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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 interior with a herringbone floor, a potted plant, a window with blinds, and a light fixture.
Reception
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.
A hotel entrance with a glass canopy, a sign for 'AURA HOTEL,' and a Christmas tree decoration.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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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

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

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(86 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

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

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed, Mobility Accessible, Bathtub

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Executive Room, 1 King Bed

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

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(56 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

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

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

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

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

Deluxe Double Room

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

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Standard Room (Full)

Standard Room (Full)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(74 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(175 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Suite, 1 Bedroom | Living area

Suite, 1 Bedroom

7.4 out of 10
Good
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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.

Penthouse (Suite)

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

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About this property

Aura Hotel Times Square

2 restaurants, a 24-hour fitness center, and self parking are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, concierge services, a 24-hour front desk, and express check-out are onsite.
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.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of Aura Hotel Times Square's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Times Square. Free WiFi in public areas, 2 restaurants, and a 24-hour gym are available. This property offers pet-friendly amenities like food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy American cuisine while dining at Gatsby's Landing
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self parking available for a fee
  • Services include a concierge, a porter, and luggage storage
  • Onsite recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the helpful staff
  • Steps from Times Square and 3 minutes by foot from Bryant Park
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
There are 2 restaurants on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. A 24-hour fitness center, multilingual staff, and concierge services are also featured at the business-friendly Aura Hotel Times Square. Parking is available for a fee. A complete renovation of Aura Hotel Times Square was completed in May 2024.

This 4-star New York hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 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 transport

  • Offsite parking available (USD 55 per night)
  • Secured parking on site (USD 55 per night)
  • Limited on-site self parking

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
  • Lift
  • 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 lift
  • 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

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • 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: USD 150.00 per pet, per stay, plus a deposit of USD 150 per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 30 lbs per pet)
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in 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. 1877 out of 3213 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 749 out of 3213 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 316 out of 3213 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 125 out of 3213 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 146 out of 3213 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

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff, small and cute hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

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
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10/10 Excellent

Linley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is fantastic! Staff were very kind and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 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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10/10 Excellent

Doina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, comfortable beds, close to Bryant Park and Times Square subway stations.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location! NYC was very walkable from here!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dominique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location! I liked that it was a smaller hotel😊
Stayed 1 night in Mar 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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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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10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel! Staff were very helpful and pleasant, and room was clean and very comfortable. It’s in a great location near all the theaters and restaurants in Times Square. Definitely stay here!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Though rooms are on the smaller side, the floor plan is laid out well. Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mary Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet and comfortable stay. Very clean! Great location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 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

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