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-Sally Locko , from Bell, United States |
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Overview
Hotel Mela, centrally located on 44th Street and Broadway Avenue, combines the rich culture and history of New York City with the fine art of Italian living. A refreshing departure from the typical luxury boutique hotel, Hotel Mela emphasizes “At Home Sophistication” with rich colors, modern amenities, and warm, attentive service.
Walking distance from some of New York City's biggest attractions including Times Square, Grand Central Terminal and the Theatre and Fashion districts, Hotel Mela offers a luxurious retreat within the city that combines the glamour of New York with the comforts of home.
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Great staff, great room.
-Thomas Andruszewski , from Plainsboro, United States - 11/4/2009
Accommodation
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The smallest I have been in. Staff very nice, localization is excellent, but you must see the size of the room. Barely could get in...too expensive considering every aspect.
-Abrahao, from Belo Horizonte, Brazil - 10/30/2009
Great Choice!
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Quick overnight stay in NYC to see a show and some sights. We decided on Hotel Mela because of other peoples' recommendations: Excellent choice. The location was perfect (just off Times Square) and surprisingly quiet room. One small complaint: our room was not ready and we had to change for the show in the fitness room (good thing they had a fitness room)! I would recommend to anyone looking for a nice European style hotel with a great location.
-Richard Ballantyne , from STRATHAM, United States - 10/29/2009
Best Location
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It is in the middle of almost everything you want to see and do in Manhattan. Nicely decorated and comfortable room.
-Florencia, from Pittsburg, United States - 10/19/2009
Not the Essex House but Good Value, Friendly Staff
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The main reason I chose this hotel was location and the early/late check-in as I had a nearby event to attend. Early check in was not available when I arrvied and late check out was 2pm not 4pm which presented a little problem as my event ended at 3pm. I checked out they held my luggage.
I was upgraded to a King room. The room was very nice. Small bathroom but that is NYC for you. This room is about half the size of a room at the Essex House but also about $100 cheaper. The Essex House had far more amenities so if you are looking for luxury this isn't really the hotel for you. It is very stylish and comfortable though and despite being so close to Times Square, it is amazingly quiet. The staff were very friendly and efficient. Room has a hairdryer, iron, free wifi, paid for snack bar. Room service menu although I did not see a restaurant in the hotel. Decent towels, nice robes but only one was in the room with two of us staying. Average H20 hair products. Super small elevators.
-Susanne, from Revere, United States - 10/13/2009
Stay in NY
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Needed hotel room for extra night in NY. Hotel Mela offered good rate for nice room, even though it was a weekday. Situated right on Times Square, we enjoyed thoroughly.
-Johann, from Pretoria, South Africa - 9/23/2009
Hotel Mela - Review
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It´s a modern hotel with a great design and very well located (about 100 meters from Times Square). Have a nice cleaning service but it´s a litle bit expensive.
-Ricardo, from Lisboa, Portugal - 4/11/2009
Located in Central City
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Hotel Mela is one of the best located hotels in central area of the city, a minute walking distance to Times Square and 5th Ave. Well trained staff, very clean, and our room which we had booked a few months before our holiday was very spacious as we had a complimentary room upgrade with Perfect Escapes. Keep it up!!
-Lina Borg , from mellieha, Malta - 11/17/2008
Lovey, Lovely, Lovely
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Hotel Mela was a gem, The staff were friends, the ambiance hip and relaxing, the room clean and well appointed, and large by NYC standards.
-Paige Parsons , from Palo Alto, United States - 10/7/2008
Hotel Mela
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Friendly staff; great location; small rooms.
-Michele Roland , from Los Angeles, United States - 9/17/2008
Wonderful NYC Boutique Hotel
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I read the reviews before I booked our stay and I am so glad we did, the place was wonderful from the front desk to the rooms to the concierge. Worst complaint I read was about room sizes but that's only from people that don't get staying in New York...A+ on this one, will stay again and already recommended it to a couple of friends and family.
