Pod Brooklyn Hotel

Really helpful welcoming staff. It's five star service in a beautifully designed budget hotel. The rooms small but cleverly arranged -- they're very pleasant and cozy. The hotel's outdoor space -- a patio or garden on every floor -- makes the hotel itself feel spacious. There's an airy co-working space on one floor. It's in a great location too. Would definitely stay here again.

My absolute biggest hygiene concern was definitely the toilet in the shower. I have never in my life seen anything like it, I was shocked and baffled all at once. I don’t know who thought of designing it that way. I mean seriously, I understand it’s a pod hotel but a toilet in the shower is absolutely preposterous. As you can see in the video, once you shower your toilet is SOAKED. The hotel had a lot of courtyards, I think they could have used that space for a better bathroom design. I’m honestly still in disbelief. This hotel had a lot of pros and cons that left me conflicted on how I feel about my experience there. Pros: Location, some amenities, late check out, pet friendly without the dumb weight limit, does not smell like other pet friendly hotels. Cons: Toilet in the shower, prison style windows, no refrigerator, no iron. My original room was very dusty, there was long curly hair wrapped on two out of my 3 towels. They were very quick to change me to a different room and it was in a much better condition. I like that they have bikes available for use as well as umbrellas for rainy days. The staff was nice and overall the hotel has nice common areas. For being a pet friendly hotel, it’s mostly clean.

Pros: The entire place was clean. The ambiance and colors were amazing. The location to several restaurants and boutique shops. Cons: Front desk staff was a little standoffish. They didn't help me with my luggage even when they saw me struggling. Strangers on the street did. They charged my service dog as a pet because he didn't have a registration car or vest and that's against the law. There was a $200 deposit to use the bikes. The rooftop bar and restaurant wasn't opened due to this party but that's one of the reasons I booked. No fridge to store pet food but one staff let me put it in their fridge. No community fridge either. Once these things are fixed it's a perfect place to stay

Studios. But, you’ll have to pay $200+/night for “better” options. As a tourist without kids in tow, it doesn’t matter to me because we’re only in the room to sleep. Otherwise, we’re out and about all day. The location is awesome! Bar downstairs. Food establishments all about. People watching everywhere. Pro tip: you can ask for a microwave and they’ll deliver it to your room.

Very clean, location was great for what we wanted. Teeny rooms, and the shower and toilet are like 1 tiny room, very weird. You'd better be real comfortable with whoever you are there with, zero privacy. Don't say I didn't warn you.

Small but still practical rooms. It’s also super clean, has good prices, impeccable service and the best location you could ask for. Will stay here again when in Brooklyn/NYC. Happy days☀️☀️☀️

Yes, these rooms are small, but they are thoughtfully laid out, clean, comfortable, and well appointed. The neighborhood is a cheerful bustle of activity with everything from a variety of restaurants to grocery stores in easy walking distance. If you're expecting amenities like robes and heated floors you'll be disappointed, but for the price in Brooklyn, you'll find everything you need and then some. Would definitely stay in a Pod hotel again, if this is any indication of what they are like.

I’d leave 5 stars across the board but obviously the rooms are small and you don’t get amenities in the room like coffee, robes, etc. BUT I loved my stay here. It’s a perfect location in Williamsburg and for a 3 night stay it was fantastic. I’d absolutely recommend and stay here again. Yes, the toilet and shower are in one place so be warned. I didn’t bother me in the slightest but I definitely took pics and laughed. Brilliant.

We actually had a great time here! YES it is tiny. There's no debating that. The room is probably less than 10x10 total. But it's more affordable than any other centrally located Brooklyn hotels in the area, and all we needed was a place to sleep at night - this spot accomplished that! SERVICE: We were greeted with extremely friendly service upon arrival! I'd recently changed my last name due to marriage and we'd booked on hotels.com, and neither were an issue for the team. I'd lost a room key during our stay and they replaced it without issue. When we asked for a refill of body soap and an iron, they were brought immediately. COMMUNAL SPACES: There are multiple communal spaces throughout - some seats in the lobby, a huge work remote space on the second floor, and a few garden/outside patio spaces throughout the levels for fresh air and great landscaping. AMENITIES: They offer free coffee in the mornings! They had a bar and lounge area onsite but we didn't use during our stay. ROOM: Okay YES it's small, but we were just there to sleep! We were traveling as two friends so it was actually nice to have two bunk beds. They had definitely maximized the space in the room - hooks on walls, storage shelves, etc. There is a TV on each bed. The shower is similar to those you find abroad where the toilet and shower are the same wetroom. Great option for affordable stay in the heart of a great location!

