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Pod 51

3.0 star property

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Terrace/patio
American cuisine
Lobby sitting area
Reception
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services

Explore the area

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230 E 51st St, New York, NY, 10022
  • Place, United Nations Headquarters
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Rockefeller Center
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Grand Central Terminal
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, New York, NY (LGA-LaGuardia)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

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Shower, eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Room (Queen Pod ADA)

  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Room, Shared Bathroom (Bunk Bed)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 8 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Room (Full Pod)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Room (Queen Pod)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Room, Private Bathroom (Single Pod)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 9 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Room, Shared Bathroom (Single Pod)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 7 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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About the area

New York

A stay at Pod 51 places you in the heart of New York, within a 10-minute walk of 5th Avenue and Rockefeller Center. .This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Grand Central Terminal and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from St. Patrick's Cathedral.

What's nearby

  • United Nations Headquarters - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Rockefeller Center - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • 5th Avenue - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Grand Central Terminal - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Central Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Lexington Av.-53 St. Station - 3 min walk
  • Grand Central - 42 St. Station - 11 min walk
  • LaGuardia Airport (LGA) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Panda Express - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ess-a-Bagel - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Smith - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Rosemary’s - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Niall's on 52nd - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Pod 51

Hotel with a rooftop terrace, 9-minute walk to 5th Avenue
Pod 51 offers 348 accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. 27-inch LCD televisions come with premium digital channels. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Irons/ironing boards, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Stay in one of 348 guestrooms featuring LCD televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming provides entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Take in the views from a rooftop terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. This hotel also features a television in a common area and tour/ticket assistance.
Satisfy your appetite with American cuisine at Clinton Hall, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe. To-go breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 12:30 PM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services.
To-go breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 12:30 PM.
Clinton Hall - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (USD 80 per day); discounts available

Food and drink

  • Daily breakfast to-go available 7:30 AM to 12:30 PM for a fee: USD 10 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Clinton Hall

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 14 floors
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 27-inch LCD TV with premium digital channels

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: USD 22.95 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Phone calls

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for to-go breakfast: approximately USD 10 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 22 per person
  • Offsite parking fee: USD 80.00 per day (0.1 mi away)
  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be 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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Property is also known as

51 Pod
Pod 51
Pod 51 Hotel
Pod 51 Hotel New York
Pod 51 New York
Pod Hotel New York City
Pod Hotel Nyc
Pod New York City
The Pod Hotel
Pod 51 Hotel
Pod 51 New York
Pod 51 Hotel New York

Pod 51 Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1030 out of 2016 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 521 out of 2016 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 244 out of 2016 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 101 out of 2016 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 120 out of 2016 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nancy, Norfolk

Much improved staff friendliness and helpfulness. Everything ai needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clen and very pleasant
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cleanliness of the room. Sheets and pillows were crisp and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ramon

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Clean room and bathroom. Perfect location.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Kind
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
So small you could barely turn around in the bathroom. There was a surprise $50 charge when I arrived that wasn’t made clear when I booked.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Angelique

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Alaina

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mauro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a nice experience
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Nkateko

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very noisy! Staff was nice room was clean
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Carole-Anne

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Kelly, Jacksonville

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are small but a good savings over larger hotels.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Great location with good value for the price. The staff is friendly. Rooms are clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

William

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sarah

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I hated it.. I paid $1100 for 3 nights and the room is terrible and on too i was surprised i was given a shared bathroom.. the room was not clean.. dust, hair and no mini fridge .. terrible bed you will wake up with bad back pain.. Even the main reception didn’t have a fridge or microwave.. I feel I waisted my money and didn’t get any value or comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanner K

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Loved this Hotel! Wonderful location with a quiet waterfall/park across the street where you could enjoy your coffee! Cute diner around the corner for a great breakfast! Room was clean and cozy. Parking garage located across the street. Friendly staff!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lucinda

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Don’t do it. The price might be right but it’s not worth it.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Gabriella De

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff was professional and kind. The radiator in the room was a bit noisy at night
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathyn

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Ana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
They forgot to make the bed one day. Other than that, everything was ok. They were very nice.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Carmina

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and we had a good time
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff were extremely helpful - laundry isn't done on site, but they pointed me towards a local laundry service.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Yew

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025