New York City

Stayed at Hotel Mela for a four-day get-away with my wife. Very happy with the location and comfort of the hotel. The subway stops within a block in almost all directions and there is great dining and drinking within feet of the entrance.

Rooms are great, but they are very small. Bed very comfortable. Staff exceptionally friendly and helpful. Location is right off of times square, but enough up the street that it's location is perfect, and it's quiet enough.. or at least as quiet as you can get in NYC. Restaurant attached is actually quite good. I highly recommend the hotel. Nice choice if you like boutique properties

Hotel Mela, with its prime location and purse-prudent price, allows you to take a large bite of the Big Apple. We were delighted with our stay, only there was a strange stink circulating about the lobby which never fully dissipated and which we evaded only by holding our breath during hotel entrances and exits (which was hard, because the staff was friendly--work on your gestures if the stink is there during your visit).

Got great price for two nights and it is convenient to theaters, etc. There is construction going on in an adjacent building which may explain the discounted price but this is during the day and I was on business so didn't affect me. One thing I would say is there was a previous comment by someone about a humming sound that is pervasive..I think it's either a/c or heating. I'm one who finds a constant, low sound fine but I can see where it may drive others up a wall. I would stay here again.