Aura Hotel Times Square

4.0 star property

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Penthouse (Suite) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout curtains
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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout curtains
Exterior
Penthouse (Suite) | Bathroom | Combined shower/bathtub, designer toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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120 W 44th St, New York, NY, 10036
  • Times Square
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Broadway
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Grand Central Terminal
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • New York, NY (JFK-John F. Kennedy Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(17 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(58 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(42 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room (Full)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(55 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (with Roll-In Shower)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(61 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(129 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Penthouse (Suite)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

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About this property

Aura Hotel Times Square

Hotel with 2 restaurants, steps from Times Square
2 restaurants, a 24-hour fitness centre and self parking are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, concierge services, a 24-hour front desk and express check-out are on-site.
Aura Hotel Times Square offers 234 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, bathrobes, designer toiletries and complimentary toiletries. This New York hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness centre.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of Aura Hotel Times Square's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Times Square. Free WiFi in public areas, 2 restaurants and a 24-hour gym are available. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy American cuisine while dining at Gatby's Landing
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Services include a concierge, a porter and luggage storage
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the helpful staff
  • Steps from Times Square and 3 minutes on foot from Bryant Park
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
There are 2 restaurants on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. A 24-hour fitness centre, multilingual staff, and concierge services are also featured at the business-friendly Aura Hotel Times Square. Parking is available for a fee. A complete renovation of Aura Hotel Times Square was completed in May 2024.

This 4-star New York hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
Gatby's Landing – This restaurant specialises in American cuisine. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
The Long Room – This restaurant specialises in Irish cuisine. Open daily.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (USD 55 per night)
  • Secured parking on site (USD 55 per night)

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 27 to 108 for adults and USD 27 to 108 for children
  • 2 restaurants

Restaurants on site

  • Gatby's Landing
  • The Long Room

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Stereo

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Turndown service

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 16 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Built in 1933
  • Renovated entire property - May 2024
  • Smoke-free property
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 150.00 per pet, per stay, plus a deposit of USD 150 per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 30 lb per pet)
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 9 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 75.00 per accommodation, per night
  • Resort fee: USD 40.17 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Fitness centre access
  • In-room coffee
  • In-room safe
  • Phone calls

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 27 to 108 for adults and USD 27 to 108 for children
  • Secured self-parking fee: USD 55 per night
  • Off site parking fee: USD 55 per night (0.8 mi away)
  • Pet deposit: USD 150 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 150.00 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 9 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Hotel Mela
Hotel Mela New York
Mela Hotel
Mela New York
Mela Hotel New York City
Hotel Mela Times Square
Mela Times Square
Hotel Mela Times Square
Aura Hotel Times Square Hotel
Aura Hotel Times Square New York

Aura Hotel Times Square Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1225 out of 2118 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 497 out of 2118 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 202 out of 2118 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 89 out of 2118 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 105 out of 2118 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Symone

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denny

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Susan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Not so great

This was our second stay at the Aura, and I'm not sure if we'll be back. The air conditioning was very loud and the bathroom and entry smelled very strongly of mildew. i would have asked for a different room. but we didn't get into the room until late at night.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anastacia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
When walking it smelt amazing. A fresh smell of air compared to the pollution outside.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kennedi

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
it was nice!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Koki

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Yailin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander, Indianapolis

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our seat! Was prefect for a quick weekend in the city if you’re looking for somewhere close to the Theater District.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shuai

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kadi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Beautiful hotel friendly staff and great location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cozy but was a fine stay

Would have liked a slightly longer blanket but the ones we had were fine! There was a crusty sock under one of the mattresses when we got there. We threw it out. Otherwise the room was fine, it was small but given the location that’s what we expected. We used it to sleep and it was effective for that! Would stay again, fantastic central location (which does mean some city noise if that matters to you)
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Aura hotel was beautiful and well maintained. I loved the interior of the rooms. Each piece was selected for convenience and fashion at the same time. I will definitely stay here again if presented with the opportunity!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Rana, Fremont

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location was great but overall condition of the property was very subpar - the bathtub was clogged, the carpet had a very nasty visible stain and the bathroom door handle was broken. It made me feel like some of the reviews here may be fake - def didn't feel like a VIP level hotel from Expedia and there are better choices at this price point nearby. The staff changed the room but def sensed an attitude - no apologies or regret and it felt like they didn't care much.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

In the heart of times square

Super convenient to Times Square, Rockefeller Center, and Radio City Music Hall. Lots of great restaurants, shopping, and theatres in easy walking distance. Hotel staff were all welcoming. Great price. Very comfortable bed and full bath/shower. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaleesa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient, 2 minute walk from Times Square. Many food options right outside the property, the bar next door is great too. Biggest hotel room I’ve stayed in while visiting New York. Highly recommend !
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very relaxed and cozy environment
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jatarus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was great lots to do and really clost to town squad
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel

Thought it was a fantastic location and great value for money. All the staff from cleaning staff to reception were lovely and welcoming. Would stay here again and have already recommended it to others.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were incredibly kind and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hubert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025