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This Manhattan Hotel is less than 1 km from Rockefeller Center. It features modern décor and flat-screen TVs in rooms as well as an on-site lounge and rooftop garden. Pod 51 has a multilingual concierge staff ready to help guests plan their visit to New York. Pod 51 provides a list of complimentary, daily activities going on in the town and organizes 3 daily tours for guests during weekdays. Breakfast is available at the on-site cafe. The on-site lounge, Clinton Hall, serves American cuisine for lunch and dinner and provides a full bar as well. Rooms at the Pod 51 have MP3 docking stations and free WiFi. Each room is also equipped with a safety deposit box and a hairdryer. Radio City Music Hall is 1.1 km from Pod 51. Times Square is 1.7 km away, and St. Patrick’s Cathedral is 644 metres from the Pod.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular facilities
- Free WiFi
- Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- 2 restaurants
- 24-hour front desk
- Terrace
- Bar
- Lift
- Garden
- Heating
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Guests who stayed here loved
Sarah
United Kingdom“Just loved the location of this place. Quiet despite how central it is. Walked everywhere and the subway stops are really close. Staff super helpful.”- Sanjin014
Croatia“The location of hostel is in close proximity of general touristic attractions, staff is kind and helpful.” 
Kevin United Kingdom“Very clean, great amenities included in room, location was ideal and the coffee dock in lobby along with the rooftop terrace was great!”- Kerstin
Germany“It’s a very nice hostel with an excellent coffee bar. I stayed in New York over Christmas and New Year's 2024/2025 and felt completely at home. The location is unbeatable – right in the heart of New York and just a stone's throw from the major art...” - Simon Germany“Location very good (both in terms of reaching JFK airport as well as exploring Manhattan and Brooklyn) Single bed pod rooms are simple and small, but I felt really comfy. I also had a sink, hairdryer etc. in my room which also relaxes the...”
Christina
Greece“Excellent location, very clean, perfect temperature in the rooms, always hot water available, everyday cleaning from the staff! 10/10!”- Teresa
Netherlands“Central position, very clean, bed comfortable, amazing view from the rooftop, very well connected to the metro, staff very helpful.” 
Ana Croatia“The rooms are clean, the rooftop view is great. Friendly employees willing to help.”- Lucy United Kingdom“Compact room but has everything you need. Comfy bed, nice soft towels and good pressure in shower. Enough space for a couple, might be a bit close if friends”
Birgitte
Denmark“When taking part in a UN conference like I did the location is perfect. I love the friendly atmosphere.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants2 restaurants on site
- POD Café & Garden
- CuisineAmerican
- Open forBreakfast • Cocktail hour
- Clinton Hall
- CuisineAmerican
- Open forLunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
Facilities of Pod 51
Most popular facilities
- Free WiFi
- Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- 2 restaurants
- 24-hour front desk
- Terrace
- Bar
- Lift
- Garden
- Heating
Bathroom
- Hairdryer
Outdoors
- Sun terrace
- Terrace
- Garden
PetsPets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Living Area
- Desk
Food & Drink
- Bar
InternetWiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
ParkingPublic parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and charges may be applicable.
Services
- Concierge service
- Luggage storage
- Tour desk
- 24-hour front desk
Safety & security
- Safety deposit box
General
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Heating
- Lift
- Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
- English
- Spanish
House rulesPod 51 takes special requests - add in the next step!
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine printNeed-to-know information for guests at this property
Please note that the credit card will be pre-authorised at least 7 days prior to the date of arrival.
Please note that the credit card and photo identification presented at check-in must match the name on the reservation. For third party reservations, a credit card authorisation form is required. Contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A damage deposit of US$50 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 14 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
