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About the Hotel

400 W 42Nd Street, New York City, New York, United States of America, 10036

Rooms & Accommodations

Pod Times Square offers 665 efficient rooms with soundproof windows, floor-to-ceiling shutters, and climate control. Options include Full Pods with twin bunk beds, Queen Pods with custom queen beds, and Pod Pads with full kitchens for extended stays. All rooms have free Wi-Fi, USB charging ports, laptop-sized safes, and flat-screen TVs. ADA-accessible rooms feature roll-in showers, grab bars, and raised toilets.

Dining & Drinks

Serafina in the Sky serves modern Italian dishes with Manhattan skyline views. The Polynesian, a tiki lounge, offers tropically inspired cocktails like the Vaya Kon Tiki (coconut rooibos-infused rum). Bar 42 in the lobby provides breakfast and cocktails. The food menu includes burgers, ribs, and chicken wings with island flavors.

Leisure & Activities

Guests can join free walking tours to Central Park, Chinatown, and Greenwich Village via Streetwise New York Tours. Nearby activities include biking along Hudson River Park, kayaking on the Hudson, and Circle Line Cruises. The hotel’s app provides neighborhood guides and event updates.

Location & Transport

The hotel is 0.5 km from Times Square-42nd Street Station (Line 7), 1.5 km from Grand Central, and 20 km from LaGuardia Airport. Nearby landmarks include the Empire State Building (1 km), Broadway theaters (1.5 km), and the High Line (3.5 km). Parking is available at iPark (350 W 42nd St) for $50–$60 per day.

Services & Amenities

Free services include Wi-Fi, U.S. calls, luggage storage, and printing. Small dogs (under 25 lbs) are allowed for $25/night. The front desk provides irons, kettles, and same-day luggage storage. ADA-compliant features include braille signage and wheeled shower chairs. Check-in age is 18+.

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Double Room

Max:

2 persons

120 sq. feet

Bed options:

1 Double bed

Shower

Air conditioning

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Queen Room

Max:

2 persons

130 sq. feet

Bed options:

1 King Size Bed

Shower

Air conditioning

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Double Room

Max:

2 persons

120 sq. feet

Bed options:

1 Double bed

Shower

Air conditioning

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Getting around

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City Center

New York City 3.2 mi

Airports

LaGuardia (LGA) 9.6 mi

Teterboro (TEB) 11.2 mi

Amenities

Thoughtfully designed amenities for a comfortable & memorable stay

Wi-Fi

Parking

USD 55 per day

Baggage storage

24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
Express check-in/ -out
Pets allowed
24-hour security
Baggage storage
Elevator
Smoke detectors
Key card access
Key access

Services

Tours/Ticket assistance

Dining

Bar/ Lounge area

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Sitting area
Patio
Terrace
Garden furniture

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Media

Flat-screen TV

Location

400 W 42Nd Street, New York City, New York, United States of America, 10036

Map view

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400 W 42Nd Street, New York City, New York, United States of America, 10036

City landmarks

20 West 34th Street

Empire State Building

3900 ft

Square

Times Square

3100 ft

Parks

Central Park

2.1 mi

Landmark

Rockefeller Center

1.0 mi

30 Rockfeller Plaza Enter on West 50th Street

Top of the Rock

5100 ft

Parks

The High Line

1.7 mi

Parks

Bryant Park

3700 ft

Church

St. Patrick's Cathedral

1.2 mi

Libraries

New York Public Library

4300 ft

Museums

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

2.1 mi

Square

Macy's

4200 ft

Museums

The Museum of Modern Art

5000 ft

Museums

Intrepid Sea

3500 ft

Stadiums

Madison Square Garden

4700 ft

Broadway Theatre

Broadway

4400 ft

New York City

Manhattan Skyline

1.0 mi

Square

Herald Square

4200 ft

Museums

American Museum of Natural History

1.9 mi

Mall

Fifth Avenue

1.1 mi

405 Lexington and 42nd St.

Chrysler Building

1.0 mi

Convention Center

Jacob Javits Convention Center

3500 ft

Libraries

Pierpont Morgan Library

1.0 mi

Tower

Trump Tower

1.4 mi

226 W 44th St

Discovery Times Square

2200 ft

34th Street

3200 ft

Nearby

Museums

Madame Tussauds New York

1500 ft

Broadway Theatre

Pip's Island

0 ft

Church

Holy Cross Church

600 ft

Museums

Ripley's Believe It or Not Times Square

1500 ft

Restaurants

Shake Shack Theater District

1500 ft

691 8th Ave

Starbucks

1800 ft

1101 - 1109 Avenue of the Americas

Shorty's

200 ft

576 9th Avenue

99 Cents Fresh Pizza

300 ft

360 West 42nd Street

Red Hen

100 ft

587 9th Ave

Dave's Tavern

300 ft

574 9th Ave

Taqueria Tehuitzingo

200 ft

578 9th Ave

99 Cent Fresh Pizza Villa Cafe

300 ft

360 W 42nd St

Sticky's Finger Joint

300 ft

598 9th Avenue W. 43rd & 9th Ave

2 Bros Pizza

700 ft

542 9th Ave between 39th St & 40th St

Guest Ratings & Reviews

Real Guest Experiences & Ratings

82%

enjoyed their stay & would return

8.2/10

Great

Rooms

7.0

Location

8.0

Service

7.0

Dining

6.0

Mike

United Kingdom, December 2023

7.6/10

The hotel is located close to the Empire State Building and the city, offering comfortable rooms despite being a bit small. I received a partial refund for a room inconvenience, which was a nice touch. Housekeeping does not clean rooms beyond 5 PM, but the location is great for exploring the city.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms, although a bit small, were very comfortable with a partial refund offered for an inconvenience.

Service

7.0

The service was reassuring, with staff being able to calm nerves down despite being somewhat non-existent. Tours and ticket assistance were available.

Location

9.0

The hotel is close to the Empire State Building and the city, providing easy access to uptown and downtown areas. It's a bit busy and the elevator areas can feel tight, but it's convenient for walking to many tourist attractions.

Dining

7.0

Dining options are simple, including a nearby coffee shop/health store with friendly staff. You can also pick up food from a deli 100 meters away.

Facilities

7.0

Some facilities were limited, but the hotel offers a convenient location and friendly dining options.

Alex

United States of America, September 2023

6.2/10

My stay at the hotel had its ups and downs. The location was great, close to Times Square and public transport, but I encountered many homeless individuals on the way. The rooms were small, as expected for the price in New York, but the cold draft from the window made it uncomfortable. The staff was friendly, though some seemed incompetent. The dining experience was disappointing with a basic breakfast. Overall, it was an average experience with some room for improvement.

Rooms

6.0

The rooms were small, and the cold draft from the window made it uncomfortable.

Service

7.0

The staff was generally friendly, but some seemed incompetent.

Location

7.0

The location was good, close to Times Square and public transport, but I encountered many homeless individuals on the way.

Dining

5.0

The breakfast was disappointing, and I had to go elsewhere for a better meal.