Pod 39 in NEW YORK - NY

About this property

Pod 39, a stylish 16-storey hotel opened in summer 2012, offers convenient and affordable accommodation for travelers exploring New York City. Located in the heart of Manhattan's vibrant Murray Hill neighborhood on 39th Street between Lexington and 3rd Avenues, it serves as an ideal base for city exploration. The hotel features a landmark Northern Italian Renaissance façade and a bright, buzzing lobby designed for connectivity. The hotel offers 366 air-conditioned guestrooms, each equipped with a work desk, cable TV, and a private bathroom with a shower, hairdryer, rainfall showerheads, and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include laptop-compatible safes and phones with free local calls. Some rooms also boast splendid city views and blackout curtains. Guests can enjoy a variety of on-site dining and entertainment options. These include Arthur & Sons Restaurant and Empellón, a taqueria and cantina serving tacos and bar snacks, a collaboration with Michelin-starred Chef April Bloomfield and restaurateur Ken Friedman. The hotel also features several bars and lounges, such as a seasonal Rooftop Lounge & Bar, a Lobby Lounge & Bar, and the Playroom Lounge, where guests can enjoy cocktails and board games by the fireplace. Continental breakfast is available daily for a fee, with morning coffee and tea service included with the resort fee. 24-hour room service is also provided. Amenities at Pod 39 include a 24-hour front desk with multilingual staff, concierge services, and luggage storage. Guests have access to an arcade/game room with table tennis, a TV in a common area, and complimentary use of a nearby fitness facility. Additional services include airport transfer, taxi amenities, ticket and tour assistance, dry cleaning, laundry service, and daily housekeeping. The hotel is a non-smoking property and offers barrier-free access. Parking facilities are available for a fee. A resort fee covers benefits such as early check-in and late check-out (when available), access to a local gym, morning coffee and tea service, high-speed Wi-Fi, calls within the United States, printing, same-day luggage storage, exclusive discounts at local venues, and walking tours. Pod 39 boasts excellent access to public transport and is within easy reach of many iconic New York attractions. Key points of interest include United Nations Headquarters (approx. 200m / 0.1 mi), Grand Central Terminal (approx. 300m / 0.2 mi), Empire State Building (approx. 300m / 0.2 mi), Chrysler Building (0.3 km / 0.2 mi), SUMMIT One Vanderbilt (0.6 km / 0.4 mi), Times Square (approx. 600m / 0.4 mi), New York Public Library (0.9 km / 0.5 mi), and Bryant Park (0.9 km / 0.6 mi). The hotel is approximately 13.6 km (8.4 mi) from LaGuardia Airport (LGA), 20.9 km (13 mi) from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), and 25 km (15.5 mi) from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), which is the preferred airport. Check-in is from 15:00 and check-out is until 12:00. The hotel accepts various payment methods including travellers cheques, Euro/MasterCard, JCB, Diners Club, American Express, and Visa. The Pod 39 is a hotel.