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Aura Hotel Times Square

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Times Square

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

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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, Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

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

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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
(20 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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
(79 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed, Mobility Accessible, Bathtub

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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
(51 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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

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

Deluxe Double Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(73 reviews)
  • 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)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(64 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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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
(156 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom

7.2 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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

Penthouse (Suite)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

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  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
3.8 out of 5, Good, 2,484 reviews
$129 nightly
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About the neighborhood

New York

Manhattan stay.A stay at this Manhattan hotel places you steps from Times Square and within a 5-minute walk of Bryant Park. 5th Avenue and Grand Central Terminal are also within half a mile (1 km).

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
  • ‪Jollibee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Brooklyn Diner - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Tony's Di Napoli - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Aura Hotel Times Square

4-star hotel near Times Square
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.

  • 1 building
  • 234 guestrooms or units
  • 16 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • Built in 1933
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

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

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Stereo

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

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.

Property payment types

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Aura Hotel Times Square to the airport?

Aura Hotel Times Square is 9.2 mi (32-min drive) away from the LaGuardia Airport (LGA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Aura Hotel Times Square?

As of Mar 12, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Aura Hotel Times Square on Mar 29, 2026 start from $193, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Aura Hotel Times Square have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Aura Hotel Times Square.

How close is Aura Hotel Times Square to the beach?

This hotel is 19.8 mi (54-min drive) from Coney Island Beach.

Does Aura Hotel Times Square offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at Aura Hotel Times Square, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 27 and 108 for adults, USD 27 and 108 for children. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Aura Hotel Times Square?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Resorts World Casino (22-min drive) is nearby.

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.

Is there free parking at Aura Hotel Times Square?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for USD 55 per night.

Does Aura Hotel Times Square have a pool?

Aura Hotel Times Square does not have a pool.

Does Aura Hotel Times Square have a restaurant?

Aura Hotel Times Square is home to Gatsby's Landing, which features American cuisine.

Does Aura Hotel Times Square have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Aura Hotel Times Square to downtown New York?

Aura Hotel Times Square is 3.2 mi away from New York.

Aura Hotel Times Square Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1658 out of 2858 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 668 out of 2858 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 281 out of 2858 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 118 out of 2858 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 133 out of 2858 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paula, Manchester

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great overall experience! Clean room, quality amenities, and friendly staff! The location is perfect too- easy walking to many of the attractions NYC has to offer!
King bed room
King bed room
4th Floor view
4th Floor view
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice room. Very clean. Friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

RACHAEL ANN

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
We were placed in the wrong room for the first night. When we asked for the correct room we were then without a room for the day as we had to wait for the correct room to be cleaned. Our only compensation was the resort fee refunded for the first night. This doesn’t cover the inconvenience of packing/unpacking again and being without a room for the day. Reception staff not friendly nor welcoming. If you asked for anything it was as though you’d put them out. Luggage guys and cleaners are lovely and friendly. Room its self is clean and big for New York but it is a no frills stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The location of the hotel is excellent, the rooms are spacious and impeccably clean, and the service provided by the staff was exceptionally friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was very clean and comfortable, and it is a good size for NYC (Executive King). The location is amazing - just 1/2 a block from Time Square and close to all the Broadway theaters, Bryant Park, and lots of restaurants. The staff is very friendly and helpful. The room was also very quiet. Parking is extremely easy. There are two parking garages very close by -- we chose the Meyers which has an exit on both 44th and 43rd. We've stayed here twice and will definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Stacey

Liked: Cleanliness
Small room, noisy, very expensive but clean and its around time square
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Staff was so helpful and very oleasanr
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean comfortable rooms. Staff were fantastic. Friendly and helpful. Great location to walk to everything!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patti

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location close to Times Square and Rockefeller, Carlos gave us awesome service helping with our bags, room was nice - great bed, everything clean and pretty quiet. Water pressure was a bit low and had very small elevators but we never waited for long. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Denae

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
The staff was very pleasant and professional. The room was on a light well so dark. There was a portable window air conditioner in the window and it was 20 degrees outside. It seemed to be the only one left in. To keep the room at 72 the heater ran 45 minutes then cold air blew in fo 10 the the heat again. Long night. Used the black out curtains and towels to try and block air. Unfortunately it was 10 pm when we realized
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Eric Michael, Snyder

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff. Carlos was terric
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Angela

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Staff were friendly. Room was nice and clean. Staff were responsive to request for blankets. Heat wasn’t working correctly. No amenities for the price. Should have bottled water. Robes/slippers. No refrigerator. Elevators were very small and slow. Bedding was not plush bed was comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ariel

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff very helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was excellent and the staff was above and beyond kind. We had a fantastic stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

DAVID

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

tina

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherrall

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is excellent and lovely and clean.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Ralph

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Perfect for the parade!! Staff was amazing, room was spacious and comfy. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025