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The Pod Hotel


The Pod Hotel
Hotel class 2 of 5
230 E 51st St, (formerly Pickwick Arms), New York City, NY 10022
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5 of 5 stars
Hmary89 1 contribution
Somerset, England
Jul 13, 2009 | Trip type: Friends getaway New

My friend and I stayed here at the end of a 3 month trip, and we decided to pay a bit more and stay somewhere nicer; we could not have asked for more. It was impeccably clean, in a wonderful location, and had all the amenities which you could wish for. The rooms, of course, were on the small side... more

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3 of 5 stars
DonBuffalo_NewYork 16 contributions
Buffalo, New York
Jul 13, 2009 | Trip type: Solo travel New

I stayed in one of the Pods without an ensuite bathroom on the 12th floor. The elevators are slow and so sometimes it took a while to get up there. The room was small but functional. I appreciated the in room safe and the AC was powerful. The bed/couch was somewhat uncomfortable to sleep on. It really was like sleeping... more

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4 of 5 stars
trabug 6 contributions
trabug
Jul 13, 2009 | Trip type: Couples New

We stayed at The Pod Hotel for six nights on a trip to NYC. The rooms themselves are very, very small, but they work (it even comes with instructions on how to make the best use of your space)! The bathrooms are a tad see-through, but this is easily fixed with shower curtains. The rooms were clean - I did... more

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3 of 5 stars
geurrptheyard 1 contribution
geurrptheyard
Jul 6, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

Double room was really small. Had its advantages and disadvantages. Could not get boiling water from room and had to get it at reception. They had a guy there at the lobby that was helpful with helped with info things to do and would help with booking trips and tours but Im nearly sure he charges a "booking fee" so... more

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4 of 5 stars
ads102 5 contributions
UK
Jul 1, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

We stayed in a bunk room for 4 nights. The room was small (as expected) but very clean, there was a small basin in the room for shaving/washing and there was always a shared bathroom available. The shared bathrooms were generally very clean, and all had very good showers. I did on one occasion see a cockroach in one of... more

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4 of 5 stars
kristin818 2 contributions
los angeles
Jul 1, 2009 | Trip type: Friends getaway

Our stay was for 5 nights, and there were two of us in a bunk bed room. The first room was very tiny, hardly any walking room, a/c was broken, but they were quick to move us to another room. They were very helpful and friendly, and our new room had a bit more space, which overlooked 51st Street. Great... more

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4 of 5 stars
TheAgouti 4 contributions
Jul 1, 2009 | Trip type: Business, Solo travel

I wish I had known about this hotel the hundreds of times I'd stayed in other places in NYC. For the ridiculously short amount of time you're in your hotel in the city, paying more than $100 is just ridiculous--save that money and go DO something! The pod is super clean, super modern, and not at all tacky, which I... more

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4 of 5 stars
Drumilford 18 contributions
Connecticut
Jun 28, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

Stayed at the Pod for 3 nights while treating my partner to a weekend in NYC for his birthday. I have always considered staying here, and thanks to a $139 a night rate offered from quikbook, I took the chance. The location is great..its easy off the 6 train on East 51st and there are lots of restaurants and nightlife... more

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4 of 5 stars
VivekKolkata 10 contributions
Kolkata
Jun 21, 2009 | Trip type: Business, Couples

Its a value for Manhattan and pretty close to the subway. Hotel has a roack theme to it. Bell boy helped with my luggage. Checkin was quick. Rooms are real real real small. Makes you feel like you are in a space capsule of sorts. Was good till I stayed there. Would look for other accomodations next time am in... more

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4 of 5 stars
ladybug219 1 contribution
Cleveland, OH
Jun 17, 2009 | Trip type: Friends getaway

We were in NYC for the weekend. Since we were going to be on the go, All we wanted was a place to sleep. We arrived at 9:30 a.m. a bellman helped us with our luggage and we were able to check ! June 12 was the first day they opened their cafe, so we able to get scones, bagles,... more

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