Midtown East New York, New York
Renovated
2016
Price
$
Rated for
Design Social LocalOutside the door
The house
Pod HotelsMinimalist pod crashpad
The setup pares city lodging down to functional essentials, swapping room size for a communal beer garden and rooftop terrace.
What it’s good at
Listed
Primary color-coded hallways lead to micro-rooms with custom under-bed storage drawers.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
East 51st Street provides a quieter Midtown pocket, placing the Lexington Avenue subway lines right around the corner.
The rooms
Layouts range from single bunks to queen pods, with shared hallway bathrooms using illuminated exterior lights to show occupancy.
Dogs stay too.
Restaurant
Clinton Hall
Communal picnic tables and giant games fill the taproom, serving twenty rotating draft lines and specialty burgers.
At the table
The lobby cafe serves morning coffee and breakfast items beside a foosball table in the wood-paneled lounge.
How it began
The 1930 building once operated as the Pickwick Arms, keeping its original compact footprint rather than tearing down walls for larger suites.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.