The Pod Hotel, New York City, Charge

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The Pod Hotel	Average Price: $207 Check Rates

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230 East 51st Street

New York City, 10022 View map

2-Star Hotel Rank: 5 of 144
Average review rating: 3.93

OpinionWell Value Index: 7

Traveler reviews analyzed: Expedia (92) , MyTravelGuide (4) , TripAdvisor (1163) , YahooTravel (15)

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Noise:	Recent comments complained about noise.
Room Smell:	No recent comments about room smell were found.
Parking Fees:	No recent comments about parking fees were found.
Bed Bugs:	No recent comments about bed bugs were found.

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1. The Pod also has free wifi, which is a big win - other hotels charge $10 for 24 hours.

"Affordable, great location! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/20/2012 Vote

2. For up to half of what other efficiency hotels charge, you can get a clean, quiet, although tiny room with a shared bath in midtown Manhattan.

"Efficient, clean value in Midtown! " Read full review on Expedia 4/14/2010 Vote

3. The manager also upgraded my bed to a queen size free of charge.

"If you are on a budget, this is perfect but if you're thinking about downgrading for a good deal, DON'T. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 2/26/2010 Vote

4. If not most of the big chain hotels with ensuite charge practically the same.

"Appalling value for money. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/20/2012 Vote

5. The hotel is located close to times square (15-20 minutes by foot) and based on what the other hotels in the area charge for a night, this one is really worth every penny.

"Good location, excellent price " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/16/2012 Vote

6. Note: the ipod dock in the room does NOT charge you ipod battery.

"Great stay, cant wait to return!! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/8/2012 Vote

7. A $20 charge was approved on our credit card on booking in but never charged.

"Great Find " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/7/2011 Vote

8. When we arrived we were greeted with a smile and offered an upgrade with a personal bathroom for no additional charge.

"Great room for the price " Read full review on TripAdvisor 7/18/2011 Vote

9. We were upgraded to a double room at no extra charge.

"Modern and fun affordable hotel " Read full review on TripAdvisor 6/16/2011 Vote

10. Also: no way to charge food/coffee ordered in the lobby to your room, which was very odd.

"Not Worth the Savings " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/26/2011 Vote