Pod Room
- 120 sq ft
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Double bed or 1 Queen Bed
About this room
Step into the Pod Room at Pod Times Square, a compact 120 sq. ft. space designed for practical Midtown stays. The room’s layout maximises every inch while delivering a soundproofed, climate-controlled environment with blackout drapes and thin carpet for a restful night. Entertainment includes a 40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, and safety features such as a smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector are in place.
Sleeping arrangements are simple and comfortable: the Pod Room sleeps 2 guests and is available with either 1 Double Bed or 1 Queen Bed. The bedroom amenities include bed sheets, a desk and desk chair, phone, safe, and iron/ironing board on request. The private bathroom is equipped with a rainfall showerhead, shower, towels, free toiletries including shampoo, soap and a hair dryer, and toothbrush and toothpaste are available on request. ADA-accessible Pod rooms with roll-in showers and wheelchair-friendly features are offered elsewhere in the hotel for guests requiring accessibility.
Your stay also includes daily housekeeping and access to the hotel’s services: free Wi‑Fi throughout the hotel is covered by the mandatory facility/resort fee of $29.84 (tax included) per room, per night, which also bundles domestic phone calls. Additional property conveniences include coin-operated laundry, complimentary luggage storage, a ground-floor lobby bar (Bar 42 & Terrace), and a 28th-floor fitness centre; please confirm current amenity availability before arrival. Check-in begins at 3:00 PM and standard check-out is by 1:00 PM.
What's included
- Outdoor space is shared: Bar 42 & Terrace, plus Serafina in the Sky rooftop dining
- 120 sq. ft. one-bedroom pod with a compact, space-efficient layout
- One double bed or one queen bed, sleeping up to two guests
- Private bathroom with rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer and fresh towels
- Desk and desk chair for working, with thin carpet and blackout drapes
- Cocktails and snacks are served at Bar 42, the ground-floor lobby bar
- 40-inch cable TV, in-room safe, phone and Wi-Fi covered by the facility fee
- Daily housekeeping, complimentary luggage storage and Wi-Fi bundled into the $29.84 nightly facility fee
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How big is the Pod Room at Pod Times Square, and who is it best suited to?
The Pod Room is a compact 120 sq. ft. one-bedroom space that sleeps 2 guests. It is designed for practical Midtown stays, so it suits solo travellers and couples who plan to spend their time out in the city rather than in the room.
What are the bed options in the Pod Room?
The room is available with 1 Double Bed or 1 Queen Bed, and it sleeps up to two guests. The bed is the centre of the layout, with a desk and desk chair alongside.
What is the bathroom like?
The Pod Room has a private bathroom with a shower and rainfall showerhead. You will find towels, shampoo, soap, a hair dryer and toilet paper. Toothbrush and toothpaste are available on request.
Will street noise from 42nd Street keep me awake?
The Pod Room is described as a soundproofed room, and it also has blackout drapes and climate-controlled air conditioning and heating. Together these help you rest well in a busy part of Hell's Kitchen/Midtown West.
What does the nightly facility fee cover?
A mandatory facility fee of $29.84 (tax included) per room, per night is added to the room rate. It covers internet access and domestic phone calls. Guests also get daily housekeeping and complimentary luggage storage, which is handy on departure day.
Is there a pool, spa or gym at Pod Times Square?
There is no swimming pool, hot tub or spa on site. The hotel has a small fitness center on the 28th floor with cardio machines and free weights. For food and drink there is Bar 42, the ground-floor lobby bar with cocktails and snacks, and Serafina in the Sky, a rooftop Italian restaurant serving dinner.
How far is Pod Times Square from Times Square and the subway?
The hotel is at 400 W 42nd Street, about a 6–10 minute walk from Times Square and the Broadway theater district. It is one block from the Port Authority Bus Terminal and the 42nd Street subway and bus station. Penn Station is about 3,500 ft away and Bryant Park about 0.6 mi.
What are check-in and check-out times, and what should I bring?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM and standard check-out is by 1:00 PM, though some booking sites list noon. The guest checking in must be at least 18 and present a credit or debit card. A refundable incidental hold of $50 per stay is authorised at arrival.
Is there parking, and are pets welcome?
The hotel has no on-site parking. iPark, one block away at 350 West 42nd Street, offers 24-hour no-in-and-out parking at $57 for a sedan or $67 for an SUV. Small dogs under 25 pounds are welcome for $25 per night, with advance notice requested. Service animals are exempt from pet fees.
How does the Pod Room compare with the hotel's other room types?
The Pod Room is at the compact end of the range, as Pod rooms run around 119–130 sq. ft. The hotel also offers Queen Pod, Full Pod, Bunk Pod and ADA-accessible Full Pod options. Larger apartment-style Pod Pads with kitchens suit extended stays. Accessible Pod rooms have roll-in showers and wheelchair-friendly features.
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120 sq. ft. / 2 Guests
Step into the Pod Room at Pod Times Square, a compact 120 sq. ft. space designed for practical Midtown stays. The room’s layout maximises every inch while delivering a soundproofed, climate-controlled environment with blackout drapes and thin carpet for a restful night. Entertainment includes a 40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, and safety features such as a smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector are in place. Sleeping arrangements are simple and comfortable: the Pod Room sleeps 2 guests and is available with either 1 Double Bed or 1 Queen Bed. The bedroom amenities include bed sheets, a desk and desk chair, phone, safe, and iron/ironing board on request. The private bathroom is equipped with a rainfall showerhead, shower, towels, free toiletries including shampoo, soap and a hair dryer, and toothbrush and toothpaste are available on request.
What's included
- Outdoor space is shared: Bar 42 & Terrace, plus Serafina in the Sky rooftop dining
- 120 sq. ft. one-bedroom pod with a compact, space-efficient layout
- One double bed or one queen bed, sleeping up to two guests
- Private bathroom with rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer and fresh towels
- Desk and desk chair for working, with thin carpet and blackout drapes
- Cocktails and snacks are served at Bar 42, the ground-floor lobby bar
- 40-inch cable TV, in-room safe, phone and Wi-Fi covered by the facility fee
- Daily housekeeping, complimentary luggage storage and Wi-Fi bundled into the $29.84 nightly facility fee