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Aura Hotel Times Square

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Times Square

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Reception
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes
Penthouse (Suite)
Exterior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available

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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, Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Room options

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

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(18 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
(20 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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(82 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
(52 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 (Accessible)

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
(78 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room (Full)

Standard Room (Full)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(67 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double 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
(165 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom | Living area

Suite, 1 Bedroom

7.4 out of 10
Good
(10 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. 5th Avenue and Grand Central Terminal 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
  • ‪Jollibee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Brooklyn Diner - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Jimmy's Corner - ‬1 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.
  • 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 fire extinguisher and 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 fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

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. 1725 out of 2965 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 692 out of 2965 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 291 out of 2965 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 119 out of 2965 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 138 out of 2965 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paula, Manchester

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryant

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great. Clean. Staff
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean. Friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert P.

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was efficient, not giant by any means, but it worked out great. One thing that would improve the room would be hooks in the room or bath. There’s none to hang a jacket or towel etc. I would return there again. The staff were great!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Sunny

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Bridget

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Customer service was outstanding! The hotel was centrally located and cozy!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Melissa

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was small and cramped, not as pictured on expedia. It was on the second floor over the street and extremely noisy, street noise all night long, trash trucks and pounding starting at 4 a.m. Lack of hot water in shower. Uncomfortable bed with a thin sheet over the mattress. You can hear people talking in the adjacent rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The hotel was adequate for our one night’s stay. When we arrived, I had to clean the toilet as it wasn’t cleaned well. That set the tone for my daughter and she wouldn’t touch anything after that. The room was a bit bigger than most in the city though and a super good location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paulina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yes
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
room was clean, service was accomadating breakfast was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Staff is wonderful and garage convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Jacqueline

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was immaculately clean! The front desk staff and the baggage room attendant were all friendly and helpful. On top of this the location can’t be beat! I am so happy to have found Aura
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean room, quiet location on a high floor, convenient to all the theaters.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great clean hotel that was quiet but in the middle of everything. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful, and the room was well maintained. Would highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Regan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My friend and I stayed here for the ball drop and had a wonderful experience. 10/10 location for every day except NYE. Would not recommend trying to come and go to your hotel on that day because of all the road closures and having to prove you're staying there. Still extremely convenient for the ball drop, but once you leave that day, don't plan to come back! Staff was wonderful, kind, and helpful. Room was very nice. Would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everyone was very helpful and nice. The room was what we expected and would book here again. We have stayed here in the past. We love the location and the neighboring restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Agnes

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The bed was comfortable. The windows need replacing as there was such a cold drought through them that the curtains were moving and I could place my perishable items behind the curtains to keep them cold! There’s no fridge or microwave available anywhere in the hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

The room was very clean, spacious, and the perfect location. The employees are also very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Sydney

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay at Aura. The room and hotel was clean and workers were nice. Our towels were restocked every day, as was our rooms cleaned and our things organized. The room is not too small for a boutique hotel (we got a deluxe queen), but the lobby is quite small and doesn't have drinks/snacks to purchase like most hotels. The only downside in the room was the shower was small if you're larger (my husband is 6'3" tall and had a hard time) and it also ran between freezing cold and blazing hot - there was hardly an in between making it frustrating to take a shower. The beds were comfy and we could turn the fan on the air conditioner to drown out the city noise and get some good sleep. The location was fantastic—10/10. It was right next to Times Square (could see it from lobby exit) and just a few blocks away from Rockefeller Center and the Radio City Music Hall. Overall, we would stay here again despite the shower issues.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Kevin

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026