-Paul, from Westminster, United States - 9/8/2008
Great Location
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Very nice hotel. The rooms are small but not unusual for a New York hotel. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Can't beat this hotel for the price.
-Kathleen Cannon , from Robbinsville, United States - 7/11/2008
Not Too Bad......
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The hotel was clean and the staff was pleasant. There were a lot of kids staying at the hotel which caused the floor and lobby to be a little noisy. The "business" center was a joke, only two computers for which you had to pay for internet access.
Front office staff was very helpful however, the "desires" representative was rarely on-site. Unless you want to be apart of the Times Square or Broadway crowd, the location is not prime.
-Dajoie Croslan , from Washington, United States - 7/9/2008
A Lot of Fuss Without a Lot of Reason!
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Well, let me start by saying that the staff was very friendly for the most part. They weren't quite as helpful as they were friendly, but they were still on the above average mark for helpfulness. The building was OK. It was old (which was expected), and had tons of potential and character, but wasn't used well, the room was VERY small, even for NYC. I got a Jr. Suite for a special rate of like $400 a night for 2 nights. It was smaller than a normal room at most hotels, just that there was a hallway between the sleeping cubby and the computer cubby and the bathroom cubby was in the middle of the 2 in the hallway. The TV was very small, the menu was WAY overpriced, again, even for NYC, and it was just disappointing. Also I think I booked a special rate through Sweet Escapes that included breakfast and free upgrade, neither of which I got. Nothing bad happened but I was just disappointed greatly by the nothing good that didn't happen.
-Shawn Morris , from atlanta, United States - 7/7/2008
Fabulous Stay At Hotel Mela
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This is a fabulous hotel in every way; location, attitude at the front desk, clean, comfortable bed, great bath amenities, did I say location?
I would return without question to Hotel Mela!
-Beverly Barham , from Park City, United States - 6/19/2008
Wonderful Location
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Positive:
-Room was quiet (except when construction was going on outside).
-Staff was friendly and cooperative.
-Conveniently-located, workout room and business office.
-Air conditioning worked well even during record-breaking temperatures.
Negative:
-We had to tell housekeeping to give us a bath mat.
-Housekeeping put both of our toothbrushes in the same cup.
-No spa, pool, steam room, or sauna in the workout room.
-Claustrophobic elevators.
-Had to have somebody to deliver ice
-Rita Ort , from Las Vegas, United States - 6/16/2008
Awesome Hotel
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This is a great hotel in an amazing location. Although it is less than half a block from Times Square, it is really quiet at night. There are tons of restaurants in the immediate area (try Red Flame Diner for breakfast). Shopping on 5th Ave is just a couple of blocks away. We had a 4 p.m. check out which really made our trip.
-Jennifer, from East Windsor, United States - 5/29/2008
Vacation
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Very good, friendly staff.
-Ciro Moreira , from Fortaleza, Brazil - 5/29/2008
No Sleep
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Got put into a room with no closet and safe, and just virtually above the street, where construction starts at 1am, with dumpster coming at 3am. After a night with 2 hours sleep, requested for change to higher floor. However, after being told to pack our things and that bags would be moved, arrived back at hotel at 11pm to realize it was not done so. Finally, business centre comprises 2 PCs with chargeable internet access at $7.95 per 15 minutes. Felt value was not good, given we had stayed in a bigger hotel across the street for a lower price the week before, with much larger room and noise-free environment. The hotel is more hype than substance, no cafe or tea/coffee facilities either. Except for the slick marketing via sofa picture (which does not exist in the lobby), and their "Desires" program, which again, mainly comprised a welcome cranberry juice/pack of Oreos for us, it virtually does not exist. Great marketing which failed to deliver.
-Poh Wah, from Singapore, Singapore - 5/17/2008
Perfect Hotel
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Great hotel: Perfect location for shops and sightseeing, staff really friendly and always helped to point out the best places too see, would highly recommend to anyone and would go back again and again. A big thanks to the staff.
