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Pod 51

3.0 star property
Hotel near 5th Avenue in New York

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

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar

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230 E 51st St, New York, NY, 10022
  • Place, United Nations Headquarters
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, 5th Avenue
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Grand Central Terminal
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, New York, NY (LGA-LaGuardia)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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

Single Room with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1

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

Bunk Room with Shared BathRoom

  • Sleeps 2

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Shower, eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Room (Queen Pod ADA)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Room, Shared Bathroom (Bunk Bed)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Room (Full Pod)

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

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

Room (Queen Pod)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Room, Private Bathroom (Single Pod)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Room, Shared Bathroom (Single Pod)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 Queen Bed ADA, Private Bath

  • Sleeps 2

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Studio Pod

  • Sleeps 4

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

Veranda Pod: 1 Double + 1 Single With Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 3

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Double Double Pod

  • Sleeps 4

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Bunk Bed - Private Bath

  • Sleeps 2

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Single Room with Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1

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Full Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

New York

Heart of New York.Within a 10-minute walk of this Manhattan hotel, you'll find 5th Avenue and St. Patrick's Cathedral. Radio City Music Hall and Grand Central Terminal are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • United Nations Headquarters - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • 5th Avenue - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Grand Central Terminal - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Rockefeller Center - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Central Park - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles

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

  • ‪Cornerstone Tavern - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Niall's on 52nd - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Horny Ram - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Tearoom By Calmplex - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Clinton Hall - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Pod 51

Hotel near 5th Avenue in New York
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.

  • 348 guestrooms or units
  • 14 levels
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Conference space
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Pod 51 offers 348 accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. 27-inch LCD televisions come with premium digital channels. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Irons/ironing boards, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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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 transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 27-inch LCD TV with premium digital channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Pod 51 to the airport?

Pod 51 is 9.1 mi (30-min drive) away from the LaGuardia Airport (LGA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Pod 51?

As of Dec 24, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Pod 51 on Jan 4, 2026 start from $80.1, 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.

Does Pod 51 have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Pod 51.

Does Pod 51 offer free breakfast?

Pod 51 does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Pod 51?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Resorts World Casino (19-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Pod 51?

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

Is there free parking at Pod 51?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Pod 51 have a pool?

Pod 51 does not have a pool.

Does Pod 51 have a restaurant?

Pod 51 is home to Clinton Hall, which features American cuisine.

Does Pod 51 have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Pod 51 to downtown New York?

Pod 51 is 3.5 mi away from New York.

Pod 51 Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 996 out of 1960 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 510 out of 1960 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 233 out of 1960 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 100 out of 1960 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 121 out of 1960 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Latessia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the perfect location for my overnight trip. Benny was great! It was my first time having a room without a bathroom inside of it but worked out okay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jasper

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Nazanin

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Everything was clean but the rooms were way too small for me and my mom, the beds as well they said it was a queen but it felt like a twin in my opinion. For what you pay it was pretty expensive, but everything was walkable and near everything. The wifi wasn’t really good either.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis, Weston

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Cynthia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Ok which is ok if that is your goal

Toilet was too low for an older person to get off of. AC didn’t work but was necessary to circulate air.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff here is incredible, especially for what's probably considered to be value hotel. This was my second stay at a pod location, previously I stayed at Pod 39 and at both locations my room was ready when I arrived - hours before the official check in time - which after a long day of travel is such a wonderful surprise. The hotel is also quiet, some places I've stayed you can hear other doors opening and closing at all times of the night waking me up but not the case here at all. The room was kept so clean by the housekeeping team and was stocked very well throughout the entire stay. One down side is that there's no streaming services, just regular cable, but you're in NYC so who really needs that anyway?!?! It was nice to have additional communal bathrooms in the hallway for each person to get ready at the same time. Also, I wish the AC worked a little better, it stayed on and kicked out air but it shot straight up to the ceiling instead of out into the room so I had to keep it on constantly to keep the room comfortable but it wasn't a deterrent for me coming back. Lastly, located within 5 minutes walking to both the E Train and the 6 Line so getting around most parts of Manhattan was easy and light traffic on the street made transportation by car convenient as well. Thank you again for a great week, can't wait to come back!!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Not bad

