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Pod 51

3.0 star property
Hotel with a rooftop terrace, 9-minute walk to 5th Avenue

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

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar

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230 E 51st St, New York, NY, 10022
  • Place, United Nations Headquarters
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, 5th Avenue
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Grand Central Terminal
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, New York, NY (LGA-LaGuardia)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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

Single Room with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1

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

Bunk Room with Shared BathRoom

  • Sleeps 2

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Shower, eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Room (Queen Pod ADA)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Room, Shared Bathroom (Bunk Bed)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Room (Full Pod)

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

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

Room (Queen Pod)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Room, Private Bathroom (Single Pod)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Room, Shared Bathroom (Single Pod)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 Queen Bed ADA, Private Bath

  • Sleeps 2

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

Studio Pod

  • Sleeps 4

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

Veranda Pod: 1 Double + 1 Single With Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 3

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Double Double Pod

  • Sleeps 4

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Bunk Bed - Private Bath

  • Sleeps 2

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Single Room with Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1

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Full Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

New York

Located in Manhattan, Pod 51 is within a 10-minute walk of popular sights such as 5th Avenue and St. Patrick's Cathedral. This hotel has 348 rooms and welcomes guests with conveniences like a restaurant, free in-room WiFi, and a rooftop terrace.

What's nearby

  • United Nations Headquarters - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • 5th Avenue - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Grand Central Terminal - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Rockefeller Center - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Central Park - 14 min walk - 0.8 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

  • ‪Cornerstone Tavern - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Niall's on 52nd - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Horny Ram - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Tearoom By Calmplex - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Clinton Hall - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Pod 51

Hotel with a rooftop terrace, 9-minute walk to 5th Avenue
Guests of Pod 51 enjoy a rooftop terrace, free WiFi in public areas, and conference space. Multilingual staff at the front desk are standing by 24/7 to help with dry cleaning/laundry, concierge services, and luggage storage. Additional amenities include free newspapers, a terrace, and a garden.
27-inch LCD TVs come with digital channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi and wired Internet. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries, and beds are dressed in premium bedding. Other amenities include safes, phones, and desks. Housekeeping is available on request.

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
  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Dogs only
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: USD 22.95 per accommodation, per night

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 22 per person
  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: 3 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

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Pod 51 Hotel New York
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Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Pod 51?

Pod 51 offers free cancellation on select room rates. For additional details, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Pod 51?

As of Dec 23, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Pod 51 on Jan 4, 2026 start from $80.1, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What's there to do close to Pod 51?

This hotel is situated in Manhattan within a short 9-minute walk of 5th Avenue and also 13 minutes on foot from Radio City Music Hall. You'll also find Grand Central Terminal and Rockefeller Center less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at Pod 51?

No, there isn't parking at this hotel.

Does Pod 51 include a casino at the property?

No, Pod 51 doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Pod 51?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Pod 51?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like premium bedding and free Internet access as well as a bar.

Are there hot tubs at Pod 51?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Pod 51 have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

No, Pod 51 doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will Pod 51 allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at Pod 51 for a fee of USD 25 per pet, per night.

Are there connecting rooms at Pod 51?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

How far is the airport from Pod 51?

The closest major airport to Pod 51 is LaGuardia Airport (LGA), which is 9.1 mi away (30 minutes by car). Another top airport is Teterboro, NJ (TEB), which is located 12.7 mi away (16-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies at Pod 51?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Pod 51.

Pod 51 Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 995 out of 1958 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 509 out of 1958 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 233 out of 1958 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 100 out of 1958 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 121 out of 1958 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Jonathyn

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Yevgeny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, convenient. But no ability to control AC in your pod. So can be loud and impact your sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Nazanin

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Everything was clean but the rooms were way too small for me and my mom, the beds as well they said it was a queen but it felt like a twin in my opinion. For what you pay it was pretty expensive, but everything was walkable and near everything. The wifi wasn’t really good either.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis, Weston

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Cynthia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Ok which is ok if that is your goal

