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Pod 51

4.1starstarstarstarstar(500+)
Good Value
location_on230 E 51st St, New York, New York, 10022

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Score: 72/100

Solid value — good balance of quality and cost.

Guest Reviews

Robert Chaostarstarstarstar2026-02-19T04:56:22

"Hotel is in a convenient location. Rooms are clean and simple but functional. Kind of like a nicely appointed jail cell. Ess a bagel was good and just around the corner. Shared bathrooms were no problem and mostly clean except for some hair in shower drain one time. Elevators are TINY and have "

Eva Chengstar2026-02-22T20:49:46

"$530 for a Shared Bathroom Room on 2/14 - Completely Disproportionate I stayed at Pod 51 from February 10 to February 23 (13 nights in total). The room was a very small single pod with a shared bathroom -- one of the most basic room categories in the hotel. I fully understood that it would be comp"

Amanda Campbellstarstarstarstar2026-01-16T20:14:57

"Stayed here just 2 nights but it was really nice! Had a solo room with a queen size bed, just big enough for one. The shared bathrooms were plentiful, clean, and warm. Only a few minutes walk to the subway. Staff were efficient and friendly. Didn't have a chance to check out the rooftop or cafe."

Allyson Roccostarstarstarstarstar2026-01-04T20:14:38

"I tried booking through AirBnb but made a mistake concerning the date (totally my own fault!). However, the guy at the desk was super nice and accommodating and got us a room right away anyhow. This was mid December, so finding a room on such short notice during a very touristy season was awesome. R"

ElAttar Reviewsstarstarstarstarstar2025-12-01T17:44:46

"I'll be honest -- my first night in New York was rough. I arrived exhausted, and the hotel I originally booked had overbooking issues and left me stranded at 10 PM in Manhattan. That's when I switched to Pod 51... and that changed everything. From the moment I walked in, the front desk staff immedi"

About

This hip modern budget hotel on a leafy block in Midtown East is 1.1 miles from Times Square. Colorful modern rooms, some with bunk beds, have flat-screen TVs, iPod docks, free Wi-Fi, desks and/or sitting areas. Most rooms have en suite bathrooms; some have shared facilities. Amenities consist of a year-round courtyard cafe, a funky lounge with games and a bar, and a furnished rooftop terrace with city views.

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room size (122)bunk beds (104)shared bathrooms (103)rooftop (102)proximity to times square (72)budget hotel (70)private bathroom (30)subway access (29)rooftop patio (28)bed bugs (16)

Amenities

Paid Wi-FiPaid parkingAir-conditionedPet-friendlyRoom serviceFitness center

Rating Distribution

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