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Aura Hotel Times Square

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Times Square

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Gym

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

Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed, Mobility Accessible, Bathtub

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(47 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed, Roll-in Shower

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Deluxe Double Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(69 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room (Full)

Standard Room (Full)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(63 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

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Suite, Multiple Beds | Living area

Suite, Multiple Beds

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

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Penthouse (Suite)

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 the area

New York

Manhattan stay.A stay at this Manhattan hotel places you steps from Times Square and within a 5-minute walk of Bryant Park. Broadway and 5th Avenue are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Broadway - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Times Square - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Bryant Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • 5th Avenue - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Grand Central Terminal - 10 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • 42 St. - Bryant Pk. Station - 3 min walk
  • Grand Central - 42 St. Station - 8 min walk
  • LaGuardia Airport (LGA) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Tony's Di Napoli - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Jimmy's Corner - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪O'Donoghues Pub & Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bar 54 - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Aura Hotel Times Square

4-star hotel near Times Square
There are 2 restaurants on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. A 24-hour fitness center, 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.

  • 1 building
  • 234 guestrooms or units
  • 16 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • Built in 1933
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
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 shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries. This New York hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking within 0.8 miles (USD 55 per night)
  • Secured self 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

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Stereo

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
  • Elevator
  • 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 elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

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

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 lbs 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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

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 center 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
  • Offsite 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

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-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 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. 1480 out of 2587 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 621 out of 2587 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 251 out of 2587 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 107 out of 2587 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 128 out of 2587 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

Paul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Midtown Hotel. Rented the PH suite. Perfect for families.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rich

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jenifer Lee, Homewood

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location of this hotel is its biggest strength—it’s right in the middle of everything, which makes it convenient for sightseeing and exploring the city. The room itself was clean and comfortable, which I appreciated. Unfortunately, the positives stop there. At check-in, I was blindsided with hidden fees that were never disclosed in my booking paperwork or upfront through the travel site I used. My invoice stated one amount was due, but the hotel demanded a $150 deposit on the spot. When I asked about it, the woman at the front desk snapped that “every damn hotel has this policy and it is what it is.” Granted, I understand deposits are common, but the way it was handled—without prior communication, in a rude and confrontational manner—was completely unprofessional and left me feeling uncomfortable right from the start. To make matters worse, the service only declined. The front desk staff were consistently rude and dismissive whenever I had questions. I also paid for a late check-out due to a delayed flight, and after the hotel withdrew the money from my bank, they locked me out of my room anyway. I had to go down to the desk to have it fixed, and again, there was no apology—just more attitude. Overall, while the location and cleanliness are decent, the hidden charges, lack of transparency, and flat-out disrespectful customer service ruined the experience. I would not stay here again, and I strongly recommend avoiding this property unless you want to deal with rudeness
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

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

Aura Hotel, Times Square NYC

It was a great location. The front desk staff were very polite and friendly. I would go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Nariman

Room is spacious Bedding is comfara
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Good location and good stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kitt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Conveniently located in the theatre district and near Times Square and subways. It's an older building and wifi is iffy but it is clean and safe.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

GREG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good location for Time Square
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Yuhao

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Sanaz

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It require more deep cleaning.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marina

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is a real gem in the value for the price for the location. I booked a twin room but received an e-mail to upgrade to a queen room for a very small amount per night which I took advantage of . The room is clean and the Molton Brown products are awesome. This is my second stay here and will not be my last.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Nicola

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is within spitting distance of Times Square and Broadway- perfect if you’ve never been to NYC before (and easy access for breakfast at Stardust diner to beat the queues!). It can get busy in the area but the hotel was quiet and the bed was very comfy. Hotel room small, we struggled to find space for the case once opened but it was clean, comfortable and perfect to just dump our stuff and get out to explore. Would recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Guillermo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
All personnel was very kind, safe area. Amy was our House Keeping on Floor 15 th she is the best I will returned
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Chris

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not coming back

First room, broken A/C. Second room, dirty, poorly working A/C, leaky sink, leaky shower, shower was either ice, cold or scolding hot… No in between. Decent location in Midtown, but expected everything to work well for the money. Would not stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was fabulous (location, bed/pillows, room Size) and really impressed how quiet it was.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Michael, Princeton

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, convenient to multiple subway lines. Room was comfortable. The shower pressure was low, but not terrible.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a very clean and well-maintained hotel. It has an excellent location with easy access to all the available Times Square businesses.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Austin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eileen

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

Excellent Choice in the Time Square Area

Conveniently located in the heart of Time Square. Staff was very friendly, professional and went out of their way to ensure a great experience.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

James

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Filthy and rude front desk.

I didn’t pay for the four seasons so was not expecting much. There were soo many bad things I could have got over if the main things were good. They were not… the bathroom was filthy with stains and hair in the bath and sink. I called and was told there were no other rooms available. No one came to clean it. We cleaned it. The front desk was rude. No apology, just didn’t want to help. So the rest of the small stuff that just irritated me once the room was filthy and the staff were rude… 1. The air conditioning sounds like a rocket in your room. No kidding, scared us when it turned on. 2. The walls are paper thin. I heard every word of the conversation next door. Almost entertaining when I heard him (or maybe her) fart. 3. The bathroom door dowsn’t close without the three pull tug on it. 4. The lights in the hallway leak through the door and are on all night. 5. The elevators are nasty and kind of shut 6. The carpets in hallways are badly stained and smell. 7. The ice machine is broken but I can go down the road and buy some if I like! 8. The water pressure is non-existent. It will take you 10 minutes to get wet. 9. There is no fan in the bathroom and the door opens right to the bed. Strategic bathroom use. 10. $40 destination charge per night not mentioned in advance. I hope they use it for the cleaners or to fix the ice machine. All 10 small things are that, just small, but altogether with a dirty room and rude staff this place is not somewhere to stay. Nasty!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025