Pod 51

3.0 star property

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Outdoor dining
Lobby sitting area
Restaurant
Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap
Reception

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • 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, Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Room options

Single Pod with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

Bunk Pod with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

Room (Queen Pod ADA)

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

Room, Shared Bathroom (Bunk Bed)

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

Room (Full Pod)

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

Room (Queen Pod)

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

Room, Private Bathroom (Single Pod)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 100 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Room, Shared Bathroom (Single Pod)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 80 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

1 Queen Pod ADA, Private Bath

  • Sleeps 2
  • 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) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Panda Express - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ess-a-Bagel - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Smith - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Rosemary’s - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Niall's on 52nd - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Pod 51

Guests staying at Pod 51 enjoy a rooftop terrace, a terrace, and a TV in a common area. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with concierge services and luggage storage. This smoke-free hotel also has a porter/bellhop.
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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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

  • 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 22.95 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

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 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.
  • 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

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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 May 30, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Pod 51 on Jun 14, 2026 start from $183, 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 Grand Central Terminal and Central Park 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 7.5 mi away (31 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. 1113 out of 2132 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 543 out of 2132 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 255 out of 2132 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 106 out of 2132 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 115 out of 2132 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Nadia

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

8/10 Good

Hugo

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026

2/10 Terrible

Richa

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
You can barely sleep, besides the small size of the rooms and bathrooms, there is constant noise in the hallways and slamming of doors. Toilets don’t flush properly. Bathrooms are too small. Spend the extra money and stay elsewhere.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

diana

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026

8/10 Good

MICHAEL DeWayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

Alyssa

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
staff was cool, but I found a cockroach on my bed…. Changed rooms and upgraded, although we had to move in the morning to a different room was very inconvenient.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sebastian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
bathroom was seperate from the room but always available and clean rooms were really nice
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Dayhana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Courteous staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Merideth

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room clean, staff very attentive. Bathroom had some visibility from sleeping area but as it was a small space that was to be expected. Perfect minimalist experience.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff was courteous and professional and the room was great
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Liliana

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Gabriel

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Jhilson, Tappan

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is pretty run down
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn Inez

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very nice and felt safe during my stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Idaly

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great, room was clean, and the bar downstairs was a vibe. Would recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Julio Cesar Ornelas, chicago

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely love it 😍😌 I stayed there before.. and it's amazing 😍
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

Clean and functional room. Very helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Soren

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

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026