Get To Know Midtown Manhattan's Hotel Mela

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Location:

Hotel Mela is located at 120 West 44th Street in the heart of New York City’s renowned theater and fashion districts.

The hotel is easily accessible by commuter railroad to Penn Station (Amtrak, NJ Transit and LIRR), Grand Central Station (Metro North) and New York City Transit buses and subway lines. Conveniently located to all area airports – La Guardia, Kennedy and Newark Liberty Airports.

Open:

Opened January 8, 2007

Philosophy/Concept:

‘At Home Sophistication’ coupled with the luxury of modern design, the lobby of the hotel is a welcome departure from traditional hotel public space design. Carefully selected New York themed artwork pays homage to the New York of past and present, and celebrates the contribution by Italian culture. Hence the name Hotel Mela, which means ‘the apple’ in Italian.

Guestrooms and suites are furnished in rich decadent fabrics with interesting architectural accents and touches along with smart technology and electronic equipment for guests’ comfort.

Antique details throughout the building provide a nice contrast when set against the clean lines of sleek contemporary furniture and fabrics. A palette of warm woods and soft fabrics keep the guestrooms cozy and sophisticated. An expansive penthouse is the showpiece of the hotel where special care has been given to preserve the historical aspects of structural design while providing guests with a living space that is as unique as the city in which it resides.

Accommodations:

Hotel Mela offers 228 spacious guestrooms and suites. Accommodations feature rich soothing earth tones that provide an atmosphere of tranquility, elegance, modern luxury and classic sophistication.

Amenities:

Guestroom features and amenities:

  • Egyptian combed cotton lines
  • H20 Plus Bath Products
  • Turkish Terry’s 100 percent cotton
  • 310 count duvet covers
  • Mahogany furnishings
  • Complimentary in-room high-speed wireless
  • Cordless telephones (designated rooms
  • Flat screen LCD TVs
  • CD/Alarm Clock with MP3 Connection
  • Mini bars/Laptop in-room safes
  • Dedicated Inward Dialing in all rooms

Your Desires:

 The exclusive program offers a unique lifestyle experience tailored to your preferences.  A dedicated Manager of Desires will customize your experience before your arrival, including making sure that a favorite beverage or snack is waiting in your room with our compliments.  During your stay, your Manager of Desires can help you make the most of New York City, assisting with dinner reservations, theater tickets and more!  Program members enjoy Members-only offers and promotions.  www.hotelmeladesires.com.

Saju Bistro:

The restaurant, which seats 110 guests, also features a full-service bar offering several signature cocktails created with unique flavors. 

Meeting Space:

Boardroom - accommodating up to 12 executive style

Penthouse Suite - accommodating up to 25 for cocktail reception

Guest Services:
  • Fitness studio
  • Concierge services
  • Same-day dry cleaning and laundry service
  • Valet parking and self parking
  • "Your Desires" Guest Program
  • 24-hour room service

Executive Team:

Bob Sassani
General Manager

Architect:

Nobutaka Ashihara & Associations

Designer:

Wilson & Associates

Owning Company:

O&O Properties

Managing Company:

Hotel Mela is managed by Desires Hotels, the boutique division of Tecton Hospitality, a full-service hotel management company based in Miami, Florida. Desires Hotels provides a wide range of management services to owners of hotels in the United States and Caribbean. The Miami-based company operates modern boutique hotels including the 24-room Hotel St. Augustine, the 66-room Wave Hotel, the 63-room Betsy Hotel and the 87-room condo hotel The Strand Ocean Drive in Miami Beach, FL, and the 102-room The Iron Horse Hotel in Milwaukee, WI. For more information about Desires Hotels, call (305) 577-8484 or visit www.desireshotels.com.