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Pod 39

Central New York City, Manhattan

Guest rating: 8.2 (7946)

Modern budget hotel with fresh, compact cabin rooms. A good location near Bryant Park.

Compact rooms

Restaurant and lounge

Seasonal rooftop bar

Close to Grand Central Terminal

Our summary of Pod 39

Pod 39 Hotel is a budget-friendly stay in Manhattan's Murray Hill neighborhood. The hotel is a short walk from Grand Central Terminal and its subway station, and just 15 minutes on foot away from the Empire State Building. Times Square is 1 mile away.

The hotel offers rooms that maximize the functionality of their limited space. In other words, the so-called Pods are tiny but have everything necessary for short stays. The pods vary from Single, Full, Queen, and Bunk Pods, befitting solo travelers, couples, and groups alike. All pods have free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, air conditioning, and en suite bathrooms with rainfall showers. There is no coffee or tea maker in the rooms but free coffee is served in the morning.

The Empellón Al Pastor is a Mexican restaurant located in the hotel lobby, where you can have a variety of tacos and bar snacks in a laid-back environment. The hotel also boasts a rooftop lounge and bar for a combination of cocktails with a view. A convenient, but paid and simplistic breakfast is served at the lounge bar.

On-site there is also a vibrant Playroom Lounge with board games, a fireplace, and comfortable seating areas.

The hotel offers complimentary walking tours to nearby attractions such as the Empire State Building and Times Square.

Pod 39 Hotel is a modern hotel that offers sleeping pods at a very affordable price. For a day, a weekend, or even a full week, you will have everything necessary for a relaxing stay (except a lot of space).