Pod Times Square, New York CityPod Times Square in New York City, United States has a corrected score of 3.3 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), ranked 213 of 498 hotels we score in New York City. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.3 before correction: Booking.com 3.0, Tripadvisor 4.1, Google 2.5, Agoda 3.4. Rooms from about $260 a night (cached, not a live quote).Pod Times Square is a three-star hotel situated on West 42nd Street in Midtown. Opened in 2017, the building provides efficient pod-style accommodation near Broadway and the Times Square area. It suits solo travellers and couples looking for a central base with modern interiors and on-site dining. The property includes a restaurant, a bar, and a rooftop terrace for guests. While the hotel offers 24-hour reception and concierge services, the rooms are designed for maximum efficiency, meaning floor space is limited. The hotel is pet friendly and provides free WiFi throughout the premises.What stands out

Central Midtown location

On-site restaurant and bar

Rooftop terrace

Pet friendly

Watch out for

Small room sizes

Limited storage space

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