The Pod is designed in such a way that you feel like you're saving money, but you aren't. It's extremely cramped. There's barely room for the queen bed and a night stand. The toilet is in the shower. There's maybe 8 inches around the bed for you to walk in. I have stayed in places like this in Asia and they're usually bargains. At $300 a night in the middle of October, this was not cheap. And it is definitely not a room for a couple. The toilet/shower is encased in lightly frosted glass. You can see everything going on inside. So you have to ask your partner to put some head phones on and look away or leave the room altogether when you take a dump. Not at all practical. There are large, expansive, and, frankly, lovely out door open spaces between the rooms. But that just makes you realize they could have just not had them (and the landscaping costs) and simply made the rooms big enough to not have to put the toilet in the shower. This Pod is also a total tech bro dorm. I've never seen so many 20-30 somethings lounging around on laptops outside a google office. It just adds to the notion that this place is space efficient for vibes, not cost savings. This is the hotel equivalent of Elon Musk firing everyone at Twitter.

OMG - we have been in some small NYC hotels but this place sets the new record. If it was as big as 10' x 10' - I would be surprised. No place to put much of everything. Modern, "happening", and always booked. In a good part of Williamsburg. The real killer was the size of the shower including the toilet inside the shower. So after showering you had to dry off the toilet. No fridge or bottled water. Cost was $750 for 2 nights... We would pass next time.

If you're looking for a hotel room in Brooklyn and you don't want to shell out four or five Benjamins per night, the Pod may be one of the few options available to you. We just came back from a three night stay there, and we rather enjoyed it. That said, there are some things worth mentioning. Pod feels very thoughtfully designed and well kept. From our welcome at the front desk, it was clear that they appreciated our business and went out of their way to make sure that we had what we needed. In an era when service is often the first thing to go, there was nothing that felt lacking about Pod's service. They had no problem extending our checkout time to 1 PM; another nod to courtesy that we very much appreciated. The room itself is tiny. Really tiny. For one person it'd be entirely fine. For my wife and I, it took a bit of getting used to. The most obvious thing here is the toilet, which is located inside of a frosted glass stall that doubles as the shower. From a purely pragmatic perspective it's logical and economical (and we've certainly seen this arrangement in Europe and Asia), but it also means that one's toileting isn't quite as private as many are used to. It doesn't seem right to score Pod down because of this design, but it's worth knowing about since it isn't a normal arrangement in most North American hotels. The bunk beds were comfortable, but I'd note that intimacy might require some creativity. I didn't have a problem climbing the little ladder to the second bunk, but some might. Again, this isn't a flaw in design or execution, but rather something to be aware of. The room was fitted with a small desk and chair, and nightstands (for both bunks) that were each accoutered with the obligatory 120 volt outlet and USB charging ports for the plentitude of electronics that most of us travel with now. The little reading light was a pleasant surprise. The air conditioning worked well and we had no problem keeping the room at a comfortable temperature. The wide, skinny windows were a bit odd, but we came to appreciate the sliding blinds that could be opened to bathe the room in natural light, or closed to make it pitch black. A few other thoughtful little details: Pod had no problem providing us with an ironing board and iron. The guest wifi was easy to get connected to. The water bottle filler in the lobby was a godsend. Pod is only a 3 or 4 minute walk from the Bedford Avenue subway stop, and a quick ride on the L train gets you to the 14th St Union Square stop. Would we go back? Absolutely.

We reserved this hotel based on its relatively low price and relatively high ratings. But we were initially disappointed because our room (queen pod) felt very cramped when we first entered the room. Eventually, however, we figured out that the space under the bed is cleverly designed to put for two small suitcases (e.g., 22" or below) underneath, that the small sink area has space to hold our most frequently used toiletries (e.g., tooth brush, toothpaste, facial cleanser, soap, and dental retainer) and hang all our towels, and that even the stool has a middle layer to hide our shoes. In addition, there is ample public space on each floor for people to work on their computers (particularly the 2nd floor) and relax (e.g., the rooftop garden and garden outside the 2nd floor). The TV set is quite small, but it has capabilities for Wi-Fi connections to your own device (i.e., computer or smartphone), and there are ports on the wall for an HDMI connection as well. Even though the shower and toilet share the same space, the fan seemed to have a humidity gauge that would keep it on for drying the space after someone taking a shower. So, we wouldn't mind staying here again.

Flew in from Los Angeles and stayed here for 1 night before I went to my other hotels in manhattan... wasn't expecting much and you shouldn't either if you are booking here. It's very affordable and a very clean capsule hotel. It's located in Williamsburg Brooklyn which I quickly learned to be a quaint hipster area. It was a good location to visit nearby downtown Brooklyn and Brooklyn Bridge park. They serve coffee in the morning and that's just about the end of the amenities. If Clean, Affordable and Location is what you need, book here!!

You get what you pay for with this place but it's otherwise still a solid hostel type of experience. The rooms are not very large and we got the bunk bed room which was not bad. The actual amenities are nice, they have multiple common places perfect for sitting around with friends, reading or even working/studying. I do appreciate that the place always smelled good and at least it was very clean. However, if you are looking for a hotel experience, this is not the place for you. Location is pretty good -- and there are nearby subway stations for you to jump onto. I mainly booked this place for its location within Brooklyn, it was perfectly central with so many different food, coffee shops and cute boutiques for you to go to. I had a positive experience here and would surely come again.

