Though Hotel Mela is smack in the middle to Times Square, the hotel was quiet and comfy. We decided on a room one step above the standard room for a king size bed and a little extra room - and it was still less than $200 per night. Granted they had lower prices - as did other hotels for the month of January - but still for a holiday weekend in NYC, the price was right. The room was on the 12th floor and in the back - which meant quiet and solitude. The bed was super comfortable and we slept well. We had trouble getting up in the morning as it may have been too quiet and comfortable. The shower and free extras (shampoo, body wash) were superb. The service was friendly and accommodating. When the hotel receptionist saw that we shared the same last name, she offered to find the best room, and gave us free bottles of water and food. She was super sweet. All in all, we would definitely stay there again - even though I tend to avoid Times Square as much as possible.
I should add one negative. They claim to have a fitness room - but they only have two tread mills and one stair master. That's it.
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