Excellent
3973 Reviews
400 W 42nd Street, New York, United States of America. See map







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A stay at Pod Times Square places you in the heart of New York, within a 10-minute walk of Times Square and Broadway. This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Jacob K. Javits Convention Center and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Bryant Park. Stay in one of 665 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Bathrooms have rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily. Featured amenities include express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and an elevator.
No rollaway/extra beds available
No cribs (infant beds) available
Professional property host/manager
Pets allowed
Service animals are allowed
Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
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English
Spanish
Parking available
Concierge
Non-smoking
Elevator
Concierge services
24-hour front desk
Express check-out
Use of nearby fitness center (discount)
Number of restaurants - 1
Number of bars/lounges - 1
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Terrace
Health or beauty spa nearby
Wheelchair accessible – no
Excellent
3973 Verified Reviews
Exceptional
06 Aug 2025
Exceptional
06 Aug 2025
Transportation is convenient and rooms are good
Exceptional
06 Aug 2025
Excellent service
Excellent
06 Aug 2025
Tricky subway situation. You need to walk two avenues down to get to the more accessible stations. The room was decently clean, nothing crazy. Pretty good for the price.
Excellent
06 Aug 2025
Great location, perfect for someone who uses their room for sleeping and doesn’t spend much time in it. I wish the lower bunk had a reading light.
Exceptional
06 Aug 2025
Easy access to subway and for attractions that you want to visit. Helpful staff. Recommend for solo traveler and groups.
Fair
06 Aug 2025
Ok
Exceptional
06 Aug 2025
Amazing customer service
Exceptional
04 Aug 2025
Comfy beds
Exceptional
04 Aug 2025
This property was in a great location! It was convenient to the subway, broadway shows and so many restaurants.
Exceptional
04 Aug 2025
The Only Hotel I Stay In
I always have a wonderful stay at Pod Times Square! The staff is always on point, the location is great. I always stay here and don’t plan to change that at any point.
Exceptional
03 Aug 2025
Lovely hotel
Exceptional
03 Aug 2025
The property is very convenient for short stays. Location and parking right across the corner from Port Authority. It was also cheaper going through Expedia. Will definitely use again! Thank you.
Exceptional
03 Aug 2025
Great location and clean
Excellent
03 Aug 2025
Pod has a great location and transportation options around; easy to move to and from times square and other tourist spots; very clean and easy check-in and check-out process, the only thing I would add is a small fridge.
Exceptional
03 Aug 2025
Easy to get to and the staff at front desk were more than helpful
Exceptional
01 Aug 2025
Awesome stay and location
Excellent
31 Jul 2025
Hotel was good but "restaurant" was lacking.
Front desk was great! Housekeeping was great! Great location. "Restaurant" was lacking. It was not a restaurant. Just served pastries in the morning. I've never stayed at a hotel where the coffee wasn't complimentary-until here. Even the Pod on 39th had complimentary coffee and filtered water. Also the Pod 39 serves actual food in the evening at the restaurant.
Excellent
30 Jul 2025
The bed was comfortable and the hotel is close to everything and the Subway was super close in the 42st. It’s a nice place to stay if you only planing to be outside for long time because rooms are not that spacious.
Exceptional
29 Jul 2025
It’s located on a great spot in nyc and it’s very well priced! I enjoyed my stay and would recommend!
Excellent
29 Jul 2025
Convenient and very clean
Location is perfect for a good time in Times Square. The staff are very welcoming and the service for towels and cleanliness was very prompt and perfect. I wish there were separate containers for recycling and trash in the rooms.
Excellent
29 Jul 2025
This is an ideal hotel for a solo traveler. Rooms are very small obviously, but provide decent enough storage space for your bags and clothing. My only complaint was that the room smelled horribly of stinky feet. They really need to shampoo the carpets or use something to absorb that smell. The elevator situation was a bit of a pain because you had to take two (one to the lobby and one to your room) and it was difficult to tell when the second one was coming, but at least it felt safe. One day on my way out (and in a rush) I asked the front desk for a new roll of TP and they just handed it to me over the counter, so I had to go all the way back up to drop it off, which was inconvenient and kind of embarrassing. I had originally tried calling down from my room but the phone in my room didn’t work. Anyway, I’d stay there again but only as a solo traveler and I think if I get another room that smells like that I’d ask to move.