Toilet was too low for an older person to get off of. AC didn’t work but was necessary to circulate air.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff here is incredible, especially for what's probably considered to be value hotel. This was my second stay at a pod location, previously I stayed at Pod 39 and at both locations my room was ready when I arrived - hours before the official check in time - which after a long day of travel is such a wonderful surprise. The hotel is also quiet, some places I've stayed you can hear other doors opening and closing at all times of the night waking me up but not the case here at all. The room was kept so clean by the housekeeping team and was stocked very well throughout the entire stay. One down side is that there's no streaming services, just regular cable, but you're in NYC so who really needs that anyway?!?! It was nice to have additional communal bathrooms in the hallway for each person to get ready at the same time. Also, I wish the AC worked a little better, it stayed on and kicked out air but it shot straight up to the ceiling instead of out into the room so I had to keep it on constantly to keep the room comfortable but it wasn't a deterrent for me coming back. Lastly, located within 5 minutes walking to both the E Train and the 6 Line so getting around most parts of Manhattan was easy and light traffic on the street made transportation by car convenient as well. Thank you again for a great week, can't wait to come back!!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Not bad

Better than I thought it would be. Front desk staff was responsive, friendly, helpful. Room was about what you can expect. Only complaint really was noise from people hooping and hollering in the hallways. Noise came right through the door.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Volodymyr

Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities
If you come to NYC and want to have a nice stay, I recommend considering other options. You can often find much better hotels for the same price. This place is more like something between a hostel and a hotel. The beds are very uncomfortable, and many rooms don’t have a private bathroom.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julio, Dallas

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Kai

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Esteban

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

LUIS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

bruce

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff, clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great for having a safe comfortable place to sleep at night if your trip is primarily geared towards being out in the town for most of the day. Did not offer things like mini refrigerator or microwave, but for a tiny space it won’t be practical.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Madeline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lynn

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms in NYC were super expensive so we booked a bunk with shared bathroom. We thought how bad could it be? It was awful. The bathrooms were disgusting. Dirty water covering the floors, stunk horribly like someone gave birth to last week’s buffalo wings. We could not stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Monica

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great customer service even though Expedia did not provide the accurate room requested - the hotel honored what was on the confirmation. Gary was great! Loved the location and recommend the turtle pub around the corner for good food and a friendly atmosphere. Air conditioning in the room didn’t get below 73-74 - only down side. Recommend this accommodation for a midtown eastside location
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tsanyo

Traveled with pets
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Let me start by saying I really liked the property, it's fun, hip and well suited for the young urban traveler. Not to mention it has an awesome garden and roof deck. One of the few places with communal spaces I've visited lately. The house keeping staff was great, but unfortunately i can not say the same about the rest. Let's put aside the sky-high prices for what is supposed to be a stay-on-the-budget establishment that bridgea the gap between hostel and hotel - around $300 a night for a bunk bed room with a shared bathroom and nearing $500 for a single pod with a private bathroom. I had to extend my reservation twice while staying there. I ended up *having* to change rooms both times - both times the front desk told me around 12pm - "bring out your things and wait here, we don't have a room for you." When I asked if I can stay in my current room until one is available the answer was no. The second time around I called to extend and I was told there is only a single pod with a shared bathroom available for about $500. I went online to find out there were plenty of other room types including the one i was in at the time. I booked there what i thought was a full pod, but I probably overlooked. The cost of the downgraded room ~ $450/night. When I went to check-in I was told I have to change rooms, since I booked a different type and the same "bring your luggage down and wait" response. When I asked if I can keep my current room the answer was an immediate "no" followed by,
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harker

Our space was small but just what we needed in a fantastic neighborhood!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Located in a great area of Manhattan. Times Square and Central Park are a 15 - 20 minute walk. Madison Ave is right there and there's plenty of other places a short walk away. The pod I was in was cozy and clean. The staff always provided fresh towels and tidy up the room when I was out and about. Other individuals staying there were friendly and polite. The doors tend to slam if you don't assist them close, but it's honestly not that bad. Just sleep with earbuds if you're sensitive to that. Other than that I will definitely stay here again when I come back to NYC.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Nathan, Fort Wayne

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Paper thin walls, everyone that worked their was a foreigner, couldn’t understand the staff, bathrooms were dirty
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Alvaro

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Simple and sufficient for single traveler

Just needed a place to spend the night. For being in Manhattan, what it’s work and the cost it was okay. Nothing special. Good neighborhood.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

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