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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 ￥14,314
￥20,622 total
includes taxes & fees
May 25 - May 26

Room options

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

Single Pod with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

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

Bunk Pod with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap

Room (Queen Pod ADA)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 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
(7 reviews)
  • 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)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 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)
  • 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)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 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)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 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 Pod ADA, Private Bath

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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

Studio Pod

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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

Veranda Pod: 1 Double + 1 Single With Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

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

Double Double Pod

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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

Bunk Bed - Private Bath

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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

Single Pod with Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

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

Full Pod

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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

Queen Pod

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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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
10022, NY, New York, 230 E 51st St

What's nearby

  • United Nations Headquarters
    United Nations Headquarters
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Rockefeller Center
    Rockefeller Center
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • 5th Avenue
    5th Avenue
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • spring landscape in the Central park, New York, USA
    Central Park
    16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Times Square
    Times Square
    16 min walk - 1.4 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 porter/bellhop
  • A 24-hour front desk, a TV in the lobby, and concierge services
  • An elevator, luggage storage, and smoke-free premises
  • 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

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

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 May 18, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Pod 51 on May 25, 2026 start from ￥14,314, 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.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Pod 51 Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

7.8

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 116 out of 2111 reviews

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