Panda Pod Hotel

Hotels
8.3 (503 reviews)
6940 Number 3 Road , Richmond , CA

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Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Heating
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Facilities for disabled guests
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Good location
Affordable
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Room discomfort

Categories

Cleanliness
6.2
Specific mentions of dirt and poor restroom conditions in multiple reviews.
Service
8.7
Some staff members were noted as friendly, but there were significant issues with available support.
Location
10
Good proximity to the Sky Train and malls was mentioned positively.
Room Quality
6.2
Issues with heat, noise, and overall comfort were consistently highlighted.
Amenities
7.2
Some amenities were noted, but overall, they failed to impress.
Value for Money
9.2
Affordable option for some, but not a good value considering the issues.
Food and Beverage
9.7
Not specifically addressed in reviews.
Overall Experience
9.2
Mixed feelings; could work for some but not recommended for others.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 18:37

Property Description

Central Location:
Located in the heart of Richmond, Panda Pod Hotel offers convenience and accessibility for guests to explore the vibrant surroundings effortlessly.

Modern Amenities:
Experience comfort and convenience with free WiFi, air-conditioned rooms, and a shared lounge, providing the perfect setting for relaxation after a day of sightseeing.

Convenient Services:
With a 24-hour front desk, concierge service, and luggage storage, guests can expect exceptional hospitality and assistance throughout their stay.

Book your stay at Panda Pod Hotel now to enjoy a seamless blend of comfort and convenience during your visit to Richmond!

Important information:

Please check pod gender types before reservation.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 503 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.2
Service: 8.7
Location: 10
Room Quality: 6.2
Amenities: 7.2
Value for Money: 9.2
Food and Beverage: 9.7
Overall Experience: 9.2
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MAYUMI • solo_traveller • jp
7
経済的に此処にした。悪くはないが男女混合は？です
Pros:

バスルーム(トイレ+シャワー室)がとても清潔だった。キッチンも。
ベッド下の荷物置き場も鍵付きで効率の良さを感じた。ベッドも狭くなく、寝るだけなら快適です。

Cons:

最初に2段ベッドの上をあてがわられ下段がいいなら＄2プラスで変更出来る　と言われた。上段への90°梯子の昇り降りがキツく下段へ変更したが、予約は約一月前で、その時に上下段どちらが良いか？という選択はなかった。
チェックイン時に居たのは同姓の女性のみで、隣に同様に鍵で入退室の部屋があったので、てっきりそちらが男性用だと思っていたら、夜数名の男性も同じ部屋だった。　シャワー室で一緒になった同室の女性にその事を話したら、彼女も同じ様に驚いたと言っていた。
空きがあるなら一応男女別の方がいいのでは？？

2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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Vij • solo_traveller • ca
10
2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Sabrynna • solo_traveller • us
10
The cleanliness of the property was top tier
Pros:

I liked the cleanliness of the property especially before checking in - I was given slippers to change into immediately. The restrooms look and smelled amazing. Lastly, I enjoyed my cozy pod with little to no noise after 10pm.

2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
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shijo • solo_traveller • jp
8
Pros:

東アジア系だけあってまず、他のアコモデーションと比しても群を抜いて清潔感がある。日本のカプセルホテルをイメージして作られていて日本と同じくらい清潔感がある

Cons:

ちょっと値段的に高め

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Aysha • solo_traveller • us
1
I'll never book a pod hotel again.
Pros:

Negative experience from start to finish. From the very beginning I had issues with the verification email sent by Booking.com. I contacted Panda Pod and they immediately moved all communications to Whatsapp. The interactions were very rigid cold and impersonal. " Follow the steps sent to you. We can't help you any further". I should have cancelled then ,but I proceeded to upload sensitive passport info through Whatsapp ( I later found out was a violation of Bookings.com vendor policies). I arrived at night. The entrance was in the corner of a dark parking lot. My entrance code didn't work. I was being monitored on camera and was let in. It felt empty like no one else was there. I fumbled around finding my key fob a speaker voice would correct when I made a mistake. Walking down the hall I was reprimanded for not putting on my slippers first. I was being monitored by cameras everywhere. When I couldn't get the key fob to work opening the dorm area a loud alarm went off. That felt very off since it's supposed to be a quiet space.
I felt uncomfortable even thinking about trying to sleep there. I left immediately and booked a regular hotel nearby. I pray I wasn't scammed.
I texted that all my personal information they collected ( passport info)be deleted from their files. They said they did but who knows .
I'll never book a pod hotel again.

Cons:

States above

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Ray • solo_traveller • ca
1
Shitty
Pros:

Bad

Cons:

The management owners

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Genevieve • couple • ca
5
2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Sacha • solo_traveller • fr
10
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Anne Grindl • solo_traveller • ca
10
Pros:

Very well organized. The bed was super clean and comfortable, the facilities were spotless. Every detail of the stay is taken care of. If you really just need a bed for the night, this is the way to go.

Cons:

No aspect of this hotel I did not like

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Ahmed Almurtaja • solo_traveller • ie
9
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MINUK • solo_traveller • kr
8
2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Chiao-Mei • solo_traveller • tw
10
2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Shiqi • solo_traveller • cn
6
2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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velta • solo_traveller • ca
8
All you really need - clean quiet & affordable place to sleep.
Pros:

Clean, quiet & affordable - with great staff.

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Kenji • solo_traveller • ca
10
2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Verónica • solo_traveller • mx
6
Limpio, amables, pero con un proceso de verificación y registro odioso.
Pros:

La limpieza y la amabilidad de la única persona que había en el lugar cuando llegué.

Cons:

El proceso de registro es odioso, pues debes cumpli con una verificación que no funciona bien. Si haces la reserva en Booking debes entrar con tu número de reserva, seguir los pasos, que no llegan hasta donde debe ser y luego de muchos intentos se logró, pero aún asi seguían llegando los mail diciendo que debía verificar y me hacía dudar si la había hecho bien o no. Como la reserva era para mi esposo y la pagué con mi tarjeta, entonces me dijeron que debía enviar un mail explicando que autorizaba el uso de mi tarjeta, lo hice. Luego de unos días me volvieron a pedir que la enviara. Y luego el check in en linea... en fin, es un sinfin de mails antes de la llegar. El lugar esta muy limpio y son amables, pero se van a las 10 pm. Y aunque se advierte que no debe hacerse ruido por la noche, otros huéspedes hicieron ruido toda la noche y no había nadie del establecimiento que les dijera algo.

2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Carpenter • solo_traveller • us
1
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Maude • solo_traveller • ca
10
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Bruce • solo_traveller • ca
7
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hjaltadottir • solo_traveller • is
10
2026-08-07 • via Nuitee