Pod 39

Hotels
8.3 (14665 reviews)
145 East 39th Street , New York , US
+1 212-865-5700

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Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Heating
Terrace
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent central location (near Grand Central/Chrysler Building)
Friendly, helpful staff (early check-in, luggage storage, thoughtful gestures)
Consistently clean rooms with daily housekeeping and fresh towels
Free coffee/tea and water dispenser available
Rooftop with good midtown views
Pub/restaurant on site with screens and billiards
Comfortable beds and linens
Free Wi‑Fi
Cons:
Rooms are very small—tight for two people and limited luggage space
Bathroom privacy issues (sliding glass door)
Noise from HVAC/thin walls in some rooms
Rooftop can be crowded with non-guests and occasionally not very useful
Some reports of TV not working
Mixed perceptions on value vs. room size (price sometimes considered high)

Categories

Cleanliness
8.8
Multiple reviews note the rooms were 'super clean', daily cleaning and fresh towels were provided; free water/dispenser seen as a positive amenity supporting cleanliness impressions.
Service
9
Staff repeatedly described as friendly, helpful and courteous (handwritten birthday card, breakfast gift card, lending a plug, early check-in and luggage storage); one mention of less-friendly staff but overall service sentiment is strongly positive.
Location
9.3
Consistently praised as excellent and central (close to Grand Central/Chrysler Building), safe area and convenient for sightseeing; rooftop views noted as a location plus.
Room Quality
6.5
Many comments about very small rooms (difficult to move/pack two suitcases), thin walls/noise and bathroom privacy issues (sliding glass door); some positives like comfortable beds but room size and privacy issues lower this score.
Amenities
8.4
Good basic amenities reported: free Wi‑Fi, water dispenser, café for early breakfast, pub with big screens and billiards, rooftop; rooftop and some amenity usage criticized as crowded with non-guests in one review but overall amenities are seen as solid.
Value for Money
7.6
Mixed sentiment: several guests call it excellent value for the location, while others note the price is high relative to very small room sizes—overall a slightly below-average value perception.
Food and Beverage
8.6
Positive notes about free coffee/tea available each morning, a connected café/restaurant and occasional breakfast gift card; food/beverage offerings regarded as convenient and decent.
Overall Experience
8.2
Overall stays described as enjoyable with clean rooms, helpful staff and great location; main negatives are small rooms and occasional noise/privacy issues, resulting in a broadly positive overall experience.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:36

Property Description

Central Location
Located just 483 meters from Grand Central Terminal, Pod 39 Hotel offers convenience and easy access to popular landmarks like Times Square and Rockefeller Center.

Dining and Entertainment
Indulge in delicious bar snacks and tacos at Empellón, sip on cocktails at the Rooftop Lounge & Bar, or unwind in the laid-back ambiance of the Lobby Lounge & Bar.

Entertainment and Relaxation
From the game room with table tennis to the seasonal rooftop bar with splendid city views, Pod 39 Hotel provides entertainment and relaxation options for all guests.

Experience the vibrant city of Manhattan with comfort and style at Pod 39 Hotel. Book now to enjoy a memorable stay!

Important information:

Please note that POD 39 Hotel reserves the right to pre-authorize your credit card before arrival to ensure it is valid and for guaranteeing your stay.

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 facility fee includes gym access.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: 01:00 PM
Airport code: JFK

Location

Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 14665 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.8
Service: 9
Location: 9.3
Room Quality: 6.5
Amenities: 8.4
Value for Money: 7.6
Food and Beverage: 8.6
Overall Experience: 8.2
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Alexander • solo_traveller • il
9
2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Marco • couple • it
8
Ok
Pros:

Posizione molto buona. Staff gentile e contatto sempre a disposizione per ogni necessità. Pub interno molto carino con maxi schermi per eventi sportivi e tavolo da biliardo. Acqua e caffè sempre disponibili.

Cons:

La stanza è estremante piccola, al limite della decenza. In due è davvero difficile muoversi e organizzare le proprie cose. Privacy per il bagno inesistente, con porta scorrevole di vetro

2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Eliza • couple • fr
8
Great as a base, great location, clean rooms, comfy beds and linens !
Pros:

The staff had let a handwritten HBday card for my son and a 20$ breakfast gift card.
Free Wifi, friendly staff !