Exceptional
28 Jul 2025
Overall, very satisfied and would stay here again. Thank you!
Exceptional
28 Jul 2025
Very convenient area to stay at
Exceptional
28 Jul 2025
Close to lots of plays and E train station which makes it super easy to get there from JFK. Big Apple Market right around the corner is a major plus.
Excellent
27 Jul 2025
Good for the Price…
We stayed four nights and the room was as advertised. It’s small and it’s tight but it’s well priced and you’re right off 42nd and 9th so it’s in a great spot to get around Manhattan. There wasn’t anything significantly wrong, just a few minor things. There was some minor mold around the edge of the shower, our sink struggled to drain and while the thermostat was set to 68 the temperature never got below 70. It was $149 a night on hotels.com and with the resort fee and spike for the weekend rates, it ended up costing about $211 a night. We basically used it for sleeping and showering and overall it was good.
Exceptional
27 Jul 2025
Perfect Hotel. Absolutely loved it.
Great view, location, staff and price. Definitely will stay here again.
Exceptional
27 Jul 2025
Love the being close to everywhere and close to transit
Exceptional
27 Jul 2025
Excellent choice if you are looking to tour NYC.
Exceptional
27 Jul 2025
Just a couple blocks from Times Square. You could not get more convenient. Clean, new, quiet.
Exceptional
26 Jul 2025
According to my Oura ring, I got "optimal" sleep the nights I stayed at the POD Times Square. What more could I ask?
Poor
26 Jul 2025
Poor everything
Terribly poor execution of CitizenM concept at slightly lower price. Dark, dank, scary location at night, misleading pictures, no amenities except an unattractive bar. Totally disappointing
Excellent
25 Jul 2025
Great price for Times Square hotel- but the ingenuity of bathroom didn’t make sense. The water got everywhere on the floor- including the carpet in the main room causing serious mildew stink! Wish they would fix the shower floor and remove the carpet from rooms. The view was amazing!!
Exceptional
25 Jul 2025
Perfect stay!
Poor
24 Jul 2025
The only thing good about it was its location, for the rest “TERRIBLE “
Exceptional
24 Jul 2025
It is a good location
Exceptional
24 Jul 2025
It was a bit dark and dirty
Exceptional
24 Jul 2025
Nice hotel and reasonable rate!
Exceptional
24 Jul 2025
i like it
Exceptional
24 Jul 2025
Best experience
Exceptional
24 Jul 2025
I had an amazing day. The staff was great and the rooms are clean.
Exceptional
23 Jul 2025
Great mother/daughter hotel!
This was the perfect NYC hotel. My 14 year old daughter and I were only in the room to sleep and didn’t need much. The bunk beds were fun and pretty comfortable. It had everything you need for the limited time we spent in the room. It was very clean. We would absolutely stay here again. Thank you!!
Exceptional
23 Jul 2025
This isn't for you if you have claustrophobia, but I LOVED it! Very efficient use of space, fantastic location, and checkin was super: They upgraded us from bunk beds to a queen (without asking) b/c one was available. I will go back! Very reasonably priced (considering this is NYC).
Exceptional
23 Jul 2025
Fantastic location, frienly staff, and excellent value! Looking forward to our next visit
Fair
23 Jul 2025
Cheap by Manhattan standards but the rooms are pretty mid & very small. Very large shower though! And honestly having to take 2 elevators to get to your room from outside is pretty annoying. The payoff is THE VIEW of Times Square if you're on one of the hotel's good sides.
Exceptional
23 Jul 2025
Comfortable
Excellent
22 Jul 2025
The location is truly perfect, very walkable, the check in and check out processes are very smooth and easy. The staff is friendly and helpful at all times. Even though the rooms are quite small and tight, they have all you need! Would definitely recommend if you want to be near to the bus terminal, Times Square, broadway, and even Penn Station.
Exceptional
22 Jul 2025
I love the pods. Any time I go to NYC it’s my go to stay. Who needs a huge hotel when you have the city to explore. I expect to be visiting many more times. Staff is great and the convenience of having a bar inside is always a perk. Don’t let the name “pod” discourage you.
