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Pod 51

3.0 star property
Travelers enjoy rooftop views at this Midtown East hotel, perfectly positioned for exploring iconic New York City landmarks like the United Nations

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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

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
The current price is ฿2,523
฿3,728 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Feb - 26 Feb

Room options

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Shower, eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Room (Queen Pod ADA)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Room, Shared Bathroom (Bunk Bed)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
Digital channels
  • 8 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Room (Full Pod)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Room (Queen Pod)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Room, Private Bathroom (Single Pod)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
  • 9 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Room, Shared Bathroom (Single Pod)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
  • 7 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Located in Manhattan, a neighbourhood 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 American Museum of Natural History and DreamWorks Water Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Madison Square Garden or Radio City Music Hall. Guests love the hotel's location for the sightseeing. It's also convenient for public transportation: Lexington Av.-53 St. Station is 3 minutes on foot and 51 St. Station is 3 minutes. Visit our New York travel guide
Map
230 E 51st St, New York, NY, 10022

What's nearby

  • United Nations Headquarters which includes a city
    United Nations Headquarters
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • 5th Avenue which includes street scenes and a city
    5th Avenue
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Grand Central Terminal which includes cbd, night scenes and heritage architecture
    Grand Central Terminal
    11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Rockefeller Center
    Rockefeller Center
    11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • spring landscape in the Central park, New York, USA
    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)
    31 min drive

Restaurants

  • Panda Express
    1 min walk
  • Ess-a-Bagel
    2 min walk
  • The Smith
    2 min walk
  • Buttercup Bake Shop
    2 min walk
  • Rosemary’s
    2 min walk

About this property

Pod 51

Hotel near 5th Avenue
Grand Central Terminal and Rockefeller Center are located near Pod 51, which 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:
  • Breakfast (surcharge), a lift and a porter/bellboy
  • A vegetable garden, luggage storage and a TV in reception
  • Multilingual staff, free newspapers and tour/ticket information
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 348 rooms boast comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • LED light bulbs and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Eco-friendly toiletries, showers and hairdryers
  • 27-inch LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Daily housekeeping, desks and phones

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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 transport

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

Food and drink

  • Daily breakfast to-go available 7:30 AM to 12:30 PM for a fee: USD 10 per person
  • 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
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are 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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

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
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Phone calls

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for to-go breakfast: from approximately USD 10 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 22 per person
  • Off site 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

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 4 Feb 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Pod 51 on 25 Feb 2026 start from ฿2,522.75, 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.

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?

Checkout 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. Grand Central Terminal and Rockefeller Center 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

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1025 out of 2008 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 518 out of 2008 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 244 out of 2008 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 101 out of 2008 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 120 out of 2008 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Liisa

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

10/10 Excellent

Dylan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff was super nice and it was super clean!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Varun

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff, great location, fantastic price.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen K

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Rooms cleaned every day even you do not have to ask. Have not seen this for a while in other places I have stayed at.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Yoxany

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service, clean room, nice staff
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Darrell

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

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

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

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the location was 10 stars and yes everything was clean and perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Clean and comfortable
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Yuliia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cool location and staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Raphaël

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The room is well equipped and it is convenient to find a sink to be able to spend less time in shared bathrooms, whose cleanliness isn’t perfect. However, the hotel is extremely well located in Manhattan, allowing you to do everything easily.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Marco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We like theo location, safe and good service
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jodi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was very clean, the staff was very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location! Fun bar below to watch football. Room is small but has everything you need and is very clean.
Stayed 3 nights 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

10/10 Excellent

Giselle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stalf was very welcoming, I had a great stay. Quick check-in and clean environment. Thank you
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

10/10 Excellent

Mohammadreza

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love it. Clean and orderly. Staff is very helpful and respectful
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean everything and convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location, very friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness
Spotless room. Wonderful staff at check in.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Price was good and staff was friendly. fit my needs for my New York shorts stay.. most importantly it was close to Rockefeller Center
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yolie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and staff
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deonte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very nice, location was amazing, and food was all around the hotel. Overall an amazing experience
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tamara

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