Cons:

Room on the 6th had a brick wall view, felt like living in basement.. would have preferred a room on top floors.
TV didn’t work

2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Alexius • couple • ae
10
Pros:

Thank you Pod 39 .... the room was super clean and the staff were outstanding... so Polite, courteous and respectful...as i travelled from the Middle east i had forgotten to carry the US type plugs to charge my mobiles. and when i asked the for one the staff at the reception was not at all hesitant to give me one....the room was cleaned and arranged daily while towels were replaced too... We enjoyed the stay at Pod 39 very much..

Cons:

can not think of one.....

2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Ružica • couple • hr
10
2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Houssem Eddine • couple • fr
10
2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Edgar • solo_traveller • br
8
Pros:

Location is good enougth

Cons:

Price bit higher than expactations

2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Ana Beatriz • solo_traveller • br
10
2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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LUZ TERESA • family_with_children • es
10
Pros:

Excelente ubicación. Personal encantador. Muy limpio. Tenía cafetería que permitía desayunar temprano antes de salir.

Cons:

Todo excelente

2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Florencia • couple • ar
8
2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Clara • couple • de
9
Top Preis-Leistungsverhältnis
Pros:

Sauberes Zimmer, super Dusche, jeden Tag frische Handtücher. Personal sehr freundlich. Zimmer war sehr gut isoliert und trotz Lage direkt neben dem Fahrstuhl sehr ruhig. Lage des Hotels super zentral!

Cons:

Nichts

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Ahout Nina Yasmine • solo_traveller • et
9
2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Julia • family_with_children • br
10
Pros:

Tivemos uma ótima experiência no Pod 39. Tudo estava sempre muito limpo, a cama era confortável e todos os funcionários foram muito atenciosos e prestativos. Apesar de o café da manhã não estar incluído na diária, todas as manhãs havia café e chá disponíveis gratuitamente no restaurante do hotel, o que foi muito agradável.
A localização também é excelente, a poucos minutos de caminhada da Grand Central Station, facilitando bastante os deslocamentos pela cidade. Além disso, nos permitiram fazer o check-in antes do horário previsto e guardaram nossas malas após o check-out, para que pudéssemos aproveitar nosso último dia com tranquilidade.
Gostamos muito da estadia e com certeza voltaríamos a nos hospedar lá.

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Eleonore • couple • fr
5
2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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damien • family_with_children • fr
9
Tout était parfait ;)
Pros:

Chambre calme, emplacement top, rooftop génial !

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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ANDREA FERNANDA • couple • co
10
Excelente ubicación de Manhatan
Pros:

Excelente ubicación, muy cerca de grand central.
Zona segura

Cons:

Un poco pequeño pero para la estancia está bien.

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Joanne • family_with_children • gb
8
Fabulous hotel, staff and location
Pros:

The location was perfect for us, the road it was on was quiet, we had a bunk pod and we only slept & showered there. Although compact, there was enough room for the 2 of us. Shower was lovely, house keeping was every day, fresh fluffy towels and very clean. We loved the floor 17 views of the city & had a simple bagel and coffee breakfast each morning for $3 and the beverages were free. Staff were friendly and I’d go back in the future for the ease and location. The cleaning staff were so friendly and we loved the communal area.

Cons:

It could be a little noisy with people slamming doors & close proximity of rooms.

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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kayoko • couple • jp
8
2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Caner • solo_traveller • tr
9
2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Ugo • family_with_children • it
8
Ottimo rapporto qualità-prezzo per la posizione.
Pros:

Nel complesso è una buona struttura, camere piccole, davvero piccole.. ma rapporto qualità-prezzo ottimo, posizione buona. Ottimo il servizio di colazione a prezzi onesti per essere in centro a New York. Anche il distributore di acqua è top.

Cons:

Il rooftop è praticamente inutile, personale poco gentile, e prevalentemente gente esterna all'hotel. Ci andrete poche volte! stanze troppo piccole, aprire due valigie è possibile solo con piccoli trolley.

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee