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Finding a hotel that is both cool and budget-friendly in New York City can be hard to come by. Pod 39 offers a centrally located, friendly travel experience for guests that are looking for a unique and affordable place to stay in the big city.
Located in the center of Murray Hill, there are 366 rooms at Pod 39. Each room offers a simple and modern style for a price that is more reasonably priced than most New York hotels. Ranging from 60 to 120 square feet, there a multiple different room options, or pods as they are called at this location. There are pods including single beds, queen beds, and even bunk beds. Each room contains a flat screen TV with cable and a work desk and chair. Free Wi-Fi is found throughout, as well as same day luggage storage and a nominal pet fee. Guests over 21 will be able to enjoy the Pod 39 Rooftop.
Pod 39 is located on Murray Hill, a neighborhood of Midtown Manhattan. This way, guests do not have to worry about all the noise and crowds of the busy streets. However, it is still near many of the attractions and is within walking distance from Grand Central Terminal and five subway lines, which can transport guests all around New York City.
Within this hotel, there is a lounge and a rooftop dining area for guests to enjoy. There is also an experienced concierge team that will gladly help individuals plan their activities throughout the city.
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Check-in/Check-out | Check in anytime after 3:00 PM, check out anytime before 12:00 PM |
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Pod 39 offers multiple room options, including single beds, queen beds, and even bunk beds. The rooms range from 60 to 120 square feet, providing a simple and modern style for a more reasonably priced stay in New York City.
Pod 39 is conveniently located near Grand Central Terminal and within walking distance from attractions such as Bryant Park, the New York Public Library, Empire State Building, Rockefeller Center, Times Square, and the Museum of Modern Art.
Pod 39 provides amenities such as a rooftop dining area, a lounge, a game room, table tennis, and a shared terrace/patio. Additionally, guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi, daily housekeeping, and contactless check-in/check-out.
Pod 39 offers practical services including a business center, concierge service, ticket service, safety deposit box, and meeting/banquet facilities. The experienced concierge team is also available to help guests plan their activities throughout the city.
The low season at Pod 39 is in January, while the high season is in October. Visitors can take advantage of the hotel's excellent location and friendly staff, making it an ideal place to stay for a sightseeing trip or a leisure visit to New York City.
Early check-in cannot be requested and guaranteed, but guests are welcome to arrive early – if your room is available, early check-in will be granted. Late checkout may also be available upon request; simply contact the front desk during your stay to be informed about availability and fees.
The hotel offers dedicated ADA rooms, which are around 207 sq ft and feature plenty of maneuvering clearance. A queen bed, roll-in or transfer shower, bathroom grab bars, raised toilet, lowered closet space and audible/visual alarms are just some of the features included in these rooms. Service animals are welcome and there are accessible routes throughout the building.
The hotel offers free scheduled walking tours that allow guests to explore New York City like a local. Every Wednesday morning you can depart on foot to discover Central Park and the Upper West Side neighborhood, learning plenty of fascinating facts and stories along the way. Guests may also join any of the walking tours leaving from other Pod hotels around the city, which take in areas such as Chinatown, Soho, Greenwich Village, Brooklyn Heights and Midtown Manhattan.
The restaurant at this hotel is run by Al Pastor, which focuses on contemporary Mexican cuisine served in a relaxed atmosphere. Tacos and bar snacks are all available, plus a list of tiki-inspired cocktails, tequilas and margaritas. The seasonal rooftop bar also serves up cocktails and light snacks with a Mexican twist. While hotel guests enjoy priority access, the venues are both open to the public so booking in advance is advisable.
If traveling to the hotel from New York John F. Kennedy International, guests have the option of using public transport or taking a taxi. Traveling by Air Train, you can reach Penn Station and either walk (around 10-12m) the rest of the way to the hotel or catch a taxi or rideshare service such as Uber. Taking a taxi all the way from the airport will probably cost approximately $65 and take 1h or more depending on traffic. Guests arriving at LaGuardia may opt for the R train or a taxi, while arrivals at Newark Liberty International can also take the Air Train to Penn Station.
The Playroom Lounge is a relaxing, inviting space in which guests can work or make new friends over one of the hotel’s many board games such as battleship and air hockey, which are available to borrow free of charge. For the active guest, there are many outdoor sightseeing options nearby such as Central Park and the High Line, while Madison Square Garden hosts numerous live music and comedy performances throughout the year.(Prices checked 21/05/19).
Pod 39 is located at 145 East 39th Street in Midtown, 0.8 miles from the center of New York. Grand Central Terminal is the closest landmark to Pod 39.
Check-in time is 3:00 PM and check-out time is 12:00 PM at Pod 39.
Yes, Pod 39 offers free Wi-Fi.
Pod 39 is 1 miles from New York Skyports SPB.
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Value for money | 7.9 |
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Distance to city center | 0.8 mi |
Nearest Airport | New York LaGuardia |
Distance to airport | 5.7 mi |