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Pod Hotel New York

230 E 51st ST
New York, NY 10022

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Special Rates From $144 Weekdays and $299 Weekends

WEEKDAY SPECIALS:

$144		Pod Bunk Bed-Shared Bath
		Oct 10th.
$169		Pod Bunk Bed-Shared Bath
		Oct 6th.

WEEKEND SPECIALS:

$299		Pod Double Bed Private Bath
		Oct 8th-9th. Oct 15th.

* Some rates shown may require a certain minimum-night stay.

Free Wireless Internet

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Pod, New York : Summary

Pod, New York Overview

Welcome to the Pod hotel in fascinating New York, New York. A 2.5 star property, Pod has 348 rooms and is conveniently located for business or pleasure at 230 E 51st ST.

The Pod Hotel New York offers three different room types ranging from the Pod Bunk Bed-Shared Bath to the Pod Queen Bed-Private Bath at rates starting from $144 to $309 on Sunday thru Thursday and from $299 to $309 on Fridays and Saturdays depending upon the season and fluctuations in local occupancy rates. Bedding options range from Double Bed to Queen Bed. Use our search form on the left of this page for a detailed rate quote on your preferred dates.

Amenities and features at this hotel include Air conditioning, Blackout drapes/curtains, Climate control, Clock radio and Complimentary toiletries as well as Cribs (infant beds) available, Desk and Direct-dial phone.

Check-in time for this property is 2 PM and Check-out time is NOON although some hotels might allow you to check-in to your room early if there is a fresh room available earlier in the day. Depending upon how busy the property is the day of your check-out, you might be able to ask for a late check-out one or two hours past normal check-out time if you call early. As of September 7th, 2010 the Sun rises in the morning in New York at 6:28 AM and sets at about 7:19 PM in the evening. The current temperature in New York is 78 degrees Fahrenheit as of 9/7/10 10:51 AM EDT.

Nearby attractions include Park, Free WiFi Hotspots, Abercrombie & Fitch and 7-Eleven and for your dining pleasure, there are twenty restaurants within 2 miles of this property including Dunkin' Donuts and Kentucky Fried Chicken as well as Outback Steakhouse and Krispy Kreme.

Other Hotels Near Pod include Aka United Nations, Courtyard By Marriott New York City Manhattan Midtown East, Fitzpatrick Grand Central Hotel, Renaissance New York Hotel 57, Hotel Elysee By Hkhotels

Pod, New York : Details

Pod, New York Details

Property Name: Pod Hotel New York
Hotel Chain Name: Utell
Address: 230 E 51st ST
Number of Rooms: 348
Number of Floors: 14
Longitude & Latitude: -73.97, 40.76
Room Types Available: Pod Bunk Bed-Shared Bath, Pod Double Bed Private Bath, Pod Queen Bed-Private Bath
Bed Types Available: Double Bed, Bunk Bed, Queen Bed
Number of Photos: 18

Weekday Room Price Range: $144 to $309
Weenend Room Price Range: $299 to $309
Extra Person Charges: $10.00
Promotions: Sale! Save 15% on this Stay. + Free Wireless Internet on 10/10/2010, Free Wireless Internet on 10/06/2010

Star Rating: 2.5
Average Review Rating: 4.35
Number of Customer Reviews: 655
First Customer Review Date: 03/25/2006
Last Customer Review Date: 08/25/2010

Recent Pod Review: "For my 30th birthday, I flew from Seattle with my brother in law to see a game at Yankee Stadium before they tear it down at the end of the season. We took the air train to subway and got off at 50th. Unfortunately it wasn't the right stop. The stop is on the west side so we had about 9 blocks to walk to the hotel. In our walk we passed and Applebees, TGIF, a steak house, Radio City Music Hall, a Rite Aid and several other stores. The hotel is less than a full block away from the local fire and police precinct, but at no time in our stay was I remotely apprehensive about walking the streets, day or night. The front desk guy was friendly and let us check in a couple hours early. The concierge lady gave us printed out subway directions to Yankee stadium, which took us less than a half an hour to travel to. We had a bunk bed room on the 10th floor (14 floors total) with a window that opens to the city. As expected the view consisted of clouds and lots of sky scrapers. The beds were surprisingly very high quality mattresses and the TV for each bed worked great. There is an indicator in your room which bathrooms were available so you don't have to go to each bathroom on the floor to see which one is open (there were 4 on our floor). The bathrooms were very clean, especially for a community environment. I took 3 showers in 2 days and never did the bathrooms look like they had other users. The showers had an overhead shower head, rain style, with plenty of water pressure and hot water. There are shampoo and body lotion dispensers in all the showers. You can even go out on the roof where there is plenty of furniture to relax and have a drink. So for a great, clean, safe room in an area where most rooms start at $300 and up, this is a perfect choice. We just needed a place to stay and got surprised on how clean and comfortable everything was."

