Pod 39
What Guests Say
The room was super clean, the staff was so kind and helpful, and the rooftop deck is adorable! It was surprisingly quiet, and I liked how the neighborhood felt more residential than touristy.
Donna
September 2024
The location was great! I could walk to Times Square and other places that I visited. The property was clean, and the staff were nice, polite, and friendly. The light bulbs in the room and bathroom were dimmable and good for sleeping time. The street view through the window was beautiful. I stayed on the 14th floor and had a nice view during the night. I have attached the picture. It was a specific place under the bed to put my stuff and luggage. I liked it.
Laleh
December 2023
Location was great and staff was super friendly. Rooftop was amazing!
Maria
June 2024
I had a fantastic stay at this hotel! The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful throughout my visit, which made the experience even more enjoyable. The location is unbeatable, just a short walk from Grand Central Station, making it very convenient for exploring the city. I appreciated the complimentary coffee provided in the mornings, and the option to purchase pastries or bagels was a nice touch. The common area for breakfast was cozy and a great place to start the day. Overall, everything about my stay was excellent – from the service to the amenities. I highly recommend this hotel for anyone looking for a comfortable and convenient stay in New York City!
Ailin
November 2024
Whoever designed this hotel thought it through very carefully. Everything worked very well. The bed was comfortable. My room was surprisingly quiet, even though it was next to the lifts. Despite the small size, there were clever options for storage. Pod 39 is extremely well located for Midtown Manhattan. The complementary tea and coffee in the mornings was a blessing and saved going out to find one straight away, although there are lots of options close by.
Michael
June 2023
The room was spotless, and housekeeping came every day in the morning. But bring extra coat hangers if you're coming for meetings. And there's no in-room iron/ironing board; you have to ask reception. The adjoining Italian Restaurant, Arthur and Son's, serves up some great food with generous serves. Pod 39 is a short walk to all the places I needed to get to; from the UN HQ to Wagamama. It's right next door to a dry- cleaners/laundry and across E 39th St from Venice Coffee, a popular 24hr sandwich and coffee place.
Qereqeretabua
April 2025
Pod 39 is (as with Pod 51) basic - but it is exceptional basic! The staff are switched on, welcoming, and ready to help with any issues - eg directions, maps, taxis, luggage storage, a knife to cut apples (it was a plastic knife but did the job). The location is terrific - I was attending a UN conference - the UN is just a walk down the street, other venues for the event were close (apart from the Salvation Army Building). There's a delicatessen across the street - and if a person favours meat they have all sorts of meat-based bagels that look wonderful (I am vegetarian so am not able to vouch for taste). Pod 39 is in a great location for Grand Central, too - so an easy ride on the airtrain to Long Island Railroad to take the train in to Grand Central. Bathroom excellent - shower easy to work (which is a bonus as so many hotels have complicated shower systems, or ones that are a mystery until the penny drops).
Scutt
April 2025
- Excellent location - Helpful staff - Clean and quiet room (as much as a hotel room in Midtown Manhattan can be quiet). Clean meant really clean. - Appreciated the free tea/coffee in the mornings - All in all a good value for your money
David
October 2024
Had a great stay. Location was perfect, easy access to public transport and within walking distance to a lot of attractions. Great option if you want to stay somewhere central but avoid the most hectic areas. Very helpful staff, room was clean and had all the basics I needed. Great for a solo traveller if you wish to save some money and still have your own private space instead of staying in a hostel. Rooftop bar wasn't open at the time of my stay but the view was nice at night. Cozy bar / cafe in the lobby.
Christa
April 2025
Great location in midtown Manhattan, near subway stops at the Grand Central, very modern hotel spaces, decent clean room, free coffee in the morning at the restaurant and water too, that was very helpful. Accommodating staff, maps and info for events and sightseeing at the lobby. we would pleasantly book our next stay there when we visit NY again
Foteini
September 2024
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