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Pod 51

3.0 of 5
230 East 51st Street, New York City, NY 10022 (Manhattan)
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Pod 51
Ranked #156 of 433 hotels in New York City
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Families
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Couples
688
 
Solo
510
 
Business
241
 
Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
Date Rating
Irving, Texas
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW

Booked a bunk room for myself and my son for a vacation. Loved the no-frills atmosphere. The room was plenty big (I came to NYC to see the city, not to hang out in a room), and the shared bathrooms were well-kept and fully functional. Some of the bathrooms even have a functional window in the shower (for those feeling... More

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Copenhagen
1 review
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

This is a value for money hotel. The hotel is in a good location, close to Metro. The staff is friendly and the rooms are clean. The downside to the cheap price is that the rooms are very small, but we didn't really need anymore space as we only needed a place to sleep, so it was actually okay. We... More

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Aberdeen, United Kingdom
2 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

Stayed in the Pod Hotel for 7 nights in May 2013 in a bunk bed room. The room was small (and seemed to get smaller as the week went on and we accumulated more shopping bags) but we couldn't fault it apart from that. The room and the shared bathroom were perfectly clean and our room was serviced every morning... More

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Columbus, Ohio
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15 reviews 15 reviews
10 hotel reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

We spent 4 nights at Pod 51 last week. The location of this hotel is EXCELLENT. Very close to many very good restaurants and bars. Only 1 block from subway stations that can take you all over NYC. There was a small hiccup when we arrived and they could not find our reservation that was made by Expedia, but they... More

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Louisville, Kentucky
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7 reviews 7 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013

Will stay here again, particularly when similar as to this particular NYC solo trip on a tight budget for a short time. Met expectations as a clean, organized, safe, and efficient. Cleverly designed rooms felt as if I were staying in a highly compact (~10'x8'ft double bed private bath, 2 windows) IKEA-style show room. Lobby, hallway music, many foreign language... More

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São Paulo in Brazil
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17 reviews 17 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013 via mobile

If you are looking for a big room, this is not the place. However, the hotel is clena, nice and modernly decoraded. There is a garden for breakfast and a nice rooftop view. I stayed in a double room with private bathroom, and defitely Recomend the place.

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Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
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4 reviews 4 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

We stayed at pod 51 for 4 nights. Our bunkbed room was small as expected but If you're familiar with the person you're staying with, it's no problem at all. The inroom wifi worked great and we printed our boarding passes from the ipads in the lobby which was very convenient. The concierge was very helpful, you can get a... More

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New York
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

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Melbourne, Australia
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

We stayed at the Pod for 7 days and found the location excellent for getting around. The room was small (very small) but we were creative and managed the space very well. If you are looking for a reasonably priced accommodation I would highly recommend this hotel.

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Brighton, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

I stayed in a single room with shared bathrooms. Only really required room to sleep in as the rest of the time I was exploring the city. The room was compact but had everything you needed, sink, bed, storage and television. Television has 30+ channels to keep you occupied if required. The shared bathrooms were basically toilet, sink with shower... More

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Hotel Summarization (Beta)

What travellers say

  • Very clean(83)
  • Bunk bed(77)
  • Times Square(66)
  • Great location(64)
  • Single room(32)
  • Central park(32)
  • Subways stations(29)
  • Rooms are small(23)
  • Rockefeller Center(9)
  • Short walk(7)

Additional Information about Pod 51

Address: 230 East 51st Street, New York City, NY 10022
Phone Number:
Region: United States > New York > New York City > Manhattan
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Free High-Speed Internet Restaurant Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#15 Best Value Hotels in New York City
#132 Business Hotels in New York City
#146 Family Hotels in New York City
Price range (per night): 184 AUD - 309 AUD
Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
The hippest affordable hotel in New York City, where new friends are made every day. Kick back and relax in our hip, modish lobby, grab a bite to eat at our restaurants, or soak up the city from above on our beautiful rooftop garden. ... more   less 
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Also Known As:
Pod Hotel
Pod Hotel New York
Pod Hotel New York City
The Pod Hotel
Pod Hotel Nyc
Pickwick Arms
Pod Hotel Ny
Pod New York City

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