Arlo Williamsburg
New York, New York
Williamsburg
Vibe
Exposed brick, custom brass accents, and vibrant art installations give this buzzing Wythe Avenue hangout an energetic, social feel.
“Industrial rooftop clubhouse”
Michaelis Boyd design: exposed red brick, custom brass details, and a rainbow lobby installation.
A 40-foot heated rooftop pool with reservable cabanas, plus rooftop yoga and a 24-hour gym.
Rooftop pool parties, weekend DJ sets, and skyline cocktails inside the glass-encased Water Tower Bar.
On Wythe Avenue in Williamsburg, surrounded by bustling dining, cocktail bars, and music venues.
Rooms
Floor-to-ceiling windows and private Juliette balconies overlook the skyline, paired with marble-and-brass bathrooms and deep-soaking tubs in select rooms.
Wellness
A seasonal 40-foot heated rooftop pool features private cabanas facing Manhattan, alongside rooftop yoga classes and a 24-hour fitness center.
Backstory
Originally opened in 2017 as The Williamsburg Hotel, this eight-story brick-and-steel building joined the Arlo portfolio in 2023.
Eat & drink
Sungold turns out handmade pastas and wood-fired pizzas downstairs, while skyline cocktails flow inside the glass-encased Water Tower Bar.
The neighborhood
Set in northern Williamsburg, the front door opens to Wythe Avenue dining, vintage boutiques, McCarren Park, and the East River Ferry.
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Our shorthand
What makes a hotel special, how well they pull it off, and what it feels like outside the door.
How well they pull it off
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
They did this well. You’ll notice.
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work.
The guest is conspicuously well cared for. Requests met before they’re made.
Rooted in place. Local character runs through the whole stay.
Energy and scene. Where the city goes out, whether or not it’s sleeping here.
A building with history. The story of the place is part of the stay.
Built around feeling better. Rest, sweat, soak, spa.
A hotel the city grew up with. Same rituals, same regulars.
A world of its own. No reason to leave the property.
Scene — what’s outside the door
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
A place apart: the property is the destination.