Best rooms at Pod Times Square — ranked
Quick answer: The best room for most travelers at Pod Times Square is the Pod Room (1 Double Bed or 1 Queen Bed) for a compact private stay with a queen option and room for a child or one adult. Families or groups who want separate beds should book the Bunk Pod Room (2 Twin Beds), which is the hotel's dedicated bunk configuration.
In this guide
Why choose a Pod Room
Pod Room (1 Double Bed or 1 Queen Bed) is the most versatile option at Pod Times Square for solo travelers, couples, and one adult plus a child. These rooms are compact but set up to maximize the essentials: bed, workspace, storage, and a private bathroom.
Pod Rooms are offered in Queen and Full configurations on the property and can include under-bed luggage storage and wall-mounted racks to save space. If you want a slightly larger bed option, pick a Queen Pod when booking.
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| Room type | Bed(s) | Typical use case |
|---|---|---|
| Pod Room | 1 Double Bed or 1 Queen Bed | Solo travelers, couples, one adult plus child |
| Bunk Pod Room | 2 Twin Beds | Families with older children, friends sharing |
| Pod Pads | Apartment-style (kitchens) | Extended stays or more space |
Accessibility and special-room options
Pod Times Square offers ADA-accessible Full Pod rooms with roll-in showers and wheelchair-friendly layouts; the hotel also provides accessible routes to elevators and assistive devices in public areas. If you need accessibility features, request an ADA room specifically when booking to ensure the correct layout and fixtures.
The property provides coin-operated laundry on site and complimentary luggage storage for departures. If you have mobility needs for transport or arrivals, note the hotel has no on-site parking; nearby iPark garage is one block away.
- ADA-accessible Full Pod rooms include roll-in showers (ask when booking)
- Complimentary luggage storage available
- No on-site parking; iPark garage one block away
Practical booking tips (check-in, fees, pets, gym)
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM and standard check-out is by 1:00 PM; express and contactless check-out are available. Reservations must be cancelled before 3:00 PM one day prior to arrival to avoid charges per the hotel policy.
Pod Times Square charges a mandatory facility fee that covers in-room internet access and domestic phone calls — the published amount is $29.84 per room, per night (tax included). A refundable incidental hold is authorized at arrival (the property lists $50 per stay as an example).
Pets: small dogs under 25 pounds are allowed for a nightly fee (the hotel’s published fee is $25 per night) if the hotel is notified in advance; service animals are accepted and exempt from fees. Fitness: the hotel lists a small fitness center on the 28th floor, but some guests have reported it may not always be available — confirm current access before you book.
- Check-in: starts 3:00 PM; check-out: 1:00 PM
- Facility fee covering Wi‑Fi and phone calls is charged per night
- Small dogs allowed under 25 lb for a fee; service animals exempt
- Confirm fitness-center availability before arrival
Location and nearby sights
Pod Times Square sits at 400 W 42nd Street in Midtown West, about 0.4 miles (roughly a 6–10 minute walk) from the bright center of Times Square and a few minutes’ walk from many Broadway theaters. The hotel is one block from the Port Authority Bus Terminal and close to multiple subway lines at Times Square–42nd Street.
Nearby attractions you can reach on foot include Madame Tussauds, Hudson River Park, the Javits Center, Bryant Park, and the Empire State Building. If you plan day trips or longer excursions, major transit hubs and bus services are easily accessed from the hotel’s location.
- About 0.4 miles to Times Square and Broadway theaters
- One block from Port Authority and Times Square–42nd St subway lines
- Walkable to Hudson River Park, Javits Center, Bryant Park