Check-in Time: 2 PM
Check-out Time: NOON
Sunrise for 9/07/10: 6:28 AM
Sunset for 9/07/10: 7:19 PM
Current Weather: 78 degrees Fahrenheit

Restaurants Near Pod: Dunkin' Donuts, Kentucky Fried Chicken, Outback Steakhouse, Krispy Kreme, Pizza Hut
Attractions Near Pod: Park, Free WiFi Hotspots, Abercrombie & Fitch, 7-Eleven, Attractions
Other Hotels Near Pod: Aka United Nations, Renaissance New York Hotel 57, Courtyard By Marriott New York City Manhattan Midtown East, Fitzpatrick Grand Central Hotel, San Carlos Hotel

A short guide to Midtown

Some of NYC’s best-known landmarks are north of 14th and south of 59th—or Midtown Manhattan. Here, couples kiss atop the Empire State Building. Grand Central Station’s opal-faced clock is a famed meeting spot. While fortunes are made on Wall Street, fortunes are spent at Fifth Avenue’s shops. Other highlights include Madison Square Garden, the United Nations, and the Garment and Diamond districts.

Recreation

Central Park, 12 blocks (about a mile) from the hotel, encompasses 843 acres of meadows, woods, cliffs, ravines, gardens, paths, and lakes in an emerald setting. Popular walking and running routes include Central Park Drive (closed to traffic during scheduled hours) and the path around the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir. The park abounds with playgrounds and wide, open spaces for romping. The Loeb Boathouse, on a picturesque lake, has rowboat and bicycle rentals. The Wollman Rink offers ice-skating in the winter, the Victorian Gardens amusement park during warmer months, and splendid views of the park and city year-round.

Property Facts

Check-In time is 2 PM

Check-Out time is Noon

Minimum Check-In age 18

Pets not allowed

Services

Breakfast available (surcharge)

Concierge desk

Internet access in public areas - complimentary

Internet access - wireless

Multilingual staff

Parking garage

Porter/bellhop

Security guard

Tour assistance

Business & Event

24-hour front desk

Conference room(s)

Dry cleaning/laundry service

General

Air-conditioned public areas;

Bar/lounge;

Elevator/lift;

Number of floors: 14;

Number of rooms: 348;

Restaurant(s) in hotel;

Smoke-free property

Check-In time is 2 PM

Check-Out time is Noon

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are 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.

Location

This Midtown Manhattan hotel offers a prime location 4 blocks from Fifth Avenue, less than 6 blocks from the Theater District, and 2 blocks from subways. The Chrysler Building, Grand Central Terminal, Rockefeller Plaza, and the Museum of Modern Art are among the many attractions within a half-mile.

Guestrooms

Compact, cleverly designed guestrooms feature custom bedding, iPod docking stations, and small LCD TVs. Built-in furnishings maximize use of space. Rooms have shared or private baths. In-room displays indicate availability of multiple shared bathrooms. The shared bathrooms feature rainfall showerheads, water jets built into the sides, and streaming music. Private bathrooms also have rainfall showerheads (no jets), along with sleek stainless-steel sinks. The Pod also offers suites with standard TVs, private bathrooms, and living areas with sofa beds.

Notifications and Fees:

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, Check-In, or Check-Out.

Valet parking: US$ 35 per night

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

Hotel Features

Complimentary wireless Internet access is available throughout the Pod Hotel New York. The lobby, with colorful murals and mod decor, is the setting for complimentary social hours Fridays and Saturdays. Two independently owned French bistros, Montparnasse and Le Bateau Ivre, flank the Pod's entrance. The hotel is 100-percent non-smoking.

