Pod 51

3.0 star property
Hotel with a rooftop terrace, a short walk to 5th Avenue

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American cuisine
Lobby sitting area
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
American cuisine
Lobby
Pod 51 is steps from the United Nations HQ in NYC. Guests can enjoy American cuisine at Clinton Hall or relax on the rooftop terrace with a coffee. Visitors appreciate the helpful multilingual staff who enhance the stay.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Room (Queen Pod ADA)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, Shared Bathroom (Single Pod)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(52 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Room (Queen Pod)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, Private Bathroom (Single Pod)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Room, Shared Bathroom (Bunk Bed)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(54 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Room (Full Pod)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(52 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Manhattan, a neighborhood in New York, Pod 51 is in the entertainment district and near a metro station. Manhattan Cruise Terminal and American Dream are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum and American Museum of Natural History. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Radio City Music Hall or Madison Square Garden. Guests love the hotel's location for the sightseeing. It's also convenient to public transportation: Lexington Av.-53 St. Station is 3 minutes by foot and 51 St. Station is 3 minutes.
Map
230 E 51st St, New York, NY, 10022

What's nearby

  • 5th Avenue - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Grand Central Terminal - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Rockefeller Center - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Times Square - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Broadway - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

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

  • ‪The Smith - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Stag's Head - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cornerstone Tavern - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Horny Ram - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Clinton Hall - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Pod 51

Hotel near 5th Avenue
A short walk from United Nations Headquarters and Grand Central Terminal, Pod 51 provides a rooftop terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden. The on-site restaurant, Clinton Hall, features American cuisine. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
Additional perks include:
  • Multilingual staff, a porter/bellhop, and smoke-free premises
  • Concierge services, luggage storage, and a vegetable garden
  • Free newspapers, tour/ticket assistance, and an elevator
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 348 rooms have comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • LED light bulbs and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Eco-friendly toiletries and hair dryers
  • 27-inch LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Daily housekeeping, desks, and phones

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

  • No onsite 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
  • Elevator

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
  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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 available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

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

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: USD 22.95 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 22 per person
  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

Property is also known as

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Pod 51
Pod 51 Hotel
Pod 51 Hotel New York
Pod 51 New York
Pod Hotel New York City
Pod Hotel Nyc
Pod New York City
The Pod Hotel
Pod 51 Hotel
Pod 51 New York
Pod 51 Hotel New York

Frequently asked questions

Is Pod 51 pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Pod 51?

As of Sep 11, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Pod 51 on Sep 14, 2025 start from $136.07, 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.

How much is parking at Pod 51?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Pod 51?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Pod 51?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Pod 51 located?

Located in Manhattan, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of 5th Avenue and St. Patrick's Cathedral. Radio City Music Hall and Grand Central Terminal are also within 15 minutes. Lexington Av.-53 St. Station and 51 St. Station are within a 5-minute walk.

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Reviews

Pod 51 Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

7.8

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

8.2

Eco-friendliness

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 920 out of 1829 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 490 out of 1829 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 215 out of 1829 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 95 out of 1829 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 109 out of 1829 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, cheap for the solo traveler or for staying with friends.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lainey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, comfy beds, clean rooms and great air conditioning. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel very very basic.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location small room
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I would consider staying here again when I come back to NYC. I was very happy with the location and the overall hotel and the price was perfect for the experience offered.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Arthur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was exactly what I needed, and the area was perfect for shopping.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location to sleep, shower and keep your baggage while exploring the sites of Nyc
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location was great for dropping my daughter off at college.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Agnes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was clean and had hot water and the location was great! East check in and check out and so affordable I would stay here again for sure. I told All my friends!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, clean bathrooms, quiet, no problems.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nikola

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

8/10 Good

Lucas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Always stay here and is always good.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Love the area
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Melinda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Have stayed here a few times - convenience makes a difference!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

lorena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Near the everything and nice place
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ahmed

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place strongly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

S

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff, attentive, thoughtful; quiet well appointed rooms. Such a wonderfully run hotel from albert to erik to benny and raul; considerate thoughtful amazing staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Malaz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Even though I stayed in a double pod with a private bathroom, the communal bathrooms were very clean and comfortable to use.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cinthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excelente!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I think this property is great for young people without a lot of luggage
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

PETER

Liked: Cleanliness
Great value, good location and helpful front desk.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Devin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the rooms are small but clean and comfortable with plenty of transportation and food options staff were great and will let you check in early if rooms are available
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really loved the rooftop view and the hot showers!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for what I needed!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025