Pod Times Square

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

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Paid
Children 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: 01:00 PM
Airport code: JFK

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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Andrea • solo_traveller • it
7
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Eduardo • couple • us
10
Nicely, clean,swift and friendly.
Pros:

Clean

Cons:

Small

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Moritz • family_with_children • de
10
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Olli • solo_traveller • fi
7
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Young • couple • us
10
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Ioana • solo_traveller • us
10
Recomand această cazare
Pros:

Superb, foarte aproape de Times Squere, la mai puțin de 10 minute de mers pe jos. O locație superbă, la un preț foarte avantajos. Personal foarte amabil. Am luat cea mai ieftină cameră, însă am primit free upgrade și mi-au dat o cameră cu vedere superbă la oraș. Foarte curat, confortabil, o alegere excelentă dacă vrei un loc unde să dormi în New York fără să cheltui o mulțime de bani.

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Yasmina • solo_traveller • fr
9
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Bartłomiej • family_with_children • pl
9
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Ellen • solo_traveller • be
9
Pros:

Great location, clean, all you need

Cons:

Room is small but fine for city trip

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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christian • solo_traveller • it
10
Pros:

Ottima posizione, vicino metropolitana.
Camera pulita e accogliente.
Deposito bagagli compreso nel prezzo.
Check in e checkout molto veloce

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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FRANCESCO BASSI • solo_traveller • it
9
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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MOLDYR • solo_traveller • kz
10
Все прошло отлично.
Pros:

Номер компактный с видом на Empire State Building был. Персонал дружелюбный. Все достопримечательности, вокзал, метро были не далеко.

Cons:

Так как в номерах нет отопления мне было холодновато.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Larisa • couple • ro
7
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Geraldo Vieira Rocha Jr • solo_traveller • br
10
Pros:

Localização excelente para explorar a pé o lado oeste de Manhattan, além da proximidade das estações de metrô e da Times Square...

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Jorge • family_with_children • co
10
Repetiría sin pensarlo dos veces
Pros:

Todo fue de gran calidad. Altamente sorprendido.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Thamires • couple • br
10
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Coline • couple • fr
10
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Cidelia • solo_traveller • us
4
Pros:

The bed was comfortable

Cons:

Bartender Ruby, said she didn't have limes for a drink, I find out next day there were limes, she just didn't want to slice them. She was unkind and I felt she just didn't want to be there or bothered by anyone

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Katrin • couple • ee
8
Good for it’s money
Pros:

Clean, friendly staff, good location

Cons:

Air conditioning was not working properly, could be better

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Helena • solo_traveller • cz
10
Pros:

Krasne misto,blizko times,super doprava,nadhera

Cons:

Nic ,vse bylo v poradku

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee