John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) - 50 min drive
Newburgh, NY (SWF-Stewart Intl.) - 86 min drive
Grand Central - 42 St. Station - 8 min walk
New York W 32nd St. Station - 13 min walk
Penn Station - 17 min walk
42 St. - Bryant Pk. Station - 3 min walk
Times Sq. - 42 St. Station - 4 min walk
47 - 50 Sts - Rockefeller Center Station - 4 min walk
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
Aura Hotel Times Square offers a fantastic location, putting you a short five-minute walk from Times Square and Bryant Park. Guests can visit the 24-hour fitness centre for a workout or enjoy American cuisine at Gatby's Landing, one of 2 restaurants. Also, Broadway and 5th Avenue are within a short 10-minute walk. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff and location. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: 42 St. - Bryant Pk. Station is 3 minutes and Times Sq. - 42 St. Station is 4 minutes.
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin), English, Portuguese, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
234 rooms
Arranged over 16 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Express check-out available
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
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
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
Required at check-in
Credit card required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
Up to 2 children (9 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, 2 total, up to 14 kg per pet)*
Service animals welcome
Food and water bowls available
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Secured on-site self-parking (USD 55 per night)
Off-site parking within 0.8 mi (USD 55 per night)
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–10:30 AM
2 restaurants
Water dispenser
Travelling with children
Children stay for free (see details)
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 1933
24-hour fitness centre
At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
Water dispenser
Accessibility
Braille/raised signage
Lift
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Assistive listening devices available
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
Well-lit path to entrance
Step-free path to entrance
Thin carpet in public areas
Room amenities
Be entertained
32-inch LCD TV
Premium TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Coffee/tea maker
Dressing gowns
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Blackout curtains
Soundproofed rooms
Turndown service
Premium bedding
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Phone
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe (laptop compatible)
Eco-friendly toiletries
Bulk dispenser for toiletries
Recycling
Water-efficient showers only
Special features
Dining
Gatby's Landing – This restaurant specialises in American cuisine. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
The Long Room – This restaurant specialises in Irish cuisine. Open daily.
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Deposit: USD 75.00 per accommodation, per night
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Resort fee: USD 40.17 per accommodation, per night
Resort fee inclusions:
Additional inclusions
Fitness centre access
In-room coffee
In-room safe
Phone calls (may be limited)
Optional extras
Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 25 to 99 for adults and USD 25 to 99 for children
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pet deposit: USD 150 per stay
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 150.00 per pet, per stay
Parking
Secured self-parking costs USD 55 per night
Parking is available off-site and costs USD 55 per night (0.8 mi away)
Policies
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
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.
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
Does Aura Hotel Times Square offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Aura Hotel Times Square does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Aura Hotel Times Square?
Yes, cats and dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total and maximum weight of 14 kg per pet. There's a charge of USD 150.00 per pet, per stay, and there's also a deposit of USD 150 per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at Aura Hotel Times Square?
Yes. Self-parking costs USD 55 per night.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Aura Hotel Times Square?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-out is available.
Is there an on-site casino at Aura Hotel Times Square?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Resorts World Casino (22-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Aura Hotel Times Square and nearby?
Maintain your daily exercise routine at the 24-hour gym.
Are there restaurants at or near Aura Hotel Times Square?
Yes, there are 2 on-site restaurants, featuring American cuisine.
What's the area around Aura Hotel Times Square like?
Aura Hotel Times Square is in Manhattan, a short 3-minute walk from 42 St. - Bryant Pk. Station and 2 minutes' walk from Times Square. Travellers give top marks for the hotel's prime location.
Aura Hotel Times Square Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
8.0/10
Amenities
8.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
17 December 2024
GAUTAM
GAUTAM, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
17 December 2024
Jan
Jan, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
16 December 2024
Jeffrey
Jeffrey, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
16 December 2024
Would stay again, smaller but not a bad place!
Our first time to NYC so we wanted something close to times square. Price was more affordable than alot we looked at. Bathroom wasn't cleaned the best (hair, etc) but the bed was very comfortable! Parking right next door in garage. Staff very friendly.
Hotel was smaller but cute and perfect localation. Walked to Rockefeller and Central Park as well as other attractions and shopping.
The Gatsby was right next door and again small but delicious. We had the lamb and the porkchops, highly recommend.
Would stay again.
Timothy
Timothy, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
15 December 2024
Great location and comfortable!
Great experience - had a room with two beds that worked out well for a brotherly weekend. They even had wash clothes - one of my pet peeves. We forgive the absence of water in the room.
Frank
Frank, 2-night family trip
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8/10 Very good
15 December 2024
Just picked this place randomly. It was very clean with friendly and helpful staff. Great location as well with good restaurants nearby.
Eric
Eric, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
15 December 2024
Our room had insufficient heat and no one answered at the front desk to help
Verified traveller
1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
14 December 2024
Nice and Convenient
It is convenient to time square. The room was cozy and clean. The staff was very friendly and helpful. I would definitely stay again.
marlon
marlon, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
14 December 2024
Michelle
Michelle, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
11 December 2024
Not impressed
I suggest you avoid this hotel. Firstly compliments (seriously) to the staff who really helped Johnathan, Carlos, Adrian and Jo Jo were great. However this 4* hotel has no laundry or dry cleaning service. When calling from out of the country front desk don't pick up the phone and despite emailing since the end of November about a possible overcharge on my bill of $235 (possibly) i have not even had the courtesy of a reply of any sort from their email.When I asked how to get to 82nd Street I was told "If you don't know the city get a taxi" .They need a concierge and they need laundry and dry cleaning service - we are travellers and we need our clothes cleaned, and they need to reply to the so far 3 emails i have sent them to ask whether or not they do owe me $235. Not impressed.
diana s
diana s, 7-night trip
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2/10 Poor
11 December 2024
Aaron
Aaron, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
11 December 2024
Jakub
Jakub, 5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
11 December 2024
Matthew
Matthew, 2-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional
10 December 2024
So close to everything without being right in the middle of chaos! Loved it
Amber
Amber, 2-night trip with friends
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2/10 Poor
10 December 2024
Worst hotel service of my life
I was unable to check in because they didn’t hold my room and was forced to take a $40 uber to another hotel at mignight.
CHRISTOPHER
CHRISTOPHER, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
10 December 2024
Susan
Susan, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
10 December 2024
Excellent staff. Great location and very nice roo
Very nice location in Times Square. Staff was so friendly. Great value and rooms were very clean.
Ann Marie
Ann Marie, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
9 December 2024
Walking distance to all major Attractions!
Nice place to stay. Very clean and the staff were great. The location can not be beat! Garage parking directly next door is very convenient. I would deff stay there again.
William
William, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
9 December 2024
Great hotel!
Excellent place to stay! Right in the heart of Times Square and broadway! Very clean and comfortable. We will definitely stay there again.