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Aura Hotel Times Square

4.0 star property
Hotel with 2 restaurants, steps from Times Square

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Aura Hotel Times Square offers a sophisticated Manhattan base. Guests keep their routines at the 24-hour gym, dine at two on-site restaurants, and unwind at the bar after exploring Broadway. Multilingual staff assist visitors in navigating their New York adventure.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Pet friendly
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Showing 11 of 11 rooms

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
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Renovated in 2024
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Renovated in 2024
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(71 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Renovated in 2024
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Renovated in 2024
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Executive Room, 1 King Bed

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

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(47 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Renovated in 2024
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed, Roll-in Shower

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Renovated in 2024
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Deluxe Double Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(69 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Renovated in 2024
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Standard Room (Full)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(63 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Renovated in 2024
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(146 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Renovated in 2024
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite, Multiple Beds | Living area | 32-inch LCD TV with premium channels, TV

Suite, Multiple Beds

7.2 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Renovated in 2024
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Penthouse (Suite)

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

Penthouse (Suite)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Renovated in 2024
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
120 W 44th St, New York, NY, 10036

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
  • ‪Tony's Di Napoli - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Jimmy's Corner - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪O'Donoghues Pub & Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bar 54 - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Aura Hotel Times Square

Upscale hotel remodeled in 2024 and located near Times Square
Located close to Bryant Park and Broadway, Aura Hotel Times Square provides a 24-hour gym, 2 restaurants, and a bar. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and express check-out
  • An elevator, smoke-free premises, and a porter/bellhop
  • Concierge services, luggage storage, and a water dispenser
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 234 rooms feature comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, as well as perks like air conditioning and bathrobes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and shower/tub combinations
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, recycling, and coffee/tea makers

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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

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

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 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

Frequently asked questions

Is Aura Hotel Times Square pet-friendly?

Yes, Aura Hotel Times Square allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 30 lbs per pet. There's a deposit of USD 150 per stay and a fee of USD 150.00 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for USD 55 per night.

What time is check-in at Aura Hotel Times Square?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Aura Hotel Times Square?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Aura Hotel Times Square located?

Located in Manhattan, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Times Square, Bryant Park, and Broadway. 5th Avenue and Grand Central Terminal are also within 15 minutes. 42 St. - Bryant Pk. Station and Times Sq. - 42 St. Station are within a 5-minute walk.

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Aura Hotel Times Square Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1441 out of 2533 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 615 out of 2533 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 248 out of 2533 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 104 out of 2533 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 125 out of 2533 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

Joachima

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always an excellent stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori-Mae

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The entire stay was wonderful! Clean rooms, friendly staff, great location.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was such a great stay. Perfect location and nice rooms. We really enjoyed it.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel has it all, close to all of the action, but quiet and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing... would stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

nabil

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice place
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was super nice. Great affordable little hotel. 10/10
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff !
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Raynold

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The place was clean and easy to get around
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room. Great staff
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great! Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
friendly and helpful staff. great location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location for Broadway theaters and Time Square
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really great staff. 10/10
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Nina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good bedding and bathing. Location is a winner. Worked ideal for us to get by foot to MSG for Dimash concert.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, but noisy from the sounds of Times Square.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

ronny

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We rented the penthouse number two and so much stuff in there was broker didn’t work. It was unreal.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms need updates
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Staff was excellent
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mich

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron Gabriel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel! I will stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very reasonable and ideal location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

judy

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was good. Hotel not kept in good condition. There was a water stain on the ceiling. The room needed a wall paint refreshment. The shower leaked, had poor pressure and fluctuated between hot and cold. There was no clock in the room.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location! Lovely rooms! Friendly staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

blessing

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had an amazing stay! Staff was so nice! Hotel very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

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