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Hotel Pod 39, New York

145 E 39th St, New York, NY 10016, USA (show on map)

Expert reviews

CNN review:

“Rooms at the Murray Hill location all feature private bathrooms, along with free Wi-Fi and an emphasis on communal space typified by the Pod 39’s rooftop lounge. The hotel’s perks are few but if you want hip and affordable, you won’t likely do better.”

Guest rating

This an aggregated customer review rating of Hotel Pod 39, New York. We have taken customer review ratings from hotel booking sites, search engines, the official hotel website and other travel platforms. This is the average of all those ratings. We only list places that have a customer review rating of at least 4.0 out of 5.0

4.1 out of 5.0

Ranked 27th in New York

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What guests liked

All you need to know

This three-star fine establishment is located on 145 East 39th Street in the Murray Hill district of the city. The hotel offers the ideal hospitality location with its proximity to several major stations and places of interest located within short walking and driving distances away from the hotel. This makes the Pod 39 Hotel the perfect departure spot for tourists and travelers in the city.

The hotel offers a stylish setting and comfortable atmosphere to its guests. The friendly staff of the hotel will surely make guests feel welcome and settle comfortably in their new environment. The hotel also provides useful tips as to what to do and where to visit when in New York.

The hotel offers lush room options such as Single Room, Bunk Bed Room, Double Room, Queen Room, Mini Bunk Bed Room. These room options are fitted with the best modern amenities and facilities.

The hotel is about 500 m away from the popular Grand Central Terminal while the famous Times Square is about 2 km away from the hotel. The iconic Rockefeller Centre is about 1.5 km away from the hotel.

The hotel features a seasonal rooftop bar where guests can enjoy a wide variety of drinks and cocktails.

The hotel rooms feature standard amenities such as a work desk, free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and a flat-screen TV with cable channels.

The rooms are en-suite with a private bathroom that includes a hairdryer, free toiletries, and bathroom slippers.

 

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Location

Recent guest reviews

4.5
Russell

24 November 2025

Excellent value for NYC!

Comfortable bed and small accommodations - but room size was expected. Great value in a great location near Grand Central Terminal.

4.0
Anna

24 November 2025

Would stay again

Near to most places you want to go to, and although you could hear noise outside, overall it was peaceful. They also offer luggage storage.

It is a small room, but that is obvious from the description and photos. As a solo traveller it was enough for me, but a big suitcase only just about opens in one space.

4.5
Leticia

22 November 2025

Comfortable stay for two

Good value for the price. The beds were comfortable and, although the room is small, it’s perfectly adequate for two people. There is daily housekeeping, and they replace the bath towels. It was a good experience, and I would stay here again if I were to return.

The only downside is the heating noise at night - you can hear it from other rooms if they have it on - and the bathroom offers little privacy, with a transparent door and a hole instead of a proper handle, which lets you see inside. If you’re staying with someone you’re not very close to, it can feel a bit intrusive.

4.5
Sarah

22 November 2025

Definitely to return

Central location

It could have been a bit cleaner

4.0
Debra

20 November 2025

Very good

Elevator was loud. People next door were loud.

4.5
Murphy

20 November 2025

Fun, good amenities, great area in the city, smelled very good and was clean.

The cleanliness and the atmosphere

4.5
Alvin

18 November 2025

It was delightful and cozy. Just watch your shin!

It was small but cute. Had very cozy vibes and is a great location for solo traveling

The bed corners stick out a few inches further than the mattress and with the room being as small as it is, I found myself almost constantly banging my shin in the corner of the bed frame when trying to get around the room

4.0
Diego

17 November 2025

Convenient and affordable

Small rooms, but very clean in great location. Also complimentary access to a gym next door

Small rooms.

4.5
Paulina

16 November 2025

Fantastic sightseeing location

Location comfortable bed it was very clean

Very tiny room no view at the 6 floor bad lighting dark room

3.5
Axel

15 November 2025

Pleasant

Perfect location within the city, very clean and friendly crew

Very small rooms, almost no space for luggage

4.5
Charlotte

12 November 2025

Comfortable, great location and staff.

The staff were very friendly and helpful. The room was comfortable and quiet. Great location - just outside of the very busy tourist areas but easy to get to all the sites. Close to Grand Central which makes accessing public transport easy.

4.5
Lewis

10 November 2025

Excellent

Location was perfect. The room was a perfect size for me. The bathroom was clean and modern. Can’t wait to come back one day.