Stayed here for 1 night while visiting friends in Brooklyn. I now know why it's called pod because you essentially feel like a little pea in a pod since it's so small! I'm not complaining though, the price isn't half bad and the amenities they have make up for the lack of square footage in the rooms. Also, when you're in New York, you're not spending much time in the hotel anyways. It serves its purpose. We found a fake eyelash in the sheets and some hairs which weren't mine so that was pretty gross but I tried not to think too hard about it. The other downside is the fact that the toilet is in the shower and it's annoying to get your feet wet and the toilet paper gets wet. I'd stay here again just for convenience and price though.

You get what is expected in the name - a pod big enough for a couple to sleep in. The toilet is inside of the shower, small space that's not enough for any activity except sleeping, but I'm not here to hang out in my room. We were on the second floor, couldn't hear a thing from the street. The AC provides a little bit of white noise, and there are USB ports everywhere. The room shutters kept the lights out and checkout is at noon. Solid choice!

If I could give 0 I would. Room is 100 square feet. Front desk Eduardo, was disgusting. The most horrific customer service known to kind. We walk in the 100sq foot room with bugs, you couldn't find a toddler in here. We walked out within 5 minutes and asked for proof we wanted to check out, and Eduardo refused.

For the first half of our trip to NY, my husband and I wanted to stay in Brooklyn, and we chose the Pod BK Hotel because it was on the cheaper side, although at nearly $200 US a night, it wasn't THAT cheap -- it was just less expensive than other hotels and not totally gross or in a terrible area. Like Citizen M it was a micro hotel (the toilet was actually in the shower stall, but at least they set it up so that the toilet paper didn't get wet), however there was working air conditioning (I even got cold a few times!).  Also, it was surprisingly quiet despite there being bars within the hotel*, and the only major annoyance was the flashing light in the smoke detector.  (WTF is up with flashing lights?!  Seriously, I think the ONLY hotel I have stayed in since I started Yelping that had ideal sleeping conditions -- dark, quiet, cool -- was the Victoria Motor Inn at Niagara Falls.) We were on the top floor, and our room was near the door that lead to a rooftop patio.  In order to access the rooftop, you had to scan your room card, but I noted that you also had to scan your card to get back IN to the hotel, which I found odd.  I made a comment to my husband about how requiring people to scan their card to get back in to the hotel is asking for trouble should someone lose or drop their card off the rooftop -- the scanner was located near the guardrail and it would be extremely easy to drop the card off the roof as you are trying to scan it.  I'm sure you can see where this is going... One night, around 1am, I was woken up by banging.  I was annoyed at being woken up, but after a few minutes I realized that someone must be locked out on the roof!  My husband threw on some clothes and rushed to the rooftop and found an older man locked out of the hotel.  He did have his card, but at that time of night the patio is closed to guests (there was a small sign saying the patio closes at midnight), yet the scanner to get OUT to the patio was still working.  Instead, it was the scanner to get back IN that was disabled!  (See, I knew that having to scan to get back in would be trouble.)  I don't know how long the guy had been stuck on the roof, but thank goodness we heard him! Overall the hotel was alright, as it was clean and quiet and that's really all I need, but it's not so cheap that I would stay there again for an extended stay unless there are no other affordable options. *There was a pub on the ground floor (which sucked), and apparently there was a rooftop bar, but it was on the rooftop of the other half of the hotel and we didn't see it :( [Yelp collections: East Coast 2022; NY Summer 2022; Hotels]

This place reminds me of my hostel days but quieter and cleaner! I was in town for a festival, so this fit the bill for someplace close to the event venue and not expensive (it's moderately priced but not cheap). I wouldn't stay here if I was older or away for a romantic weekend, but it was a good place to lay my head in between full days of festival fun. My only big complaint is that the shower randomly turned on while I was using the toilet and got my pajamas wet.

Great for a single traveler looking for something simple and can sleep through noise. If you're not that, the Pod may not be for you! I got lucky with early check in at 12:30pm. The room is tiny as expected, and yes, the toilet is right by the shower head. The shower head was randomly leaking a few seconds at a time so that was a bit annoying both in terms of getting wet and the noise. The room was clean but not exquisitely so-- there was still hair in the shower drain and the floor had crumbs... but the bed still felt clean and comfy! There are apple / android phone chargers on the alarm clock, a hair dryer, a tiny desk, and a TV (hard to figure out the channels). I was happy to have an outwards facing window for the view but it was super noisy at night! @_@ I'm a veryyyy light sleeper though. There were periods of quiet and then a random loud motorbike or car would zoom by every so often. There was construction work of some sort at 4 am as well. Definitely not a restful sleep T-T... but if you sleep like a log, this shouldn't be a big deal. 3 stars for me but I'm an insanely light sleeper (3.5 because they were really nice and stored my luggage all day as well after check out), so 4 stars for most people if you're tolerant stuff I mentioned above!

