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Hotel Mela

4 stars
120 West 44th Street,, New York, NY 10036
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
4.0
out of 5
168 reviews
Perfect location, perfect staff

The hotel is in the heart of Big Apple. Rooms are very clean and recently decorated. Free internet... See full review

  • Schumi79
  • May 4, 2013
APRIL 2013 REVIEW

Fantastic place to stay. Close to Times Square and subway. Staff was friendly and attentive. Room... See full review

  • Two Texans
  • Apr 28, 2013
Intimate, new chic hotel off Times Square, close to key attractions
This intimate, chic, new 228-room nonsmoking hotel is ideally situated in the center of the action, providing an ideal base to enjoy key New York attractions. The Hotel Mela is decorated in relaxing earth tones, providing a tranquil haven that is also close to bustling Times Square and other important New York attractions. Explore the numerous shopping options in the heart of NYC or take in one of the legendary Broadway shows. Valet parking and dining are available at the amazing on-site restaurant at the Hotel Mela.
3 Reasons To Stay:
  • Convenient location to key New York City attractions
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi access
  • A dedicated nonsmoking hotel
Hotel Mela Rooms
The Hotel Mela offers three room categories of varying sizes: superior, deluxe and executive, all of which are chic and have been carefully designed with comfort and relaxation in mind. All rooms are furnished with comfortable beds complete with top-quality Egyptian cotton-combed linen. Expect a comfortable, well-appointed room of approximately 190 square feet, or a deluxe room that measures 220 square feet, with a queen- or king-sized bed. The stunningly decorated executive rooms at the Mela Hotel are the largest available, averaging 300 square feet. All rooms include a writing desk and large, flat-screen television. The comfortable and functional bathrooms include toiletries by H2O.
Things To Do:
  • Bryant Park (0.2 mi/0.4 km)
  • Times Square (0.4 mi/0.6 km)
  • Theatre District (0.7 mi/1.1 km)
  • Grand Central Station (0.7 mi/1.1 km)
  • Madison Square Garden 0.7 mi/1.1 km)
  • Empire State Building (0.8 mi/1.3 km)
  • Carnegie Hall (0.9 mi/1.4 km)
  • Macy's on 34th (1 mi/1.6 km)
Policies and fees
  • Valet parking is $50 USD per day
  • Additional beds and baby cots may be requested for an additional surcharge. Availability must be confirmed with the hotel.

This is not a comprehensive list of fees. Any amounts listed above may not include taxes and are subject to change.

Hotel Mela Rooms

Executive
Our oversized Executive guest rooms are beautifully appointed, averaging 300 square feet (28 square meters), and include a king or queen bed. Each of the Executive guest rooms is decorated with earth-tone inspired dcor designed to create a tranquil atmosphere of modern luxury and classic sophistication. The Executive guest rooms provide guests a unique level of functionality, comfort and relaxation, such as providing deluxe plush mattresses covered with fine duvets and 100% Egyptian combed cotton linen and bathroom products by H2O+. In addition, Executive guest rooms feature a full-range of luxury amenities and the latest in technology, including 26" flat-screen LCD TVs, CD/Alarm clocks with MP3 connection, working desks with ergonomic chairs, dedicated 2-line phone service with cordless and land-line phones, mini-bars, safes, hairdryers, umbrellas, bath robes, HSIA and complimentary WiFi.
Deluxe
Averaging 220 square feet (20.5 square meters), and featuring either a king or a queen, our Deluxe guest rooms are decorated with earth-tone inspired dcor designed to create a tranquil atmosphere of modern luxury and classic sophistication. Each of the hotel's Deluxe guest rooms has been carefully designed to provide guests a unique level of functionality, comfort and relaxation, such as providing deluxe plush mattresses covered with fine duvets and 100% Egyptian combed cotton linen and bathroom products by H2O+. In addition, Deluxe guest rooms feature full-range of traditional amenities and the latest in technology, including 26" flat-screen LCD TVs, CD/Alarm clocks with MP3 connection, working desks with ergonomic chairs, dedicated 2-line phone service with cordless and land-line phones, mini-bars, safes, hairdryers, bath robes, HSIA and complimentary WiFi.
Superior
These beautifully appointed guest rooms averaging 165 square feet (18 square meters) feature a double bed. Superior guest rooms are decorated with earth-tone inspired dcor designed to create a tranquil atmosphere of modern luxury and classic sophistication. Each of the Superior guest rooms has been carefully designed to offer guests a unique level of functionality, comfort and relaxation, such as providing deluxe plush mattresses covered with fine duvets and 100% Egyptian combed cotton linen and bathroom products by H2O+. In addition, the Superior guest rooms feature a full-range of luxury amenities and the latest in technology, including 26" flat-screen LCD TVs, CD/Alarm clocks with MP3 connection, dedicated 2-line phone service with cordless or land-line phones, mini-bars, safes, hairdryers, bath robes, HSIA and complimentary WiFi.

