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title: "Arlo Midtown vs Margaritaville Resort Times Square"
description: "Midtown West design against a Times Square resort four-star — Penn Station at 0.6 km against the square at 0.2 km — quieter practicality versus theatre-district energy."
url: "https://travelshifu.com/hotels/new-york/compare/arlo-midtown-vs-margaritaville-resort-times-square/"
type: "hotel comparison"
reviewed_on: "2026-08-06"
source: "TravelShifu"
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# Arlo Midtown vs Margaritaville Resort Times Square

Midtown West design against a Times Square resort four-star — Penn Station at 0.6 km against the square at 0.2 km — quieter practicality versus theatre-district energy.

## Why this pair

Same star class, different Midtown products. Arlo sells Hudson Yards and Penn Station; Margaritaville sells Broadway doorstep and a pool listing. That is a real either/or on the same shortlist.

## Verdict

Arlo if Penn Station, Hudson Yards and parking listed matter; Margaritaville if Times Square and a pool listing win — accepting Arlo’s small-room and noise cons and Margaritaville’s inconsistent-amenity warnings at 8.72.

Position splits cleanly. Arlo puts Penn Station at 0.6 km, Times Square at 0.7 km and Hudson Yards at 1 km; Margaritaville puts Times Square at 0.2 km and Broadway at 0.3 km. Location scores 9.73 against 10 — both strong Midtown pins with different centres of gravity.

Supplier ratings: 9.4 out of 10 from 7,354 reviews at Arlo against 9.2 from 6,561 at Margaritaville, both captured 18 December 2025. Arlo’s room quality is 8.77 with size, noise and privacy named; Margaritaville posts 10s on service and location while cleanliness, room quality, amenities, value and food cluster at 8.72.

Facilities fork: Margaritaville lists a swimming pool, soundproof rooms, parking and pets allowed — with pool availability questioned in the guest analysis. Arlo lists parking, restaurant, bar, terrace and pets allowed, with no pool in the first twenty-five amenities cited. Both check in from 03:00 PM and out by 12:00 PM.

Cons: Arlo names small rooms, noise and privacy; Margaritaville names small rooms, inconsistent amenities and breakfast expectations versus price without quoting a rate. Pick the complaint you can live with for the pin you actually need.

**Best for:**
- Choosing between Midtown West practicality and a Times Square resort base
- Families weighing a pool listing against Penn Station access

**Not for:**
- Anyone who needs large quiet rooms — both carry size complaints; Arlo also names noise
- Chelsea High Line doorstep stays — Motto is the closer High Line pin at 0.2 km

## Head to head

| Criterion | Arlo Midtown | Margaritaville Resort Times Square | Edge |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Official classification | 4-star | 4-star | tie |
| Position | 351 West 38th Street. Penn Station 0.6 km, Times Square 0.7 km, Hudson Yards 1 km. | 560 7th Avenue. Times Square 0.2 km, Broadway 0.3 km, Rockefeller Center 0.6 km. | tie |
| Supplier rating (our hotel data provider, /10 — display only) | 9.4 from 7,354 reviews, as of 18 December 2025 | 9.2 from 6,561 reviews, as of 18 December 2025 | Arlo Midtown |
| Location (third-party guest score, /10 — display only) | 9.73 — Penn / Hudson Yards | 10 — Times Square | Margaritaville Resort Times Square |
| Room quality (third-party guest score, /10 — display only) | 8.77 — small rooms; privacy concerns | 8.72 — small / cramped noted | tie |
| Service (third-party guest score, /10 — display only) | 10 | 10 | tie |
| What guests complain about | Small rooms; noise; privacy concerns | Small rooms; inconsistent amenities; breakfast expectations | tie |
| Pool | Not in first 25 amenities cited | Swimming pool listed — availability questioned in guest analysis | Margaritaville Resort Times Square |
| Parking | Parking listed | Parking listed | tie |
| Soundproof rooms | Not in first 25 amenities cited | Soundproof rooms listed | Margaritaville Resort Times Square |

## Which is better for Times Square?

Margaritaville — Times Square is 0.2 km against 0.7 km at Arlo Midtown. Arlo wins Penn Station at 0.6 km and Hudson Yards at 1 km.

## Which has a pool?

Margaritaville lists a swimming pool; Arlo does not in the first twenty-five amenities cited. Margaritaville’s guest analysis also notes some advertised amenities were not available — verify the pool for your dates.

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