Location - 5 Customer service - 5 Cleanliness - 5 Parking - there is a parking garage around the corner, not free, validate ticket for parking discount. Comfortability - 5 I made one night reservation for a 12hr layover in the NYC area. The reservation process was easy to do online. The pods are small but they have everything that 2 people would need. It's in the Brooklyn area so there is plenty of bars and food options within walking distance. The neighborhood is very safe for any solo travelers. Very clean, comfy beds, each bed has its own TV, spa shower heads, thick bright white towels. everything you need for a quick stay!

They charge me 100 dolars for smoming in the room I did not smoke in the room I discharged a half smoked joint in the bin 2 min before checking out and they said the roomsmelled like I.smoked in it When I pointed out that they have smoke detectors in the room they just did not care Complete scam Avoid at all cost

Small footprint rooms in a trendy place with tons of work space. Cozy bed, small desk, shower and toilet alli in one room. Shower is European style where it can get the toilet wet possibly. Terrific place for someone traveling alone, sort of like hostel private rooms. My only criticism is that for all of the savings on cleaning, space, etc. I'd expect prices to be quite low. Definitely a budget option but not much cheaper than more out-of date other budget options.

If you were worried and concerned about size, this hotel rooms are very small and compact. My biggest surprise was with the shower with the toilet in the shower. Also, when you get to the room, there's a TV but there's no information on what channels are where it was a bit confusing for me being from out of town. Other than that the staff was very courteous the room was very clean, but if you're looking for space, this is not the hotel for you.

My husband and I used to live in Williamsburg on the North side. We wanted to head back in for his birthday weekend and did not want to spend a fortune on a hotel so low and behold Pod Brooklyn was booked ($300 in Nov). It was not super cheap either but was much less expensive than the William Vale and Hotel Jolie. The location of this hotel is GREAT. It's right by Bedford Ave and a quick walk to the Waterfront and McCarren Park. As for the hotel itself it is very clean and the staff were very nice but oh were the rooms tinyyyyyyy. When we walked in I actually stated it felt like a dorm room and that is precisely what is was. The bed was comfy but for 2 people it was tight. We knew we were only going to be staying in the room for a minimal amount of time so that's why we didn't care that much. But for longer than 1 night it would have been difficult. Also, the shower was above the toilet. I just could not get over it. Thankfully we stayed less than 24 hours so I was able to forgo and wait until we got home. I would say this place is fine if you are a single or in a super close relationship with someone. Considering the price comparatively to other hotels in the neighborhood I would probably stay again if doing a single overnight.

The Price was very good. The location was also very good. The room was very small, and I didn't like the transparent wall to the toilet, and the shower being in the same room a the toilet. It wasn't really noisy at night. I guess it was worth it considering the Price Tradeoffs.

I am really disappointed I was really excited to stay at the pod brooklyn, as it was recommended to me off of a trusted friend i had dropped my bags off at 8am and told the fd staff i would be returning after work around 9-10pm to stay and check in. I get back have a smooth check in and it all went down hill from there, upon inspection i discovered two stains sauce/ stains? And two hairs. I was so shocked and so tired from the day i just doused the bed with lysol and lay horizontal at the top of the bed, the room also had a weird faint smell. Then another surprise the bathroom, i had stayed at the pod hotels in manhattan but never had i seen a toilet inside of the shower just inches apart. Then when leaving the following morning from my room on the third floor i had to wait almost 10 mins for the elevator to get to me so by the time i got downstairs i placed my keys on the counter and exited! I just dont get why people dont check rooms, especially when theres ample time,'to the tune of 12hrs as i had dropped off bags at 8am and returned almost at ten pm if not a little after! What happened to quality control what happened to customer service?!! I am so dissappointed

The general manager is soooooo rude she started chewing me out in the lobby when i checked in I paid the 30$ deposit with Apple Pay when I went to pay for another night she flipped out telling me they don't except Apple Pay instead of telling her staff that excepted my payment then proceeded to charge me double for the deposit for no reason honestly one of the worst customer service experiences ever if I hadn't already paid I would not ever stay here again not worth it

The room was big enough for passing through or as a staycation with a backpack like I was on. Personally I would not want to deal with a large amount of luggage and wardrobe changes in the room. But alone it was more than adequate. The location is phenomenal as Williamsburg has exploded with chic shopping and top tier restaurants while retaining lots of grungy and dicey places (both real and manufactured).

