A family hotel near Times Square and Broadway
Aura Hotel Times Square is at 120 West 44th Street, a few minutes from the theatres on 44th, 45th and 46th Streets. For a family trip built around a show, that is the whole point: you can walk to a matinee, come back to the room between the show and dinner, and never put a child in a taxi at the end of a long day.
Rooms with room to spread out
The standard rooms and suites are the sensible choice for two adults and one child. For a longer stay or a family of four, the penthouse suites give you separate living space, which is the difference between a child going to sleep at a normal hour and everyone going to sleep at the same time.
The hotel does not publish a standard policy for cots and extra beds on the website, so ask before you book rather than after. The team will confirm what fits your room type and your dates.
What is close, and what is a walk
Times Square, the Broadway theatres and Bryant Park are all on foot. The Empire State Building and Rockefeller Center are a longer walk or a short ride. Our walking-distance guide is honest about which attractions are genuinely close and which look closer on a map than they are.
Eating without a fight
The hotel has no restaurant of its own. In practice this is the least of your problems in this location: the surrounding blocks are dense with pizza, diners, delis and family-friendly restaurants that seat quickly. Start with our guide to where to eat near Times Square, which includes the places that work when everyone is tired.
Getting there from the airport
All three airports work, and the routes by train, bus and car are set out in our airport guide. With children and luggage, a car is usually the calmer choice, and the hotel can arrange one in advance.
When it is not the right fit
If your trip is mostly Central Park and the museums, you will be walking or riding north every morning. If quiet is the priority at bedtime, Times Square is not the neighbourhood for it. It is worth knowing that before you book rather than after.
Frequently asked questions
Is Aura Hotel Times Square good for families?
Yes, particularly for theatre trips. It is a few minutes on foot from the Broadway theatres, and the penthouse suites give families separate living space.
Does the hotel provide cots or extra beds?
Availability depends on room type. Ask the hotel directly before booking and they will confirm what works for your dates.
Is there a restaurant in the hotel?
No, but the surrounding Theatre District blocks have plenty of family-friendly options within a few minutes on foot.
How close is the hotel to Broadway?
Most theatres on 44th, 45th and 46th Streets are within a five to ten minute walk.