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Pod 51

230 East 51st St, New York, NY, US
4.0Very Good
Hotel amenities
Non-Smoking
Lounge

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About this property

Pod 51 is a 3-star hotel in New York, NY, centrally located within a 15-minute walk of the Museum of Modern Art and SUMMIT One Vanderbilt. The property sits 1 mile from Central Park and 1 mile from Times Square, placing it at the heart of Manhattan's cultural and commercial districts.

The hotel offers 354 guestrooms, each equipped with an LCD television and cable service. Rooms include complimentary toiletries, hair dryers, phones, safes, and desks. Guest comfort ratings average 3.8 out of 5.

Dining options include Clinton Hall, a restaurant serving American cuisine with a bar and lounge. A coffee shop and café are also available on-site. To-go breakfast is offered daily from 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM for an additional fee. Beyond dining, Pod 51 features a rooftop terrace with city views, concierge services, and a common area with television. The property is smoke-free and wheelchair accessible, with a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and porter service. Dogs weighing up to 25 pounds are permitted, with a maximum of one pet per room.

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM and check-out is at 12:00 PM. The property has earned a 4.1 out of 5 overall rating from guests.

Location & nearby attractions

Centrally located in New York, Pod 51 is within a 15-minute walk of Museum of Modern Art and SUMMIT One Vanderbilt. This hotel is 1 mi (1.5 km) from Central Park and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Times Square.
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

5th Avenue - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Rockefeller Center - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
St. Patrick's Cathedral - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
United Nations Headquarters - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Madison Avenue - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Chrysler Building - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Top of the Rock Observation Deck - 1 km / 0.6 mi
Radio City Music Hall - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Museum of Modern Art - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Grand Central Terminal - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt - 1.2 km / 0.8 mi
Central Park - 1.5 km / 0.9 mi
Broadway Theatre - 1.6 km / 1 mi
Times Square - 1.6 km / 1 mi
Bryant Park - 1.6 km / 1 mi

The nearest airports are:
LaGuardia Airport (LGA) - 12 km / 7.5 mi
Teterboro, NJ (TEB) - 20.5 km / 12.7 mi
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) - 29.3 km / 18.2 mi
John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK) - 27.8 km / 17.3 mi
Linden, NJ (LDJ) - 38.2 km / 23.8 mi

The preferred airport for Pod 51 is LaGuardia Airport (LGA).

Rooms

Stay in one of 354 guestrooms featuring LCD televisions. Cable television is provided for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.

Dining

Satisfy your appetite with American cuisine at Clinton Hall, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe. To-go breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee.

Amenities & features

Take in the views from a rooftop terrace and make use of amenities such as concierge services and a television in a common area.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage.

Getting here

Sorry, no airport shuttle available.

Check-in & check-out

Check-in 3:00 PM
Check-out 12:00 PM
  • 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-authorize 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
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. Other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Contactless check-out is available

Pet policy

  • Pets allowed
  • Pet max weight (per pet) in kg is 11
  • Pet max weight (per pet) in lb is 25
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum number of pets per room 1
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Fees & policies

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: USD 22.95 per accommodation, per night
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 22 per person
  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees<

Know before you go

  • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • Contactless check-out is available.