Pod Times Square
400 West 42nd Street · New York

Pod Times Square is in New York · 3-star · rated 8.6 by 20,000 guests.
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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Facilities
- WiFi available
- Free WiFi
- Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- 24-hour front desk
- Heating
- Terrace
- Pets allowed
- Lift / Elevator
- Luggage storage
- Bar
- Soundproof rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Valet parking
- Non-smoking throughout
- Parking garage
- Shuttle service (additional charge)
- Wheelchair accessible
- Allergy-free room
- Toilet with grab rails
- Lower bathroom sink
- Higher level toilet
- Outdoor furniture
- Shuttle service
- Staff adhere to local safety protocols
- Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
- Guest rooms disinfected between stays
- Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
- Cashless payment available
- Fire extinguishers
- First aid kit available
- Sanitized tableware & silverware
- Contactless check-in/check-out
- Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
- Smoke alarms
- 24-hour security
- Walking tours
- Key card access
AI summary of the guest reviews below
The short version
Guests consistently praise the excellent location, cleanliness, and friendly staff, with comfortable beds and efficient check-in also noted.
Recurring complaints mention very small rooms, occasional issues with air conditioning or heating, noise or disruption from the surrounding area, and some negative bar/staff interactions.
Written from 21 of the guest reviews below. Read them yourself — they are shown as written.
What guests said
Nicely, clean,swift and friendly.
10.0Clean
Small
couple · September 2026
- 9.0
Great location, clean, all you need
Room is small but fine for city trip
solo_traveller · September 2026
Good for it’s money
8.0Clean, friendly staff, good location
Air conditioning was not working properly, could be better
couple · September 2026
- 4.0
The bed was comfortable
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
solo_traveller · September 2026
- 10.0
Location
Construction outside
solo_traveller · September 2026
Very well located and a bit too crowdy area in Manhattan
9.0The hotel is well located and you can seat on the bar/ It is modern and the room are nice
. , we wnt the next morning to the reception and the man who worked at the night nshift open for me three rooms to choose a better mattress and indeed the difference was huge. I just hope no other visitor would have to sleep on it and that will replace it with a new one. When we signed in we received a rood with too…
couple · September 2026
Small room but good & comfortable. Great location!
9.0Although the room size is small but the beds are really comfortable. There are a lot of charging points around the room, great for one with a lot of electronic devices to be charged on daily basis. The location is very convenient, it's walking distance to Port Authority Bus Terminal, where other than buses, certain…
None. I am a happy customer.
extended_group · September 2026
Adequate, clean accommodation and amenities in central Manhattan area.
6.0Ease of check-in and check-out. Cafe/Bar/Lounge area and terrace.
Neighbourhood has deteriorated with increase in homeless population. Feels dirty and less safe than a few years ago. Size of hotel and high turnover made it a less friendly experience than Pod39
family_with_children · September 2026
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