Stayed here with a friend on a recent trip to NYC and for a budget-friendly place to crash for two travelers it was fantastic. Clean, comfortable bed, a great location in one of the best neighborhoods in Brooklyn, and a short walk to the subway. My criteria was met. Is it the kind of place to hang out in? Nope. It's a micro hotel, which means compact. We had a bunkbed room and each bunk came equipped with their own charging stations, reading lights, and tv. There's a small desk in the room as well to store your luggage. The toilet shower combo is a nuisance but not a deal breaker for me given the price for our stay. A lot of European hotels have them so I'm not surprised a modern micro hotel in Brooklyn does too. There's a rooftop bar to get some fresh air and a drink. Staff was friendly and helpful, and even arranged a discounted car service for our ride back to JFK. I'd stay here again.

We loved our experience at Pod Brooklyn. Comfy, intimate rooms. So it is perfect for a birthday/anniversary weekend away with boo. Don't go with someone that you need space away from, because the rooms do not call for that. It is literally just enough space for 2 people. One bedrooms cannot fit 2 adults and a child. The toilet is in the shower... that's how "intimate" we are talkin'! Rooms were very clean and came with more than enough towels and pillows. There are multiple "gardens" / patios for you to enjoy coffee or quiet time at. We brought our work laptops and a bottle of mimosa out here. The lobby is very large and was filled with individuals doing remote work. It seemed that not everyone there was staying at the hotel. Downstairs there is a hotel bar area that serves refreshments and alcohol. Unfortunately the rooftop beer garden was closed for renovations. We hope to come back in the summer to experience it! The photos were amazing. The hotel was in walking distance of many brunch spots, convince stores, and a lovely wine bar that we enjoyed. We will definitely be back to explore more of Brooklyn.

Walking into the hotel room, I was immediately hit with the stench of bleach and toilet (the toilet is in the shower, pretty gross). I discovered the bedsheets weren't changed, after finding a nostril hair with a booger attached (on the pillow sheets) and a ripped piece of nail. Hairs were discovered all over the sheets, mainly short hairs which were very concerning. House cleaning rarely came, we often had to double check with front desk to even get cleaning which was just a switch out of towels.. and some non-fitted linens at the edge of the bed for us.. Literally gave us non-fitted sheets and expected us to switch out the bedding ourselves?? Front desk was mainly rude half the time, and acted like we were being entitled after finding boogers and fingernail cuttings?? Horrible customer service and room service, which was a big point of booking a hotel. Room was very very tiny and the toilet paper was disgusting to use. Whilst the door was unnecessarily heavy, it wasn't soundproof in any way at all, and there were no do not disturb signs?? So we would be woken up by either very loud next door neighbors or loud banging from room cleaning. The blinds also suck, people can see you from outside very very easily. Saw someone's naked buttcheeks when I was at the rooftop which made me feel harassed.. Not even mentioning how he would've felt if he knew I saw..

I think this place is great, but make sure you know exactly what your room will be like before you arrive. Here is a description of my room: I stayed in a "bunk pod" room by myself. The room was really small (maybe 10 feet by 10 feet) and the bathroom area is within this 10 by 10 area, and is only separated from it by frosted glass. Personally I would feel pretty awkward using this bathroom if someone else was in the room. Especially if that person was just a friend, or perhaps a new-ish romantic partner that I was traveling with for the first time. The toilet and shower are in the same space, and the shower water will get the toilet soaked with water, and this will need to dry off. Rooms and hallways were extremely quiet. The hotel itself has a lot of common areas and younger guests, so I wondered if noise might be a problem, but my hallway and room were actually very quiet for the entire visit. Really friendly staff. As I said, lots of common areas that are used by focused laptop users. Clientele skews young, 20s and 30s. If you are young this could be really nice re. meeting people. There are some older guests as well, however, so don't think that Pod is merely some sort of hostel for young travelers. The Clinton Bar, off the lobby, has pretty good food and drink, and is open fairly late (11:30 pm?) ... and it has a 15% discount for Pod guests. Clinton Bar is very friendly, but service can be a little disorganized. Pod is great value for being in the heart of New York. Sometimes rooms are available here for under $200. Location is great; you really can't beat it for straddling Brooklyn and Manhattan. Williamsburg itself is great, and taking a one-stop ride to 1st Ave on the Lower East Side is great.

To be completely honest, I didn't know what to expect with this facility. However, the location ended up being a perfect spot for me to reconnect with friends in Queens, Brooklyn, and in the Lower East Side of Manhattan. I enjoyed the shower but ended up using the first floor public restrooms more often because they were clean and not wet from the shower that my roommate took before I needed to use it. The toilet paper is a weird 1.5 ply. There was no hand soap so I used the body wash. I am happy we requested a fridge because we had a lot of items that needed refrigeration. I was super bummed that there was not a microwave but we did find that Whole Foods nearby had one! The bar downstairs was great and I made a lot of acquaintances there who were also from Texas (Clinton Hall gives 15% off for patrons who are staying at the Pod, so mention it to them). My biggest complaint would be that the design felt specialized in ways that I would not utilize. The reading lights were a nice touch but other than that, I didn't quite understand why we had bunk beds with cable television...or that the walls had audio plugs to connect to the TV directly or with bluetooth. Otherwise, the cleaning staff deserves great celebration because they were on top of it whether we requested it or not. I would definitely recommend this for a romantic couple and not two really good friends.