Better than I thought it would be. Front desk staff was responsive, friendly, helpful. Room was about what you can expect. Only complaint really was noise from people hooping and hollering in the hallways. Noise came right through the door.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Volodymyr

Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities
If you come to NYC and want to have a nice stay, I recommend considering other options. You can often find much better hotels for the same price. This place is more like something between a hostel and a hotel. The beds are very uncomfortable, and many rooms don’t have a private bathroom.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julio, Dallas

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Kai

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Esteban

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

10/10 Excellent

LUIS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

bruce

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff, clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great for having a safe comfortable place to sleep at night if your trip is primarily geared towards being out in the town for most of the day. Did not offer things like mini refrigerator or microwave, but for a tiny space it won’t be practical.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Madeline

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

2/10 Terrible

Lynn

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms in NYC were super expensive so we booked a bunk with shared bathroom. We thought how bad could it be? It was awful. The bathrooms were disgusting. Dirty water covering the floors, stunk horribly like someone gave birth to last week’s buffalo wings. We could not stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Monica

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great customer service even though Expedia did not provide the accurate room requested - the hotel honored what was on the confirmation. Gary was great! Loved the location and recommend the turtle pub around the corner for good food and a friendly atmosphere. Air conditioning in the room didn’t get below 73-74 - only down side. Recommend this accommodation for a midtown eastside location
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tsanyo

Traveled with pets
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Let me start by saying I really liked the property, it's fun, hip and well suited for the young urban traveler. Not to mention it has an awesome garden and roof deck. One of the few places with communal spaces I've visited lately. The house keeping staff was great, but unfortunately i can not say the same about the rest. Let's put aside the sky-high prices for what is supposed to be a stay-on-the-budget establishment that bridgea the gap between hostel and hotel - around $300 a night for a bunk bed room with a shared bathroom and nearing $500 for a single pod with a private bathroom. I had to extend my reservation twice while staying there. I ended up *having* to change rooms both times - both times the front desk told me around 12pm - "bring out your things and wait here, we don't have a room for you." When I asked if I can stay in my current room until one is available the answer was no. The second time around I called to extend and I was told there is only a single pod with a shared bathroom available for about $500. I went online to find out there were plenty of other room types including the one i was in at the time. I booked there what i thought was a full pod, but I probably overlooked. The cost of the downgraded room ~ $450/night. When I went to check-in I was told I have to change rooms, since I booked a different type and the same "bring your luggage down and wait" response. When I asked if I can keep my current room the answer was an immediate "no" followed by,
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harker

Our space was small but just what we needed in a fantastic neighborhood!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Located in a great area of Manhattan. Times Square and Central Park are a 15 - 20 minute walk. Madison Ave is right there and there's plenty of other places a short walk away. The pod I was in was cozy and clean. The staff always provided fresh towels and tidy up the room when I was out and about. Other individuals staying there were friendly and polite. The doors tend to slam if you don't assist them close, but it's honestly not that bad. Just sleep with earbuds if you're sensitive to that. Other than that I will definitely stay here again when I come back to NYC.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Nathan, Fort Wayne

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Paper thin walls, everyone that worked their was a foreigner, couldn’t understand the staff, bathrooms were dirty
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Alvaro

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Simple and sufficient for single traveler

Just needed a place to spend the night. For being in Manhattan, what it’s work and the cost it was okay. Nothing special. Good neighborhood.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Daeja

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
1.5/5 Very dirty hotel. Dust in my room. Room looked better the second day vs my arrival check in. Could tell somebody actually sweep d and tidy up. Ceilings low (I am 5’11). Mold in the shower. Toilet looked like it hadn’t been cleaned in months. Spider webs in the window. Had a strange smell to the room. Floor was dirty. Sink had drainage issue , water piling up in sink. Not good lighting. The tv channels kept playing re runs every hour. Very very very small room. Very tight shower couldn’t even lifts up my arms without hitting the shower walls. Had to ask everyday for new towels and wash clothes. Sometimes would bring either towel no washcloth or washcloth and no towel. Weird smell in the hotel and room. Staff was cool but I shouldn’t have to ask for towels everyday and to clean my room. Yeah definitely get what u pay for: I’m never staying here again. Not sure why Expedia has this listed as such high stars. The building rating outside is B 76 but honestly should be C or D. Not up to code or standards. No fridge no microwave no nothing.Save your money.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025