returning to Arlo SoHo and Art SoHo this week for the 6th time since June. It's official: I live here now. After years of traveling to NYC, Arlo SoHo is the only place I'll stay now and it's really because of the staff. You are a wonderful, dedicated team who go above and beyond to create memorable customer experiences. Now, staying at Arlo is like visiting family. Thank you for that.
Everyone is kind, upbeat, hardworking, and attentive, and there are several people who have consistently made my visits memorable: Terrell, Paul, and Razel -you have architected iconic moments for me this summer that rival some of my most legendary NY memories, and I cannot thank you enough. Anthony, Amaris, and Kelly are top-knotch, welcoming, accomplished managers. Meliodas, Mike, and Yana bring Art SoHo's bar scene and cocktail menu to life. Mateo and Jonathan are next-level bar-backs, seriously fantastic at what they do. Zula and Kimberly are my go-to wait staff when I'm having an event, party, or fun evening out. They are attentive, engaging, and so personable that by the end of your evening, you will want them to join you. Gabriela, Sophia, Tyler, Jelly, Roxana, Danny (JDR), Danny, Moises, Timothy, Charles, Enrique, Mounir, all stand out; and behind the scenes are the super-attentive runners-Omar, Akil, Mohi, Islam, Masud, and Gerardo- who help make visits to Harolds and Art SoHo seem effortless. Thank you for everything you do.
For visitors, I highly recommend staying here. The hotel is in a perfect location at the crossroads of SoHo and Tribeca; an easy 15-20 minute walk to the Financial District; and within walking distance of hundreds of restaurants and shops in SoHo, Tribeca, and the West Village. Rooms are small but well appointed. I've stayed easily for a week, working in the rooms, and have not had any issues. Quiet rooms, stable WiFi. Courtyard rooms are quieter but street-facing rooms have better views. There are also rooms with terraces and outdoor showers. There is something for most preferences, so choose your own adventure. There are also several lounge and co-working areas on the first and second floors, including an outdoor deck overlooking the courtyard. The on-site restaurant, Harolds, and the first floor lounge, Lobby Bar, are undergoing renovations. The vision sounds exciting (thank you Gary!). But no need to worry, Harolds' food is still available in the courtyard, via room service, and on the rooftop lounge, Art SoHo. For a quick snack, burst of caffeine, bottle of bubbly, or the motherlode of candy, the bodega adjacent to the front desk is your go-to move when you don't feel like leaving the hotel.
Oh, did I mention Art SoHo, the rooftop lounge? It has swoon-worthy views of the NY & NJ skylines and the Hudson River; sofa-seating for private parties (Ive hosted 1 or 2 or 3, but who's counting?), high top tables, and an outdoor bar. Come for the cocktails, stay for the IG-ready sunset views. But make reservations because it's busy all week. Inside, the bar is the highlight (IMHO). The black granite bar literally gleams and reflects ambient light, the bottles have a skyline backdrop and great backlighting, and there are leather bar stools you can sit in comfortably. No posing or perching here. There's also sofa seating for indoor parties. The cocktail menu is good and has a few worthwhile adventures. I recommend the Arlo Margarita-at least twice; the Negroni, and a watermelon drink that one of my BFFs enjoyed. For food, definitely try the double cheeseburger, the healthy Cobb, any pizza, and the wings. Again: choose your own adventure.
A big shout-out to the GM Cordell Nelson and the Arlo, Harolds, and Art SoHo management teams. They are responsive to customers and respected by staff. That's as important to me as the experience of staying in the hotel. All summer Arlo SoHo was my home-base for my NYC adventures and I'm looking forward to new adventures in the Fall & Winter seasons.
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