Pretty cool little place in Brooklyn. It's definitely a unique stay. The rooms are really small so it's good for a place to sleep but you wouldn't want to spend any extended time in the room. It says there is parking but it's hard to find where that is so I ended up parking on the street. It's design makes it so you can see into other peoples rooms which is odd to say the least. You can close some of the blinds but one window doesn't have any blinds so you need to be cognizant of that when walking around in your room that people can see in from certain angles.

Our room was really comfortable & the staff was nice. The only issues were super loud music coming from the bar that's attached to the hotel & this drunk guy yelling and trying to get back into his room. Other than that it was a nice stay & only 5 mins away from the L train & a lot of good places to eat.

Stayed there for my wedding weekend in NYC. Great layout and customer service. Enjoyed the location and the ability to get out and about in the Brooklyn/Williamsburg area by foot. Will be back for quick weekends in the future.

So clean and what a fun place to stay . I was really impressed. It's small but that's why there call pods . Bed very comfortable

Can I give this crap negative 0 stars? AC is not working for the WHOLE hotel. Here you go, we can skip the $20 resort fee charge or move to a room by the street Just open the windows. HORRIBLE

It's a very, very basic hotel and the rooms are really tiny (even by NYC standards), so it's best for a single traveler or a couple. Not many places to store or open your suitcase even in the Queen room. The only pro: The location is really fantastic to be in the center of Williamsburg in Brooklyn - great restaurants, bars and shopping in every walking direction. The big cons: Even though everything looks relatively new, my issue with the hotel was cleanliness. Unfortunately after I checked in and got to my room, there was a roach inside my room on the wall above the bed (see photo), as well as some dead bugs near the foot of the bed. I just killed the roach and flushed it down the toilet immediately. The cabinet under the sink also had a small bug inside and the cabinet smelled musty/like bug spray. Gross that there are bugs in this newer(?) NYC hotel. The toilet/shower combo area takes some getting used to. It's like a tiny "wet bathroom" concept more common in Asia. Not a big fan of it but it works OK for one person. But after someone takes a shower, don't expect to use the toilet because everything in the closed-off area is wet for a few hours. But because the whole room is so small, everything feels humid after showers - so you'll have to blast the A/C (which thankfully worked well). But honestly, I can't imagine staying in this hotel with another person -- even a significant other -- because of the limited privacy and space, which is small even for NYC standards. The hotel lobby and hallways appeared clean but there were multiple dripping leaks in the hallway corridors for some reason. The Pod Brooklyn hotel is not quite up to par, and for this price there are better options elsewhere in Brooklyn and greater NYC area.

My friend and I stayed at the Pod Brooklyn hotel and overall liked it, especially for the value. It's still in the process of being completed so things like the Rooftop aren't yet complete. I'm sure it will be more great once that is open! Pros: ~Great location walk-able to many areas, 15 min walk to many places. ~Friendly & helpful staff. ~Clean and cute room. ~Loved the decor of the lobby, outdoor patio area and bar area. ~Cool sports bar downstairs. Negatives: ~Though staff is nice, some are better than others. They are all nice but some are just more 'with it'...some were confused when we asked a few questions. ~The shower. It is super small, very hard to shower, leaked water outside of the designated area as it wasn't well insulated, also got our toilet paper wet despite having the cover down. It's just way too cramped in that area. ~It's small! This isn't a negative so much but just be prepared for the smallness. Overall, we enjoyed this hotel and I'd probably stay there again. My friend had left his umbrella in the lobby & as soon as we realized a couple minutes after leaving, we called to see if they had it. They said they would hold it at the desk for us to come back for it. When we went, no one could find it. They took our number and when it showed up later, they said they would mail it to us at that point and it would cost $17. I realize this was my friend's fault for forgetting it but then they semi-lost it. $17 to ship an umbrella seemed a bit excessive, as well. Ah well. (Pod responded below saying USPS provides shipping costs & they do. I ship packages all the time so am quite familiar with pricing. I looked up pricing and to get to $18.05 in 2 day Priority shipping in a box (which they did not use), the umbrella would need to weigh 7 lbs. Umbrellas weigh less than 1 lbs. Again, Ah well.) Though we had a pretty pleasant stay at the Pod, that left an odd aftertaste in my mouth. No stars docked on that count though.

Love the location. There's not much open overnight but still plenty of options for entertainment and food during the day time. The rooms are small but convenient and the only problem I have is that our particular room's toilet is in the shower lol. Other than that, it's a beautiful building with plenty of places to lounge, nice and quiet, I had the best sleep! it's best for just yourself and one other person.

