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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
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
The current price is ₩142,983
₩203,220 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 8 - Mar 9

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Single Room with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Bunk Room with Shared BathRoom

  • Sleeps 2

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Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap

Room (Queen Pod ADA)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Renovated in 2025
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, Shared Bathroom (Bunk Bed)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Renovated in 2025
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
  • 8 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room (Full Pod)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Renovated in 2025
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room (Queen Pod)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Renovated in 2025
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, Private Bathroom (Single Pod)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Renovated in 2025
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 9 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, Shared Bathroom (Single Pod)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Renovated in 2025
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
  • 7 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

1 Queen Bed ADA, Private Bath

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Studio Pod

  • Sleeps 4

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Veranda Pod: 1 Double + 1 Single With Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 3

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Double Double Pod

  • Sleeps 4

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Bunk Bed - Private Bath

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Single Room with Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Full Room

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

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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. SUMMIT One Vanderbilt and Times Square are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Central Park and Washington Square Park. Museum of Modern Art and Empire State Building are two other places to visit that come recommended. 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. 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
  • Rockefeller Center
    Rockefeller Center
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • 5th Avenue featuring a city and street scenes
    5th Avenue
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Chrysler Building shines amid evening glow in New York City skyline
    Grand Central Terminal
    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
  • Rosemary’s
    2 min walk
  • Niall's on 52nd
    3 min walk

About this property

Pod 51

Hotel located near Museum of Modern Art with rooms renovated in 2025
Located close to SUMMIT One Vanderbilt and Times Square, Pod 51 provides a rooftop terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a bar. The on-site restaurant, Clinton Hall, features American cuisine.
Additional perks include:
  • Breakfast (surcharge), multilingual staff, and a TV in the lobby
  • Concierge services, a porter/bellhop, and an elevator
  • Smoke-free premises, luggage storage, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 354 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 27-inch LCD TVs with premium channels
  • LED light bulbs, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Internet access
  • Available in some public areas: Free internet

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking within 0.1 miles (USD 80 per day)

Food and drink

  • Daily on-the-go breakfast available 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee: USD 3 to 10 for adults and USD 3 to 10 for children
  • 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
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 14 floors
  • Built in 1930
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Renovated guestrooms - January 2025
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 27-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
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
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
1 total (up to 25 lbs per pet)

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
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Phone calls
  • WiFi access (may be limited)

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for to-go breakfast: approximately USD 3 to 10 for adults, and USD 3 to 10 for children
  • Offsite 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

51 Pod
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, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 lbs per pet. 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 Mar 6, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Pod 51 on Mar 8, 2026 start from ₩142,983, 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 begins at 3 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

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 15-minute walk of Museum of Modern Art and SUMMIT One Vanderbilt. Central Park and Times Square are also within 1 mi (2 km). 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. 1044 out of 2033 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 523 out of 2033 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 246 out of 2033 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 101 out of 2033 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 119 out of 2033 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

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pod 51 was amazing, it’s located close to anything u can think of , I will be staying here again anytime I visit New York !
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Whitley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was super nice and helpful.
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

Dylan

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

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

Clean and functional room. Very helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

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

8/10 Good

Yuliia

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

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Clean and comfortable
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

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

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

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

Eve

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

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

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

Allyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Helpful staff. Clean hallways. The bathrooms were semi clean but not too bad.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

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

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

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

Marilyn

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