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Pod 51

3.0 star property

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Outdoor dining
A bunk bed room with a ladder, a desk, and a chair.
Reception
A modern interior with wooden ceiling, round hanging lights, a red chair, a sofa, and a ping pong table.
A restaurant with wooden tables and benches, a herringbone-patterned wall, and multiple screens on the ceiling.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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230 E 51st St, New York, NY, 10022
  • Place, Rockefeller Center
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Central Park
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Times Square
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, New York, NY (JFK-John F. Kennedy Intl.)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Single Pod with Shared Bathroom

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
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board (on request)

Bunk Pod with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bathroom with white brick walls, a white toilet, a white sink, a white shower chair, and a white towel rack.

Room (Queen Pod ADA)

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

View all photos for Room, Shared Bathroom (Bunk Bed)

A bunk bed room with a ladder, a desk, and a chair.

Room, Shared Bathroom (Bunk Bed)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)
  • 90 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Room (Full Pod)

A neatly made bed with white linens and a single white pillow, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with blinds.

Room (Full Pod)

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

View all photos for Room (Queen Pod)

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board (on request)

Room (Queen Pod)

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

View all photos for Room, Private Bathroom (Single Pod)

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

Room, Private Bathroom (Single Pod)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 100 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Room, Shared Bathroom (Single Pod)

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

Room, Shared Bathroom (Single Pod)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • 80 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for 1 Queen Pod ADA, Private Bath

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
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

New York

Located in Manhattan, Pod 51 is a leisurely stroll from popular sights such as Museum of Modern Art and SUMMIT One Vanderbilt. This 354-room, 3-star hotel has conveniences like a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a rooftop terrace.

What's nearby

  • United Nations Headquarters - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Rockefeller Center - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • 5th Avenue - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Central Park - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • 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) - 29 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

About this property

Pod 51

Guests staying at Pod 51 enjoy a rooftop terrace, a terrace, and a porter/bellhop. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with luggage storage and concierge services. This smoke-free hotel also has a TV in a common area.
27-inch LCD TVs come with cable channels. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Other amenities include safes, phones, and desks. Change of towels is available on request.

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Total with taxes and fees
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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 3:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 1:00 PM
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

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Dogs only
  • 1 total (25 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • 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 29.84 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Phone calls

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.

  • 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
  • Facilities fee: USD 29.84 per accommodation, per night

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
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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 1:00 PM
  • 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.
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.

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 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 Jul 18, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Pod 51 on Jul 26, 2026 start from $143, including 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 10-minute walk of 5th Avenue and Rockefeller Center. You'll also find Radio City Music Hall and Grand Central Terminal less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at Pod 51?

No, this hotel doesn't offer parking.

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 a restaurant plus some guestrooms include a city view and a rainfall showerhead.

Are there hot tubs at Pod 51?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Pod 51 have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Pod 51 serves to-go breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Clinton Hall.

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, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from Pod 51?

The closest major airport to Pod 51 is LaGuardia Airport (LGA), which is 10 mi away (29 minutes by car). Another top airport is Teterboro, NJ (TEB), which is located 12.7 mi away (19-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Pod 51?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at Pod 51.

Pod 51 Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1160 out of 2204 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 564 out of 2204 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 261 out of 2204 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 105 out of 2204 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 114 out of 2204 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Nadia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Matheus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excelente hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Byron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and professional and courteous staff!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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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
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8/10 Good

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a good stay for the weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a great place to stay. Wonderful staff, clean rooms, accessible.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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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
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8/10 Good

Crystal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great japanese restaurant right next to hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness
I had a very nice stay. I was a little nervous about the shared bathroom, but it was no problem at all!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Marilyn Inez

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very nice and felt safe during my stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bare bones place but clean and well situated
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Soren

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean and the staff was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Liisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, nice staff and new rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jamey

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location and enjoyable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay! Hostel like environment allows for a more budget friendly stay while visiting the city. In a great area and near a lot of quick food places. Subway was nearby allowing easy access to public transit if needed. Will definitely be recommending to family and friends, and will definitely be my spot to stay when visiting.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Leticia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
excelente
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location! Room was comfortable. As someone who hasn’t stayed in a Hostel setting in over 35 years, it went great.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Satisfied with my overall stay, everything was better than I expected
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Nozomi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location is great. Staffs were very nice and the room was clean. It was cozy to stay. We will come back here agin for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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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
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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
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8/10 Good

Annica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location if you’re working in the area. Tiny rooms but well equipped. Clean and friendly.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026