Pod 51

Hotel with restaurant, near 5th Avenue

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Steps from the United Nations Headquarters, Pod 51 is a haven of comfort and convenience. Indulge in American cuisine at Clinton Hall or unwind with a coffee on the rooftop terrace. The helpful multilingual staff have left a lasting impression on previous guests.
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Breakfast available
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Multilingual staff
  • Concierge services
  • Luggage storage
  • Porter/bellhop
  • TV in a common area

Feel at home (6)

  • Premium TV channels
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Elevator
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
$103 nightly
$118 total
Mar 5 - Mar 6
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

Showing 16 of 16 rooms
In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Single Room with Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
Miscellaneous
In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap
Miscellaneous

Bunk Room with Shared BathRoom

  • Sleeps 2
Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap
Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap
In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Safe

Room (Queen Pod ADA)

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Renovated in 2025
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 200 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap
In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, Shared Bathroom (Bunk Bed)

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Renovated in 2025
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Separate bathtub and shower
Rainfall showerhead
  • 90 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap
In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Safe

Room (Full Pod)

Good

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Renovated in 2025
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 112 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap
In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room (Queen Pod)

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Renovated in 2025
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 150 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap
In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Safe

Room, Private Bathroom (Single Pod)

Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Renovated in 2025
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 100 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
Bathroom shower
In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Safe

Room, Shared Bathroom (Single Pod)

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Renovated in 2025
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Separate bathtub and shower
Rainfall showerhead
  • 80 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

1 Queen Bed ADA, Private Bath

  • Sleeps 2
Interior
In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Studio Pod

  • Sleeps 4
Property grounds
In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Property grounds
In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Veranda Pod: 1 Double + 1 Single With Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 3
Bathroom amenities | Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap
In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Double Double Pod

  • Sleeps 4
Interior
In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Bunk Bed - Private Bath

  • Sleeps 2
Miscellaneous
In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap
Miscellaneous

Single Room with Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Full Room

  • Sleeps 2
Miscellaneous
In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap
Miscellaneous

Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • United Nations Headquarters - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Rockefeller Center - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • 5th Avenue - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Grand Central Terminal - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Central Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Teterboro, NJ (TEB) - 19 min drive
  • Linden, NJ (LDJ) - 30 min drive
  • LaGuardia Airport (LGA) - 31 min drive
  • Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) - 52 min drive
  • John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK) - 56 min drive
  • New York W 32nd St. Station - 4 min drive
  • New York 23rd St. Station - 5 min drive
  • Grand Central - 42 St. Station - 11 min walk
  • Lexington Av.-53 St. Station - 3 min walk
  • 51 St. Station - 3 min walk
  • Roosevelt Island Tramway Manhattan Station - 10 min walk

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

Pod 51 features a rooftop terrace and puts you within a 10-minute walk of 5th Avenue and Rockefeller Center. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out Clinton Hall, which serves American cuisine. A bar/lounge and a terrace are other highlights. Fellow travelers like the location for the sightseeing and because it's just a short walk to public transportation: Lexington Av.-53 St. Station is 3 minutes and 51 St. Station is 3 minutes.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 354 rooms
    • Arranged over 14 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in time starts at 3 PM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 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

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only, 1 total, up to 25 lbs per pet)*
    • Service animals welcome

Parking

    • Offsite parking within 0.1 mi (USD 80.00 per day)

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • To-go breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–1:00 PM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • Built in 1930
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Television in common areas
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Double-glazed windows

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 36
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 27-inch LCD TV
  • Premium cable channels

Home comfort

  • Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • LED light bulbs

Special features

Dining

Clinton Hall - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • Resort fee: USD 22.95 per accommodation, per night
  • Resort fee inclusions:
    • Additional inclusions
    • Phone calls (may be limited)
    • WiFi access (may be limited)

Optional extras

  • To-go breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 10 for adults and USD 10 for children

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per night

Parking

  • Parking is available offsite and costs USD 80.00 per day (0.1 mi away)

Policies

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit on site.
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Cashless transactions are available.
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

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Pod 51
Pod 51 Hotel
Pod 51 Hotel New York
Pod 51 New York
Pod Hotel New York City
Pod Hotel Nyc
Pod New York City
The Pod Hotel
Pod 51 Hotel
Pod 51 New York
Pod 51 Hotel New York

Frequently asked questions

Does Pod 51 offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Pod 51 does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Pod 51?

Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 1 total and maximum weight of 25 lbs per pet. There's a charge of USD 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Pod 51?

You can check in starting at 3 PM. Check-out time is noon. Contactless check-out is available.

Is there an onsite casino at Pod 51?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Resorts World Casino (22-min drive) is nearby.

Are there restaurants at or near Pod 51?

Yes, Clinton Hall offers American cuisine.

What's the area around Pod 51 like?

Pod 51 is in Manhattan, a short 3-minute walk from Lexington Av.-53 St. Station and 9 minutes' walk from 5th Avenue. The local area is considered walkable as well as being good for public transport.

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Pod 51 Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

7.8

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities

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8/10 Very good

As always, rooms are clean, lobbies are clean, staff is great!
Sebastian, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful.
Andrew, 9-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great room and location!
Elizabeth, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Quiet and convenient
James, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice hotel. Staff friendly, great location, clean, quiet.
Olga, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect location, very friendly staff.
Eve, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean room & nice staff
Deanna, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Love the staff. Room was clean.
Lori, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Everything was great, the staff was very supportive, even keeping our luggage safe after checkout while we waited for our flight.
Igor, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Location is amazing for stay in NY.
Tamara, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff was very nice, location was amazing, and food was all around the hotel. Overall an amazing experience
Deonte, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Super easy place to stay and close to good transportation. Easy to get to from LGA on E train. Lobby, rooftop & cafe make this budget hotel cozier.
Christine, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It is a perfect place to stay
Jerry, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Staff were amazing. Room was smaller than expected.
Kathleen, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Rooms are small but a good savings over larger hotels.
Kelly, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The hotel is in a great location, close to Rockefeller Center and the Theater District. The staff were friendly. The front desk staff were helpful when needs arose. I will return to this hotel in the future/
Denise, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean, well lit and working order room. Tommy at check in reservations was great!
Paula, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean room and it was adjusted heat by the hotel since it was fall going into winter.
Joel, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Everything was amazing even though it was small it was still nice!
Amena, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay
Bonnie, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was amazing!
Emily, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Not really any amenities felt kind of like a college dorm but it was clean and cheap 3/5 stars id say
Gavin, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was a nice stay. Staff was friendly
Constantin, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The room is clean and cozy. A little small, but this is compensated for by the excellent location. It's not so convenient to choose the shared bathroom option.
HILDA LORENA, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good convenient midtown hotel
Amanda, 5-night trip