Dining

Le Bateau Ivre - Independently owned French bistro located on street level. More than 250 varieties of French wines by the glass. Raw and grilled seafood, meats, tartines (open-faced sandwiches). Open daily from 8 AM until 4 AM (hours subject to change). Saturday and Sunday brunch, with live jazz on Sunday.

Montparnasse - Classic and updated Parisian cuisine served at this independently owned bistro located on street level. Favorites include Steak Frites, Coq au Vin, 3-Truffle Burger. Wide selection of wines and cocktails. Lunch weekdays, dinner daily. Sunday brunch.

Pod, New York : Room Types and Amenities

Room Types and Amenities at Pod

Pod is located in Midtown - East Of 5th, New York and is a 2.5 star rated hotel. Book rooms at the Pod, New York now or call us on 1-646-465-7644 to book by phone.

Pod Bunk Bed

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Accommodates 2 guests
Free Wireless Internet
Available bed types:
- Bunk Bed only

Pod Double Bed Private Bath

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Accommodates 2 guests
Free Wireless Internet
Available bed types:
- Double Bed only

Pod Single - Shared Bath

One single bed. Approximately 90 square feet. 15-inch LCD TV. Clock radio with iPod docking station. Complimentary wireless Internet access. Open closet, plus built-in storage space under bed. In-room display indicates availability of multiple shared bathrooms, each with rainfall showerhead, water jets on sides, streaming music, granite-and-marble interior. Custom-designed furniture and bedding. Modern decor. In-room safe. Non-smoking. Window opens.

Pod Double Bed-Private Bath

One double bed. Approximately 100 square feet. 15-inch LCD TV. Clock radio with iPod docking station. Complimentary wireless Internet access. Workspace with dimmer-control light. Open closet, plus built-in storage space under bed. Glass-enclosed private bathroom with rainfall showerhead. Stainless-steel sink in bedroom. Custom-designed furniture and bedding. Modern decor. In-room safe. Non-smoking. Window opens.

ROOM AMENITIES

Cable/satellite television channels

Hair dryer

Wake-up calls

LCD television

Desk

Window opens

Air conditioning

Direct-dial phone

Wireless Internet access

Blackout drapes/curtains

Electronic/magnetic keys

Climate control

Clock radio

In-room safe

Internet access (complimentary)

Voice mail

Complimentary toiletries

Non-smoking only

Housekeeping

Premium bedding

Cribs (infant beds) available

Iron/ironing board (on request)

Multi-line phone

Pod, New York : Property Amenities

List of Room and Property Amenities at Pod

Pod is located in Midtown - East Of 5th, New York and is a 2.5 star rated hotel. Book rooms at the Pod, New York now or call us on 1-646-465-7644 to book by phone.

Cable/satellite television channels

Hair dryer

Wake-up calls

LCD television

Desk

Window opens

Air conditioning

Direct-dial phone

Wireless Internet access

Blackout drapes/curtains

Electronic/magnetic keys

Climate control

Clock radio

In-room safe

Internet access (complimentary)

Voice mail

Complimentary toiletries

Non-smoking only

Housekeeping

Premium bedding

Cribs (infant beds) available

Iron/ironing board (on request)

Multi-line phone

Pod, New York : Customer Reviews Avg Rating

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Guest Review: 1

Posted Date: 2010-08-25

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If you're comfortable in a very cozy room, this is a great place to stay. The shared bathroom was very clean and the shower pressure was good too! I would stay here again.

Guest Review: 2

Posted Date: 2010-08-24

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This is a boutique hotel in the middle of mid-town and very close to the subway station. The room itself was very small but clean and pleasant and there was a common shared bathroom down the hall. It felt like it was a place for young people and there were many travellers from Europe. I'm older, but I still felt at home and it worked for me. If you want a clean place to sleep, close to everything without a lot of extra bells and whistles and willing to share a bathroom, then this place will work for you.

