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Aura Hotel Times Square

4.0 star property
Broadway's stylish urban retreat offers a perfect balance of city energy and comfort, with two restaurants and a welcoming bar 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

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

Room options

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

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(20 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(74 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

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

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Renovated in 2024
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
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 curtains

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(50 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

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

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Deluxe Double Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(73 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Standard Room (Full)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(64 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Renovated in 2024
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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
(154 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Suite, Multiple Beds

7.2 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Renovated in 2024
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
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 curtains

Penthouse (Suite)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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About the area

Located in Manhattan, a neighbourhood in New York, Aura Hotel Times Square is in the entertainment district and near a metro station. Times Square and 5th Avenue are worth visiting if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Bryant Park and Central Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a match? See what's going on at Madison Square Garden or MetLife Stadium. Visit our New York travel guide
Map
120 W 44th St, New York, NY, 10036

What's nearby

  • Motion blur effect,Times square with illuminated buildings and advertise on front crowded streets and yellow cabs for transportation tourists,midtown in New York with busy traffic and taxi cars moving
    Broadway
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Times Square featuring a skyscraper, city views and a city
    Times Square
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Bryant Park
    Bryant Park
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • 5th Avenue which includes street scenes and a city
    5th Avenue
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Grand Central Terminal which includes cbd, night scenes and heritage architecture
    Grand Central Terminal
    10 min walk - 0.8 km

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
  • Virgil's Real BBQ
    1 min walk
  • O'Donoghues Pub & Restaurant
    2 min walk

About this property

Aura Hotel Times Square

Upscale hotel remodelled 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 such as:
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), self-parking (surcharge) and express check-out
  • Luggage storage, a porter/bellboy and a lift
  • Concierge services, a 24-hour front desk and smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 234 rooms boast comforts, such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, as well as perks, such as air conditioning and bathrobes.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and shower/bath combinations
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, 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 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
  • 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

  • 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 are 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 14 kg per pet)
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

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 centre 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
  • Off site 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-authorise 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
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

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 14 kg 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?

Checkout 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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Reviews

Aura Hotel Times Square Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.0

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1571 out of 2740 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 651 out of 2740 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 269 out of 2740 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 117 out of 2740 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 132 out of 2740 reviews

Reviews

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

8/10 Good

ahamed

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

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany S

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room with very helpful and friendly staff and walking distance to popular areas/sights
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bridget

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Customer service was outstanding! The hotel was centrally located and cozy!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Amy M

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and very nice staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness
Staff is wonderful and garage convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Holly

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

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
yes the room was clean, the staff was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, modern, friendly staff, great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location and nearby food options are great
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 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

Sherrall

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

10/10 Excellent

kelli

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was very clean and staff were friendly! Rooms are small but to be expected in NYC. Location was perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean. Pre check request for 330 check in was granted and parking request with parking garage next door had NO hassle. Overall, excellent stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

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

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This property is in the perfect spot to be central and walkable to everything. Subways are close, and there are plenty of restaurant options nearby. The staff was amazing...friendly and helpful, and the room was so clean and the perfect size. We loved our stay and can't say enough great things. Will definitely stay again when in the city!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 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

Alejandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was just what we needed, walkable, clean, safe, the staff is very nice and close to everything.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dianelly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean,good basic amenities, friendly staff and awesome location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cherie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff was amazing. Location was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dinelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotless room. Friendly staff. Very nice experience
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

keith

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean room, easy and quick check in
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luanne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is very nice! Very clean; and the staff were friendly and helpful! Housekeeping was excellent! Great midtown location to Rockefeller Center, Radio City Music Hall, and many stores and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend. Perfect location, clean, spacious rooms! Will definitely be back again. The only thing was the shower wasn't "hot", but apparently thats a NYC thing lol
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne Lindsey

Great check-in.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025