Pod 51 Hotel

One of the best bargains in a city notorious for expensive hotel rates and gloomy, cramped rooms.

Rooms here are tiny – hence the name ‘Pod’ – but fun, sunlit, efficient, comfortable, incredible value – and with an ingenious jigsaw of furniture that somehow gives you everything you need. Funky public spaces with fabulous art make this a surprisingly pleasant little bolt-hole.

Best of all is its location. Slap bang in the centre of Midtown, it’s close to New York’s cultural highlights – Museum Mile, Central Park, Broadway and the major performing arts venues.

Great for a first visit and sightseeing, when all you really need is a cosy place to bed down for the night.