Pod 51

3.0 star property

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

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
230 E 51st St, New York, NY, 10022
  • Grand Central Terminal
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Rockefeller Center
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Times Square
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • New York, NY (LGA-LaGuardia)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

Room (Queen Pod ADA)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, Shared Bathroom (Single Pod)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(46 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Room (Queen Pod)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, Private Bathroom (Single Pod)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Room, Shared Bathroom (Bunk Bed)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(49 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Room (Full Pod)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(47 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About this property

Pod 51

Hotel with a rooftop terrace, a short walk to 5th Avenue
A restaurant, a bar/lounge and a rooftop terrace are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, conference space and concierge services. Housekeeping is available on request.
Pod 51 offers 348 accommodations with a safe and a hairdryer. Beds feature premium bedding. 27-inch LCD televisions come with premium digital channels.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include free toiletries and blackout curtains. An iron/ironing board, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

The sightseeing around Pod 51 gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from 5th Avenue. Free WiFi in public areas, a restaurant and a bar are available.
  • Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Enjoy American cuisine while dining at Clinton Hall
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean guestrooms and the local sightseeing
  • Within a 15-minute walk of 5th Avenue and Radio City Music Hall
  • Dogs welcome for a fee
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.

Clinton Hall – This restaurant specialises in American cuisine. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

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 transport

  • No on-site 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
  • Lift

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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: USD 22.95 per accommodation, per night

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.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 22 per person
  • 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

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
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
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.

Property is also known as

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Pod 51 Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 866 out of 1727 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 457 out of 1727 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 203 out of 1727 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 97 out of 1727 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 104 out of 1727 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Rune

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Effecient .all i needed was there including good coffee and grt bagels in am!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrea

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Yasin

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was very tiny. The restroom was outside the room and very tiny without important shampoos and other stuff. But at least I appreciate.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

peggy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love Pod 51 stay often
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Avraham

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gayle

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Belkis

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Ljubomir

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ali

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Safe with lots to do nearby. Nice hotel with clean rooms
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place great location. Staff very friendly. Great bar and music vibe.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jhon Picard, Taunton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Hossein Akbari

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Yuka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenience and safety is excellent!
Stayed 15 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diwakar, Seattle

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin, Lewisburg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The room was fairly cheap for NY. It is in East midtown Manhattan and was just big enough for what I needed
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Florence

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

LUIS, north hollywood

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Muy buena atencion!! Todo muy limpio!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Mercedes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Shower mats, pls… Complimentary coffee would be a plus…
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I had a very comfortable stay. Basic accommodation, but enough. Comfortable bed! Great shower.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very nice and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025