Just amazing place to stay.. clean, beautiful, confortable, staff is very professional and kind, the amenities are great and extremely convenient if you actually everything is near by! Restaurants, Apple Store Williamsburg just right there, walking distance to the Brooklyn Piers and also NYCFerry! And trains and buses to get around! Close to manhattan, Williamsburg Bridge Walk, it's so many gOod thinks about the hotel you needed find out on your own! The view from the rooftop isn't amazing and commons areas too! Just perfect for me! Special thanks to Ruben at the front desk who really made a difference in my stay He get out of his way just to make me feel like home! Thanks my people! Outstanding Hotel! Looking forward to come back!

PROS - Rooms are very clean - Great neighborhood - Fantastic views - The sports bar down stairs had nice games and food CONS - The rooms are tiny - Customer service was unhelpful - The toilet was in the shower - only a curtain to separate the bathroom area and bed area - Expensive - No amenities My Experience: When I arrived back to my room late at night after catching a show, the shower door/TOILET WOULD NOT OPEN. Needless to say, we had to find another place to use the restroom, which was a huge inconvenience that late at night. And when management was notified that morning, they did not seem surprised at the issue. The assistant manager said that she would have given us a free night had the room not been paid for already. When we asked if the free night could be redeemed for a later date, she said "sure email me." We did, and instead of a free night , she offered us 10% off our next stay. There are other hotels with functioning doors, that don't lock paying customers out of their bathrooms. I reccomend they address this issue asap. Furthermore, the assistant manager lying about the free night was unnecessary, because we didn't ask for it, it was offered. The fact that management is aware of this door issue, and does nothing about it, is extremely negligent. (Pictures of the shower door/toilet combo included)

Clean and quite:) close to all the restaurants and shopping in Williamsburg. I'd definitely stay again. Also best price for the area.

I recently stayed at the Pod hotel during a visit to NYC. The Pod is a solid choice if you're looking for an affordable yet modern and comfortable room but plan to be out and about most of the day. The Pod specializes in small, compact rooms that are modern and clean. By doing this they are able to offer a higher quality hotel room and experience for a more affordable price. I chose the Pod because I knew I was going to spending the majority of my day and evening out in NYC and thus was fine with being in a smaller space at night. The furnishings were all new and practical. The bed was comfortable and I had a nice view out to the courtyard. The bathroom is very compact, featuring a combined toilet and shower. The room service was great and the hotel staff were friendly and professional. The location of this Pod hotel is awesome. It's located in the trendy Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn. There are several hip and tasty restaurants right next door. It's only 4 blocks from the subway, making accessing Manhattan very easy! Overall I was very pleased with my stay. If you're in Brooklyn and don't need to pay for the full space of a standard hotel room but still want quality then I definitely recommend the Pod!

I think this place is great for a short stay. The bed is comfy, the pillows are really nice and fluffy, the blankets are cozy and thick enough too. It's in a perfect location, walking distance from the metro and Bedford. I do wish they had black out blinds though.

This location is top notch if your going to Nyc on a budget this is your spot but not only for that reason that was a plus from the friendliest staff to the most accommodating bell man it's a pod so it's going to be just that it's fun every thing is in walking distance from best pizza the knitting factory to supreme and the subway I will stay here again and again can't wait to bring the kids so they can get a bunk bed room

This hotel was the absolute best. If you are looking for a minimal like space this will be perfect for you. It's very clean. Which is most important to me. I like my tea. But there is no fridge or microwave, but if you ask front desk they'll send you a kettle to your room. And yes as other reviews said the toilet is inside the shower, but idk why it's a big deal. Lol. It's literally called "Pod Hotel" The shower head worked great. The AC/heater worked great. The space is tight but very workable if it is just one to two ppl. In my circumstance I loved it. Every staff I came encountered with was very helpful and friendly. Definitely will be back !

You cannot go wrong for the money or location. I was hesitant to give this a shot as it was a special weekend when we went, but I also wanted to be able to devote money toward other endeavors without guilt, so here we were. Plus, it was a five minute walk from the Knitting Factory, where we were seeing a show. The staff were all friendly and professional. The lobby and common areas were clean, modern, and trendy. You can access the roof, which was such a win on the mild winter night we were in attendance, and there was courtyard space. It kind of felt like a really, really nice dorm. I mean that in a good way. The room itself was, obviously, very small. It was well-used space though. There were plenty of outlets, nice lighting, and the slatted windows were a cool touch. You could also open the window itself and it appeared most/all rooms looked out onto some sort of open space (for us, a little courtyard) which helped mitigate any potential claustrophobic feeling. The only time it was a bit frustrating was when my partner and I were trying to get ready. There's pretty much no room at all, so it was a bit tricky to maneuver. We didn't try to shower, so we can't speak to that. You definitely need to be comfortable with the person you are staying with if you plan to use the bathroom. This is not the situation for you if you get stage fright. I was super into the glass of wine at the wine bar next door. That was a nice touch. And there is a Food Town next door that is perfect to grab something if you don't want to go out to eat (and they open at 7am so you can grab breakfast). We were really happy with this place and would stay again.

