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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 £96
includes taxes & fees
17 May - 18 May

Room options

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

Single Pod with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Bunk Pod with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap

Room (Queen Pod ADA)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Room, Shared Bathroom (Bunk Bed)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 90 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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

Room (Full Pod)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 112 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Room (Queen Pod)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 150 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Room, Private Bathroom (Single Pod)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 100 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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

Room, Shared Bathroom (Single Pod)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 80 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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

1 Queen Pod ADA, Private Bath

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Studio Pod

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Veranda Pod: 1 Double + 1 Single With Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Double Double Pod

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Bunk Bed - Private Bath

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Single Pod with Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Full Pod

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Queen Pod

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • United Nations Headquarters
    United Nations Headquarters
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Rockefeller Center
    Rockefeller Center
    10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • 5th Avenue
    5th Avenue
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • spring landscape in the Central park, New York, USA
    Central Park
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Times Square
    Times Square
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles

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

  • Additional perks include:
    • Breakfast (surcharge), multilingual staff and a porter/bellboy
    • A 24-hour front desk, a TV in reception and concierge services
    • A lift, luggage storage and smoke-free property
  • Other conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Free toiletries and hairdryers
    • 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 transport

  • Offsite parking available (USD 80 per day)

Food and drink

  • Daily breakfast to-go 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.
  • Lift (91 centimetre 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 lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 14 floors
  • Built in 1930
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Renovated guestrooms - January 2025
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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

Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Contactless check-out

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 are allowed for an extra charge
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • A pet fee will be charged
  • 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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-authorise 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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Frequently asked questions

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. A fee applies. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Pod 51?

As of 13 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Pod 51 on 17 May 2026 start from £96, including 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.

This hotel is situated in the city centre.

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

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected 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
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1102 out of 2125 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 545 out of 2125 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 254 out of 2125 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 107 out of 2125 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 117 out of 2125 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Richard C

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, staff was great, ac worked well, beds comfortable and bathrooms did
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place, well located but small rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Ahmed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is too small but clean. The location is excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a clean and comfortable place to sleep during a busy trip. Great value for the money.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Jillian

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is really ideal for younger travelers. It’s like living in a dorm with people in and out making all sorts of noise in the middle of the night. The staff was friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean & chic room! Staff are very nice and efficient.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Liisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, nice staff and new rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bed was comfortable. Excellent location for us (we walked everywhere we wanted to go, including all the Broadway theatres). Shared washroom which was sometimes an issue when people left wet towels lying around.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great space close to lots of activities. Decent food options close by and very close to conscience store and bank. Staff were friendly and everything was clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Arlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Midtown East location. Clean and cheap.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sebastian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
bathroom was seperate from the room but always available and clean rooms were really nice
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Nice staff clean room
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great, room was clean, and the bar downstairs was a vibe. Would recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The neighborbood is great. Lots of stores, bats, bodegas around for everything you need.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Sebastian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
As always, rooms are clean, lobbies are clean, staff is great!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Whitley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was super nice and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value for a Manhattan stay. The most courteous staff. Fast and efficient check-in/check-out. Early check-in wasn’t guaranteed but was easy and without hassle. Wonderful location, close proximity to many restaurants, sites, and subway station.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Varun

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff, great location, fantastic price.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, attentive staff, great location. Two of us stayed in a bunk bed pod and had enough room to move around comfortably. Restrooms were clean every time we stepped into them during a three-night stay. On the second day of our stay, our AC went out and the room would not cool down. Spoke to the front desk on our way out that morning and by the time we returned in the afternoon, they had the issue resolved. If you don’t mind staying in pods/hostels and can manage with less room square footage, they are a great way to save money on a trip. This one was great; would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dylan

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

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was awesome! It’s in a great location and felt very safe. Our only problem was the sliding bathroom door that wouldn’t stay closed. I’m sure this isn’t a problem in just our room. They really need to fix the doors as the room is already so small so that’s privacy that is much needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Merideth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room clean, staff very attentive. Bathroom had some visibility from sleeping area but as it was a small space that was to be expected. Perfect minimalist experience.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Olga

Liked: Amenities
Nice hotel. Staff friendly, great location, clean, quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025