Pod Times Square
8.8

Excellent

3973 Reviews

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

Parking available
Concierge
Non-smoking
Elevator
Concierge services
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Hotel Description

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.

Hotel policies

Check-in from3:00 PM
Check-in by2:00 AM
Minimum check-in age18
Check-out by12:00 PM

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

Cleaning and safety practices

  • Contactless check-out is available

Property Alerts

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 50.00 per stay
  • Resort fee: USD 22.95 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Internet access
  • Phone calls

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

  • This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
  • Contactless check-out is available.

Special Instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

Instructions

  • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
  • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
  • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
  • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
  • Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

Minimal age

18

Optional fees

  • Pet fee: USD 25.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Spoken Language

English

Spanish

Amenities

Highlights of your stay

Most Popular

Parking available

Concierge

Non-smoking

Other

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

Guest reviews

What others are saying
8.8

Excellent

3973 Verified Reviews

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10/10

Exceptional

06 Aug 2025
Ann
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Property is in the center of everything! I had a wonderful experience. Staff is very friendly 🙂

10/10

Exceptional

06 Aug 2025
Shengtianyi
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Transportation is convenient and rooms are good

10/10

Exceptional

06 Aug 2025
Vanny
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Excellent service

8/10

Excellent

06 Aug 2025
Siyu
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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.

8/10

Excellent

06 Aug 2025
Kathleen
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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.

10/10

Exceptional

06 Aug 2025
Michela
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Easy access to subway and for attractions that you want to visit. Helpful staff. Recommend for solo traveler and groups.

6/10

Fair

06 Aug 2025
Paula
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Ok

10/10

Exceptional

06 Aug 2025
Jaffer
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Amazing customer service

10/10

Exceptional

04 Aug 2025
Sarah
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Comfy beds

10/10

Exceptional

04 Aug 2025
Julie
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This property was in a great location! It was convenient to the subway, broadway shows and so many restaurants.

10/10

Exceptional

04 Aug 2025
Taylor
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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.

10/10

Exceptional

03 Aug 2025
Javier Eduardo
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Lovely hotel

10/10

Exceptional

03 Aug 2025
Deborah
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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.

10/10

Exceptional

03 Aug 2025
eileen
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Great location and clean

8/10

Excellent

03 Aug 2025
MIRALIS
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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.

10/10

Exceptional

03 Aug 2025
amber
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Easy to get to and the staff at front desk were more than helpful

10/10

Exceptional

01 Aug 2025
Lynne
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Awesome stay and location

8/10

Excellent

31 Jul 2025
Verified traveler
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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.

8/10

Excellent

30 Jul 2025
Ayleen
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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.

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jul 2025
Abraham
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It’s located on a great spot in nyc and it’s very well priced! I enjoyed my stay and would recommend!

8/10

Excellent

29 Jul 2025
Verified traveler
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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.

8/10

Excellent

29 Jul 2025
Ashley
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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.

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jul 2025
Shali
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Overall, very satisfied and would stay here again. Thank you!

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jul 2025
Nia
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Very convenient area to stay at

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jul 2025
Chad
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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.

8/10

Excellent

27 Jul 2025
Andrew
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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.

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jul 2025
Ronald
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Perfect Hotel. Absolutely loved it.

Great view, location, staff and price. Definitely will stay here again.

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jul 2025
Craig
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Love the being close to everywhere and close to transit

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jul 2025
Robert
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Excellent choice if you are looking to tour NYC.

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jul 2025
Janet
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Just a couple blocks from Times Square. You could not get more convenient. Clean, new, quiet.

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jul 2025
William
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According to my Oura ring, I got "optimal" sleep the nights I stayed at the POD Times Square. What more could I ask?

4/10

Poor

26 Jul 2025
William
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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

8/10

Excellent

25 Jul 2025
Keri
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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!!

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jul 2025
Jeremy Stan
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Perfect stay!

4/10

Poor

24 Jul 2025
Miguel
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The only thing good about it was its location, for the rest “TERRIBLE “

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jul 2025
Alireza
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It is a good location

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jul 2025
Maryam
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It was a bit dark and dirty

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jul 2025
Maryam
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Nice hotel and reasonable rate!

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jul 2025
nga
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i like it

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jul 2025
Bitik
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Best experience

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jul 2025
Chalie
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I had an amazing day. The staff was great and the rooms are clean.

