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Pod 51

3.0 star property

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Terrace/patio
Reception
American cuisine
In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

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230 E 51st St, New York, NY, 10022
  • Place, United Nations Headquarters
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Central Park
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Times Square
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Room options

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

Single Room with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1

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

Bunk Room with Shared BathRoom

  • Sleeps 2

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Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap

Room (Queen Pod ADA)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 200 sq ft
  • 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)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 90 sq ft
  • 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
(8 reviews)
  • 112 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 150 sq ft
  • 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)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 100 sq ft
  • 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)

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

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

1 Queen Bed ADA, Private Bath

  • Sleeps 2

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

Studio Pod

  • Sleeps 4

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

Veranda Pod: 1 Double + 1 Single With Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 3

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

Double Double Pod

  • Sleeps 4

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

Bunk Bed - Private Bath

  • Sleeps 2

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

Single Room with Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1

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

Full Room

  • Sleeps 2

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

Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

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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 - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Rockefeller Center - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Grand Central Terminal - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Central Park - 14 min walk - 0.8 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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Pod 51
Pod 51 Hotel
Pod 51 Hotel New York
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Pod Hotel New York City
Pod Hotel Nyc
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The Pod Hotel
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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 Mar 24, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Pod 51 on Mar 29, 2026 start from $137, 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 do couples enjoy most about Pod 51?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a bar plus some guestrooms include rainfall showerheads and city views.

Does Pod 51 have a hot tub?

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.

Does Pod 51 have connecting rooms?

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 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. 1050 out of 2045 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 529 out of 2045 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 246 out of 2045 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 101 out of 2045 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 119 out of 2045 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Richa

Business traveler
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The heater was making a constant ticking and buzzing sounds. Very basic hotel. Only stay here if you have no other choice.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room and it was adjusted heat by the hotel since it was fall going into winter.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Bentley

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Alondra

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rashid

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Amiyah

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sarthak

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The property didn’t offer good services, we asked For water bottles and were denied. Also, the rooms are extremely small. The place has very terrible smell coming on entire 11th floor
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great room and location!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Price was good and staff was friendly. fit my needs for my New York shorts stay.. most importantly it was close to Rockefeller Center
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

I don't want to give a good review because then I won't be able to get a room here. From the front desk to the housekeeping staff, the service is excellent. The location is close to dozens of "neighborhood" restaurants. Once you're used to the Eurpoean
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lailong

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sellome

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Derek

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good option for a spartan crash pad. Everything was clean and functional. Location was convenient for getting around Manhattan as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Antonio

Disliked: Amenities
Not ideal. No restrooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

william, Tisbury

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
If you get a room on the 14th floor find a different hotel. Bathrooms are small and dirty, rooms are like 90 degrees forcing you to sleep with windows open and they don’t seem to have a working vacuum for use in the hallway.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jodi

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was very clean, the staff was very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Ma Sophia Anne

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grace

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very clean and easy
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Elin Amelie Isabelle

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Merissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Even tho shared bathroom was super clean and staff made up for it being super polite
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location coming from LGA airport and walking distance to time square
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Shiho

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and staffs were so nice!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Monica

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel is in a great location, close to Rockefeller Center and the Theater District. The staff were friendly. The front desk staff were helpful when needs arose. I will return to this hotel in the future/
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

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