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Pod 51

3.0 star property

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American cuisine
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains
Lobby
American cuisine
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
230 E 51st St, New York, NY, 10022
  • Grand Central Terminal
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Rockefeller Center
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Times Square
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • New York, NY (LGA-LaGuardia)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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Eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Room (Queen Pod ADA)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Room, Shared Bathroom (Single Pod)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(45 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Room (Queen Pod)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Room, Private Bathroom (Single Pod)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Room, Shared Bathroom (Bunk Bed)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(47 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Room (Full Pod)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(45 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double 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 15-minute walk of 5th Avenue and Radio City Music Hall. .This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Grand Central Terminal and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Rockefeller Center.

What's nearby

  • 5th Avenue - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Grand Central Terminal - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Rockefeller Center - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Times Square - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Broadway - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Lexington Av.-53 St. Station - 3 min walk
  • Grand Central - 42 St. Station - 11 min walk
  • LaGuardia Airport (LGA) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Panda Express - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Smith - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Buttercup Bake Shop - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Stag's Head - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bar Orai - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Pod 51

Hotel with a rooftop terrace, a short 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.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary toiletries and blackout drapes/curtains. 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 have 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.
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.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Clinton Hall - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Languages

English, Spanish

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

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Clinton Hall

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • 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

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
  • 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

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

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

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 22 per person
  • 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

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 852 out of 1700 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 446 out of 1700 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 198 out of 1700 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 96 out of 1700 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 108 out of 1700 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

YIN POK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s great!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Brad, Lancaster

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Nancy, Norfolk

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check-in Staff was unfriendly. Check-out staff was wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miguel Farias

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Location
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

JENNIFER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
loved this place
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

jasmine

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
My experience at Pod 51 was disappointing. The front desk staff was unwelcoming and made no accommodations for early check-in, which was frustrating as an out-of-towner. Despite multiple requests, towels were never delivered to our room, and they didn’t provide small face towels at all. The only positive interaction was with the man who kindly held our bags until check-in. Unfortunately, the rest of the staff gave off a negative and, frankly, unwelcoming vibe. I can’t help but feel there was some racial bias in how we were treated. I wouldn’t stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the room. Loved the breakfast cafe and especially the outside deck area! I will definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette, santa cruz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Inexpensive and good location for a couple of nights in NYC
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dijia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

HYOJEONG

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good. Only issue: Noisy neighbors
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Nohelia, New York

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Great location, but I wouldn’t stay here again I stayed at Pod 51 and while the location is fantastic, the overall experience left a lot to be desired. I booked a room with a shared bathroom — which was fine — but the room itself didn’t feel very clean. There were noticeable hairs around the sink, which was off-putting. The biggest issue was the heating. The system felt very outdated, and despite calling to have it turned on, it never worked. I ended up freezing all night. They brought me extra blankets, but it wasn’t enough, and I barely slept. Unfortunately, due to the lack of cleanliness and the heating issues, I wouldn’t choose to stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beatrice

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a lovely stay at Pod 51.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Giles, East Marion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Austin

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy, Norfolk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Shared bathrooms are secure and plentiful, although sometimes oddly shaped. That's uniquely NYC, which I love and miss about my home city of 22 years. No need to worry about strangers entering bathrooms. Use is by key card and availability, similar to guest rooms. Staff is exceptionally friendly and helpful. Building is aging but still in great repair.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Galang

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Audrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I took my teen here. We both loved the experience and the bunk bed room. The street is quiet, safe and has dozens of excellent local restaurants. Near a CVS and Daiso. Walkable to 5th ave. Excellent t bus and metro or Taxi access. A perfect place to stay for anyone. Design is similar to a cruise ship. Contemporary, elegant and efficient.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shirene

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Audrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025