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jul 2025
MELISSA
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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!!

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jul 2025
SANDRA
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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).

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jul 2025
Maureen
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Fantastic location, frienly staff, and excellent value! Looking forward to our next visit

6/10

Fair

23 Jul 2025
Randall
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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.

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jul 2025
Steven
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Comfortable

8/10

Excellent

22 Jul 2025
Fernando
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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.

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jul 2025
Eric
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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.

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jul 2025
Rob
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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.

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jul 2025
Anna-Marie
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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!

8/10

Excellent

22 Jul 2025
Crystal
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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.

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jul 2025
Kimberly Crystal
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Easy Peasy

Friendly staff and close to transportation.

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jul 2025
Albert
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Comfy bed and convenient location

8/10

Excellent

21 Jul 2025
Malcolm
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One of elevators was out of order. Coffee facilities in room would be a good idea.

8/10

Excellent

21 Jul 2025
Kalinda
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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

8/10

Excellent

21 Jul 2025
ADAM
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Was perfect for our Trip. Great staff!

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jul 2025
Juan
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The room was small but met my expectations. The beds were very comfortable.

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jul 2025
Kendall
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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.

6/10

Fair

20 Jul 2025
rafael
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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.

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jul 2025
Stephanie
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Very secure hotel.

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jul 2025
Enrique
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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.

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jul 2025
Jeff
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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!

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jul 2025
Edwin
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Close proximity to everything!

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jul 2025
Donna
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Tiny but efficient rooms. The bathrooms have frosted glass so privacy is difficulty. Excellent location and the staff was wonderful.

6/10

Fair

18 Jul 2025
Yliana V.
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Great location.

8/10

Excellent

18 Jul 2025
Phoebe
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Pod Times Square is reasonably priced, though no frills whatsoever. The bathroom is glass in the Full pods.

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jul 2025
Raquel
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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!

8/10

Excellent

17 Jul 2025
Celeste
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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.

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jul 2025
Briyani
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For how affordable the room was the hotel was very nice!

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jul 2025
Seren
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Good value for money and location. Room was small but big enough

6/10

Fair

17 Jul 2025
Greg
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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.

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jul 2025
Christopher
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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.

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jul 2025
Kathryn
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Safe and great value

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jul 2025
Jennifer
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very convenient for travellers

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jul 2025
Jose
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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.

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jul 2025
Sherry
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Perfect for our trip.

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jul 2025
Rachel
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This is a great place to stay. Very close to everything. It’s also very clean inside and everyone is friendly. Would recommend.

2/10

Poor

15 Jul 2025
Vatan
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Good for short people or tiny or more. There is one heavy guy on the lobby who has no idea and slow.

8/10

Excellent

14 Jul 2025
Kyla
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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!

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jul 2025
William
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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

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jul 2025
Richard
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Bare bones but clean and modern and comfortable

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jul 2025
Mina
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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!!!

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jul 2025
Rebecca
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Great location and price! Very clean hotel with friendly staff. Bunk pod is very small but worth it for the price and location.

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jul 2025
Vivianette
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Todo estuvo bien, excelente localizacion, muy cerca de todo!! Recomendado al 100%

8/10

Excellent

13 Jul 2025
Alexis
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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.

8/10

Excellent

13 Jul 2025
Simon
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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.

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jul 2025
Michele
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It was a small space but very well laid out with lots of nice little touches.

8/10

Excellent

12 Jul 2025
Verified traveler
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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.

8/10

Excellent

11 Jul 2025
Mary E.
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Great convenient hotel at a reasonable price (for NYC)

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jul 2025
millicent
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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

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jul 2025
Josh
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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

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jul 2025
David
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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.

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jul 2025
Norman
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Good!

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jul 2025
Viridiana
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Greatt

6/10

Fair

09 Jul 2025
Marina
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It’s ok for one night stay

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jul 2025
Nidhi
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Clean and comfortable. Minimalist but so functional. Nice lobby area for drinks

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jul 2025
sandeepyadav
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Best place to stay. Small and affordable compared to others in the area. Everything is close by. Clean and good staff

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jul 2025
Rafael
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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.

8/10

Excellent

07 Jul 2025
Mary Kopczynski
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Fantastic location and impeccably clean.

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jul 2025
Dana
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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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