A business travel hotel in Times Square
Aura Hotel Times Square sits at 120 West 44th Street, between Sixth and Seventh Avenues. For a business trip, that position does most of the work: the Times Square subway hub is a short walk, Port Authority is closer still, and most of Midtown is reachable on foot or in one train ride.
Built for a working trip
Rooms and suites are set up for the way a work trip actually runs. Every room has complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi and a Nespresso machine with Felix Roasting Co. pods, and the fitness centre is open 24 hours, which matters when the only free hour is 6am or 11pm. Bathrooms are stocked with Molton Brown.
If you are staying a few nights, the penthouse suites give you separate living space to take a call without sitting on the end of the bed.
Meeting space on site
There is a boardroom for focused sessions, and the Garland and Marquee penthouses for presentations and dinners. Full detail sits on the meetings page, and the team will hold space alongside sleeping rooms if you are bringing a group.
Getting there from the airports
JFK, LaGuardia and Newark are all straightforward from Times Square, and the routes are set out in our airport guide. If your day starts with an early flight, tell the team at check-in and they will help you book the car.
Where to eat after work
Aura does not have a restaurant of its own, which is the one thing worth knowing before you book. In practice it causes no trouble: the hotel sits inside the Theatre District restaurant belt, and our guide to eating near Times Square covers everything from a fast lunch to a client dinner. The Long Room is the nearest bar worth walking to.
Who this location suits
It works best if your week involves Midtown offices, a conference at the Javits Center, or a mix of work and Broadway. It works less well if every meeting is downtown or on the East Side, where you would spend the trip on the 7 train or in traffic. If you are weighing up areas, our walking-distance guide is honest about what is close and what is not.
Booking a working stay
Book direct for the best available rate, check current offers before you do, and if you need a late arrival or an early check-in, say so when you book rather than on the day. For groups of rooms, contact the team directly through the contact page.
Frequently asked questions
Is Aura Hotel Times Square good for business travellers?
Yes. It has a 24-hour fitness centre, Wi-Fi and Nespresso in every room, a boardroom and two penthouse event spaces, and it is a short walk from the Times Square subway hub and Port Authority.
Does the hotel have a business centre?
There is no separate business centre. Rooms have Wi-Fi and a work surface, and the boardroom can be reserved for meetings.
How far is Aura from Grand Central?
About a 10 to 15 minute walk east along 44th Street, or one stop on the shuttle from Times Square.
Does Aura have a restaurant?
No. The hotel has no restaurant of its own, but it sits in the Theatre District restaurant belt with dozens of options within a few minutes on foot.