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Aura Hotel Times Square

4.0 star property

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a lamp, and a view of the city through large windows.
A modern lobby with a sofa, two potted plants, a central table with a vase, and two elevators.
A modern interior with a herringbone floor, a potted plant, a window with blinds, and a light fixture.
A hotel entrance with a glass canopy, a sign for 'AURA HOTEL,' and a Christmas tree decoration.
A modern living room with a sofa, a round coffee table, a TV mounted on the wall, and a large window with a city view.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is $221
$190 nightly
$221 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 16 - Aug 17

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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, New York, NY (JFK-John F. Kennedy Intl.)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed

A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a window with a view of a building.

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

A bedroom with a bed, a wooden wardrobe, a radiator, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(23 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a window with a view of a building.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(88 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed, Mobility Accessible, Bathtub

A hotel room with a bed, bedside lamps, a desk, a chair, and a mirror.

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed, Mobility Accessible, Bathtub

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Executive Room, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a bed, bedside lamps, a desk, a chair, and a mirror.

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(57 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed, Roll-in Shower (Accessible)

A hotel room with a bed, bedside lamps, a desk, a chair, and a mirror.

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed, Roll-in Shower (Accessible)

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

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

Deluxe Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(85 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room (Full)

A neatly made bed with a wooden headboard, white bedding, and a framed picture on the wall.

Standard Room (Full)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(75 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

A hotel room with a bed, bedside lamps, a desk, a chair, and a mirror.

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(177 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a floor lamp, and a radiator.

Suite, 1 Bedroom

7.4 out of 10
Good
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Penthouse (Suite)

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a lamp, and a view of the city through large windows.

Penthouse (Suite)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

APARTMENT ONE BEDROOM

  • Sleeps 10
  • Free WiFi

APARTMENT DELUXE ONE BEDROOM

  • Sleeps 10
  • Free WiFi

APARTMENT POOL VIEW ONE BEDROOM

  • Sleeps 10
  • Free WiFi

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  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
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4.3 out of 5, Excellent, 6,015 reviews
$190 nightly
The price is $222
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Total with taxes and fees
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About the neighborhood

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 (0.9 km) from Grand Central Terminal and 0.6 mi (1 km) from 5th Avenue.

What's nearby

  • Broadway - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Times Square - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Bryant Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • 5th Avenue - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Grand Central Terminal - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • 42 St. - Bryant Pk. Station - 3 min walk
  • Grand Central - 42 St. Station - 8 min walk
  • LaGuardia Airport (LGA) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Jollibee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Brooklyn Diner - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Jimmy's Corner - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Aura Hotel 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 Gatsby'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.
Gatsby's Landing - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
The Long Room - This restaurant specializes in Irish cuisine. Open daily.

Property amenities

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

Restaurants on site

  • Gatsby'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
  • 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

More

  • 1 building
  • 16 floors
  • Built in 1933
  • Renovated entire property - May 2024
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • 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: 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 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
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property 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 fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the 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. 1967 out of 3350 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 774 out of 3350 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 333 out of 3350 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 127 out of 3350 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 149 out of 3350 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Ran

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean hotel , location very good
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Dori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was conveniently located and nice enough for my needs this trip.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sophie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff, including Danny on the desk who was very helpful!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Manuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel , great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location! The hotel is super cute, clean, and has friendly staff. I can't wait to go back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

maryza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, excellent location, clean room
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Grace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved staying here it was right in time square and the hotel was clean!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Viktor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Blesila Bacani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was clean and staff very courteous and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff, small and cute hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location, crystal clean, friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was nice, very convenient location. Staff was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient and close to Times Square.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dianna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and friendly staff. Very comfortable memory foam beds!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location.Clean rooms
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and wonderful location. Rooms were clean and couldn't hear much noise from the room.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
room was very clean, great location, very attentive staff especially housekeeping and luggage handlers
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nacole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was nice & clean with friendly & accommodating staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, helpful and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Honglin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room is clean. Location is perfict, very convenient.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel and room was very clean and spacious for a decent price . Staff was very helpful and friendly. Definitely would stay again
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Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding experience at an amazing price point.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent customer service and attention to our room and stay. Also a great location.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026