4.5
Rosie

9 November 2025

Fabulous

The location was great, very easy to navigate around the city from the Pod

3.5
Marco

9 November 2025

Pleasant

The This hotel boasts an incredibly convenient location right in the heart of Manhattan. It offers easy access to many of the city's most popular attractions and entertainment venues. You'll find yourself just a short walk away from renowned theaters, world-class dining, and vibrant shopping districts. The proximity to public transportation also makes exploring further afield a breeze. Staying here truly enhances the Manhattan experience.

We found the room for two people to be a bit more compact than anticipated. While it provided the basic necessities, the space felt rather snug for our comfort. It might be suitable for a very brief stay, but for longer durations, we'd likely seek a more expansive option.

4.5
Zeynep

9 November 2025

Very comfortable stay

Centrally located, room was very clean and practical, breakfast option at the bar, staff was very helpful, helped me for early check in (2 hours earlier but they made everything possible to do it)

Nothing

4.5
Mathijs

8 November 2025

Great stay on a great location

Top location

4.0
Imre

6 November 2025

A pleasant experience in the heart of Manhattan

It was really in a god central area, the staff was kind and helpful, the room was though smaller than usual, but we knew that and it was sufficient. Bed was convenient.

The glass door of the bathroom is not good, you can see that your partner sittting on the toilet while you’re in the bed. More privacy is required.

3.5
Shelley

6 November 2025

It was fine, clean, BUT price so high for such a small room with no breakfast

Excellent location: easy walk to Grand Central station even wheeling luggage - reason for choosing hotel. Staff pleasant and efficient. Premises + room clean. Basically fine for a busy NYC programme staying out all day + eves.

Its eye-watering price - though on a par with other centrally located mid range hotels. Room basically a small metal box - value for £300 a day questionable. No kettle or fridge but reception will provide cup of hot water on request, ditto iron. Shower is awkward - small with no hand-held option to prevent hair getting wet.

4.5
Yaakov

6 November 2025

Fabulous

The staff was excellent and welcoming. The room service was excellent. Great location. The bed was comfortable.

The room was small.

4.0
Mita

4 November 2025

Very modest but affordable hotel in mid-Manhattan

Location is good, lobby/bar is decent, affordable.

Very modest rooms.

3.5
Tynchtykbek

2 November 2025

Pleasant

location , staff, cleanliness

Too pricy for such tiny rooms. Doesn’t offer breakfasts

3.5
Abdullah

1 November 2025

Pleasant

A/C was making enormous noise

3.5
Ndilipunye

31 October 2025

I had a wonderful experience and hassle free stay as the staff are friendly and welcoming

Proximity to UN HQ, cleanliness, friendly staff and a very good location.

Price too high

3.5
Merryn

31 October 2025

Good. I would recommend if you just need a safe place to sleep. My daughter and I liked our stay.

Friendly staff Excellent location

Social spaces were dated Roof top bar was very flat and closed

4.5
Igor

30 October 2025

Very friendly and very helpful reception staff - much client oriented.

Location

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4.0
Stephanie

26 October 2025

Good value for your money.

The Pod hotel is located in the Murray Hill neighborhood, very close to all the attractions of the city. The rooms are small but very clean. The staff were friendly and helpful.

4.0
Gemma

25 October 2025

Very good

Great central location and unbeatable price. Clean comfortable functional rooms and very friendly staff. Would recommend this place to anyone visiting NY who needs a base to stay.

The room doors have gaps and let noise in, I could hear people in the corridor yelling and noise from the lift.

4.0
Alejandro

23 October 2025

Very good

The location and the staff was helpful

The noise, you can hear people or If there’s something noise outside you can hear so when you want to sleep it’s not the best

4.5
Andrew

23 October 2025

Exactly as expected - will return

great location, professional and courteous staff, great value, super clean

4.0
Lucy

23 October 2025

Small, clean hotel in a great location.

Room was clean (and cleaned daily). Rooftop bar was huge bonus as the view was amazing. Location was excellent - close to a subway and a lot of shops/bars/restaurants/places of interest. The shower, along with the bed were the room highlights. Staff were super friendly and helpful.

The lamp by the bed didn't work, so you have to turn off the light by the main switch and find your way back to the bed in the dark. Worst part was that the bathroom fan was constantly on, and quite loud. Rooms were pretty small, even with an upgrade.

4.0
Ross

23 October 2025

Great hotel

Amazing rooftop bar

Small rooms

4.0
Georgia

19 October 2025

Excellent location, simple but comfortable

Great location, nice neighbourhood within walking distance of most of the big attractions. Easy to get on the train from Grand Central. Lots of places to eat nearby. The room was comfortable, basic but had everything we needed.

