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Pod 51

3.0 star property

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

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$195
includes taxes & fees
15 Mar - 16 Mar

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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, New York, NY (LGA-LaGuardia)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

Single Room with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1

Bunk Room with Shared BathRoom

  • Sleeps 2

Room (Queen Pod ADA)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, Shared Bathroom (Bunk Bed)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 8 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Room (Full Pod)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Room (Queen Pod)

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

Room, Private Bathroom (Single Pod)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 9 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Room, Shared Bathroom (Single Pod)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 7 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

1 Queen Bed ADA, Private Bath

  • Sleeps 2

Studio Pod

  • Sleeps 4

Veranda Pod: 1 Double + 1 Single With Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 3

Double Double Pod

  • Sleeps 4

Bunk Bed - Private Bath

  • Sleeps 2

Single Room with Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1

Full Room

  • Sleeps 2

Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

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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 Museum of Modern Art and SUMMIT One Vanderbilt. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, a bar/lounge and a rooftop terrace. .The restaurant, Clinton Hall, serves American cuisine. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. To-go breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 1:00 PM. .Sights within a 20-minute walk of this 3-property class Manhattan hotel include Central Park and Times Square.

What's nearby

  • United Nations Headquarters - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Rockefeller Center - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Central Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Museum of Modern Art - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Times Square - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

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

Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A rooftop terrace, multilingual staff, and concierge services are also featured at Pod 51.

This 3-star New York hotel is smoke free.

  • 354 guestrooms or units
  • 14 levels
  • Built in 1930
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Pod 51 offers 354 accommodations with a safe and a hairdryer. 27-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels.

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. Renovation of all guestrooms was completed in January 2025.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Internet access
  • Available in some public areas: Free internet

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (USD 80 per day)

Food and drink

  • Daily breakfast to-go 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.
  • Lift (91 centimetre 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 lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 14 floors
  • Built in 1930
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Renovated guestrooms - January 2025
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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

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

  • Pets: USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 25 lb per pet)
  • 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
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Phone calls
  • WiFi access (may be limited)

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.

  • Fee for to-go breakfast: approximately USD 3 to 10 for adults and USD 3 to 10 for children
  • Off site 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 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
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-authorise 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
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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

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Pod 51 Hotel New York
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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 9 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Pod 51 on 15 Mar 2026 start from AU$195, 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.

Are there any beaches close to Pod 51?

The closest beach to Pod 51 is Coney Island Beach (20.7 km).

Does Pod 51 serve breakfast?

Yep, to-go breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 1:00 PM.

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

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1048 out of 2039 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 525 out of 2039 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 246 out of 2039 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 101 out of 2039 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 119 out of 2039 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Brooke

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable but pricey for what it is. Busy time in the city though. Would stay here again in the future if in a pinch. Close to subways.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Emmanuel, New Westminster

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Room was clean, big enough for a pod. Location is great next to the E train. Lots of restaurants around. Good bagels too. Staff responsible, respectful and friendly. Not sure if this review will be cancelled.. it could be the hotel or Expedia or they cooked this together. Using a Canadian app, default to CAD$, this particular listing managed to list the price surreptitiously in U$. With a fine print that this hotel is listed in U$ currency. Be aware of this information when booking! The price being in US dollars ended up at par white other hotels with better amenities and space. Double check when booking.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, well lit and working order room. Tommy at check in reservations was great!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Py

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Brittany

My flight to NY was cancelled by the airline due to the government shutdown - there were insufficient air traffic control workers at the airport to allow my incoming flight to land. Called POD51 (and Hotels.com). POD51 refused to allow me to cancel, reschedule or use even a partial amount of the funds as a credit for a future stay. Hotels.com tried for several days to have POD51 issue at least a partial credit to no avail.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Super easy place to stay and close to good transportation. Easy to get to from LGA on E train. Lobby, rooftop & cafe make this budget hotel cozier.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stefano

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Heat in the room did not work well. Otherwise, nice stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Victoria

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I got a single full pod. It was pretty nice and cozy. I will say the room was a bit small but it worked for me. I loved the terrace and the area was great.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deonte, Annapolis

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very nice, location was amazing, and food was all around the hotel. Overall an amazing experience
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Stephanie

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Candace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My stay was amazing! The staff at the front desk were friendly and communicative. I booked a single room with a private bathroom, and everything was as expected. Very clean and no weird smells.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Mariana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excelente ubicación... a pesar de saber que los baños son compartidos, no estaban completamente limpios. Es decir, deberian liampiar con mas frecuencia. En terminos generales, todo fue Excelente
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Odette

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hidden gem. This spot was perfect for getting to the office quickly. Chose the room with ensuite bathroom. Everything about Pod 51 was in point. Will definitely be back again. Shout out to the night desk clerk. What a great and welcoming attitude.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

ji

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Joao

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Luis

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awful
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very affordable option, room was small but perfect since I spent most of the time out anyway, shared bathrooms were always clean and didn't have any problems waiting, very convenient location
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff was friendly, nice location, room was clean but very hot, no thermostat in room, luckily I could open windows to cool it down.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Kirk

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities
Very small room and bathroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Rachel

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Jordan

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025