The Pod Hotel, New York City, Noise

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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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Construction:	No recent comments about construction were found.
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. Our window A/C did not help in blocking the noise or the steady smell of cigarette smoke.

"Two peas in a Queen Pod " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/21/2012 Vote

2. We were so tired the first night that the street noise and cigarette smoke wafting was not a bother.

"Two peas in a Queen Pod " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/21/2012 Vote

3. We were on the fifth floor, so we did not hear any noise from the street.

"Excellent location " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/11/2012 Vote

4. After dealing with little sleep (due to noise and the temperature), freezing conditions, hard bed, spotty wi-fi, and cold water, I was very upset that I had booked this hotel.

"Hostel masquerading as a hotel " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/10/2012 Vote

5. I was on the top (14th) floor, so I think this impacted how little noise I heard.

"Clean, quiet, comfortable " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/23/2012 Vote

6. Also, rooms are well insonorized; I didnt heard any noise from other rooms.

"New York trip for Susan and Marc " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/22/2012 Vote

7. Also, there was a door to a connecting room, which did allow some noise to come through, but nothing that kept us up at night.

"Fit our needs perfectly. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/18/2012 Vote

8. We had an ensuite shower room which was a major plus and the only real noise was from fellow guests rolling home very late some evenings.

"Great Location and Brilliant Value " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/9/2012 Vote

9. We had to open windows at night to sleep, which didn't help the city noise.

"Practical, slick, small " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/5/2012 Vote

10. Relatively quiet street, though lots of city noise still heard in room - suggest ear plugs for light sleepers.

"Practical, slick, small " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/5/2012 Vote