Guest Review: 3

Posted Date: 2010-08-22

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I have stayed at the Pod Hotel since its earlier incarnation as the Pickwick Arms. Since then, the hotel has been remodeled, updated, and vastly improved. The rooms, as might be expected, are very small but imminently practical and comfortable, at least for a single traveler. The shared baths are clean, and their availability is indicated by lights over the door in the room. Nice breakfast bistro, free wifi, and a terrific location, too. This is always my first choice when I travel to Manhattan and I recommend it highly to anyone who wants location, comfort, and a truly competitive price (especially when booked through Hotels,com!

Guest Review: 4

Posted Date: 2010-08-21

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Good location however tight small space. Not sure I would stay again. The manager was somewhat rude after I checked out. I checked out early so the maids could clean the room and I was sick, I propped my leg on a badly stained couch and he walked over and told me to move my leg very rudely. Considering I stayed a week and everyone else was very nice I would like to say he was just rude. Very small and tv did not work well.

Guest Review: 5

Posted Date: 2010-08-21

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The thing is that this hotel is actually rather nice. Yes rooms are small but they are clean and quiet. The hotel is located in a residential area which is nice, the Subway is just a short walk away and there are shop, pubs and restaurants in the vicinity. And for god sake do NOT miss the wonderful wine-bar next to the hotel - Le Bateau Ivre.

Guest Review: 6

by Gail of Boston

Posted Date: 2010-08-20

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My room was a small pod. But very hip and Euro-style. Efficient! Had everything I needed. Cool decor. Internet set up not optimal but overall loved the accomodations. Very international clientelle; many languages heard in the lobby. Chose a room with a private bath and was glad I did; the shared baths looked used. But the rooms, the public spaces and the clientelle overall looked clean, polished and classy.

Guest Review: 7

Posted Date: 2010-08-17

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This is the second stay for me at this hotel and I will stay here again. The location, sleek design, and the added bonus of a gorgeous rooftop deck are all appealing. This time I visited NYC with my 15 yo daughter and booked the double bunk bed room that came equipped with mini-televisions for each bed. It was a hit. The shared bath was clean and convenient. One tip: ask for a quiet floor or a room in the back. I did both times and had a fine night's sleep each visit. One minor thing: there's no ice machine which would have been nice to have on a hot summer night for beverages. Also, the French restaurant next door is charming but overpriced even by NYC standards. All in all, a glorious stay.

Guest Review: 8

Posted Date: 2010-08-17

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My first impression of the hotel was the front door man (who was extremely helpful and friendly) and the funky decor. So, good start. The front desk person was nice - helpful and laidback. The "concierge" looked bored and didn't seem to be much help to those I watched talk to her. The room - it's very small. But that's the point. There is storage under the bed and in the closet, but the room is mostly taken up by the bed. The sink is a small metal basin, it reminded me of being in a sleeper car in a train (in a good way!). The decorations were very modern, hip. And the bed was really comfortable. Room was very clean. I don't really care about having a lot of space, as long as it's well-decorated, original, clean and comfortable. The outdoor spaces of this hotel are pretty incredible. They have a great two-level garden patio where they serve breakfast (pretty simple, but tasty - croissants, bagels, hard boiled egg, granola, fruit...). It has great plants and gets good light in the morning. I loved sitting out there and reading, planning my day. You can hear the bustle of the city in the distance, but you can't see it, and there's something so lovely and serene about that. The best part was the rooftop patio. It has a few really large/wide benches, some great plants, and there are great views. I would come back just for the rooftop patio and the garden. I really love this hotel and would highly recommend it for travelers who want a fun hotel that's not terribly expensive. (I'm not sure it's a "budget" hotel, but that's all relative in NYC...)

Guest Review: 9

Posted Date: 2010-08-16

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After the initial bad surprise that there was no bathroom in the room and the extremely small room, the rest of our stay was good. Except one person at the front desk that was not willing to help us and was a little rude with us, the other employees were really nice and wanted to help us. The price and location are unbeatable. But I think that next time I will pay a little more to have space and bathroom in the room.

Guest Review: 10

by Nathalia of Houston, TX

Posted Date: 2010-08-12

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I loved this hotel. The common areas, lobby, lounge, roof deck and little patio are great. Service was prompt and attentive. Rooms are small but I think they're just fine . After all it's NY and you only go there to sleep. Location was perfect. I lived in NY for 3 years and the area where the hotel is, it's perfect. Not to be mean, but overweight people probably won't fit in the bathroom. Loved it!!!

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