Pod 39 Hotel, New York CityPod 39 Hotel in New York City, United States has a corrected score of 3.2 ± 0.1 (solid evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), ranked 245 of 498 hotels we score in New York City. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.1 before correction: Booking.com 3.0, Tripadvisor 3.2, Google 3.0, Agoda 3.3. Rooms from about $250 a night (cached, not a live quote).Pod 39 Hotel is a three-star property situated in the Murray Hill neighbourhood of Midtown Manhattan. Located near Grand Central Terminal and the Chrysler Building, it serves travellers seeking a central base in New York. The hotel features 366 rooms with modern interiors and includes a restaurant, two bars, and a seasonal rooftop terrace. Common areas are designed to encourage social interaction among guests. While the hotel offers essential amenities and a social atmosphere, the guest rooms are small in size. The building originally dates back to 1918 and underwent renovation in 2012. Pets are permitted at this establishment.What stands out

Central Murray Hill location

Seasonal rooftop terrace

Pet friendly policy

On-site dining and bars

Watch out for

Small guest rooms

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