Pod 51

3.0 star property
Hotel near 5th Avenue in New York

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

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services

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230 E 51st St, New York, NY, 10022
  • Place, United Nations Headquarters
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, 5th Avenue
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Grand Central Terminal
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, New York, NY (LGA-LaGuardia)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

Single Room with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1

Bunk Room with Shared BathRoom

  • Sleeps 2

Room (Queen Pod ADA)

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, Shared Bathroom (Bunk Bed)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Room (Full Pod)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Room (Queen Pod)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, Private Bathroom (Single Pod)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Room, Shared Bathroom (Single Pod)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

1 Queen Bed ADA, Private Bath

  • Sleeps 2

Studio Pod

  • Sleeps 4

Veranda Pod: 1 Double + 1 Single With Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 3

Double Double Pod

  • Sleeps 4

Bunk Bed - Private Bath

  • Sleeps 2

Single Room with Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1

Full Room

  • Sleeps 2

Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

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About the area

New York

Heart of New York.Within a 10-minute walk of this Manhattan hotel, you'll find 5th Avenue and St. Patrick's Cathedral. Grand Central Terminal and Rockefeller Center are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • United Nations Headquarters - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • 5th Avenue - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Grand Central Terminal - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Rockefeller Center - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Central Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

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

  • ‪Niall's on 52nd - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cornerstone Tavern - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Horny Ram - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Tearoom By Calmplex - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Clinton Hall - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Pod 51

Hotel near 5th Avenue in New York
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. A rooftop terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Pod 51.

This New York hotel is smoke free.

  • 348 guestrooms or units
  • 14 levels
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Pod 51 offers 348 accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. 27-inch LCD televisions come with premium digital channels. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Irons/ironing boards, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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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

  • Offsite parking within 0.1 miles (USD 80 per day); discounts available

Food and drink

  • Daily on-the-go breakfast available 7:30 AM to 12:30 PM for a fee: USD 10 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

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
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 27-inch LCD TV with premium digital channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

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
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
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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

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 10 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 22 per person
  • Offsite 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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

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Pod 51 Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1016 out of 1994 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 517 out of 1994 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 241 out of 1994 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 100 out of 1994 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 120 out of 1994 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Alondra

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Latessia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the perfect location for my overnight trip. Benny was great! It was my first time having a room without a bathroom inside of it but worked out okay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Location is amazing for stay in NY.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thien Anh

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas, Las Vegas

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Anna

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yellow water came out is the faucet. No heat and when I complained they gave me a blanket
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Tetiana

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Of course
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

HIllias

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was fine. Expectedly sparse. The bathrooms appeared clean, but the showers were disgusting. The drains were clogged and there were moths everywhere. I would not recommend staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lissette

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, lovely and helpful! All we needed for a quick stay in NYC
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Sarah

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

William, Corona Del Mar

More a hostel than a hotel. Many rooms have no bathrooms so there is a constant sound of doors opening and closing. There was no heat in my room and the front desk said the heat is controlled by the residential units in the building. They obviously chose not to turn on the heat. The outside temperature was 59 degrees and the feels like temperature was 49 due to wind and rain. The price was right but the product was awful.,
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Joey

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Regina

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

GABRIELA

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Buen lugar
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Axl Slash

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Luke

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small but great location for the budget-minded. Bathrooms are separate and shared, which can be a plus… six-block walk to Radio City and the theater district, less to the UN, a tiny bit further to MOMA. No complaints!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was great and the staff was very welcoming. The check-in process was quick and easy, and I was very happy with my accommodation. I also enjoyed the garden area in the morning. I will definitely be staying here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotless room & very nice staff. We didn’t get the exact room that we booked (queen) and ended up in a studio instead with two beds, but it was very large & probably would have been more expensive than what we booked. We will definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Exceptional front desk service!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
More affordable place to stay in NYC but the space is quite small but it's expected. Pretty clean, good service.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

lucian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025