Hotel at a Glance: Pod 39

Step into the lounge of Pod39 and you'll notice an oasis of colors and plush furniture. This is the vibe of the Midtown hotel. It provides a comfortable stay, compact and modern, but cozy, with plenty of access to all things New York City. The hotel is ideal for travelers on the go who are looking for the bare necessities and friendly staff available to answer inquiries for locals and novices to NYC alike.

• Simple is bliss: in their pod-like room, compact with a bed, desk, and bathroom. These rooms are also decorated with a modern, almost futuristic aesthetic.
• Grab a drink: at either their restaurant or chic rooftop bar available to guests.
• Chill in the lobby: with their free WiFi and desk workspace for those who may need to get things done while out of town.
• Step outside: and be in the middle of Midtown/Murray Hill. Close attractions include Korea Town, Bryant Park, and Rockefeller Center.

Manhattan's Midtown West: Edgy, Urban Vibe with Lots of Restaurants

Though it's a stone's throw from top attractions such as Central Park, Broadway, and Radio City Music Hall, Midtown West can feel a little grittier and less developed than some of the surrounding NYC neighborhoods. