Pod 39: from $361 for Nov 21–22, 2026, 2 adults (1 night)

From $361 total for Nov 21–22, 2026, 2 adults at Pod 39 on Axel (1 night), checked Nov 8, 2026.

Pod 39 is a compact 3-star hotel with private bathrooms in Murray Hill in New York, United States.

Address: 145 East 39th Street, New York. Property ID: 1221015. Canonical property page: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/new-york/pod-39-1221015

Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/new-york/pod-39-1221015/2026-11-21/2-adults

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1 night

Total price: $361 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-22 · 1 night · 2 adults · 1 room.

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2 nights

Total price: $499 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-23 · 2 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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3 nights

Total price: $657 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-24 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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4 nights

Total price: $834 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-25 · 4 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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5 nights

Total price: $1,182 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-26 · 5 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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6 nights

Total price: $1,541 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-27 · 6 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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7 nights

Total price: $1,916 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-28 · 7 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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8 nights

Total price: $2,132 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-29 · 8 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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9 nights

Total price: $2,270 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-30 · 9 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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10 nights

Total price: $2,464 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-01 · 10 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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11 nights

Total price: $2,868 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-02 · 11 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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12 nights

Total price: $3,355 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-03 · 12 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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13 nights

Total price: $3,856 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-04 · 13 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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14 nights

Total price: $4,382 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-05 · 14 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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About Pod 39

• Property type: Hotel
• 3-star hotel
• 145 East 39th Street, New York
• City page: Hotels in New York

Axel's take: 8.3/10

It's a strong Manhattan base if you can live with very little space.

• Choose it for: Private bathrooms, helpful staff and Grand Central access.
• Skip it if: You need suitcase space, conventional bathroom privacy or a room for relaxing all afternoon.

Axel's opinion of Pod 39, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Hotels.com · Booking.com. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.

Room types

Room types and selected features reported for this hotel. Check your dates for availability.

Source: ETG room descriptions.

Single Pod

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Quadruple Pod

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Double Pod (bunk bed)

• Beds: bunk bed
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Double Pod (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
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ADA Double Pod (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• ADA Double Pod (full double bed) — room photo 1
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Location

A Murray Hill side-street base for travelers using Grand Central.

• The block: The entrance is on East 39th Street between Lexington and Third avenues, away from the avenue frontage. Arthur & Sons occupies the lobby level, and Tipsy Shanghai is 1 minute on foot. Grand Central Terminal is 6 minutes away; Lexington Av/E 40 St is 2 minutes. Use the avenue crosswalks for the walk north.
• Getting around: Use Grand Central for the 4, 5, 6, 7 and shuttle subway lines, plus Metro-North and LIRR. Walk for nearby Midtown stops; take transit for downtown or longer cross-city trips. JFK is 54 minutes by transit or 32 minutes by taxi in the routing; road congestion can stretch the taxi journey.
• After dark: The side street is less hectic than Times Square, with drinks available inside the hotel. That favors a calmer base, not guaranteed silence: guests also report hallway and air-conditioning noise.

Location and comparisons: Reviewed Oct 27, 2026. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Hotels.com · Booking.com.

The area: Midtown East & Grand Central

The easiest all-round base without sleeping in Times Square. Midtown East gives you classic New York without putting the billboard district outside your door. Grand Central, the Chrysler Building and the avenues around Rockefeller Center make architecture part of ordinary walks. Lexington and Third Avenues offer a more everyday restaurant-and-office rhythm, while Grand Central’s rail connections are useful for arrivals and day trips. Stay within an easy walk of Grand Central or the Lexington Avenue subway stations. Farther east, extra walking becomes part of every outing, and west-side dinners or theater evenings need more planning. This is our default for a first visit or mixed business-and-leisure trip; choose downtown instead if nightlife is the point.

• After dark: The office streets ease after commuting hours; Third Avenue offers more evening activity than the corporate blocks around Park Avenue.
• Getting around: Grand Central has 4/5/6/7/S and LIRR; E/F serve Lexington Avenue–53rd Street on weekdays; walk to Midtown landmarks; JFK via LIRR–AirTrain, LGA via 7–Q70, EWR via subway to Penn and NJ Transit.

Best areas in New York for first-time visitors

• Midtown East & Grand Central (Pod 39’s area): 8.2/10 for first-time visitors. Classic sights and Grand Central connections make a balanced introduction; stay near the station rather than far east.
• Times Square & Theater District: 8.2/10 for first-time visitors. Broadway and plentiful subway choices simplify sightseeing, but crowds follow you back to your door.
• Herald Square & Penn Station: 7.6/10 for first-time visitors. Penn Station, the Empire State Building and Koreatown suit packed sightseeing days rather than leisurely neighborhood evenings.
• Hell's Kitchen & Hudson Yards: 7.6/10 for first-time visitors. Restaurants and theater access work well; check the subway walk before choosing a western address.
• Chelsea & Meatpacking District: 7.6/10 for first-time visitors. Art, the High Line and downtown dinners balance Midtown outings, with easier trains near Seventh or Eighth Avenue.
• Central Park South & Columbus Circle: 7.5/10 for first-time visitors.
• SoHo & Greenwich Village: 7.0/10 for first-time visitors.
• Lower Manhattan: 6.7/10 for first-time visitors.
• Lower East Side & East Village: 6.5/10 for first-time visitors.
• Williamsburg, Brooklyn: 5.1/10 for first-time visitors.
• Long Island City: 4.9/10 for first-time visitors.
• Downtown Brooklyn & DUMBO: 4.8/10 for first-time visitors. Where to stay in New York for first-time visitors

Hotels around Pod 39

• The Westin New York Grand Central (East 42nd Street near Grand Central). Westin Grand Central wins when: More room to unpack and a conventional full-service hotel stay. Keep Pod 39 when: Keep Pod for a compact sleeping base when extra room matters less; the Westin also brings some dated bathrooms and a destination fee.
• Hyatt Grand Central New York (At Grand Central Terminal). Hyatt Grand Central wins when: Transport-first stays where terminal access and room space outweigh atmosphere. Keep Pod 39 when: Keep Pod for its smaller-scale, social setup if you do not need terminal access; Hyatt's dated finishes and bathroom wear remain drawbacks.

Alternatives for the same trip

• Hotel St. James (Times Square & Theater District). Hotel St. James wins when: A Broadway-focused trip with helpful staff and few hotel distractions, accepting dated rooms, variable sizes and street noise. Keep Pod 39 when: Pod wins for Grand Central-oriented plans and travelers who want a lounge and restaurant rather than proximity to theaters.
• LIC Hotel (Long Island City). LIC Hotel wins when: Included breakfast and a clean, basic private room near Court Square, accepting uneven soundproofing. Keep Pod 39 when: Pod wins when staying in Manhattan and walking straight into Midtown matter more than breakfast.

Getting around from Pod 39

Travel times from Google's hotel listing; walking unless noted.

• Grand Central Terminal: 6 min.
• Lexington Av/E 40 St: 2 min.
• John F. Kennedy International Airport: 54 min by transit.
• Tipsy Shanghai 蘇杭餐厅: 1 min.

What guests say

• Ratings: 4.2/5 (4,029 reviews).
• Praised: Location (95% positive); Bar or lounge (83% positive); Food and drink (83% positive).
• Complaints: Bathrooms and toiletries (62% negative); Service (19% negative); Bar or lounge (17% negative). The latest 50 reviews average 4.1/5. Seven of the 10 excerpts award 5 stars; five praise cleanliness, while two mention storage limits. Latest reviews, newest first (all reviews):
• Lauryn · 5/5 · Oct 13, 2026: “We paid a premium price due to the holiday and I was nervous I was going to be disappointed. I wasn’t! The location was convenient to public transit. However, it was off the Main Street so it felt less busy. The rooms were extremely clean.”
• Jenna · 5/5 · Oct 11, 2026: “We absolutely loved our stay here and would definitely stay again / recommend it to anyone! Easy check in, I managed to get in at 11am which was incredible. Check out also at 1pm and free to leave your luggage!”
• Jo · 5/5 · Oct 10, 2026: “This is the perfect base for a holiday exploring Manhattan! The rooms are compact but well laid out to make the most of the space - the bed was very comfortable (I have a bad back and slept pain-free, and even the single bed…”
• murat · 5/5 · Oct 8, 2026: “Excellent value for money hotel, excellent location. All the staff were very helpful. The free coffee in the morning and drinking water throughout the day was a nice touch.”

Good to know

• Facility fee: $29.84 per room nightly, including tax. Covers Wi-Fi, morning coffee and tea, nearby gym access, same-day luggage storage, walking tours, US calls and printing; early arrival and late departure depend on availability.
• Check-in / checkout: Check-in is 3 p.m.; checkout is 1 p.m.
• Dogs: $25 nightly for small dogs under 25 pounds.
• Off-site parking: Guest parking is at ICON, 560 Third Avenue, with front-desk validation. No in-and-out privileges.
• Payment and age: Minimum check-in age is 18. The hotel accepts major credit cards, not cash or checks.
• Breakfast: Breakfast costs extra; morning coffee and tea are included in the facility fee.

Facts checked Oct 28, 2026. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Hotels.com · Booking.com · Guest reviews and travel times · Hotel supplier catalog.

Rooms, amenities and policies

• Rooms: Single, Full, Queen and bunk configurations have private bathrooms. Full Pods are recommended for solo travelers; glass bathroom partitions make sharing less private.
• Cleanliness: A clear strength across Tripadvisor, Booking.com and Hotels.com, supported by repeated praise in the October reviews.
• Service: Helpful reception staff and luggage storage earn repeated praise across review sites.
• Amenities: Arthur & Sons restaurant, Artie's Backroom, lounge and seasonal rooftop bar. Fitness access means a nearby gym pass, not an on-site fitness center. Breakfast costs extra.
• Fees and surprises: Mandatory facility fee: $29.84 per room nightly, including tax, covering Wi-Fi, morning coffee and tea, local gym access, luggage storage and other services. Small dogs under 25 pounds cost $25 nightly. Parking is off-site.
• Hotel policies: Deposit: $30 per room per night

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