Pod 51

3.0 star property
Hotel with a rooftop terrace, a short walk to 5th Avenue

Photo gallery for Pod 51

American cuisine
Reception
Terrace/patio
Lobby sitting area
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Pet-friendly
The current price is AU$205
includes taxes & fees
30 Mar - 31 Mar

Explore the area

Map
230 E 51st St, New York, NY, 10022
  • Grand Central Terminal
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Rockefeller Center
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Times Square
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • New York, NY (LGA-LaGuardia)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

Room (Queen Pod ADA)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, Shared Bathroom (Single Pod)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Room (Queen Pod)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, Private Bathroom (Single Pod)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Room, Shared Bathroom (Bunk Bed)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Room (Full Pod)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

New York

Pod 51 puts you in the heart of New York, within just a 10-minute stroll of popular attractions like 5th Avenue and St. Patrick's Cathedral. Highlights at this hotel include in-room free WiFi, free high-speed Internet and LCD TVs. .The restaurant, Clinton Hall, serves American cuisine. For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and a coffee shop/cafe. .Attractions within a 15-minute walk of this Manhattan hotel include Grand Central Terminal and Rockefeller Center.

What's nearby

  • 5th Avenue - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Grand Central Terminal - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Rockefeller Center - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Times Square - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Broadway - 2 min drive - 1.7 km

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

  • ‪Panda Express - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Smith - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Buttercup Bake Shop - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Stag's Head - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bar Orai - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Pod 51

Hotel with a rooftop terrace, a short walk to 5th Avenue
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. A rooftop terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Pod 51.

This New York hotel is smoke free.

  • 348 guestrooms or units
  • 14 levels
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Conference space
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Pod 51 offers 348 accommodations with a safe and a hairdryer. Beds feature premium bedding. 27-inch LCD televisions come with premium digital channels.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include free toiletries and blackout curtains. An iron/ironing board, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • No on-site 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
  • Lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • 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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: USD 22.95 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Pod 51 Hotel New York
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Pod Hotel New York City
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Pod 51?

Pod 51 offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Pod 51?

As of 25 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Pod 51 on 30 Mar 2025 start from AU$168.56, 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 makes Pod 51 a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Pod 51.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Pod 51?

No, Pod 51 does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Pod 51?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves American cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Pod 51?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Pod 51 Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 767 out of 1578 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 416 out of 1578 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 193 out of 1578 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 91 out of 1578 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 111 out of 1578 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Ann

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Bryan, Bridgeport

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
This is a budget hotel and you get what you pay for. Just don't expect much and you will be fine. Lower those expectations.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Howard, New York

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Too small
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

yahan

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susanna

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Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Very nice and cozy, would stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Javier

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

PATRICIA HELENA REBECA

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I was booked for a king or queen size bed and it was a full, first day I had to call at night because heat was unbearable and a technician was sent that room was without thermostat, so I had to be moved to another room, the next room was a little twin bed and I had paid for a queen and phone didn't work so they moved me again to another room and finally in the other room at around 1.00 a.m. there was noise from people that were working and vaccuming a room close by and had to call security to quiet the noise. it wasn't a good experience at all this hotel. There's not even a bending machine with water.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Henriette

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very small but convenient as we were only there to basically sleep. It was clean and we felt safe.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diego

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A localização ótima ! Tem várias padarias perto ! Gostei muito !
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Jason

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room was too small for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meagan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, safe, simple accommodations in a great neighborhood. Staff was super helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ivy Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was super nice! I decided on a shared bathroom/twin bed for the price and it was not as intimidating as it sounds. The bathroom was always kept clean (there were 4 available on my floor). I would stay here again for a budget option.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Guillermo

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Xiaowei

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed at the other POD locations and have never had an issue. This was my first time staying at POD 51 and there was blood on one of the pillows in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Julia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable, good price
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Henry John

Business traveller
Definite go-to !
Love Pod 51 and Pod 39. My go-tos when i come to NYC
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Abigail

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Dylon

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Expensive for a very small space. Bare bones. Might be better going to another hotel that’s slightly more in price.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Kevin

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pod 51 Manhattan
It was a great stay. I would absolutely stay there or any other Pod Hotel again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Yongzhe

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
No way is this hotel rated 3-star. The room is as small as a prison cell and does not have private bathroom. It is clean and in a good location though. Overall, it is a good deal for midtown NYC if you pay under 100. Anything above that is like a robbery.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Gregory

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room incredibly small.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024