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Pod 51

3.0 star property

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American cuisine
In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
American cuisine
Lobby sitting area
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$180
includes taxes & fees
10 May - 11 May

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230 E 51st St, New York, NY, 10022
  • Place, Rockefeller Center
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Central Park
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Times Square
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, New York, NY (JFK-John F. Kennedy Intl.)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Room options

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

Single Pod with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1

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

Bunk Pod 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
(2 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Room, Shared Bathroom (Bunk Bed)

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

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

Room (Full Pod)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Room (Queen Pod)

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

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

Room, Private Bathroom (Single Pod)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 9 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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

Room, Shared Bathroom (Single Pod)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 7 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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

1 Queen Pod ADA, Private Bath

  • Sleeps 2

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

Studio Pod

  • Sleeps 4

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

Veranda Pod: 1 Double + 1 Single With Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 3

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

Double Double Pod

  • Sleeps 4

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

Bunk Bed - Private Bath

  • Sleeps 2

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

Single Pod with Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1

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

Full Pod

  • Sleeps 2

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

Queen Pod

  • 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 - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Rockefeller Center - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • 5th Avenue - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Central Park - 16 min walk - 1.3 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

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

51 Pod
Pod 51
Pod 51 Hotel
Pod 51 Hotel New York
Pod 51 New York
Pod Hotel New York City
Pod Hotel Nyc
Pod New York City
The Pod Hotel
Pod 51 Hotel
Pod 51 New York
Pod 51 Hotel New York

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 6 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Pod 51 on 10 May 2026 start from AU$180, 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. 1093 out of 2114 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 544 out of 2114 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 253 out of 2114 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 107 out of 2114 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 117 out of 2114 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pod 51 was amazing, it’s located close to anything u can think of , I will be staying here again anytime I visit New York !
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Allyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Helpful staff. Clean hallways. The bathrooms were semi clean but not too bad.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Whitley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was super nice and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Alison, New York

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Fernanda

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Dillon

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Marlon Josue Cordoba

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service checked in earlier very good at attending me with no problems
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Quiet and convenient
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kaylee

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was convenient and so was the location. The rooftop view was beautiful and I had no issue with my stay at all. However, a fridge and drinking water would be nice and convenient
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Gavin

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy, Norfolk

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, helpful, and efficient staff. Clean and quiet rooms. Excellent experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Michael

My bathroom was not cleaned. There was still urine on the seat from previous guest
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Liisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, nice staff and new rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From the moment I got there, the staff was friendly and welcoming. I was lucky enough to get an early check-in, which was a nice surprise since I was up early and needed to rest. The room was clean, nice and comfortable, and the bathrooms were clean every time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Zarna

Business traveller
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was small which was fine. But the position of the bed made it so difficult to move around the room.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small but clean and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Steven, New York

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Sebastian

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
As always, rooms are clean, lobbies are clean, staff is great!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Darrell, indianapolis

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding room, common areas, restroom and staff. Staff treat you like you're at the Ritz. Best value in the city.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Holli

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mohammadreza, Vancouver

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love it. Clean and orderly. Staff is very helpful and respectful
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Clean and comfortable
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026