POD TIMES SQUARE, New York – A Smart Stay in the City
About the Hotel
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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Amenities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Express check-in/ -out
- Pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- Smoke detectors
- Key card access
- Key access
Services
- Tours/Ticket assistance
Dining
- Bar/ Lounge area
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Location
Guest Ratings & Reviews
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.
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.