Pod 51

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

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American cuisine
Lobby sitting area
Terrace/patio
Reception
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Showing 6 of 6 rooms

Room (Queen Pod ADA)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, Shared Bathroom (Single Pod)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
Cable/satellite channels
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Room (Queen Pod)

Highlights

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

Room, Private Bathroom (Single Pod)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Room, Shared Bathroom (Bunk Bed)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
Cable/satellite channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Room (Full Pod)

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
230 E 51st St, New York, NY, 10022

What's nearby

  • 5th Avenue - 9 min walk
  • Grand Central Terminal - 13 min walk
  • Rockefeller Center - 14 min walk
  • Times Square - 19 min walk
  • Broadway - 2 min drive

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 near 5th Avenue
Grand Central Terminal and Rockefeller Center are located near Pod 51, which provides a rooftop terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden. The on-site restaurant, Clinton Hall, features American cuisine. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
Additional perks include:
  • A porter/bellhop, concierge services, and an elevator
  • A vegetable garden, free newspapers, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Smoke-free premises, multilingual staff, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 348 rooms have comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • LED light bulbs and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Eco-friendly toiletries and hair dryers
  • 27-inch LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Daily housekeeping, desks, and phones

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite 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
  • Elevator

More

  • 14 floors
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

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 available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: USD 22.95 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 22 per person
  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

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

Is Pod 51 pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Pod 51?

As of Feb 13, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Pod 51 on Feb 17, 2025 start from $80.1, excluding 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.

How much is parking at Pod 51?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Pod 51?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Pod 51?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Pod 51 located?

Located in Manhattan, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of 5th Avenue and St. Patrick's Cathedral. Grand Central Terminal and Rockefeller Center are also within 15 minutes. Lexington Av.-53 St. Station and 51 St. Station are within a 5-minute walk.

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 734 out of 1546 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 414 out of 1546 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 190 out of 1546 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 93 out of 1546 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 115 out of 1546 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

shusheng

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room bed condition and bathroom are not good.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Some noisy neighbors but overall not a bad spot that's affordable
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sophia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
easy check in and out! Very safe area especially for women traveling alone! Would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aleu

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is good location, close to UN Secretariat which is good for delegates visiting the UN.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tetiana

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s our 3rd visit to Pod51! We will be back again and again! Stay awesome!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Melaney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
good experience
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was in an excellent location with lots of restaurants and places to shop, plus subway stations were close by too!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Arnold

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julio, chicago

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely gorgeous
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Micah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, convenient, affordable. Better Internet connection than higher end hotels in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susana

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A really nice place to stay,
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Zhorik

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Nataina

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arantxa

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was ok
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff !
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Von

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Qiongfang

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Christy

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Can’t beat this place
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Taylor

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Nice Bathroom & Spacious Rooms
Check-In Time
3:00 PM
Check-Out Time
12:00 PM
Star Rating
3.0