Amenities

  • FREE internet in room
General
Concierge
Pets allowed
Activities
Health club
Dining
Room service
Internet
FREE internet in room
Accessibility
Handicapped rooms/facilities

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Hotel Map

40.7564 -73.9844
Area served
New York City.
Nearby airports
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). LaGuardia Airport (LGA).
Area description
The Hotel Mela, a Desires Hotel, takes advantage of its central location right in the heart of the Time Square and Theatre District in New York City. Within easy walking distance of Manhattan's most popular arts and attractions - think Times Square, Broadway, Rockefeller Center, Radio City Music Hall, Carnegie Hall, Bryant Park, the New York Public Library and the Museum of Modern Art - you'll have no trouble experiencing New York City like a native.

Nearby points of interest

  • Town Hall: 0 mi
  • Stephen Sondheim Theatre: 0 mi
  • Belasco Theatre: 0 mi
  • Lower Plaza: 0.1 mi
  • Bank of America Tower: 0.1 mi
  • Condé Nast Building: 0.1 mi
  • Lyceum Theatre: 0.1 mi
  • Theater District: 0.1 mi
  • Minskoff Theatre: 0.1 mi
  • Palace Theatre: 0.2 mi
  • New Victory Theater: 0.2 mi
  • American Airlines Theatre: 0.2 mi
  • Foxwoods Theatre: 0.2 mi
  • Bryant Park: 0.2 mi
  • Ford Center For The Performing Arts: 0.2 mi
  • Town Hall: 0 mi
  • Stephen Sondheim Theatre: 0 mi
  • Belasco Theatre: 0 mi
  • Lower Plaza: 0.1 mi
  • Bank of America Tower: 0.1 mi
  • Condé Nast Building: 0.1 mi
  • Lyceum Theatre: 0.1 mi
  • Theater District: 0.1 mi
  • Minskoff Theatre: 0.1 mi
  • Palace Theatre: 0.2 mi
  • New Victory Theater: 0.2 mi
  • American Airlines Theatre: 0.2 mi
  • Foxwoods Theatre: 0.2 mi
  • Bryant Park: 0.2 mi
  • Ford Center For The Performing Arts: 0.2 mi
  • Majestic Theatre: 0.2 mi
  • Shubert Theatre: 0.2 mi
  • Helen Hayes Theatre: 0.2 mi
  • Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre: 0.2 mi
  • Booth Theatre: 0.2 mi
  • Nederlander Theatre: 0.2 mi
  • Cort Theatre: 0.2 mi
  • Broadhurst Theatre: 0.2 mi
  • New Amsterdam Theatre: 0.2 mi
  • Duffy Square: 0.2 mi
  • Diamond District: 0.2 mi
  • Music Box Theatre: 0.2 mi
  • Lunt-Fontanne Theatre: 0.2 mi
  • Richard Rodgers Theatre: 0.2 mi
  • Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre: 0.2 mi
  • John Golden Theatre: 0.2 mi
  • Imperial Theatre: 0.2 mi
  • Ethel Barrymore Theatre: 0.3 mi
  • Brooks Atkinson Theatre: 0.3 mi
  • St. James Theatre: 0.3 mi
  • Taipei Gallery: 0.3 mi
  • Marquis Theatre: 0.3 mi
  • Nintendo World Store New Yok: 0.3 mi
  • Longacre Theatre: 0.3 mi
  • NY Public Library: 0.3 mi
  • New York Times Building: 0.3 mi
  • Walter Kerr Theatre: 0.3 mi
  • Samuel J. Friedman Theatre: 0.3 mi
  • Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Times Square: 0.3 mi
  • GE Building: 0.3 mi

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
1500
Check-out:
1200

Terms and conditions

Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.

