American cuisine

Reviews of Pod 51

3 out of 5
Pod 51
230 E 51st St, New York, NY

Reviews

8.0

Very good

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Rating 8 - Good. 381 out of 1331 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 171 out of 1331 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 84 out of 1331 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 108 out of 1331 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Nha Rae

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly and accommodating. The bed sheets seemed small for the bed and kept coming off despite minimal movement and the shower water was either too hot or too cold and the water pressure was very inconsistent and kept making noises that sounded like it was breaking down. The vent near the window also kept making noises throughout the night that sounded like something was trying to get out and it was disturbing.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from tt on 26 Mar,2024
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6/10 Okay

Jamie

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
It was comfortable and convenient enough for a 1 night stay, but the bathrooms are the size of a closet and you have to go back to your room to wash your hands. Also, there was an awful clanking noise while I was trying to sleep that I believe was the plumbing. Would not stay long term, but if you need something cheap (for NYC anyway) it's comfortable and safe enough to be worth a shot.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from tt on 22 Mar,2024
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6/10 Okay

Seth

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from tt on 22 Mar,2024
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8/10 Good

Richelle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean-enough room and bath, great shutters, perfect utility-type accommodations.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from tt on 19 Mar,2024
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8/10 Good

Alexander

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The hotel was good for the money, given it was in Midtown. It was well located to lots of metro stops and a shortish walk to times square and other tourist destinations. There were lots of great restaurants and cafes within a few blocks of the hotel, all were great places to eat for breakfast or lunch/dinner. The room was very small without a proper bathroom. The hotel had few amenities but we spent our time out anyway. The aircon in the room was ineffective and loud.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Response from tt on 15 Mar,2024
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6/10 Okay

Khoa

Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024
Response from tt on 11 Mar,2024
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4/10 Poor

Domenico

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I stayed at POD WILLIAMSBURG more than once and i always loved it, this time i decided to stay at POD 51 but it has not been the same at all. Same concept for sure but the structure is pretty old, even with the windows closed you can heard everything from outside, i was at 2nd floor and i could smell weed from the outside even the windows were closed. I felt the room was a little bit dirty, during the night there was a strong noise from the heater that i couldn't sleep. I will never go back there. Location is prime, i have to say that.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from tt on 10 Mar,2024
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10/10 Excellent

Akira

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachelle

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely loved our stay at Pod 51! The pod cafe downstairs was amazing! Everyone was so friendly and that rooftop view is to die for
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Response from tt on 7 Mar,2024
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4/10 Poor

Christopher

Business traveller
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Heating unit in room did not work properly.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from tt on 7 Mar,2024
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10/10 Excellent

Louis Francis

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Well designed simple room. Quiet room. Friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from tt on 7 Mar,2024
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10/10 Excellent

Katharine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, security and staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from tt on 6 Mar,2024
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8/10 Good

deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I thought the teeny, efficient room was perfect, since my time spent in the city is out & about all the time & the room is just for sleeping & showering. The location is perfect; far enough from the tourist hubs, close to subway stops & nice to walk as well, with plenty of breakfast spots close by. The rooms are absolutely showing some age, but still very decent shape. My only caveat & something a little concerning was the complete lack of security. The doors to the hotel are open 24/7 & the person at the front desk barely noted me returning late night, if at all & honestly wouldn't have known if I had a room there, or not. It wasn't an issue thankfully, but I think it's something the hotel should address.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
Response from tt on 6 Mar,2024
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10/10 Excellent

Harsh

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Response from tt on 22 Mar,2024
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10/10 Excellent

Arnold

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024
Response from tt on 1 Mar,2024
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8/10 Good

Jayna

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from tt on 22 Mar,2024
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10/10 Excellent

Louis

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Response from tt on 22 Mar,2024
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6/10 Okay

Faith

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
very clean yet small hallways and shared bathrooms with the rest of the floor
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Response from tt on 26 Feb,2024
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8/10 Good

Abigail

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
it was just good for the few days me and my friend explored nyc. you get what you pay for but it was nice!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Response from tt on 26 Feb,2024
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8/10 Good

Gregory

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would not mind staying at this property again for sure. Good experience.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from tt on 25 Feb,2024
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10/10 Excellent

