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Pod 51

3.0 of 5
230 East 51st Street, New York City, NY 10022 (Manhattan)
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Pod 51
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Solo
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Business
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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Louisville, Kentucky
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6 reviews 6 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013 NEW

Will stay here again, particularly when similar as to this particular NYC solo trip on a tight budget for a short time. Met expectations as a clean, organized, safe, and efficient. Cleverly designed rooms felt as if I were staying in a highly compact (~10'x8'ft double bed private bath, 2 windows) IKEA-style show room. Lobby, hallway music, many foreign language... More

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São Paulo in Brazil
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13 reviews 13 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013 NEW via mobile

If you are looking for a big room, this is not the place. However, the hotel is clena, nice and modernly decoraded. There is a garden for breakfast and a nice rooftop view. I stayed in a double room with private bathroom, and defitely Recomend the place.

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Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
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4 reviews 4 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

We stayed at pod 51 for 4 nights. Our bunkbed room was small as expected but If you're familiar with the person you're staying with, it's no problem at all. The inroom wifi worked great and we printed our boarding passes from the ipads in the lobby which was very convenient. The concierge was very helpful, you can get a... More

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New York
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

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Melbourne, Australia
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

We stayed at the Pod for 7 days and found the location excellent for getting around. The room was small (very small) but we were creative and managed the space very well. If you are looking for a reasonably priced accommodation I would highly recommend this hotel.

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Brighton, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

I stayed in a single room with shared bathrooms. Only really required room to sleep in as the rest of the time I was exploring the city. The room was compact but had everything you needed, sink, bed, storage and television. Television has 30+ channels to keep you occupied if required. The shared bathrooms were basically toilet, sink with shower... More

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Dublin, Ireland
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26 reviews 26 reviews
23 hotel reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
83 helpful votes 83 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

I would definitely recommend this place if you are looking for somewhere cheap, clean and in a good location in New York! We stayed in a bunk room. The beds were comfortable and I loved getting to watch my own personal TV in bed! The room was quite small but myself and my sister fitted our two big suitcases in... More

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

Over the past several years, I often visit NYC alone & stay in the small Shared Bathroom cheepest rooms because I only need a place to sleep while in the big city. Last month I decided to stay in one of the larger Private Bath/ Queen Rooms because I was staying w/ my girl friend. I was initially a little... More

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New York
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

Good budget hotel with tiny but functional rooms in an excellent location. We went for a double en suite and not sure about rooms with shared bathrooms / toilets. The hotel is ideal if you plan to explore the city from a centrally located base and not hang around in your room too much.

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Porto Alegre, RS
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5 reviews 5 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

The room was small, but clean and silent. The shared bathrooms are very clean! The staff was helpfull! The location is very good, I vould go walking to Times Square, Empire State and Central Park. I recommend!

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Additional Information about Pod 51

Also Known As:
Pod Hotel
Pod Hotel New York
Pod Hotel New York City
The Pod Hotel
Pod Hotel Nyc
Pickwick Arms
Pod Hotel Ny
Pod New York City
Address: 230 East 51st Street, New York City, NY 10022
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Region: United States > New York > New York City > Manhattan
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Free High-Speed Internet Restaurant Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#14 Best Value Hotels in New York City
#128 Business Hotels in New York City
#145 Family Hotels in New York City
Price range (per night): INR9,900 - 16,410
Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
The hippest affordable hotel in New York City, where new friends are made every day. Kick back and relax in our hip, modish lobby, grab a bite to eat at our restaurants, or soak up the city from above on our beautiful rooftop garden. ... more   less 
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