Convenient and budget friendly place to stay if for work in Midtown. Some noise comes from the hallways - people constantly opening and closing the doors, and there are lots of rooms on the floor as you can imagine. I wish there was a hot water station somewhere in the lobby and a place to discard the garbage from take out, I couldn’t find any. The roof is very nice, so is the side garden. Relatively quiet for Manhattan, lots of places to eat nearby
I was pleasantly surprised with my stay. I got a private bathroom room. It was comfortable and clean. The heat was a bit funky (cold then it kicked in and got warm then cold) but for the price it was perfect. Close to train. Bed was fine. Not the most comfortable but plenty of pillows for a fine sleep. I’ll stay here again
I was on a low budget and was looking for a simple place that would not have unpleasant conditions. The Pod 51 exceeded my expectations above and beyond!!! The beds are very comfortable and neat, and the hotel is quiet, relaxing, lean, and always smells good!! There are cleaning services working and doing a phenomenal job every day. The front desk staff has impressive service as well. Best of the all- location is perfect! I came here for one night, extended for a week, and will surely return.
Convenient location.
The size was exactly as expected. The air conditioner unit was locted directly above my head and situated in the window such that the blinds could not close fully.
The staff were very bland and unwelcoming. Air conditioner was full of mold, so I had to open the window and sweat for 4 days and deal with city noise. I got food poisoning (not from the hotel) and they would not let me order delivery up to my room when I could not get out of bed. They just really didn’t seem to care at all about their guests. Would never stay here again.
The room was compact but had all that I needed, including enough good towels. The bed was a little too hard for me. Otherwise, great. Oh, the heat was very loud so I had to turn it off to sleep.
It was a bit noisy, the room was freezing but safe, nice staff, great location and perfect price
When they say pod, they mean pod. The “room” felt and looked like an upscale jail cell. I was stunned to realize that I apparently booked a room with no bathroom—who shares a public bathroom during a pandemic?!? The front desk staff changed me to a room with a private bath—for a fee, of course, which negated my lower price for this room. In other words, I should have just paid more in the first place for a typical hotel room and avoided the trauma. That’d be my advice to weary travelers.
Pros: quiet area, not far from the subway, great price for NYC, well kept property with modern decor. Cons: bed and pillow were not very comfortable, thermostat control wasn't good (room didn't get as warm as I was hoping for), not near any attractions. Know before you book: the single pod doesn't have a ton of space but is a good deal for a solo traveler who is ok with forgoing a few amenities for a cheaper price. The bathroom is shared, but the toilet/shower room is a separate private room so you aren't showering with a bunch of other people around. I would describe this as somewhere between a hostel and a hotel.
The rooms are tiny, but perfect for vacations. Very Clean and comfortable. 2 blocks from subway station, 1 block from police department (so the area is safe). A lot of dining options and the best thing is the location, about 10 15mins walking from times square. Staff very friendly. 10 / 10
The Pod was lovely. I liked the area and that I felt like a resident of the city. Thank you, Barbara Delia
This is basic, but super clean. I had never stayed at these because I thought they (Pod hotels) were more of a hostel situation...if you are getting a private bath, it's a solid place to stay for any age. Nothing fancy here, but in a pinch this is a solid choice for accommodation.
Pod 51 places you in Manhattan, within a leisurely stroll of popular sights such as 5th Avenue and Grand Central Terminal. This 348-room, 3-star hotel has a restaurant, free in-room WiFi, and a rooftop terrace.
This hotel is home to a restaurant and a bar/lounge. You can get a quick energy boost at the coffee shop/cafe.
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.
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 concierge services, luggage storage, and dry cleaning/laundry. Additional amenities include free newspapers, a terrace, and a garden.
Convenient and budget friendly place to stay if for work in Midtown. Some noise comes from the hallways - people constantly opening and closing the doors, and there are lots of rooms on the floor as you can imagine. I wish there was a hot water station somewhere in the lobby and a place to discard the garbage from take out, I couldn’t find any. The roof is very nice, so is the side garden. Relatively quiet for Manhattan, lots of places to eat nearby
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I was pleasantly surprised with my stay. I got a private bathroom room. It was comfortable and clean. The heat was a bit funky (cold then it kicked in and got warm then cold) but for the price it was perfect. Close to train. Bed was fine. Not the most comfortable but plenty of pillows for a fine sleep. I’ll stay here again
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I was on a low budget and was looking for a simple place that would not have unpleasant conditions. The Pod 51 exceeded my expectations above and beyond!!! The beds are very comfortable and neat, and the hotel is quiet, relaxing, lean, and always smells good!! There are cleaning services working and doing a phenomenal job every day. The front desk staff has impressive service as well. Best of the all- location is perfect! I came here for one night, extended for a week, and will surely return.
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Convenient location.
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The size was exactly as expected. The air conditioner unit was locted directly above my head and situated in the window such that the blinds could not close fully.
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The staff were very bland and unwelcoming. Air conditioner was full of mold, so I had to open the window and sweat for 4 days and deal with city noise. I got food poisoning (not from the hotel) and they would not let me order delivery up to my room when I could not get out of bed. They just really didn’t seem to care at all about their guests. Would never stay here again.
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