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Aura Hotel Times Square

Property class: 4

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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.
A modern lobby with a sofa, two potted plants, a central table with a vase, and two elevators.
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
The current price is AU$385
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov

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.)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed

A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a window with a view of a building.

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

A bedroom with a bed, a wooden wardrobe, a radiator, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a window with a view of a building.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(95 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

A hotel room with a bed, bedside lamps, a desk, a chair, and a mirror.

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed, Mobility Accessible, Bathtub

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Executive Room, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a bed, bedside lamps, a desk, a chair, and a mirror.

Executive Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(62 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

A hotel room with a bed, bedside lamps, a desk, a chair, and a mirror.

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

Deluxe Double Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(88 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room (Full)

A neatly made bed with a wooden headboard, white bedding, and a framed picture on the wall.

Standard Room (Full)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(77 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

A hotel room with a bed, bedside lamps, a desk, a chair, and a mirror.

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(186 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a floor lamp, and a radiator.

Suite, 1 Bedroom

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

View all photos for Penthouse (Suite)

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a lamp, and a view of the city through large windows.

Penthouse (Suite)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 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, Gatsby'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. .Places within a 15-minute walk of this 4-property class Manhattan hotel include 5th Avenue and Grand Central Terminal.

What's nearby

  • Broadway - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Times Square - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Bryant Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • 5th Avenue - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • 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) - 31 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

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.

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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
  • 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
  • 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 lb 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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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 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)

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 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 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 fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all 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

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 26 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Aura Hotel Times Square on 23 Nov 2026 start from AU$385, 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. A self car park is also available, for a fee.

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. 2095 out of 3584 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 830 out of 3584 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 356 out of 3584 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 141 out of 3584 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 162 out of 3584 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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff, clean hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, clean rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Terrific hotel!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly and rooms were cleaned daily, we enjoyed our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel great location
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice hotel with helpful staff. I had selected this hotel due to its location and will do so again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was nice close to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location! Clean and friendly. Great place at a great price!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, great location and friendly and responsive staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean accommodations great service close to everything we loved our stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, friendly staffs and convenient location!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stay was great - hotel was clean and staff were helpful and friendly
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Central location, close to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was absolutely amazing. Great location. Staff was super accommodating, kind and always friendly. Will definitely go back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location. Decent restaurants nearby too. Staff was friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Definitely recommend if you just want a good price and and good sleep
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for Times Square and Broadway
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Enjoyed the quick check in process, staff always greeting us! Speedy check out and housekeeping did a great job!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Can’t complain. Good room at a good price
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent and great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a great time at the Aura Hotel. Check in was easy, the room was perfect for what I needed and really clean. The exercise room was an unexpected bonus!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean hotel , location very good
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026