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The Pod Hotel

The Pod Hotel
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4 of 5 stars 654 reviews
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#64 of 346 hotels in New York City
Description: Affordable mid-rise hotel with brick-face front on the East side near Grand Central Station, UN and Rockefeller Center.
  • Address
    230 E 51st St
    (formerly Pickwick Arms)
    New York City, NY 10022
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars Based on 648 traveler reviews
  • What to Expect:
    • 4 based on 413 reviews Rooms
    • 4 based on 393 reviews Service
    • 4 based on 411 reviews Value
    • 4.5 based on 410 reviews Cleanliness
    • 4 based on 4 reviews Pool
  • Recommended For:
    • 80% based on 466 reviews Young singles
    • 50% based on 466 reviews Families with teenagers
    • 20% based on 466 reviews Older travelers
    • 20% based on 466 reviews Families with young children
    • 10% based on 466 reviews An amazing honeymoon

Reviews of The Pod Hotel

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4 of 5 stars
Ashburn, VA
Jul 22, 2008

If you are looking for a clean, low price hotel in NY city, look no further. They did a great job renovating this hotel. The concept works: put more rooms in the same amount of space, and charge less per room. They probably make a mint, and more people stay in Manhattan than otherwise would. The hotel is kept very... more

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4 of 5 stars
miami, fl
Jul 21, 2008

I stayed during July 2008. When I researched hotels during this time (peak season) I was lucky to get a room with no bathroom, and all the hotels for the same amount of money (269 a nite) had reviews that included bugs in the hotel and rude people. When I got there I was given my room key and was... more

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2 of 5 stars
san diego
Jul 21, 2008

This hotel had nice, efficient, clean rooms and a great location. However, on the very hot nights I stayed, the AC broke. I notified the front desk, but they were indifferent to the situation for two nights. Later, I wrote and notified them again that the hotel stay was ruined by the sweltering room. I never heard back from them.... more

Jul 20, 2008

The hotel is cute and pretty clean, however, it is pretty inconvenient to have such a small space. We were in the bunk-bed room, and honestly, next time we will just pay a cheaper rate at an average hotel to be budget friendly. The bathroom was down the hall -which was fine- but it was always hot and humid since... more

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5 of 5 stars
Montréal
Jul 19, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

I booked this hotel less than 3 days before my stay. We had a little room with two bunk beds and a bathroom for a very great price. Though, it was the only bunk beds room with a bathroom, other rooms use shared bathroom. Everything was nickel clean, the staff was very firendly and helpfull. The hotel is pretty close... more

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5 of 5 stars
Charleston, South Carolina
Jul 17, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

My sister-in-law and I (22 and 25) wanted a cheap, but safe option for our weekend trip to NY. We booked the room with one set of bunk beds and the shared bathroom option. When we arrived, we were VERY pleased with the appearance and location of the hotel. Close to everything and the lobby was very presentable and "Fun".... more

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4 of 5 stars
Sunnyvale, California
Jul 16, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

My girlfriend and I stayed at the Pod Hotel in July of 2008. We stayed four nights in a bunk bed room, with shared bathroom. The room was small, but extremely clean and functional (small desk, wireless Internet, two small flat-screen tvs, stainless steel sink, powerful AC). There were lights in the room indicating which bathroom was open. Each bathroom... more

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4 of 5 stars
Sweden, Malmo city
Jul 16, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Stayed here 5 night in a bunk bed room with shared facilities and loved it! Clean, friendly staff, great roof terrace, great location and nice breakfast options (not included in the room). Would stay here again! more

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5 of 5 stars
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Jul 15, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

I found a $50 fare on Spirit Airlines from Fort Lauderdale to Long Island Islip and thought a couple of days in the city would be nice (too bad they are suspending service to Long Island for a while). I started to look for hotels near Times Square and came across the Hotel Carter (the lowest rated hotel on the... more

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4 of 5 stars
Ann Arbor Michigan
Jul 14, 2008

Given that New York hotels are extremely expensive, this one has to be considered in context. It’s pretty bare bones, but gives great value for what you pay. Just be sure you manage your expectations. The rooms are truly tiny, but with contemporary décor and very efficiently arranged. Very clean with sufficient amenities. Flat screen t.v., and free wireless internet.... more

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230 E 51st St, (formerly Pickwick Arms), New York City, NY 10022