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Pod 39

4.2starstarstarstarstar(500+)
Good Value
location_on145 East 39th Street (between 3rd Ave &, Lexington Ave, New York, NY, 10016

What Guests Say

comfortable bed (54)quiet room (32)small rooms (235)
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Good Value
Score: 73/100

Solid value — good balance of quality and cost.

Guest Reviews

Kalea Dionstarstarstarstarstar2026-02-25T20:53:38

"I recently stayed at Pod 39 for my very first trip to NYC, and it was a great choice for a quick visit. The location is excellent. Super convenient for exploring Midtown and getting around the city easily. The room was clean and comfortable. Housekeeping uses Swiffers for the floors, which is worth "

Jennifer Saintstarstarstarstarstar2026-03-05T00:36:08

"My adult daughter and I had a bunkbed room and it worked perfectly! It is small, but if you are familiar with cruise ship cabins, it's very similar to those. It's everything you need without a giant price. The bathroom is a little less than private with only a glass wall separately you from the m"

L Tstarstarstarstarstar2026-01-22T17:57:20

"I enjoyed my stay at pod 39. Usually I'd been staying at barebones hostels, but the price for this hotel wasn't much more for my travel dates, so I decided to treat myself. Great decision, past me. Every staff I talked with was friendly and helpful. The property was clean and the room was so cozy. T"

manjula kunttanstarstarstarstar2026-01-19T19:52:07

"I stayed at Pod 39 during the Christmas holidays and overall had a very pleasant experience. The biggest highlight of this hotel is its fantastic location. Situated in the heart of Manhattan, almost everything we wanted to see was within walking distance. Times Square, Bryant Park's Christmas market"

Heidi Swensonstarstarstarstarstar2026-01-15T13:34:29

"Wonderful way to travel. You can save your money for excursions and great food since you're rarely in your room anyway. You were greeted by a very friendly welcoming staff and the room was absolutely pristine clean. Bed was completely comfortable, and I couldn't believe how quiet it was considering "

About

A 6-minute walk from Grand Central Station, this funky budget hotel is also a 13-minute walk from the Empire State Building. Bright, simple rooms with free Wi-Fi offer work stations, iPod docks and flat-screen TVs, plus glass-enclosed bathrooms with rainfall showerheads. Some rooms have bunk beds. Free walking tours of the city are offered. Additional amenities include a colorful communal game room with table tennis and a fireplace, plus a stylish rooftop lounge and a seasonal bar. There's also a casual ground-floor restaurant.

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Review Keywords

rooftop (271)small rooms (235)proximity to grand central (225)room size (146)rooftop bar (74)bunk beds (73)comfortable bed (54)quiet room (32)free coffee (22)pool table (14)

Amenities

AccessibleAir-conditionedPet-friendlyRoom serviceFitness center

Rating Distribution

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4star
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3star
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2star
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1star
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