Aura Hotel Times Square

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

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Penthouse (Suite) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes
Reception
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes
Penthouse (Suite) | Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, designer toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes
2 restaurants, American cuisine

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Pet friendly
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Showing 11 of 11 rooms

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Renovated in 2024
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Renovated in 2024
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Renovated in 2024
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Renovated in 2024
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Renovated in 2024
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room (Full)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Renovated in 2024
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Renovated in 2024
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Renovated in 2024
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Renovated in 2024
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

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

Penthouse (Suite)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Renovated in 2024
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 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

  • Times Square - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Broadway - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Bryant Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Grand Central Terminal - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Madison Square Garden - 11 min walk - 0.6 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
  • ‪Jollibee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Brooklyn Diner - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Connolly's Pub & Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Royal Grill Halal Food - ‬1 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
  • A porter/bellhop, smoke-free premises, and a water dispenser
  • Multilingual staff, luggage storage, and a 24-hour front desk
  • 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

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Portuguese, Spanish

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

  • Gatby's Landing
  • The Long Room

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

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
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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: 18

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 at Aura Hotel Times Square?

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. 1162 out of 1999 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 466 out of 1999 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 189 out of 1999 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 83 out of 1999 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 99 out of 1999 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

The staff was really nice and the location was perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10

Very clean and friendly. Rooms were very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Great stay, very helpful staff, and close to everything. Stayed 4 nights with family and would definitely stay again. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10

Was a great stay. The room was a bit on the smaller side but beautiful and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

I will definitely stay here again! Everything was great. And love how close it is to time square! Had an amazing stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Perfect location. Loved the size of the room for the location and price. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10

Great location!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10

Very nice hotel, conveniently located
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Great location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10

It was a nice area
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Perfect location to everything! 2nd time staying here in last 2 years. Will continue to stay here
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Easy check in, baggage holding service, very clean room. Overall enjoyed my stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Excellent place to stay and enjoy NYC
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Very clean and friendly
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10

I love the atmosphere environment. Staff was nice and the view was absolutely.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Perfect location. Clean
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

It’s my first time staying at the Aura Hotel Times Square. It was very comfortable stay. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10

All good, staff very helpful and nice. Very close walking distance to many attractions and restaurants
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10

Nice hotel, great location in the theater district. A bit loud in the rooms from street noise, but nice amenities.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Close to Times Square. The maid stafc is so friendly and hospitable it was refreshing. The bed sleeps well.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Cute little hotel with nice rooms in excellent location. Aircon was really loud but they are in the midst of replacing them. I would stay here again!
Room 1112
View from our room 1112
Stayed 9 nights in May 2025

10/10

We had a great stay at the Aura. Clean, lovely rooms. Very comfortable bed. Great location. Staff were superb.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Great hotel in a great location. We had the 1 bedroom suite. Room was clean and spacious for New York standards. Location is great if you want to be in the hustle and bustle of Times Square and within walking distance to several other tourist spots.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10

Great hotel! Great service! Very clean and safe. Also very friendly staff. In a fantastic spot to explore Times Square and easy to catch a cab from out front. Also, free drinks included for the awesome bar next door. 5 stars! Will stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Staff was super friendly and helpful, including a security at the entrance which made entering at night hours feel safe. Easy access to public transportation, 1 minute from Times Square and all the excitement. Nearby restaurant, stores, etc.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025