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Guest Reviews (168)

Ratings and reviews for Hotel Mela

Overall score

4 / 5
168 out of 168
Amenities:
3.6
Room cleanliness:
4.4
Hotel staff:
4.2
Room comfort:
3.9
Location:
4.7
Value:
3.9

87% would recommend to a friend.

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Reviewer score

4
jackyyin
Monroe Township, NJ, USA
Mar 19, 2012

nice but toooooooo small

nice but toooooooo small, it has the best best best best location, but the room is toooooooo small. two ppl cannnnnot even fit in the roommmm

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
3
Location:
5
Value:
3
Review of Hotel Mela

Reviewer score

5
mjocinti
Cincinnati, OH
Mar 12, 2012

Great locaton near Times Square

This hotel was within walking distance of the theatres and Times Square. Easily accessable. The concerge was terrific and had great suggestons for dinner and brunch. I'll be back!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
4
Dining tip: In Hotel

The bistro affiliated with the hotel has good prices and a tasty cheese plate.

Review of Hotel Mela

Reviewer score

4
JJBooty
Ohio
Jan 4, 2012

Small Room

The hotel was great and the location couldn't be any better, but I was definitely surprised by the hotel room size. It was SO SMALL! I guess I should have expected that from being in Manhattan, but the website pictures did not prepare me at all. It was almost like rooming in a walk-in closet. All in all, the location was great and I would stay here again for the location purposes.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
3
Location:
5
Value:
3
Review of Hotel Mela

Reviewer score

5
newyork2011
San Antonio, TX, USA
Jan 3, 2012

New Year's 2011

My first experience at this hotel was to inquire a few things before we got there. Jonathan answered the phone and delivered excellent customer service before and when we arrived. The bed was very comfortable the rooms were clean and the staff was very professional, polite and accomodating. Booking our trip early found us a great rate and being half a block from Times Square, a great loaction.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

The hot-dog/shish-ka-bob vendors are delicious and super cheap.

Review of Hotel Mela

Reviewer score

4
mattboston
Boston, MA, USA
Jan 2, 2012

Great Location and Great Price

Rooms were small but what do you expect for New York City Times Square area. The price was good and the location was insanely good (right off Time Square).

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Hotel Mela

Reviewer score

4
Deb Does Deals
Toronto, ON, Canada
Dec 21, 2011

Comfortable, clean and great location

We arrived just before 3 pm but our room was ready and in fact they had upgraded us to a 2-twin bed room as I was travelling with my daughter, who is a university student. The room was lovely, clean and comfortable. The bathroom was spotless and had everything we needed. Free Wi-fi and we were just a 2-min walk to Times Square. Our return flight was a late one but there was no problem leaving our bags secure with the concierge. I would recommend this hotel without hesitation and strongly consider staying again on a return trip.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Money-saving tip: Short walk from hotel

Don't hesitate to ask for discounts or coupons! We were in line to get tickets for the Christmas Spectacular at Radio City and I asked about discounts and an employee handed me a 2 for 1 coupon. We enjoyed an amazing show for $37.50 each - our best show bargain in NYC.

Review of Hotel Mela

Reviewer score

4
Indian Traveller
Business
Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
Dec 19, 2011

Pretty Good Place to stay

Nice Place, Convenient Location, Very appealing interiors and overall a very comfortable and convenient place to stay

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
4
Trip purpose:

Business

Review of Hotel Mela

Reviewer score

4
BSME82
Chicago, IL, USA
Dec 14, 2011

Excellent location

Check in was easy. The location is 2 blocks off Times square. Close to Union Station, 5th & 6th Avenues. There are many excellent restaurants nearby! Nice hotel with a great staff!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
4
Nightlife tip: Short walk from hotel

Campbell's apartment in Union Station - stop by for a nightcap!

Review of Hotel Mela

Reviewer score

4
j811
MA
Dec 13, 2011

Mela

4 nights. beds comfortable. room rather small but sufficed. could have used a few more towels but forgot to ask. best location. can recommend.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
4
Review of Hotel Mela

Reviewer score

2
jaklian
Business
Boston, MA, USA
Dec 10, 2011

tiny hotel

Small lobby...tiny, tiny elevators. Doorman called me a limo cause there are no cabs.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
2
Hotel staff:
2
Room comfort:
2
Location:
2
Value:
2
Trip purpose:

Business

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