The Pod Hotel, New York City, Bad

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

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1. Only bad thing was the teenage neighbors smoke; some of the staff is really great some others are kind of bitter.

"Well located, affordable, minimal and cozy " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/22/2012 Vote

2. Too bad because the staff was nice and it has a nice lobby.

"The Pod Smells Funny " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/2/2012 Vote

3. The only downside is that the doors/walls are not noiseproof so don't forget some earplugs if you're a bad sleeper.

"Good hotel, but don't forget earplugs if you're a bad sleeper " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/3/2012 Vote

4. I really have nothing bad to say about this place.

"My favorite NYC hotel! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/13/2012 Vote

5. It takes about 15 minutes to walk to Times Square, which isn't bad at all especially for the price of The Pod, but there are lots of hotels that are more central.

"Trendy Little Hotel. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/11/2012 Vote

6. It is a chair with a criss-cross metal back that is a little bit uncomfortable to lean against, but it's not too bad.

"Not Bad But Some Obvious Design Flaws " Read full review on TripAdvisor 11/15/2011 Vote

7. Rude front desk bad rooms.

"Horrible and ridiculously over priced at nearly $200 " Read full review on TripAdvisor 10/20/2011 Vote

8. That's not bad for the distance covered, we also took the FDR to there.

"Great entrance hallway, Great location, Great view, but the Pods are a bit small. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/28/2011 Vote

9. Taxis aren't bad, I met friends for drinks near the Brooklyn bridge and it only cost ~$12.

"Great entrance hallway, Great location, Great view, but the Pods are a bit small. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/28/2011 Vote

10. small rooms but very nice, clean and modern look, bad service, its ok when you are alone and you need a good place to sleep only.

"nice , confortable and very good located " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/21/2011 Vote