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Hotel Information: "Mela" means "apple" in Italian, and the name is apt. Hotel Mela, which opened in 2007, is located in the center of The Big Apple, just steps from Times Square and near Broadway theaters. The small, modern lobby is outfitted in red, white, and black tones, with artfully arranged flowers, a bowl of crisp apples, and stylish Italian floor lamps. Recessed lighting in the ceiling casts a sunset-red glow.
Amenity highlights: Complimentary wireless Internet access is available throughout Hotel Mela. A small, modern fitness center, open 24 hours a day, includes a plasma TV and complimentary energy drinks. The hotel offers full concierge services, including tips on seeing Broadway's hottest shows. The hotel's restaurant, Saju, serves French/Asian cuisine.
Insider tip: Bryant Park, two blocks from the hotel, is the perfect place to take a break from the Midtown bustle. Stroll tree-shaded paths, check your e-mail with complimentary wireless Internet access, indulge in goodies from gourmet food kiosks, or stretch out on the wide lawn and soak up the sun. Hundreds of tables and chairs are arrayed around the park, and the magnificent New York Public Library is adjacent.
Rooms
Guestrooms at this New York hotel feature 26-inch LCD TVs with HBO, clock radios/CD players with MP3 connections, and complimentary wireless Internet access (surcharge for wired high-speed Internet access). Beds are designed for comfort, with 350-thread-count cotton linens and soft duvets. Stylish contemporary decor includes soothing earth tones with moss-green accents, mahogany furniture, and New York-themed artwork. Bathrooms feature cotton Turkish towels, waffle-weave robes, and premium H20+ toiletries with sea-derived ingredients. Many bathrooms have rainfall showerheads.
Additional amenities include laptop-compatible safes and minibars. A small green plant in each room adds a fresh, welcoming touch.
Room Amenities
- Air conditioning
- Bathrobes
- In-room safe (accommodates laptop)
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Cable/satellite TV
- CD player
- Climate control
- Clock radio
- Complimentary newspaper
- Cribs (infant beds) available
- Designer toiletries
- Direct-dial phone
- Electronic check-out
- Electronic/magnetic keys
- Hair dryer
- Housekeeping
- In-room safe
- Internet access - high speed
- Internet access - wireless
- Iron/ironing board
- Minibar
- Multi-line phone
- Pay movies
- Premium bedding
- Premium TV channel(s)
- Rollaway beds
- Smoking rooms
- Telephone
- Television
- Turndown service (on request)
- Voice mail
- Wake-up calls
- Window opens
Recreation
The hotel's 24-hour fitness center, located on the second floor, includes cardio machines, free weights, resistance equipment, a plasma TV, and complimentary energy drinks.
Central Park, 0.75 mile from this Midtown hotel, encompasses 843 acres of meadows, woods, cliffs, ravines, gardens, paths, and lakes in an emerald setting. Popular walking and running routes include Central Park Drive (closed to traffic during scheduled hours) and the path around the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir. The Loeb Boathouse, on a picturesque lake, offers rowboat and bicycle rentals. With the famous Christmas tree sparkling above it, the Rink at Rockefeller Plaza—5 blocks from the hotel—is a special treat during the winter holidays.
The recreational activities listed below are available at Hotel Mela or nearby; fees may apply.
Property Amenities
This Midtown New York hotel is in the heart of the Broadway Theater District and a half-block from the dazzle and excitement of Times Square. Fifth Avenue, Rockefeller Center, the Top of the Rock observation deck, and Grand Central Terminal are among the many popular destinations within four blocks. Major subway stops are within two blocks of Hotel Mela.
Relatively small by New York standards, Hotel Mela offers friendly, personalized service in a contemporary setting. In addition to complimentary wireless Internet access throughout, amenities include a concierge desk, business services, a fitness center, and a bistro serving French/Asian fare.
Valet parking is available in a secure garage.
- 24-hour front desk
- Air-conditioned public areas
- Audio-visual equipment
- Parking (valet) $45 Per Day
- Business services
- Complimentary newspapers in lobby
- Concierge desk
- Conference room(s)
- Doorman/doorwoman
- Dry cleaning service
- Elevator/lift
- Express check- in
- Express check-out
- Fitness equipment
- Internet access in public areas - complimentary
- Internet access - wireless
- Medical assistance available
- Meeting rooms (small groups)
- Multilingual staff
- Number of floors: 16
- Number of rooms: 228
- Parking (secure)
- Parking (surcharge)
- Parking garage
- Porter/bellhop
- Room service (limited hours)
- Shoe shine
- Technology helpdesk
- Tour assistance
- Umbrella
Policies
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are 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.
- Pet fee charged at hotel/condo
- Small pets only
- Check-in time is 3 PM
- Check-out time is Noon
Know Before You Go
Each guestroom can accommodate two guests maximum.
Hotel Mela offers “Your Desires Guest Program” featuring a dedicated manager to customize guests’ stays, including complimentary snack and beverage favorites upon arrival, and assistance with dinner reservations and theater tickets. Guests may enroll in the program at check-in or prior to arrival by contacting the hotel with the number provided in the booking confirmation email.
Rollaways and infant beds may be available upon request (surcharges apply) and must be confirmed by the hotel. Guests can contact the hotel by using the number provided in the confirmation email received after booking via this Web site.
Pets weighing 15 pounds or less are welcome. A pet fee applies.
Fees
The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Dining
Saju - French/Asian bistro.
There are many dining options within the surrounding area.
Nearby restaurants:
DB Bistro Moderne
Sushi Zen
Firebird
Trattoria Trecolori
John's Pizzeria
Lattanzi Ristorante
Frankie & Johnnie's Steakhouse
Address
120 W 44th St
New York, NY 10036
USA
Nearest major airport:
New York, NY (LGA-LaGuardia)
Area:
Broadway - Times Square, New York, United States of America
