Pod Times Square

"Pros:\n-location, if you’re looking for the bustle of Times Square.\n-price! Quite reasonable rates, lowest in the area.\n-for such a busy area, I was shocked at how quiet it was!\n-very close to big Apple market which we loved\n\nThe gray:\n-room is adequate size for husband and I, but I could see the bathroom being an issue for anyone over 6’ when sitting on the toilet. Bathroom is certainly a one person area.\n\n-the bed, you can only walk along one side, so you have to climb in from the one side, or go over the end (we had a queen room)\n\n-only one of two, working elevator from ground floor to lobby.\n\nCons:\n-NYC forced construction in place on the east wall of the building, M-F, 9-5. The recommendation is to keep shades drawn.\n-speaking of shades, they are not room darkening by any means, so you’ll be up with the sun, bring a mask.\n-our bathroom shower drain was not cleaned. The hair there was not either of ours, and the handheld part had black mold on the sprayer in the rubber substrate. So that’s why I only have 4 stars.\n\nGiven all of the above, the pros outweigh the cons, and I plan to stay there again next time I am in the city."

"We loved staying here! It was very clean and quite serviceable for a tiny space. It felt fresh and well appointed. The water pressure in the shower left something to be desired but for the price and location, it was totally worth it. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful. Would absolutely stay here again and will recommend whenever I can!"

"Pros: Great location and affordable. Very clean. Pleasant, helpful staff. I asked for two more towels and a washcloth. Within minutes, they were brought to my door. Shampoo, conditioner, and body wash were all provided. Super comfortable bunk beds. Very quiet. Street noise did not bother us at all, nor could we hear any noise from our neighbors (although I guess I can’t be sure we had any!)\n\nCons: very small room, but that’s typical for NYC. Interior hallways are quite dark, undecorated, and with metal doors to the rooms, it almost looks prison-like. Or maybe like a corridor on the Death Star. Shower curtain did not reach low enough to keep water in. Extra bath mats were needed to keep floor dry. Good thing soap and shampoo were provided in dispensers in the shower because there was no shelf in there to put anything I brought. One of the two elevators to the lobby was broken for the duration of our stay.\n\nI hope it doesn’t sound like I’m complaining, because our stay here was really very pleasant. I would absolutely stay here again. I just felt I should mention these things because it’s definitely a no-frills kind of place (there’s not even a backup roll of toilet paper in the bathroom) and things like that might be a turn-off for others."