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Pod 39

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In the heart of Midtown, Pod 39 offers a vibrant retreat with Mexican cuisine at Empellón Al Pastor and cocktails at one of two bars. Connect to in-room WiFi, unwind on the rooftop terrace or challenge friends in the arcade/game room. Luggage storage and dry cleaning services make travel easy while helpful staff add a personal touch – previous guests rave about their stay.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

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  • Sleeps 2

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Room (Bunk Pod)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room (Full Pod)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed (Pod)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed (Pod ADA)

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

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 1 Twin Bed (Single Pod)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • 8 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Shower, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer

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About the neighborhood

Located in Manhattan, a neighborhood in New York, Pod 39 is in the entertainment district and near a metro station. Grand Central Terminal and SUMMIT One Vanderbilt are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Bryant Park and Central Park. New York Public Library and St. Patrick's Cathedral are two other places to visit that come recommended. Guests love the hotel's convenience to public transportation: 33 St. Station (Park Av. S) is 9 minutes by foot and 5 Av Station (W. 42nd St.) is 10 minutes. Visit our New York travel guide
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145 East 39th Street, New York, NY, 10016

What's nearby

  • Grand Central Terminal
    Grand Central Terminal
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • 5th Avenue
    5th Avenue
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Bryant Park
    Bryant Park
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Close up view of the Empire State Building and the New York city skyline on a beautiful blue sky day
    Empire State Building
    10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Times Square
    Times Square
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Grand Central - 42 St. Station
    3 min walk
  • 33 St. Station (Park Av. S)
    9 min walk
  • John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK)
    44 min drive

Restaurants

  • Shake Shack
    2 min walk
  • City Beer
    1 min walk
  • Docks Oyster Bar - Midtown East, NYC
    2 min walk
  • Pod 39 Rooftop Bar
  • Momosan Ramen & Sake
    1 min walk

About this property

Pod 39

Hotel located near Grand Central Terminal with rooms renovated in 2025
Located close to SUMMIT One Vanderbilt and New York Public Library, Pod 39 provides a rooftop terrace, an arcade/game room, and 2 bars. The on-site restaurant, Arthur & Sons Restaurant, features Italian cuisine. Stay connected with in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), a porter/bellhop, and concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage
  • Smoke-free premises, a TV in the lobby, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and proximity to public transit
Room features
All 366 individually furnished rooms offer comforts such as laptop-compatible safes and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities like desk chairs and air conditioning. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • HDTVs with premium channels
  • LED light bulbs, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking within 0.5 miles (USD 45 per day)

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to noon for a fee: USD 3 to 10 for adults and USD 3 to 10 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Arthur & Sons Restaurant
  • Arthur&Sons Bar(Seasonal)

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 17 floors
  • Built in 1918
  • Renovated guestrooms - January 2025
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
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 25.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 25 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: USD 30.00 per night
  • Resort fee: USD 22.95 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Fitness center access
  • Housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Internet access
  • Nearby fitness center access
  • Phone calls

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 3 to 10 for adults, and USD 3 to 10 for children
  • Offsite parking fee: USD 45 per day (0.5 mi away)
  • Pet fee: USD 25.00 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, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Pod 39 pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 25.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Pod 39?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Pod 39?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Pod 39 located?

Located in Manhattan, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Grand Central Terminal and SUMMIT One Vanderbilt. New York Public Library and Bryant Park are also within 15 minutes. Grand Central - 42 St. Station is only a 3-minute walk and 33 St. Station (Park Av. S) is 9 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Pod 39 Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.4

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1192 out of 1759 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 395 out of 1759 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 107 out of 1759 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 1759 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 1759 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are amazing here !!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean albeit small room, nice bath.. good gym within a block.. highly recommend for budget friendly trip..
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location by Grand Central. Easy check in room is clean and compact, perfect for solo travelers!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yui

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, adorable price and friendly staff. cleanliness is also good!!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was my second time staying at Pod39, and it was such a great experience once again. Great location, kind staff, room was clean! Although small for two ppl but perfect because goal is to spend the least amount of time in the since you’re in NYC!!! Affordable and would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janette

Liked: Staff & service
Incredibly friendly, courteous, and helpful staff. My room was quiet, impeccably clean, and the bed was comfy. Will stay here again when visiting family.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elijah John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yilin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful hotel staff, nice and clean room, will stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Gerard

Only stayed 2 nights there on biz. Convenient location and good service clean room
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elisa

Great and lovely staff as always!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect if you are spending the day out ad the rooms are functionaly just for speeoing and showering. Clean, great staff and great location. Amenities are basci: a tissue box would be a welcomed addition!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Myoung Ho

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location to discover eating places
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were all so friendly. The hotel was in a safe and great location. The room was clean and it was fun to sleep in a bunk bed that had such a comfortable mattress.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ildem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location, with decent prices
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

ANAIRA

Liked: Cleanliness
Room was clean and staff was excellent! Good location too!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The front desk staff was truly intuitive and accepting and accomadating of the odd circumstances my wife and I were there for. Great to work with and talk to. The resturant is great. . . breakfast could use some work our stay was 3/31 - 4/2 2026
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The price is very reasonable, especially for such a great location. The staff is very hospitable. The only concern is that the venting system in the shower room does not seem to be working very efficiently.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean well located
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean room, helpful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a satisfactory experience from check-in to check-out. All staff from front desk, porter and housekeeping are courteous and helpful. The room is small but clean with substantial amenities. The bed is comfortable and sheets are clean. The area is safe and convenient being very close to Grand Central.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff, great room, convenient location
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Farah

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The doors to the sleeping rooms need to be wiped down really well as they are all filthy, but otherwise the inside of the room was clean as were the communal areas. Staff were very kind!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was off the beaten path in just the right location. Lots of walking but far enough away from the noise.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gohar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean with everyday service, the staff was polite and very helpful. Complimentary coffee was available only in the mornings. In the afternoons and eveningss no coffee or hot water was in service.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jialiang

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean room, good service
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025