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Aura Hotel Times Square

Property class: 4

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a lamp, and a view of the city through large windows.
A modern interior with a herringbone floor, a potted plant, a window with blinds, and a light fixture.
A modern living room with a sofa, a round coffee table, a TV mounted on the wall, and a large window with a city view.
A modern lobby with a sofa, two potted plants, a central table with a vase, and two elevators.
A hotel entrance with a glass canopy, a sign for 'AURA HOTEL,' and a Christmas tree decoration.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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120 W 44th St, New York, NY, 10036
  • Place, Times Square
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Bryant Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, 5th Avenue
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, New York, NY (JFK-John F. Kennedy Intl.)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed

A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a window with a view of a building.

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

A bedroom with a bed, a wooden wardrobe, a radiator, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(23 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a window with a view of a building.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(91 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed, Mobility Accessible, Bathtub

A hotel room with a bed, bedside lamps, a desk, a chair, and a mirror.

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed, Mobility Accessible, Bathtub

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside lamps, a desk, a chair, and a mirror.

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(58 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed, Roll-in Shower (Accessible)

A hotel room with a bed, bedside lamps, a desk, a chair, and a mirror.

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

Deluxe Double Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(88 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room (Full)

A neatly made bed with a wooden headboard, white bedding, and a framed picture on the wall.

Standard Room (Full)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(76 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

A hotel room with a bed, bedside lamps, a desk, a chair, and a mirror.

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(184 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a floor lamp, and a radiator.

Suite, 1 Bedroom

7.4 out of 10
Good
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a lamp, and a view of the city through large windows.

Penthouse (Suite)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 10
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 10
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 10
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Aura Hotel 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 Gatsby'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 helpful staff and the location
  • 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.
Gatsby's Landing – This restaurant specialises in American cuisine. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
The Long Room – This restaurant specialises in Irish cuisine. Open daily.

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)
  • Limited on-site self parking

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

  • Gatsby'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
  • Built in 1933
  • Renovated entire property - May 2024
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • 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 - 21

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.
  • 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 fire extinguisher and 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

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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. 1988 out of 3386 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 781 out of 3386 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 335 out of 3386 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 132 out of 3386 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 150 out of 3386 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

christina

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean accommodations great service close to everything we loved our stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent and great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ran

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean hotel , location very good
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Damani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was super clean and close to where we were going! I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Dori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was conveniently located and nice enough for my needs this trip.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sophie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff, including Danny on the desk who was very helpful!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Manuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel , great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff were friendly and very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location! The hotel is super cute, clean, and has friendly staff. I can't wait to go back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

maryza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, excellent location, clean room
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Grace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved staying here it was right in time square and the hotel was clean!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Viktor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Blesila Bacani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was clean and staff very courteous and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff, small and cute hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location, crystal clean, friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient and close to Times Square.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dianna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and friendly staff. Very comfortable memory foam beds!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The team at the front desk was awesome! I am a solo female traveler, and I felt incredibly safe and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was nice, very convenient location. Staff was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very professionally run with staff that are friendly and helpful. The rooms are a good size for the area and price. Location is great for Broadway shows and mid-town activities. Really a great choice if you need a home base while you have fun or business in New York.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location.Clean rooms
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Yan

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The location is
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and wonderful location. Rooms were clean and couldn't hear much noise from the room.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nacole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was nice & clean with friendly & accommodating staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026