Exceptional
22 Jul 2025
Room was tiny, but well laid out, comfortable, and very clean. The Midtown location is excellent — 15 minute walk from Penn Station, 10 minutes to Times Square. All in all, The Pod has everything you need and nothing you don’t.
Exceptional
22 Jul 2025
The location was perfect, just steps from Times Square and Hell's Kitchen. The room was small, as expected, but it had everything I needed and was clean. I loved the view of the city and will definitely be returning!
Excellent
22 Jul 2025
Small room but served our purpose! It was dark in the hallway, but the room was clean. Great option and location when you are there for the area and not the room itself.
Exceptional
21 Jul 2025
Easy Peasy
Friendly staff and close to transportation.
Exceptional
21 Jul 2025
Comfy bed and convenient location
Excellent
21 Jul 2025
One of elevators was out of order. Coffee facilities in room would be a good idea.
Excellent
21 Jul 2025
My complaints: The rooftop terrace was closed the whole time, which was a little disappointing. The air vents needed some serious dusting, only one elevator working to enter and exit. They don't give you directions on how to work the bluetooth for headphones to connect to the TV stationed for each bed and only one remote worked. We were changing the channel on both TV's. Also the beds weren't the most comfy. What i liked: The staff was friendly. The shower water got really hot, which was amazing. The location is perfect for Times Square. Amazing price especially with the location. All and all If you're only doing a weekend it's perfect, if you were doing a long stay I would want something a little bit more comfortable. I would rate my experience a 7 out of 10
Excellent
21 Jul 2025
Was perfect for our Trip. Great staff!
Exceptional
20 Jul 2025
The room was small but met my expectations. The beds were very comfortable.
Exceptional
20 Jul 2025
There’s not much to say other than I will give this place five out of five stars. Staff, location, price, all of it was exactly as advertised if not better. We will definitely be returning.
Fair
20 Jul 2025
This property is all about location as it is very centric to all touristic places. The staff is friendly, however, the hotel has room to improve the cleanliness.
Exceptional
20 Jul 2025
Very secure hotel.
Exceptional
20 Jul 2025
Pod was at a great location, walkable to the Times Square subway station. The weather was nice so we ended up walking to Times Square, Central Park, and Rockefeller center. Had a late flight and the Pod was able to hold our luggage after checkout.
Exceptional
20 Jul 2025
This gem is conveniently located just a few blocks from Times Square so you don’t have to worry about the blazing lights or loud atmosphere! The rooms are quaint but comfortable! I love the security of having to take the escalator to the lobby and use your key to access the actual rooms!AND…the Uber shuttle drops off across the street!
Exceptional
19 Jul 2025
Close proximity to everything!
Exceptional
19 Jul 2025
Tiny but efficient rooms. The bathrooms have frosted glass so privacy is difficulty. Excellent location and the staff was wonderful.
Fair
18 Jul 2025
Great location.
Excellent
18 Jul 2025
Pod Times Square is reasonably priced, though no frills whatsoever. The bathroom is glass in the Full pods.
Exceptional
18 Jul 2025
First time staying at a POD hotel and we had a great experience. The rooms were clean and staff were friendly and helpful. I will be booking with the POD hotel again for future stays!
Excellent
17 Jul 2025
The room was excellent actually. Not quite what I was expecting, but great. The bed and pillows were so great. The bathroom was cute. Room was cozy.
Exceptional
17 Jul 2025
For how affordable the room was the hotel was very nice!
Exceptional
17 Jul 2025
Good value for money and location. Room was small but big enough
Fair
17 Jul 2025
Must take 1/2 elevators up 6 floors to lobby then a second elevator up to room. No AC in lobby or main area. Halls and bedrooms smell like dirty old water.
Exceptional
16 Jul 2025
Easy and convenient no frills stay near Times Square. Check-in and checkout very simple, I stayed for two nights to see two shows. This was perfect for one person traveling alone to see theatre.
Exceptional
16 Jul 2025
Safe and great value
Exceptional
16 Jul 2025
very convenient for travellers
Exceptional
16 Jul 2025
Hotel limpio, según habitación con buenas vistas, está cerca de Time Squere y a 30 min andando de central Park. Excelente opción para dormir céntrico en NY. Volveremos seguro.