Brand new hotel in the heart of hip-ass Williamsburg. Like so new the hotel wasn't even finished being constructed, yet the first two floors were open for business. Pod hotels are kind of like glorified hostels, only at hotel prices. I was horrified to have to share bathrooms with a bunch of strangers, but luckily the tiny little room I stayed in had its own toilet and shower, although they occupied the same place, much like being in a camper. Still, if more than one person is sharing a room, you might have to take turns (if you know what I mean) or use the communal toilets near the lobby. The room itself was tiny, but had everything you'd need for a crash pad - little desk, free wifi, nooks for storage, fancy cable TV and a pretty comfy bed. Still, I'm not a tiny guy, so I did end up banging the sh*t out of my knee on the corner of the bed as I reached for my bag. Why are the rooms so tiny? So they can cram in as many people as possible for $150-$300 a night I'd assume. And even though this hotel is brand new, there were still some rough spots. Like the handle on my door was a little loose and the door didn't even latch properly without a hip bump. The sink was already clogged and someone's shaved hair would seep out all over the place. Ick. Supposedly there are some nice rooftop views of Manhattan, but of course the roof wasn't open yet. While overall my stay was decent, I wouldn't go out of my way to come here again. Pros: Location. Cons: Tiny rooms, shoddy construction and pretty pricey overall.

I've avoided this place on HotelTonight.com forever but I was really pleasantly surprised. Hotel rates were so inflated because of fashion week so I decided to give it a go. I had taken a red eye in from LA and they let me check in at 9 am which is so nice and generally unheard of! I also kept booking my room night by night because I'm cheap and was waiting for the rates to go down lol... and they made sure I didn't have to move rooms for my entire stay. Everything was super clean and the staff was very friendly. The room is obviously tiny but it got nice light and everything was perfectly designed, from the black out blinds, to the chargers etc. the bed was comfy and I love that they made room for a desk. Previously I had been staying at the Hoxton in Williamsburg which is exactly the same size you just pay 3xs the amount for some twee illustrations on website and some like... macrame wall hangings. Service here was so much better. So is location. It's a fair price and a solid hotel. So much better than hipster money grabs like the Hoxton. Will absolutely be returning... great crash pad for work trips!

The Pod Hotel is a great concept. In a very busy city, there is no need for a giant hotel room. It is just right and provides both indoor and outdoor spaces to visit with friends. The architecture is pleasant and fun. I appreciate the hotel's convenience to many shops, restaurants and other landmarks. Sadly, all of this fades in importance when there is no service. At checkin the clerk asked if I would want my room cleaned each day. I told him yes. The next day I called the desk to check on what time it would be cleaned. I was immediately put on hold. After several calls I went down to the desk only to be asked if I had requested housekeeping ahead of time. There did not seem to be any record of the earlier conversation. I was told that the cleaners were still working and would clean the room. When I returned that evening the room had not been cleaned. Again, I tried to call the desk and was immediately placed on hold. Basically the same story unfolded the next day (Saturday). After several unsatisfying attempts to speak to the people at the desk, I asked for clean towels. These were delivered. The housekeeper who brought them did not know if there would be anyone cleaning the room. I emailed the hotel, letting them know I would be out for a few hours and hoped the service was completed then. You guessed it, my room was not ever cleaned. In this particular setup the toilet is in the shower stall and gets very wet. Using the towels to wipe off the wet toilet seems less than sanitary. Leaving these dirty and wet towels in the room for days cannot be good. I still have not received an apology or any acknowledgment that this was a problem.

Do yourself a favour and don't stay here unless (and only possibly take the chance)you get the $80/nite rate. The room is not comfortable...the bed was nice but I ended uo leaving at 1am for another hotel rather than to not be able to sleep in this very claustrophobic ripoff!!! Also-the windows were strange- you could not see out...more like slats of light. Too bad for our neighborhood as I fear that this establishment is nothing more than legal airbnb-except that AirBNB in Williamsburg actually benefits the artists who live here... Re:Pod Response Honestly though, for the money $266 I paid McCarron is much much nicer...and airBNB is also better. For $80-90 it's is a good clean deal indeed.

I had the best experience staying at Pod Brooklyn. Clean, quiet and the BEST front desk staff I've ever encountered. Special praise to Natalia, and especially Neshia for accommodating my special request. The staff there really go out of their way to make your stay pleasant. Will definitely return.

Mistaningly made a reservation through Hotel Tonight. Called to cancel after I realized it went through. About an hour later. Hotel Tonight told me they could give me credit. The hotel refused to give back any refund. Called the 1-800 number and they were rude. They connected me to the hotel and the guy was nice but super unhelpful. I understand that it's a non-refundable reservation, but you can always make exceptions especially when its cancelled an hour or so after making the reservation. Anyway. I'll make sure to tell anybody i know who is visiting NYC not to stay here.