Pod 51

3.0 star property

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

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 Wi-Fi

Bunk Pod with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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 Single 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 Single Bed

Room, Shared Bathroom (Single Pod)

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

1 Queen Pod ADA, Private Bath

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Studio Pod

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

Veranda Pod: 1 Double + 1 Single With Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free Wi-Fi

Double Double Pod

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

Bunk Bed - Private Bath

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Single Pod with Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free Wi-Fi

Full Pod

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Queen Pod

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Pod 51

A rooftop terrace, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk are available at this smoke-free hotel. Additionally, a TV in a common area, a porter/bellboy and multilingual staff assistance are on-site. Change of towels is available on request
LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes and telephones. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. An iron/ironing board, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
  • To-go breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include a concierge, a porter and luggage storage
  • Dogs welcome for a fee
For a fee, guests can enjoy a to-go breakfast daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Internet access
  • Available in some public areas: Free internet

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (USD 80 per day)

Food and drink

  • Daily breakfast to-go 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

Restaurants on site

  • Clinton Hall

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift (91 centimetre 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 lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 14 floors
  • Built in 1930
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Renovated guestrooms - January 2025
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 27-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels

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

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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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-authorise 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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. The credit card used when booking the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo ID. Other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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 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