*When you enter the pod, you feel like you've entered a Macintosh computer.

*Very stylish on a budget (I paid $200 for a small room w/ my own bath); not bad for a clean, fun hotel in this location

*The room was very small, even for NYC, but had some design features which made it workable. A mixture of ikea furniture and some original pieces; the sink, for example, was beautiful, as was the lighting. The bed frame seemed like particle-board ikea throw-away

*The bed was quite hard, as were the pillows

*The air-conditioner was relatively quite

*The rooftop deck is fabulous

*The service was efficient and direct but not overly friendly UNTIL I met the concierge, who was very eager to help in any way

*The music in the lobby and hallways was killer

I spent 4 nights in a single pod room with a shared bathroom this month. Initially I was concerned about the shared bath situation and tried for a while to find a hotel where I'd have my own, but i could not find any other property that matched the pod's value and quality. You walk in the front door and the extremely hip lobby instantly puts you at ease - I was on the tenth floor and took the very slow elevator up and found yes my room was small, but it was so well designed it didn't seem to matter! That said i would not recommend putting more than one person into a single room, it really is designed for one! Other reviewers note they never had to wait for a bathroom, i kinda doubted it, but its so true, I never had to wait once! At most i think i saw the one bathroom being used on the floor at any one time.

The location is fantastic there are heaps of places to eat and drink in the area, a couple of grocery stores and its a short walk up the road to a couple of different subway stations.

The only real downside i had was that like many other reviewers noted, the banging doors at night can be annoying. Its almost impossible to close a door without making alot of noise. That said it wasn't a huge issue.

If you are on a budget in New York then feel confident about booking the Pod, its the best value going around!

While attending a seminar on 3rd avenue, I stayed for (3) days in a double room with a private bathroom. Although the room was tiny, it was trendy and clean. The hotel staff was friendly and courteous. Most other hotels within the area were twice to three times the cost of this hotel. Excellent location too! Have already booked another stay in October.

My 17 year-old daughter and I just returned from a 4 day stay at the Pod Hotel. What an amazing place!! Believe me, we couldn't have been more pleased! This hotel is truly the hidden jewel in NYC!

We had a bunk room and it was perfect for us. Just like the other reviews have said, it was a tiny room. But, don't let that stop you! Everything in the room was very comfortable, clean, sleek, and modern. Our mattresses were firm and supportive, and the pillows and sheets were super comfy and didn't feel like standard hotel issued linens. Also, having our own flat screen tv's on each bunk was an awesome way for each of us to spend some time alone - even though we were still together in the room. You can watch the tv's with or without headphones. In our case, my daughter used her headphones on the top bunk while I chose not to use headphones on the bottom bunk. Watching our own favorite tv shows was a great way for us to unwind each night before we went to sleep.

Before we got to the Pod, I was a little apprenhensive about the shared bathrooms. Even though all the reviews had been positive about them, I was still a little leary of their cleanliness and proximity to the room. I even worried about my daughter having to go down the hall by herself at night to use them. But, once we got there and I saw for myself how close the rooms were to the bathrooms, and how spotless they were, all my fears vanished! Again, the bathrooms were small, but they were exceptionally clean and modern. We stayed in on the second floor and our room was literally six steps away from two bathrooms. There was always a bathroom available for us whenever we needed it, too. The rainfall showerheads and the soft music in the bathroom also added to their charm.

All in all, this hotel is amazing!!! The staff is friendly and helpful, the decor is funky, hip, and classy at the same time, and it's in a very safe, comvenient location. Thank you to whoever designed this hotel and made the prices so reasonable!!! We enjoyed every minute of our stay and I can't recommend the Pod enough!