Pod 51

3.0 star property
Hotel in lively location

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Outdoor dining
In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Lobby sitting area
Reception
Restaurant

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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230 E 51st St, New York, NY, 10022
  • Place, Rockefeller Center
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Central Park
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Times Square
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Room options

Single Pod with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

Bunk Pod with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

Room (Queen Pod ADA)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, Shared Bathroom (Bunk Bed)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 8 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Room (Full Pod)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Room (Queen Pod)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, Private Bathroom (Single Pod)

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

Room, Shared Bathroom (Single Pod)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 7 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

1 Queen Pod ADA, Private Bath

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

Studio Pod

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

Veranda Pod: 1 Double + 1 Single With Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

Double Double Pod

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

Bunk Bed - Private Bath

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

Single Pod with Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

Full Pod

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

Queen Pod

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

New York

What's nearby

  • United Nations Headquarters - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Rockefeller Center - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • 5th Avenue - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Central Park - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Times Square - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Panda Express - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ess-a-Bagel - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Smith - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Rosemary’s - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Niall's on 52nd - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Pod 51

Hotel in lively location
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes, and phones. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. 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: Internet access
  • Available in some public areas: Free internet

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Daily on-the-go breakfast available 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee: USD 3 to 10 for adults and USD 3 to 10 for children
  • 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.
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • 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 cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome for a fee
  • 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

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • A pet fee will be charged
  • 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

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Pod 51

Pod 51 Hotel

Pod 51 Hotel New York

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Pod Hotel New York City

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Pod New York City

The Pod Hotel

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Pod 51 Hotel New York

Frequently asked questions

Breakfast is available for a fee.

How much does it cost to stay at Pod 51?

As of May 12, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Pod 51 on May 17, 2026 start from CA $123, 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.

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

Pod 51 Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1102 out of 2124 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 544 out of 2124 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 254 out of 2124 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 107 out of 2124 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 117 out of 2124 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

Clean and functional room. Very helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Soren

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean and the staff was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pod 51 was amazing, it’s located close to anything u can think of , I will be staying here again anytime I visit New York !
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Allyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Helpful staff. Clean hallways. The bathrooms were semi clean but not too bad.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Whitley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was super nice and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Alison, New York

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Fernanda

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Dillon

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Marlon Josue Cordoba

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service checked in earlier very good at attending me with no problems
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Quiet and convenient
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kaylee

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was convenient and so was the location. The rooftop view was beautiful and I had no issue with my stay at all. However, a fridge and drinking water would be nice and convenient
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Gavin

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy, Norfolk

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, helpful, and efficient staff. Clean and quiet rooms. Excellent experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Michael

My bathroom was not cleaned. There was still urine on the seat from previous guest
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Liisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, nice staff and new rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From the moment I got there, the staff was friendly and welcoming. I was lucky enough to get an early check-in, which was a nice surprise since I was up early and needed to rest. The room was clean, nice and comfortable, and the bathrooms were clean every time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Zarna

Business traveller
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was small which was fine. But the position of the bed made it so difficult to move around the room.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small but clean and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Steven, New York

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Sebastian

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
As always, rooms are clean, lobbies are clean, staff is great!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Darrell, indianapolis

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding room, common areas, restroom and staff. Staff treat you like you're at the Ritz. Best value in the city.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026