Pod 51, New York CityPod 51 in New York City, United States has a corrected score of 2.9 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), ranked 338 of 498 hotels we score in New York City. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 2.8 before correction: Booking.com 2.7, Tripadvisor 3.2, Google 2.8, Agoda 2.7. Rooms from about $86 a night (cached, not a live quote).Pod 51 is a modern hotel located in the Midtown East neighbourhood of Manhattan. Originally built in 1930 and renovated in 2007, the property provides compact accommodation for budget-conscious travellers, families, and business guests. The hotel features a rooftop terrace, an on-site lounge, and a garden. Its position allows for walking access to 5th Avenue and St. Patrick's Cathedral. While the interior design is contemporary and the hotel is pet friendly, the room sizes are small and some guests must use shared bathroom facilities.What stands out

Rooftop terrace and garden

Central Midtown East location

Pet and family friendly

On-site lounge and cafe

Watch out for

Small room dimensions

Shared bathroom options

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