Pod Times Square

Hotels
8.6 (20000 reviews)
400 West 42nd Street , New York , us

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Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Heating
Terrace
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent central location (Times Square/subway)
Clean and tidy rooms (majority of reviews)
Friendly and helpful staff/concierge
Good, inexpensive option by NYC standards
Useful storage solutions (under-bed) for luggage
Cons:
Rooms and beds are very small/cramped
Limited in-room amenities (no mini-fridge, no microwave, no ice)
Breakfast not included / restaurant limited or removed
Occasional reports of strong room odor

Categories

Cleanliness
10
Majority of reviews explicitly call the rooms and hotel clean and tidy; a few isolated complaints about a strong smell in one room are noted, but overall cleanliness is repeatedly praised.
Service
10
Multiple mentions of friendly, helpful staff and a good concierge — staff responsiveness (extra towels, helpful concierge) is a consistent positive across reviews.
Location
10
Overwhelming consensus: excellent, extremely central location (steps from Times Square and subway); repeatedly described as perfect for exploring NYC.
Room Quality
6.27
Several explicit negative comments: rooms and beds described as extremely small, compact and tight on space; useful for short stays but cramped for luggage or longer stays.
Amenities
6.27
Frequent complaints about missing in-room amenities (no mini-fridge, no microwave, no ice machine, no complimentary water/tea/coffee). Storage under beds noted positively but overall amenities are limited.
Value for Money
10
Mixed language on price but several reviews explicitly call it inexpensive for NYC standards and a solid base to explore from; perceived value is strong given the central location.
Food and Beverage
6.26
Multiple notes that breakfast is not included and that the on-site restaurant/served breakfast is lacking; guests report limited/no complimentary F&B options.
Overall Experience
10
Overall sentiment is positive: many guests report a fantastic or enjoyable stay, praising location, cleanliness and staff; main drawbacks (small rooms, limited amenities) make it best suited for short stays.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-06-30 09:13

Property Description

Modern Accommodations
Experience comfort and style at Pod Times Square, just steps away from Restaurant Row. Relax in rooms with flat-screen TVs, cozy seating areas, and sleek bathrooms with complimentary toiletries.

Convenient Amenities
Enjoy the convenience of free WiFi throughout the property and a 24-hour front desk to assist you anytime during your stay.

Prime Location
Explore nearby attractions like Times Square and the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, all within walking distance. With LaGuardia Airport just 10 km away, your travels are made easy. Book your stay at Pod Times Square for an unforgettable New York City experience.

Important information:

Please note that the credit card and photo identification presented at check-in must match the name on the reservation. For third party reservations, a credit card authorization form is required. Contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Please note that the credit card will be pre-authorized at least 7 days prior to the date of arrival.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.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: JFK

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs USD 55 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 20000 reviews
Cleanliness: 10
Service: 10
Location: 10
Room Quality: 6.27
Amenities: 6.27
Value for Money: 10
Food and Beverage: 6.26
Overall Experience: 10
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Cezanne • solo_traveller • iq
9
2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Louis • couple • fr
9
Pros:

L’emplacement, la vue depuis la chambre

Cons:

Les employés de la réception étaient froids

2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Keisha • couple • us
10
2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Lynette • couple • us
7
Good budget friendly option
Pros:

Convenient location

Cons:

Hard to sleep at night due to noise on the street

2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Ginger • couple • us
4
Pros:

Close to times square and subways

Cons:

The room was dirty and room was small. Hallways are dark. Not worth the price.

2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Drazen • couple • ch
8
2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Christian • family_with_children • fr
8
2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Darla • couple • us
7
2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
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MBEL • couple • es
9
Pros:

Poco espacio pero cómodo

Cons:

Habitación muy pequeña y colchón de litera de abajo hundido

2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
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Vonnie C • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
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NAI YU • couple • tw
10
2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
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Alison • couple • gb
9
Great budget stay
Pros:

Location is fantastic. Walking distance to lots of attractions and a lot of restaurants bars close by. Felt safe walking around. Rooms are small and a little cramped for two people but the beds are comfortable and shower area is good. Bar area of hotel is lovely, I think they are still working on the outside area and selection of drinks was limited but it’s a lovely space

Cons:

Would have liked a hairdryer in room but one was brought up quickly when requested.

2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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TAEHOON • solo_traveller • kr
10
2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
Ναταλια • solo_traveller • gr
10
2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Brozyna • couple • us
7
2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Janne • solo_traveller • fi
9
Pros:

Very very helpful staff. Dunno how, but we left our roller bag behind at our floor hallway....Mr. Vito at luggage storage alerted his colleagues, and the missing bag was found at Lost and found - room, and we did not miss our transportation to the airport. Everything just clicked together. We are extremely grateful for Mr. Vito's efforts to reunite us with our missing bag. He even accompanied us to our transport organized by the concierge. So nice of him.

2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Scott • solo_traveller • ch
8
2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Natalia • solo_traveller • gb
10
Excellent place and excellent location
Pros:

Pods Very clean
Bathroom very clean too
Toiletries and hair dryer provided
Very quiet
There are even individual TVs per bed

Cons:

Nothing not to like!

2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Piotr • solo_traveller • pl
10
2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Marouane • couple • ma
10
2026-07-02 • via Nuitee