The shower curtain was a bit annoying. Blew inwards sticking to you when the shower was on

4.0
Bill

19 October 2025

A great place for a short stay, brilliant location and comparatively speaking good value

Great position and very clean

The room was very small but then it is NY and in the middle of everything

4.5
Mark

19 October 2025

Great place to explore NY

Close to all transport to explore the city, great roof top bar views. Room was a little tight but fine for 2 and luggage. The shower was great.

Nothing to wrong it was as expected.

4.0
Hila

19 October 2025

Very good

Roof top

4.5
Virag

17 October 2025

Fabulous

Friendly staff and superb location.

4.5
Lara

16 October 2025

Fabulous

Perfect position. Room small (but apparently for the New York standards still a very good deal).

A pity that I didn't know before of the walking tours organized by the hotel (I could have organized my stay a bit differently).

4.0
Patricia

14 October 2025

Good experience

Convenient location. Room was comfortable despite small size.

Dark lobby. Loud corridors.

4.5
Lea

14 October 2025

Excellent location, reasonable price, and wonderful staff

The hotel staff was very friendly and accommodating. The room was very clean, and the location was excellent. I could walk to and from Moynihan Train Hall.

4.5
Mark

13 October 2025

Murray Hill is terrific.

Great location. Excellent service.

Room was tiny. No refrigerator in room.

3.5
Nick

12 October 2025

Stay was fine. Staff were good, expensive for what you get but that’s just NY I guess

Location was great.

Room was very, very small.

3.5
Robyn

10 October 2025

I would reccomend to friends

Great location, reception and rooftop bar.

Rooms were dated and cramped but good for the price in NYC

4.0
Christophe

9 October 2025

It was a pleasure

The lication in Manhattan is perfect

3.5
Kmo

9 October 2025

Reasonably priced, well-located hotel.

Great location close to Grand Central and UN. The staff was super helpful and friendly.

Not the most comfortable mattress, although that could be due to my personal preference.

4.5
Paula

7 October 2025

New pod39

Now the hotel has from 7-11am tea and coffee for free. It has a restaurant and the possibility to arrange a transportation to the airport.

None

4.5
Oleksandra

6 October 2025

Great stay and location for NY trip!

Loved this experience! It was my birthday, so I was greeted with a birthday card and they accepted my request for free upgrade, which is highly appreciated ☺️ The location is amazing and near Grand Central, moreover it is always clean and the stuff is lovely and responsive to any ask. And of course the rooftop is with incredible view which is a great bonus ☺️

4.0
Ahmed

6 October 2025

Enjoyable in general

Location, cleanliness

Havoc humming

4.0
Eylul

5 October 2025

Very good

The location of the hotel is excellent — just a 5–10 minute walk to Grand Central. I stayed with my sister, and we felt completely comfortable walking back to the hotel at nights. The room was very clean, and the staff were all very friendly and helpful. Special thanks to Matthew for his assistance. I definitely recommend this place for its great value for money.

4.5
Saina

3 October 2025

Amazing experience. Will come back here for sure.

Excellent, excellent location and staff. So friendly, always smiling and the cherry on top was the free luggage holding option post check-out. Everything was absolutely wonderful and the perfect place for solo travellers, no matter if for work or holiday. I was so impressed I will definitely come back here next time I visit NYC. :)

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4.0
Maria

2 October 2025

I will stay with them again

Cheap, clean and safe

Hotel facilities

Food & Drink

  • - Restaurant
  • - Bar

Business facilities

  • - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
  • - Business centre
  • - Fax/photocopying (additional charge)

Reception services

  • - 24-hour front desk
  • - Express check-in/check-out
  • - Tour desk
  • - Luggage storage
  • - Concierge service

Activities

  • - Fitness centre (additional charge)
  • - Games room
  • - Table tennis
  • - Walking tours

Outdoors

  • - Terrace
  • - Outdoor furniture

General

  • - Non-smoking rooms
  • - Facilities for disabled guests
  • - Lift
  • - Safety deposit box
  • - Soundproof rooms
  • - Heating
  • - Allergy-free room
  • - Non-smoking throughout
  • - Air conditioning
  • - Shared lounge/TV area

Cleaning services

  • - Daily housekeeping

Miscellaneous

  • - 24-hour security
  • - Key access
  • - Key card access
  • - Breakfast takeaway containers
  • - Access to health care professionals
  • - Face masks for guests available
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