Hotel Mela

The hotel is in the heart of Big Apple. Rooms are very clean and recently decorated. Free internet is a big plus. Staff is perfect and always smiling. Value for the money.

The staff....extraoridinary. Jonathan, Anna, JP, Jed, Rose, Arturo - Nobody does it better. Next year will be our fifth year in a row. So convenient, small rooms but well appointed and comfortable. Service above and beyond. I will never stay in a chain again. Whether we went to the Opera, the Village, The Cloisters or Brooklyn, the location makes it easy to access transportation. Try the Passion Fruit Sorbet next door ....hmmm,hmmm good!

Hotel Mela is definitely a must when travelling to New York, not only are you less than a 5 minute walk to Times Square,it is also in walking distance of 5th Ave too. The rooms are spotless and so comfortable, home from home. Highly recommend people to stay in this hotel.

We got the 165 sq foot room, Superior Queen. It was tiny, just the size of the queen bed. But the room was clean, bathroom clean, and bed comfortable. The greatest thing about Hotel Mela was its location, the quiet room, and the great French restaurant, the Bistro, which Hotel Mela owns next door. The food was great, and it was wonderful to go there for a late night meal after seeing a Broadway musical. We also had a great breakfast there the next morn.

My experience with this hotel (first time visit to property; been to NYC many, many times) was superb! The staff was exceptional, particularly the concierge (Barbara) and the bellman who was working with her that morning (regret that I failed to get his name). They both went out of their way to assist me. I will definitely try to reserve a room here for my next stay.

Room had everything that I needed. Located a half block from Times Square, but surprisingly quiet.

I usually am in NY on business, but took my daughter for a night to see Manhattan. We got a very good price on the Mela and the location, just a block off Times Square, was perfect. The hotel is compact: small lobby, small elevators, compact rooms. It's clean and recently renovated, though there are some threadbare edges, worn paint, etc. Comfortable bed, free WiFi. Staff were cheerful and informal. The location is close enough to the Times Square subway station and the Port Authority that you can save a bit on transportation from any airport and around the city. It's not an amazing hotel but it seems well run, it's clean and (for the location) quiet, and a very good value for Midtown as long as you don't require really big room for a family.

great location..helpful staff..we had a blastright in the heart of time square for a great rate

If you want a hotel near Times Square, you won't do better than Hotel Mela. Cool, modern decor, very clean room, really friendly and gracious staff, and a very hip vibe. About the only suggestion I have is that fans be installed in the bathrooms to minimize the shower steam; otherwise, I highly recommend it. I would definitely stay at this hotel again.

Room was average size but adequate for us as we were only in it to sleep! Too much to see and do & very close to Times Square. Room was very clean although not a brilliant view from the window, not bothered as not in it long. Watch out for the mini bar as it's very sensitive & you will be charged if you move anything! We were pre-warned by the reception staff though, staff were very polite and friendly and we were able to leave our bags prior to check in time of 3pm and on the day we checked out which meant we could do plenty of last minute shopping without having to carry our cases with us. Would recommend :-)