What's included at Pod Times Square — and what costs extra
Pod Times Square includes compact, design-forward rooms (Queen Pod, Full Pod and Bunk Pod, plus ADA options and longer-stay Pod Pads), free Wi‑Fi (bundled into a mandatory nightly facility fee), rooftop dining (Serafina in the Sky) and a ground-floor bar (Bar 42). Extra costs commonly charged are the facility fee, a small dog fee, an incidental/deposit hold, and parking at a nearby garage — these are not included in the published room rate.
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Rooms and what’s included
Guest rooms at Pod Times Square are compact “Pods,” roughly 119–130 sq ft. Room types listed by the hotel include Queen Pod, Full Pod and Bunk Pod (2 Twin Beds), plus ADA-accessible Full Pod options and larger Pod Pads for extended stays.
In-room basics covered by the room rate and/or the mandatory facility fee include complimentary Wi‑Fi (see Fees), bedding, towels, and standard toiletries. Accessible-style rooms include roll-in showers and other ADA features.
- Room names to expect: Queen Pod, Full Pod, Bunk Pod (2 Twin Beds), ADA-accessible Full Pod, Pod Pads (apartment-style).
- Crib/cot for children 0–2 is provided free in Queen Pod rooms (one per night).
- No on-site kitchens in standard Pods; Pod Pads include kitchens for extended stays.
| Room type | Beds (as listed) |
|---|---|
| Bunk Pod | 2 Twin Beds |
| Pod Room (Queen/Full options listed as Queen Pod / Full Pod) | 1 Double Bed or 1 Queen Bed (varies by listing) |
| Pod Pads | Apartment-style with kitchen (extended-stay option) |
Dining and bar — what’s included and what you’ll pay for
Pod Times Square has two on-site food and drink venues: Serafina in the Sky (rooftop Italian restaurant) and the ground-floor Bar 42 (lobby bar and terrace). These venues are not included with room rates; food and drinks are billed separately.
Bar 42 offers an on-the-go breakfast for a surcharge and cocktails/snacks throughout the day. Serafina in the Sky serves dinner (indoor and alfresco) on a schedule posted by the hotel.
- Serafina in the Sky — rooftop Italian restaurant; dinner service (hours posted by the hotel).
- Bar 42 & Terrace — lobby bar with cocktails, snacks, and paid on-the-go breakfast.
- Personal pizzas and light items (Pizzoteca) are available on specific days/times; check current hours with the concierge.
| Venue | What’s included with room |
|---|---|
| Serafina in the Sky (rooftop) | Nothing — food/drink charged to guest |
| Bar 42 (lobby/terrace) | Nothing — breakfast, drinks and snacks charged separately |
| Pod Pads (if booked) | May include kitchen use — verify on your reservation |
Mandatory fees and common extras
Pod Times Square charges a mandatory facility fee (listed by the hotel) that is added to the nightly room rate; it covers in-room internet access and domestic phone calls. Expect this fee to appear in your booking total or as an extra at check-in.
Other common extra charges include a nightly pet fee for small dogs, and a refundable incidental hold at arrival. The hotel accepts major credit cards and may require a card at check-in.
- Facility fee: mandatory (hotel lists $29.84 per room, per night; covers Wi‑Fi and domestic calls).
- Pet fee: small dogs under 25 lb — $25 per night (notify hotel in advance); service animals exempt.
- Incidentals: refundable security deposit / hold is authorized at arrival (hotel lists $50 per stay; some sites show different amounts).
- Parking: no on-site parking — nearby iPark garage is one block away (fees charged by garage).
| Charge | Typical amount (as listed by hotel) |
|---|---|
| Facility fee (per room, per night) | $29.84 (tax included) |
| Small dog fee (per night) | $25 |
| Refundable incidental hold | $50 per stay (hotel-listed figure) |
Amenities you can use at no extra cost
Complimentary Wi‑Fi is available throughout the property and in guest rooms, but note that the hotel bundles internet access into the mandatory facility fee rather than offering it wholly separate from fees.
Pod Times Square also provides complimentary luggage storage for arrivals/departures and multilingual front-desk service. The property is smoke-free and provides accessible routes and ADA rooms.
- Free Wi‑Fi (included via facility fee).
- Complimentary luggage storage on departure day.
- 24-hour front desk, concierge services, multilingual staff.
| Amenity | Included? |
|---|---|
| Wi‑Fi | Yes (bundled with facility fee) |
| Luggage storage | Yes, complimentary |
| Pool or spa | No on-site pool or spa |
Fitness, laundry and accessibility — check availability
The hotel lists a small fitness center on the 28th floor with cardio machines and free weights, but third-party reviews and guest comments suggest availability can vary. Travelers should confirm gym access directly with the hotel before relying on it.
Coin-operated laundry facilities are available on site. The property offers ADA-accessible Pod rooms with roll-in showers, wheelchair-friendly layouts and accessible paths to elevators.
- Fitness center: small, 28th floor — verify current access with the hotel.
- Laundry: coin-operated machines on site.
- Accessibility: ADA rooms, roll-in showers, braille/raised signage and assistive-listening devices in public areas.
| Service | Notes |
|---|---|
| Fitness center | On-site but availability has varied; confirm before arrival |
| Laundry | Coin-operated machines available |
| Accessible rooms | ADA Full Pod options with roll-in showers |
Policies: check-in/out, age, cancellation and pets
Standard check-in starts at 3:00 PM and standard check-out is by 1:00 PM (some listings show noon). Express/contactless check-out is available; late check-in is subject to availability.
The hotel requires the guest checking in to be at least 18 years old, but children of all ages are welcome as part of a reservation. Cancellation windows and incidental holds are listed by the hotel — check your confirmation for the exact policy tied to your rate.
- Check-in: from 3:00 PM. Check-out: by 1:00 PM (hotel listings vary slightly).
- Minimum age to check in: 18 (hotel requires the registering guest to be 18+).
- Cancellation: cancel before 3:00 PM EST one day prior to arrival to avoid a charge for the first night; late cancellations may incur the first-night rate plus tax.
- Pets: small dogs under 25 lb allowed with $25/night fee; service animals exempt.
| Policy | Hotel-stated detail |
|---|---|
| Minimum check-in age | 18 years old (lead guest) |
| Cancellation window | Cancel before 3:00 PM EST 1 day prior to arrival to avoid first-night charge |
| Pet policy | Small dogs under 25 lb allowed with advance notice; fee applies |
Location and getting around
Pod Times Square is at 400 W 42nd Street in Midtown West / Hell’s Kitchen, about 0.4 miles (roughly a 6–10 minute walk) from the center of Times Square and steps from the Broadway theater district. The hotel sits one block west of the Port Authority Bus Terminal and is close to many subway lines.
There is no on-site parking. The hotel mentions a nearby iPark garage one block away (350 W 42nd Street) for 24-hour parking; garage rates are charged by the parking operator and are separate from hotel charges.
- Address: 400 W 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036.
- Nearby transit: Port Authority (one block), multiple subway lines at Times Square–42nd St.
- On-site parking: none. Nearby iPark garage at 350 W 42nd St.
| Nearby | Approximate relationship |
|---|---|
| Times Square / Broadway | About 0.4 miles / a short walk |
| Port Authority Bus Terminal | One block away |
| Jacob K. Javits Convention Center | About 0.4 miles |
