Aura Hotel Times Square

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

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Penthouse (Suite)
Reception
Reception
Penthouse (Suite)
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout curtains

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Air conditioning
The current price is AU$299
includes taxes & fees
6 Mar - 7 Mar

Explore the area

Map
120 W 44th St, New York, NY, 10036
  • Times Square
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Town Hall
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Bryant Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • New York, NY (LGA-LaGuardia)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Renovated in 2024
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Renovated in 2024
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Renovated in 2024
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Renovated in 2024
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Renovated in 2024
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room (Full)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Renovated in 2024
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Renovated in 2024
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Renovated in 2024
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Renovated in 2024
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Renovated in 2024
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Penthouse (Suite)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Renovated in 2024
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

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About the area

New York

Aura Hotel Times Square places you in the centre of New York, steps from Times Square and within a short 5-minute stroll of Bryant Park. Highlights at this hotel include 2 restaurants and in-room free WiFi. .The restaurant, Gatby's Landing, serves American cuisine. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and a 24-hour gym. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 4-property class Manhattan hotel include Broadway and 5th Avenue.

What's nearby

  • Times Square - 2 min walk
  • Bryant Park - 3 min walk
  • Broadway - 4 min walk
  • Grand Central Terminal - 10 min walk
  • Empire State Building - 15 min walk

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

Hotel with 2 restaurants, steps from Times Square
There are 2 restaurants on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. A 24-hour fitness centre, 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 members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • 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 a combined bath/shower unit, bathrobes, designer toiletries and complimentary toiletries. This New York hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Portuguese, Spanish

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)

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 25 to 99 for adults and USD 25 to 99 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
  • 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

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 - 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 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: 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 lb per pet)
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 9 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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 centre 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 25 to 99 for adults and USD 25 to 99 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)

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-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include 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 guest room 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-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 9 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in 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

What is the cancellation policy at Aura Hotel Times Square?

Aura Hotel Times Square offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 3 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Aura Hotel Times Square on 6 Mar 2025 start from AU$234.21, 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.

Is parking available at Aura Hotel Times Square?

Yep, Aura Hotel Times Square has a secured self car park for USD 55 per night.

What makes Aura Hotel Times Square a romantic place to stay?

A bar, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Aura Hotel Times Square.

Does Aura Hotel Times Square serve breakfast?

Yeah, cooked-to-order brekkie is on offer daily between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Aura Hotel Times Square?

No, Aura Hotel Times Square does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Aura Hotel Times Square?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Aura Hotel Times Square's onsite restaurant that serves American cuisine.

What time are check-in & check-out at Aura Hotel Times Square?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Aura Hotel Times Square?

Cats and dogs are welcome at Aura Hotel Times Square, with food and water bowls on offer. Just so you know, there's a limit of 2 pets, with a maximum weight of up to 14 kg per pet.

Aura Hotel Times Square Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 946 out of 1623 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 378 out of 1623 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 151 out of 1623 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 61 out of 1623 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 87 out of 1623 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location location location!!! This hotel is a hidden gem. I can't wait to come back and stay here again with my family. Room was ready and clean when we arrived. The staff was the most friendly I have ever experienced. 10/10 would highly recommend!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Barbara

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved my staff and enjoyed the friendly staff. convenient location.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jewanna

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property! Close to everything.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Peter

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
For the price we paid, this property is a bit too bareboned. Also, some days the water in the bathroom was not hot enough, especially at night.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Cynthia

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was spacious (by NYC standards), clean and comfortable bed. Welcoming staff. The common areas could use updating. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Huge Room, great location
Largest room we’ve gotten in midtown Manhattan and at a great price. One block from Times Square. Short walk to Rockefeller Center. Super convenient, very friendly staff, this is one we will book again!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Terrie

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
The first room that they put us in hadn't been cleaned - the bed wasn't made, there were towels on the floor, and a bag of trash in the room. We went back down and they quickly put us in another room which seemed fine until we went to shower that night when we returned. The shower would only work with the water in the cold position. If you moved it to hot, it wouldn't come out of the shower head - just the faucet. At this point it was too late in the evening to do anything about it, so one of us took a cold shower and the other chose to just wash their face. Very nice location and easy to walk to things, but I likely won't risk it again at this hotel. We were only there for one night, so we really didn't have time to deal with these kinds of issues.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Silvia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Nice small hotel. Very small room, water temperature in the shower was inconsistent.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ginger

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Great location. Steps from Times Square. Property renovation only 4 months old, so very clean. Easy check in/check out.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Kira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible location right next to Times Square. The room was small but clean, and was perfect for a four night stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Kimberly

Business traveller
Liked: Room comfort
Luke warm
The hotel seemed much better in photos than it was in person. It was fine, served the need for an affordable hotel in midtown. The size was decent for a NY hotel room. The cleanliness could have been better - wasn’t bad but wasn’t great. Won’t choose it again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Surprise find close to Times Square.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Roberto

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No good no back never again
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was an amazing stay, right in Times Square!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Seongeun

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angel

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location, clean comfortable safe
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juliann

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Milos

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tala

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024