Pod 51, New York — Travelrags

Lonely PlanetJul 17

These hotels don’t sacrifice style and quality for a (relatively) budget-friendly price tag – and many are in Manhattan.

favorite POD hotel for prime location near attractions

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Pod 51Trailfavorite POD hotel for prime location near attractions
Rockefeller CenterAttractionThe 14 original Art Deco buildings, commissioned by the Rockefeller family, span the area between Fifth Avenue and Sixth…
Central ParkParkIt is the sixth-largest park in the city, containing 843 acres (341 ha), and the most visited urban park in the United…
The StandardHotelEast Village location more affordable than Meatpacking
High LineTrailnear The Standard's Meatpacking District location
Crunch Fitness on the BowerySightguests receive complimentary pass
Arlo NoMadHotelboutique property with minimalist rooms, rooftop bar
ART NoMadRestaurantrooftop bar with epic city views
Moxy East VillageHotelcomfortable, creatively designed rooms, friendly staff
Apollo TheaterTheatrenext door to hotel in Harlem
LudlowTrain stationchic rooms, spectacular bathtubs
The GeorgeHotelmodern, light-filled rooms, outdoor pool
Riverside ParkPark15-minute walk from The George
The Penny WilliamsburgHoteldesign-forward, colorful, clean, Mexican rooftop bar
elNicoRestaurantMexican rooftop bar with skyline views
Akwaaba MansionHotelhistoric property, unique rooms decorated with antiques
The TillaryHotelmodern, spacious rooms, gym, rooftop bar
Boro HotelHotelmodern, industrial-style, waterfront views

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