Aura Hotel Times Square

4.0 star property

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

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
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 Twin 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
(128 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 the area

New York

With a stay at Aura Hotel Times Square, you'll be centrally located in New York, steps from Times Square and within a 5-minute walk of Bryant Park. .This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Broadway and 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Grand Central Terminal.

What's nearby

  • Times Square - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Broadway - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Bryant Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Grand Central Terminal - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Madison Square Garden - 11 min walk - 1.0 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
  • ‪Brooklyn Diner - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Connolly's Pub & Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Royal Grill Halal Food - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Aura Hotel Times Square

Hotel with 2 restaurants, steps from Times Square
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.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.
Stay in one of 234 guestrooms featuring LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Satisfy your appetite with American cuisine at Gatby's Landing, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
Gatby's Landing - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
The Long Room - This restaurant specializes 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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 150.00 per pet, per stay, plus a deposit of USD 150 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 30 lbs per pet)
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 9 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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 have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the 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. 1223 out of 2113 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 495 out of 2113 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 202 out of 2113 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 89 out of 2113 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 104 out of 2113 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

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

10/10 Excellent

DJ

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My very first time in NYC, and my enjoyment had a lot to do with the accommodations at Aura Hotel!! Loved it all!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property was nice. The only thing was the male front desk. All of them have an attitude that wasn’t the great.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Iris

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Service I received wasn't expected when i pay for a claimed 4 stars hotel. No hot water, phone in the room isnt connected, elevator button on my floor doesnt work properly.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

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

Superb spot steps from Times Square

Amenities great. Staff very friendly. The first room I booked (by mistake) for me and my teen was just a bit wider than a queen bed, desk and TV were tiny, window overlooked a shaft. I asked to change to a room with 2 beds and Ana was very helpful and got us a new room in mere moments. Location is perfect - steps away from Times Square and many public transportation options.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kali

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Lover

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extending the stay was problematic and i was never informed that i needed a new card after extending the stay Wasnt informed until after i paid 250 thatvut was 200 to extend and this was after 11am checkout time. Other wise no issues
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yadisney, Miami

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Although it is a small hotel, it is quite good. The rooms are very spacious and always clean. The staff is super attentive and dedicated to customer satisfaction. Without a doubt, I would book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger

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

Nice hotel with a competitive price

Nice hotel with a nice price in a great midtown location. The only draw back was there was no microwave or frig in the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthina

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

10/10 Excellent

Tineisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I only stayed one night and it was nice. Checkin was quick and front desk staff was friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tesilim

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing stay!

It was an amazing experience, very comfortable and quiet!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025