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Reviews of Pod 39 This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

145 East 39th Street, Murray Hill, New York, NY 10016, United States of America

#187 of 415 hotels in New York

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 4871 hotel reviews

8.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.5

  • Comfort

    8.4

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    8.1

  • Staff

    8.8

  • Value for money

    7.9

  • Free WiFi

    8.4

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  • Reviewed: May 19, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Foot odor in room upon the arrival and even after housekeeping visit

    Location Clean room

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 19, 2024

    8.0
    Great location basic accommodation
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room are noisy due to extraction fan always on and air conditioning makes a roaring sound, not ideal for light sleepers.

    Great location in Murray Hill, still close to all mid-town attraction but quieter and leafy neighborhood. Membership to local gym included in room, close to Starbucks and other eateries. Bicycle station nearby. Great terrace for drinks in 17th floor. Tiny room but rather bathroom. The staff is super nice!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 19, 2024

    8.0
    Pod offers a comfortable, tiny, functional room for the traveler who will be out and about.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    didn't expect the room to be so small--not much space to hold belongings

    location, helpful staff, good shower

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 17, 2024

    9.0
    Comfortable and reasonable priced choice
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room - Disability Access
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The painfully slow elevator. Would have preferred a kettle in the room over coffee until 11 available in the bar. IMHO added to the slow elevators.

    Location, the upstairs bar. Comfortable and quiet little oasis rooms in a bustling city.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 17, 2024

    7.0
    Gorgeous place but had a rude staff member.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Pod
    • Stayed 1 night

    The staff was rude.

    Close to Grand Central Train Station

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 16, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The bathroom has glass door

    The room was clean, small. The view on the rooftop amazing. Good localization to visit all points in the city center.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 15, 2024

    7.0
    Tiny room, quite expensive but that's kind of normal price for New York. Great position
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room was small but clean. Shower small also.

    Coffee and tea are included. Croissant and pastry for 5$ a piece

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 15, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    long wait for elevators

    great position, amazing value for money, very clean, friendly staff and great complimentary gym access

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 15, 2024

    7.0
    Great location, tiny modern and clean rooms, good quality-price relation
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Tiny rooms but renovated and clean, bed a bit hard, everything just very small for that price. But it's the season and New York City, so ok. The lounge and coffee area were very nice for coffee, drink or quick bite.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 14, 2024

    7.0
    All in all a good stay. The price seems to be quite fair for the location and what you get. The staff was great and I lo
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It seems a little old fashion with daily housekeeping, would prefere an option to cancel it for some days, as other hotels offer. The air condition / ventilation were pretty loud, making it noticeable from other rooms too

    Great location, nice staff and an amazing bar at the rooftop

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 12, 2024

    9.0
    Hong Kong - like small room next to Grand Central, ideal for short-term solo trips
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 7 nights

    - weird valve for the hot water; there is only one - you have to rotate it to the max to get very hot water but before it actually arrives you have to wait behind a curtain awaiting warmth to come :D - the panel with USB etc outlets (a plastic side panel above the table built into a wall) is shaking and doesn't charge much. I had to buy one more adapter & use normal power outlets. - the safe didn't work but I didn't have time to wait for someone to fix it. - I get it - it is a budget option, but having a glass on that table would be of value. - I didn't know how to fix my laundry issue but that's on me - I took an Uber to a nearby place, but it is still 2 x 25 bucks.

    - Brilliant location (next to Grand Central & Subway lines 4,5,6), buses; - Central Park, Bryant Park, Chrysler building are very close; - The area feels extremely safe, for real; - A young traveler-friendly hotel were you will meet lots of folks from the US / outside; - Friendly stuff; - I am not sure if there is anything cheaper of sorts next to Grand Central; - The bed was quite good, better than at home lol;

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 12, 2024

    8.0
    It was a good one
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing in particular

    It’s location

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 11, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    the room was too small, it is fine for someone who is travelling alone, but probably the bathroom is too close to the beds etc..

    the bed was comfortable.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 11, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    It was very expensive - not too bad for New York prices, and it would've been hard to find something better for that same price, but it was still *a lot* of money. The room is quite small - it worked well for me as I was traveling solo, but as a double room, it wouldn't have fit two people.

    Great location, friendly, attentive, and efficient staff, hotel overall looks good, modern, and clean. The check-in and check-out times are reasonable, they accommodate early / late requests, and the free luggage storage service is very safe and convenient.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 11, 2024

    9.0
    I am a regular visitor. I love it!
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Coffee should be available 24/7

    Location, vibes, rooftop, lobby music, restaurants, rooms

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 11, 2024

    8.0
    Practical modern hotel with very small room.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room was very small, I couldn’t open my suitcase in the room. The sink was too small, there was water everywhere very easily. The shower curtain was too short and the shower too small. When using the shower, there was water coming out and the shower curtain sticked to the skin. There was no toilet brush.

    The reception smelled very good. The hotel was clean and modern looking. The staff was friendly. The bed was comfortable.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 10, 2024

    8.0
    Perfect!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There was only one power outlet in the room, inconveniently placed

    Super convenient location. Clean, silent rooms with good beds en shower. And with windows that can actually open. Nice rooftop bar

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 10, 2024

    9.0
    POD39 is a perfect low budget accommodation in Manhattan!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing.

    The location was perfect! About a 5 minute walks from Grand Central Terminal. The staff was very nice and helped me very well when I had questions!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: May 10, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The rooms are claustrophobically small, and the air conditioning is not OK.

    The stuff is friendly, the location is good. The rooms are quite stylish, clean and equipped with everything one may need, for 1-2 nights is OK.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 9, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room - Disability Access
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location was great, staff was really nice and helpful. Room was clean and comfortable.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 9, 2024

    8.0
    Comfortable stay
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Rooms are small (or considered efficient) and with the current prices it’s out of balance but so is the rest of New York.

    It’s nicely located. I had a room higher up. The hotel bar is also good.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: May 9, 2024

    9.0
    I enjoyed my stay
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 7 nights

    Provide a cattle in the room so the guest is able to boil own water.

    The rooms are small but for a short term visitor they are fine

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 7, 2024

    9.0
    Great location
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 6 nights

    I wish it was a little bit cheeper

    Great location ! Friendly and helpful staff

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 7, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bunk Pod
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No adverse comments . Everything was excellent 👍

    Great location and really helpful staff

    Stayed in May 2024

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