Queenelene

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Response from tt on 23 Feb,2024
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6/10 Okay

Ethan

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Response from tt on 22 Feb,2024
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6/10 Okay

Alisa

Travelled with group
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The location of the hotel was convenient and safe. Although the heating did not work for the night I stayed and it was hard to fall asleep because of how thin the blankets were.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from tt on 21 Feb,2024
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8/10 Good

Bianka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Response from tt on 21 Feb,2024
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6/10 Okay

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dirtier than expected, especially in the vents. Very compact bathroom especially if you're a big person. Shower tap kept falling off and the basin tap kept opening on its own. The other guests were very noisy at 4am but that is not the property's fault. A good central location for sightseeing
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Response from tt on 19 Feb,2024
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4/10 Poor

Michelle

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not having access to a fridge or microwave was inconvenient. Construction in the lobby was unsafe.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from tt on 19 Feb,2024
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8/10 Good

Monica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Can't beat location for the price!!! Loved to convenience! It does have a young hip vibe, so no luxury here, but all you need to put your head down at night. The doors make a lot of noise when closing and most residents are not mindful that they should hold on to them as to close them more gently, but I was able to sleep thru that repetitive noise. Also, odd how there was a window connecting the bathroom to the room, diminishing the privacy factor. Otherwise, no other complaints.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Response from tt on 15 Feb,2024
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8/10 Good

Amari

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
You get what you pay for, great service!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Response from tt on 15 Feb,2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from tt on 12 Feb,2024
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6/10 Okay

Margo

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from tt on 9 Feb,2024
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10/10 Excellent

David

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from tt on 8 Feb,2024
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8/10 Good

Patrik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024
Response from tt on 8 Feb,2024
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6/10 Okay

Praveen

Business traveller
Ok for for just spending the night at the hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Response from tt on 5 Feb,2024
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6/10 Okay

Patrícia

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from tt on 4 Feb,2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from tt on 22 Mar,2024
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8/10 Good

Paul

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Response from tt on 28 Jan,2024
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10/10 Excellent

deborah

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When I complained about the noise from the room above me, I was quickly moved. A few minutes later, a staff member returned the phone charger I left in my first room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Response from tt on 28 Jan,2024
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2/10 Terrible

Yaritza

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Response from tt on 27 Jan,2024
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10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Response from tt on 27 Jan,2024
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10/10 Excellent

catherine

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from tt on 22 Mar,2024
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10/10 Excellent

catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from tt on 25 Jan,2024
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10/10 Excellent

Fruzsina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It had a great location, clean, and a fun place.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Response from tt on 22 Jan,2024
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10/10 Excellent

Karielys

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Response from tt on 22 Jan,2024
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4/10 Poor

Nature

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Response from tt on 20 Jan,2024
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10/10 Excellent

Patricia Anne

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Response from tt on 19 Jan,2024
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2/10 Terrible

Mesbah

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from tt on 20 Jan,2024
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6/10 Okay

Dariusz

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from tt on 8 Feb,2024
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10/10 Excellent

Woori

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Response from tt on 18 Jan,2024
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8/10 Good

Taylor

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Me and a friend stayed here for a week and overall is was good! The location was very safe and we had many walkable options for food, groceries, etc. Management was also very helpful and it was an affordable option. The hotel also had a very nice city view on the terrace. The only issue is the website did not make it very clear that the entire floor you stayed on all shared 2 bathrooms. The bathrooms were clean but if you are looking for convenience and better privacy, this is not the place. My friend and I did not care much, but most people would want their own toilet and shower. Our whole room was also the size of my walk-in closet so space was practically none. If you are here for a quick stay and don’t necessarily care about “luxury”, this would be a good option!
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2024
Response from tt on 17 Jan,2024
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6/10 Okay

Sean

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
I was not a fan of having to pay a discretionary fee upon arriving and also having to be in a room with bunk beds and use a communal shower and toilet, but would recommend if you need a quick stop.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Response from tt on 16 Jan,2024
Sorry to hear of your disappointment.The hotel honored the reservation as booked via third party booking (Expedia). Noted on all sites facility fee charge is applicable.Thank you for staying with us and your comments.