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Aura Hotel Times Square

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Penthouse (Suite) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes
Front of property
Reception
Restaurant
Penthouse (Suite) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is $203
$173 nightly
$203 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 14 - Jun 15

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120 W 44th St, New York, NY, 10036
  • Place, Broadway
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Times Square
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Bryant Park
    ‪3 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

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

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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
(21 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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
(84 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

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

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed, Mobility Accessible, Bathtub

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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
(56 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Free WiFi

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

Deluxe Double Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(83 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room (Full) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Standard Room (Full)

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

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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
(173 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Suite, 1 Bedroom | Living area | 32-inch LCD TV with premium channels, TV

Suite, 1 Bedroom

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

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

Penthouse (Suite)

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

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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) - 32 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.
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
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Built in 1933
  • Renovated entire property - May 2024
  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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. 1834 out of 3147 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 734 out of 3147 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 310 out of 3147 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 125 out of 3147 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 144 out of 3147 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Valeria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a really good stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Besides a great location, the bed was very comfortable, the room very clean & the staff were amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alessandra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, great location, amazing room !!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean, staff was responsive, location is great.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Marsha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location staff most helpful for solo traveler. Great location and rooms lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
room was clean , staff was very helpful great location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Taryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean and well sized room, courteous staff, and great location!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotless rooms, nespresso machine at the ready, amazing staff, excellent location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Omar

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
very clean and good location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place and nice location. Enjoyed our stay and the staff was wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

carrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

christina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, and the staff was courteous
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean, beautiful and smelled good. Staff were very friendly and the location couldnt be better!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great room. Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
room was clean, service was accomadating breakfast was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Karla

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I LOVE the Aura Hotel!! From the hospitable staff like Carlos & Jojo to the spacious room, to the unbelievable location, I will def be back!! Came here for NYFW and it was the perfect stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Chantel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
New hotel in a great location. Everything was clean and nice. The king room was a good size. It was a great price- I would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
EXCELLENT STAY!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When it comes to hotels, my main concern is cleanliness, and Aura was wonderful. The stay was fantastic. I loved how close everything was to the hotel and we could walk wherever. I will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

ahamed

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room spotless, and staff awesome.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This hotel was excellent in all ways- clean room, inviting staff, convienent, etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kareem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was roomy and in a perfect location!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Amazing location and service.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025