-Jamie, from sandbach, England - 4/5/2008
Can't Beat Location or Staff
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We walked everywhere, from Broadway shows to museums to Central Park to Times Square to 5th Avenue shopping. Even though the rooms are small, we had 5-star service - especially from J.P. at the front desk and Tirone on the "desires" (concierge) desk. We always felt genuinely welcomed, and Tirone was amazing with reservations, arranging for a special champagne to be delivered, car service - you name it. And when the champagne arrived, he brought it himself with the right number of glasses and the ice bucket. You can't go wrong. So, yes, the rooms are small - but nicely appointed. And how much time do you want to spend in the room in NYC, anyway? (Comfy beds and pillows, though!)
-Elizabeth, from Sacramento, United States - 3/28/2008
Liked It!
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I enjoyed staying at the Hotel Mela. The service was very good. The front desk staff and bellman were particularly friendly. Enjoyed the restaurant next door (Saju).
Will stay again.
-Sally Locko , from Bell, United States - 2/25/2008
Just Right
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Great location
Supportive Staff
Nicely attired
Comfortable
Quiet
-Kevin Barnes , from Westminster, United States - 2/21/2008
Neat, Tidy, Practical
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The Hotel Mela is an unique hotel. First of all, the location- very close to Times Square- is excellent. The practical room facility such as complimentary internet access and nice value of room details is another strength. The limit of space, such as no bathtub, is understandable due to the location. Generally, I love to stay at Hotel Mela.
The kind responsiveness of the staff adds good point.
-Euiseok Kim, from San Francisco, United States - 2/20/2008
Good Hotel
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Sound NYC hotel, well-decorated, warm and friendly. Only down-sides are limited public space and verrrry small bathrooms.
-Carolee Mills , from Alexandria, United States - 1/28/2008
Semi-Precious Gem
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The room was nicely sized and very clean. Lobby facilities are meager by NYC standards. We didn't try the associated restaurant next door but the menu looked interesting. The staff seemed helpful, courteous and prompt. Not a hotel stay to write home about, but at the price and location a bargain in NYC. Would definitely stay again.
-Charles, from Suffern, United States - 1/26/2008
Mela Hotel
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Boutique hotel, with comfortable, although small, room. Helpful and considerate staff.
TV did not work, and cleaning staff knocked much too early. Enjoyed my stay.
-Rene, from Syracuse , United States - 1/23/2008
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120 W 44th Street New York, NY 10036
Directions:
From JFK Airport:
-Exit airport and merge onto JFK Expressway.
-Take the Van Wyck Expressway ramp and merge onto I-678N
-Take Exit 10 on the Left and merge onto Grand Central Parkway W toward Tribro BR / La Guardia Airport
-Take Exit 10E – W for I-495 W towards Manhattan
-Keep left at the fork, follow signs for Midtown Tun / I-495W, merge onto I-495 W (partial toll road)
-Take Exit towards Queens Midtown Tunnel Exit/ Tunnel Exit st
-Keep Left at the Fork and follow signs for 34th st / Downtown / 35th st and merge onto Queens Midtown Tunnel Exit.
-Turn Right at E 34th st.
-Turn Right at 8th Ave.
-Turn Right at W 44th st.
Transportation:
Cab
Limo
Private Car
Subway
- La Guardia Airport - 9.0mi / 14.5km
- John F. Kennedy International Airport - 16.0mi / 25.7km
- Newark International Airport - 12.0mi / 19.3km
Transportation from airport-one way
bus - 15.00 USD
taxi - 50.00 USD
train - 15.00 USD
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Services
Bellman
Cell phone rental
Concierge
Doctor on call
Dry cleaning
Evening turn-down
High-speed Internet (complimentary)
Laundry valet
Room service
Translation
Valet parking
Voicemail
Wake up calls
WiFi (complimentary)
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Facilities
Air conditioning
Business center (24hr)
Elevators
Fitness room (24hr)
Front desk (24hr)
Garage parking
Hotel safe
Newspaper
Restaurant: Saju (French)
Storage space available
Tour desk
- Facilities for guests with disabilities
Meets ADA specs
Parking for guests with disabilities
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for a 2-night stay 11/17 to 11/19) |
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