Exceptional
16 Jul 2025
Perfect for our trip.
Exceptional
15 Jul 2025
This is a great place to stay. Very close to everything. It’s also very clean inside and everyone is friendly. Would recommend.
Poor
15 Jul 2025
Good for short people or tiny or more. There is one heavy guy on the lobby who has no idea and slow.
Excellent
14 Jul 2025
I liked how friendly and efficient the staff were. The cafe/bar serves drinks at a decent price. The room itself was in an ok condition, I only really had problems with the bathroom since mine smelt a little weird and I was given a towel with a stain on it. Otherwise I had a very lovely stay!
Exceptional
14 Jul 2025
Been staying here for years
Staff was very helpful and extremely pleasant. Great location for theater and exploring due to subway and bus close by
Exceptional
14 Jul 2025
Bare bones but clean and modern and comfortable
Exceptional
13 Jul 2025
A truly wonderful stay! Location was perfect and close to everything you could need. Sahar at the front desk was so kindly accommodating to check me in early and even providing a free upgrade! Will definitely stay again and recommend!!!
Exceptional
13 Jul 2025
Great location and price! Very clean hotel with friendly staff. Bunk pod is very small but worth it for the price and location.
Exceptional
13 Jul 2025
Todo estuvo bien, excelente localizacion, muy cerca de todo!! Recomendado al 100%
Excellent
13 Jul 2025
All About The Pod!
Very modest in price considering it is in Times Square! The staff is very friendly and accommodating. It is also right across from the NY Port Authority and the subways, so it was not a hassle. Also, the vicinity’s of restaurants and souvenir shops is excellent. The only thing I would recommend in the future is that they have microwaves and fridges in their rooms, so patrons won’t have to eat cold left overs and they should not request to have a fridge sent to their room.
Excellent
13 Jul 2025
A good budget hotel
Simple, clean. Great for budget travelers who are not spending much time in their hotel room. A clean place to shower and sleep. No frills but very decent.
Exceptional
12 Jul 2025
It was a small space but very well laid out with lots of nice little touches.
Excellent
12 Jul 2025
Good Location & Clean & Comfy
This is a nice, safe place to stay near Port Authority Station. You are near Hell's Kitchen and other places like Times Square and Korean Town. The beds are small but comfy and the bathroom has a nice bigger shower. Everything is clean.
Excellent
11 Jul 2025
Great convenient hotel at a reasonable price (for NYC)
Exceptional
11 Jul 2025
Staff was exceptional..friendly and helpful..The room was small, however, the bed was vrry comfortable. Pillows was hard but may be suitable to others who love hard pillows
Exceptional
10 Jul 2025
This hotel didn’t disappoint. Can’t believe you can find something this affordable right in the heart of Manhattan. Quick check in, very clean with great accommodations. Checked all the boxes
Exceptional
10 Jul 2025
Great location, convenient, clean, comfy,
I had a queen bed room. Small but comfortable. Great view. Elevators were fast. Excellent location. Free coffee would have been nice.
Exceptional
10 Jul 2025
Good!
Exceptional
10 Jul 2025
Greatt
Fair
09 Jul 2025
It’s ok for one night stay
Exceptional
08 Jul 2025
Clean and comfortable. Minimalist but so functional. Nice lobby area for drinks
Exceptional
08 Jul 2025
Best place to stay. Small and affordable compared to others in the area. Everything is close by. Clean and good staff
Exceptional
07 Jul 2025
Nice and Convenient Place to Stay.
The place is centrally located, about a 5 minute walk to Time Square. Lots of eating options around and the subway station is about a block away. The room was small, but was plenty as I was there to vacation not to have a huge room. Easy in and out. The staff was really friendly and helpful. I wish I would have checked out the bar by the lobby but was out and about the entire time.
Excellent
07 Jul 2025
Fantastic location and impeccably clean.
Exceptional
06 Jul 2025
Simple but clean, had the necessities. We only used it to sleep and shower so it was all we needed. The baggage storage is nice and fast, and they even offered free ponchos at the front desk when it was raining. Would stay again for the price and accessibility to the subway and central location.
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Property is in the center of everything! I had a wonderful experience. Staff is very friendly 🙂