Pod 51

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

Photo gallery for Pod 51

American cuisine
Lobby sitting area
Reception
Terrace/patio
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$223
includes taxes & fees
21 Apr - 22 Apr

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

Room, Shared Bathroom (Single Pod)

Highlights

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

Room (Queen Pod)

Highlights

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

Room, Private Bathroom (Single Pod)

Highlights

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

Room, Shared Bathroom (Bunk Bed)

Highlights

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

Room (Full Pod)

Highlights

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

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About the area

New York

Pod 51 places you in the centre of New York, within just a 15-minute stroll of popular places like 5th Avenue and Grand Central Terminal. 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 Rockefeller Center and United Nations Headquarters.

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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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 14 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Pod 51 on 21 Apr 2025 start from AU$186.22, 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. 786 out of 1603 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 425 out of 1603 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 193 out of 1603 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 91 out of 1603 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 108 out of 1603 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

10/10 Excellent

Landon

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Martin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
OK but a lot of things were NOT OK
The room was about 8x20. The bed was fine. The sink was small but manageable. The room seemed clean. The TV worked fine, with a good array of channels. However, the water pressure in the shower was abominable - mostly just a relative trickle and the temperature varied widely. The electric sockets at the sink didn't work at all, though the circuit breaker light was lit. I had to crawl behind a side table to find a plug that worked to charge my phone. And I was socked with a separate facilities fee, that supposedly covered my Internet, the minimal toiletries in the room and the right to store my luggage, which I didn't need. The location is not that great. I'd rather they just honestly up the basic room price instead of playing pricing games. So I will not be staying there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Missi

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good experience
This was a neat experience and I recommend you try it. We had a small room with a bunk bed. The restroom and showers are in the hallway, you just swipe in when vacant. The only complaint is that we could not control then thermostat and it got very hot in our room.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Ariana

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Ebony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely fantastic location - mid town manhattan 10/10 Walkable to a lot of landmarks e.g times sq, 5th ave, st patricks cathederal, rockefeller centre etc - 10/10 Service and staff including the night security was excellent, they were helpful and efficient. - 10/10 Room was affordable and reasonable given the time of year! Room itself was small (to be expected) but there's under the bed storage and enough for a case or 2. Room itself was clean, tidy, shared bathrooms were good too - only downside is the bed is okay, decent sleep but could be comfier and the quilt is very thin. (With room heating tjough, this wasn't too bad and you can ask for an extra blanket). Rooftop view was pretty cool - 9/10 All in all a decent hotel, with good facilities and in a great location.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Judy, San Diego

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
4 star rating for this property. For the shared bathroom, I recommend bringing a plastic bag so you can put your toiletries and clothes inside and to hang it on the wall in the shared bathroom. Otherwise you have to put it on the sink or on the toilet which I think is unsanitary. Bathroom was definitely regularly cleaned. The space in the bathroom is pretty small. I am a 5’4 woman who is around 110 lbs, and when I sat on the toilet my knees touched the wall in front of me. And while I shower often my body touched the wall as well. So I won’t recommend if you are someone who wants big spaces. Housekeeping: The housekeeping person took the pizza box I had on the table with few pizzas inside. Also, the day when I put “do not disturb” sign on the door, someone came in and organized one of our bunk bed and also left the ladder against the wall. Staff: The lady in the front was not so nice, but all the other people were kind and helpful. Overall, the stay was comfortable and not bad thinking of its price. I would come again if I have to visit new york again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wentong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a great stay and super great prices!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Gregory

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place for it price.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abdulelah

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Jonathan Javier Rosales

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Service was ok, when I was heading to my room the hallway smelled like smoke and other bad smells. In my room the heater was not working. The room felt unsafe and in bad condition.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Letizia

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Roberto, Pembroke Pines

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Cheap hotel, small spaces, basic facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Safe, efficient, great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cyrina

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

GURKIRAT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not bad
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doug

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was good
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alondra

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff!!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Ashleigh

Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2024