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Pod 51

3.0 star property
Hotel with a rooftop terrace, a short walk to 5th Avenue

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

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Pet friendly

Room options

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Eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Room (Queen Pod ADA)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Room, Shared Bathroom (Single Pod)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
Cable/satellite channels
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Room (Queen Pod)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Room, Private Bathroom (Single Pod)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Room, Shared Bathroom (Bunk Bed)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
Cable/satellite channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Room (Full Pod)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
230 E 51st St, New York, NY, 10022

What's nearby

  • 5th Avenue - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Grand Central Terminal - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Rockefeller Center - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Times Square - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Broadway - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles

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 near 5th Avenue
A short walk from United Nations Headquarters and Grand Central Terminal, Pod 51 provides a rooftop terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden. The on-site restaurant, Clinton Hall, features American cuisine. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
Additional perks include:
  • Luggage storage, smoke-free premises, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Multilingual staff, an elevator, and a vegetable garden
  • Free newspapers, a 24-hour front desk, and concierge services
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 348 rooms have comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • LED light bulbs and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Eco-friendly toiletries and hair dryers
  • 27-inch LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Daily housekeeping, desks, and phones

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 transportation

  • No onsite 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
  • Elevator

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

Property 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

Frequently asked questions

Is Pod 51 pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Pod 51?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Pod 51?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Pod 51?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Pod 51 located?

Located in Manhattan, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of 5th Avenue, Grand Central Terminal, and Rockefeller Center. United Nations Headquarters and Radio City Music Hall are also within 15 minutes. Lexington Av.-53 St. Station and 51 St. Station are within a 5-minute walk.

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Pod 51 Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 792 out of 1608 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 427 out of 1608 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 190 out of 1608 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 90 out of 1608 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 109 out of 1608 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 Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of my favorite places to stay when traveling for work
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place great location. Staff very friendly. Great bar and music vibe.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Oriana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ali

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Safe with lots to do nearby. Nice hotel with clean rooms
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location and neighborhood were excellent!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Greatest hotel of all time
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miguel Farias

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Location
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very nice and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

peggy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love Pod 51 stay often
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I found this property last minute but would happily go back over and over. There is food nearby as well as late night drinks. It is easy walking distance from the theater district and museums. Pleasant hostel like vibe.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff, very good hotel in great neighborhood!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phoebe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are efficient but so is the price. Good location close to the subway (E train). I would stay here again and would recommend this to budget travelers.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stefan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Every thing was good
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

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

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I had a very comfortable stay. Basic accommodation, but enough. Comfortable bed! Great shower.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beatrice

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

Yuka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenience and safety is excellent!
Stayed 15 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette

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

Nancy

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

10/10 Excellent

Darian

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

10/10 Excellent

Susana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A really nice place to stay,
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Iris Aline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I love the location of the hotel, the reception staff was so kind to me.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

MIchael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent value for the money. Rooms are small but clean and attractive.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karlanais

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this place, small but clean and friendly staff and close to subway and lots of dining options. Will stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Effecient .all i needed was there including good coffee and grt bagels in am!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025