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Pod Times Square
400 W 42nd Street, New York, NY
Voyza AI summary
Pod Times Square is a 3-star hotels in New York, NY. Guest sentiment is solid at 8.6/10 based on 20,000 guest reviews. Modern Accommodations Experience comfort and style at Pod Times Square, just steps away from Restaurant Row. Modern Accommodations Experience comfort and style at Pod Times Square, just steps away from Restaurant Row. Practical perks include parking options, shuttle access, on-site dining.
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.
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400 W 42nd Street, New York, NY
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Pod Times Square sits in New York, NY, placing guests inside a defined metro market with its own dining clusters, transit spine, and visitor corridors. As a Hotels, Pod Times Square is typically chosen for access to both the immediate blocks around the building and the wider New York activity zones travelers care about. Straight-line miles in the tables below are computed from coordinates returned by the geocoder; real routing, traffic, and terminal time will differ—treat them as orientation, not ETA guarantees. Neighborhood character shifts by block: central business districts skew toward meetings and dining strips, resort corridors skew toward leisure venues, and airport-adjacent pockets skew toward quick turnarounds. When planning days in New York, pair the nearby lists with your maps app so you can compare walking, transit, and rideshare options block by block.
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.
Multiple mentions of friendly, helpful staff and a good concierge — staff responsiveness (extra towels, helpful concierge) is a consistent positive across reviews.
Overwhelming consensus: excellent, extremely central location (steps from Times Square and subway); repeatedly described as perfect for exploring NYC.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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: 03:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Up to 6 adults per room, up to 8 rooms per booking.