Pod Hotel (Bunk Bed Room with Shared Facilities)

Review by: RS, Chicago, United States

Stayed: Sep 2008

Customer Rating:

The bathroom in our room smelled strongly of mildew. We had to keep the door closed and the bathroom window open at all times.

The staff was inexperienced, and sometimes rude.

Although it was less expensive than other hotels, I still do not feel it was worth the money.

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Review by: Dot, Clinton, United States

Stayed: Sep 2008

Customer Rating:

My husband and I stayed at the Pod 9/11 - 9/14/08. We chose it because we had stayed there many times when it was the Pickwick Arms, and because it was the least exorbitant of the prices I found. The hotel looks good with its updated decor and name change, is very clean, and the personnel were very friendly and helpful. The room however was VERY tiny. We had one double bed and private bath. You could hardly move in the bathroom. I would imagine larger people than us would find it difficult. We did expect the small room, but for $249 a night (which believe it or not was a "good" price) and being in a great part of town we decided it would do. There is a nice little park across the street, a great bagel shop on 3rd, and tons of good and reasonable restaurants nearby.

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Review by: J.G., Washington, United States

Stayed: Sep 2008

Customer Rating:

Good location, nice rooms although small, but why would you want to be in a hotel room in NY except for some sleeping? The lobby was nice.

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Review by: donald, Bloomfield Hills, United States

Stayed: Sep 2008

Customer Rating:

New York is expensive. Did I say New York is expensive? With many hotels going for $400/night I found this place and paid well under $200/night for it.

If you HAVE to have a bathroom in your room- forget it- but if you've traveled in Europe and/or don't mind going down the hall to use the shared facilities, then this place is great.

The room I had was a bunk bed- but I was by myself, so no issue. I found the hotel very clean, and recently remodeled.

The location is fine also on 51st between 2nd and 3rd Avenues.

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Review by: Seamus, Oak Park, Vietnam

Stayed: Aug 2008

Customer Rating:

Hotel rooms were at a premium in New York City at the time that I wanted to stay there. Prices for a single night were exorbitant. I needed a mid-town hotel for only one night, as I would be moving into another hotel for a week-long conference. As I was not traveling with my wife, I really did not need to stay in a luxurious suite. I found the Pod through Skoosh. The price was exceedingly reasonable. Unfortunately, that had me worried. How could anything good be so relatively cheap in Manhattan? The hotel proved to be a nice surprise. A very, very tiny room, but exceptionally clean and well appointed. Desk service was very helpful. A largely European clientele, with a contemporary European feel. Nice east side location. WARNING: I am 6'1" and was just able to fit into bed. If you are taller, call first!

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