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Pod 51

3.0 star property
Travelers enjoy rooftop views at this Midtown East hotel, perfectly positioned for exploring iconic New York City landmarks like the United Nations

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Pod 51 is steps from the United Nations HQ in NYC. Guests can enjoy American cuisine at Clinton Hall or relax on the rooftop terrace with a coffee. Visitors appreciate the helpful multilingual staff who enhance the stay.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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A bed with a white and red bedspread, a white pillow, and a decorative headboard with geometric patterns.

Single Pod with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Bunk Pod with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap

Room (Queen Pod ADA)

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

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, Shared Bathroom (Bunk Bed)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • 8 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room (Full Pod)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room (Queen Pod)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, Private Bathroom (Single Pod)

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

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, Shared Bathroom (Single Pod)

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

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a chair, a desk, and a window with blinds.

1 Queen Pod ADA, Private Bath

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Manhattan, a neighborhood in New York, Pod 51 is in the entertainment district and near a metro station. SUMMIT One Vanderbilt and Times Square are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Central Park and Washington Square Park. Museum of Modern Art and Empire State Building are two other places to visit that come recommended. Guests love the hotel's location for the sightseeing. It's also convenient to public transportation: Lexington Av.-53 St. Station is 3 minutes by foot and 51 St. Station is 3 minutes. Visit our New York travel guide
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230 E 51st St, New York, NY, 10022

What's nearby

  • United Nations Headquarters
    United Nations Headquarters
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Rockefeller Center
    Rockefeller Center
    10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • 5th Avenue
    5th Avenue
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • spring landscape in the Central park, New York, USA
    Central Park
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Times Square
    Times Square
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles

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
    1 min walk
  • Rosemary’s
    2 min walk
  • Buttercup Bake Shop
    2 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Internet access
  • Available in some public areas: Free internet

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking within 0.1 miles (USD 80 per day)

Food and drink

  • Daily on-the-go breakfast available 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee: USD 3 to 10 for adults and USD 3 to 10 for children
  • 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
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

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 (36 inch wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 14 floors
  • Built in 1930
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Renovated guestrooms - January 2025
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 27-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe

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
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
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
1 total (up to 25 lbs per pet)

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
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 3 to 10 for adults, and USD 3 to 10 for children
  • 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit 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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Frequently asked questions

Is Pod 51 pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What time is check-in at Pod 51?

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

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 Museum of Modern Art and SUMMIT One Vanderbilt. Central Park and Times Square are also within 1 mi (2 km). Lexington Av.-53 St. Station and 51 St. Station are within a 5-minute walk.

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 51 Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

7.8

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1134 out of 2163 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 549 out of 2163 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 258 out of 2163 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 107 out of 2163 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 115 out of 2163 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Krzysztof

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, clean and well located
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent reasonably priced hotel. Very clean, staff is most helpful I really enjoyed my stay
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Itatii

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Will be staying here for my next visit. Great place to stay if you’re solo tripping or with friends. Absolutely love the staff and location. Can’t wait to stay here again for my next visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Byron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best location in Midtown Manhattan; easy access to LaGuardia and JFK airports. The staff are always courteous and helpful. I’ve been staying there every year since 2010.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Pod51 hotel (located on 51st near 3rd Avenue) is in an excellent location. The reception staff and housekeeper were fantastic. Would definitely recommend if you're looking for a relatively economical base in Manhattan
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meghan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beyond impressed! Amazing location, great amenities, kind staff and much more spacious rooms than expected.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

AILEEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is perfect for one person or a couple. The location is excellent, the staff was very kind, and there are some nice restaurants nearby, as well as a beautiful park, Greenacre Park, where there is a small café. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Masamy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great except the room was too small for two people to share.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Basic modern midtown hotel that will soon need a facelift. Nice staff and convenient location. A little pricey for what you get.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Richard C

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, staff was great, ac worked well, beds comfortable and bathrooms did
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Shared bathrooms were a little warm but very clean. No issues with finding open bathrooms/showers when needed.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Eloisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an early check in, fast and pleasant staff at the receptionist desk. Our room was clean, with a cozy feel. It’s like back in my dorm in college. Our room was clean and just in front or the shared bathroom. The location was great, near restaurants and a short distance to the subway. We felt safe staying there.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Immaculate rooms and lobby. Nice staff. The gentleman who got a car service for me to go to La guardia was the best! Nice simple breakfast. This is a gem of a hotel, wifi was not always the best.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Franchessca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was small, but clean. The shared bathrooms weren’t so bad and clean most of the time. All of them have waterfall showers, which is an ideal, but my party made due. The only amenity I could wish for is a free cup of basic coffee, even if in a shared space.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place, well located but small rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
You get what you pay for. Nice place to sleep and shower before heading out. Wifi is nice and reliable. We book the bunk beds and the frame we nice sturdy, no sounds coming out. Showers were much cleaner than I was expecting consider we had a shared bathroom. Would definitely come back and sleep here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Ahmed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is too small but clean. The location is excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Soren

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean and the staff was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a clean and comfortable place to sleep during a busy trip. Great value for the money.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Liisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, nice staff and new rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean & chic room! Staff are very nice and efficient.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

4/10 Poor

Jillian

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is really ideal for younger travelers. It’s like living in a dorm with people in and out making all sorts of noise in the middle of the night. The staff was friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved Pod51! For the location and the price you absolutely can’t beat it. The rooms are small but super comfortable and they get the job done. The shared bathrooms were always clean and surprisingly not as inconvenient as I expected. It felt like I was back in college again. Bring shower shoes hahaha. The rooftop has a great view & the coffee in the lobby is fantastic. The staff is incredible and available 24/7. One thing to keep in mind: there are no microwaves or fridges, at least in the twin bunk bed rooms. Super fun stay and we will 100000% be back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great space close to lots of activities. Decent food options close by and very close to conscience store and bank. Staff were friendly and everything was clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Arlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Midtown East location. Clean and cheap.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026