Pod 39

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.

Small room with everything you need and a street view that allowed for natural light. Upon arrival, we were lucky to receive a free upgrade to a slightly larger room, which greatly improved the overall value. The staff was very friendly and answered all our questions and concerns kindly. The hotel is in an excellent location near Bryant Park, with many restaurants and attractions nearby. There’s no laundry on-site, but there’s one just a 1-minute walk away. The subway is one block from the hotel. In the morning, breakfast is served at the restaurant with complimentary coffee. When we requested a taxi to return to the airport, the staff kindly arranged a flat-rate ride for us, and everything went smoothly. Thank you very much!

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!

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).

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.