Aura Hotel Times Square
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About this property
Aura Hotel Times Square is a 4-star independent hotel in the heart of New York's most vibrant neighborhood. Located steps from Times Square and within a 5-minute walk of Bryant Park, the property offers 233 rooms and 6 suites for travelers seeking central Manhattan access. The hotel is positioned 0.5 miles from Grand Central Terminal and 0.6 miles from 5th Avenue, placing guests at the crossroads of New York's major attractions.
The 233 guestrooms feature LCD televisions, complimentary wireless internet, and private bathrooms with shower and tub combinations stocked with designer toiletries and hair dryers. Each room includes a phone, laptop-compatible safe, and coffee and tea maker for in-room convenience. Guest comfort ratings average 4.3 out of 5, reflecting the quality of accommodations throughout the property.
Dining options include two on-site restaurants, with Gatsby's Landing serving American cuisine. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for an additional fee, allowing guests to fuel up before exploring the city.
Recreation and wellness amenities include a 24-hour fitness center open to all guests. The property also provides concierge services, 24-hour front desk support, porter assistance, express check-out, and luggage storage. Free wireless internet access is available throughout the property, and the hotel maintains a smoke-free environment.
Aura Hotel Times Square benefits from its Times Square location with direct access to major public transportation including taxi, shuttle, and bus services. LaGuardia Airport is 9.4 miles away, while John F. Kennedy International Airport is 17 miles distant. The property is wheelchair accessible with accessible registration desks, fitness center, and elevator access. Assistive listening devices, Braille, and raised signage are available for guests with accessibility needs. With an overall guest rating of 4.3 out of 5 across 1,839 reviews, the hotel demonstrates consistent appeal for New York visitors.
Check-in is available from 4:00 PM onward, with check-out at 11:00 AM. Pets are welcome for an additional fee, with a maximum weight of 30 pounds per pet and up to two pets per room. Dogs and cats are permitted, and service animals are exempt from fees and restrictions. The property offers self-parking and secured parking for an additional fee, and accessible parking paths are available throughout.
Location & nearby attractions
Times Square - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Bryant Park - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Broadway - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Rockefeller Center - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
5th Avenue - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
New York Public Library - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Radio City Music Hall - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Top of the Rock Observation Deck - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
New York Times Building - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Herald Square - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Grand Central Terminal - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Macy's - 0.9 km / 0.5 mi
Broadway Theatre - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
St. Patrick's Cathedral - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Museum of Modern Art - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
The nearest airports are:
LaGuardia Airport (LGA) - 14.8 km / 9.2 mi
Teterboro, NJ (TEB) - 19.3 km / 12 mi
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) - 27.9 km / 17.3 mi
John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK) - 28 km / 17.4 mi
Stewart Intl. Airport (SWF) - 112.8 km / 70.1 mi
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Check-in & check-out
- 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
Pet policy
- Pets allowed
- Pet max weight (per pet) in kg is 14
- Pet max weight (per pet) in lb is 30
- Only dogs and cats are allowed
- Maximum number of pets per room 2
- Service animals are allowed
- Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
- We welcome pets for an additional fee.
- Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.
Fees & policies
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
- Refundable incidentals deposit: USD 75.00 per accommodation, per night
- Resort fee: USD 40.17 per accommodation, per night
- 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
- 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)<
Know before you go
- Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
- This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).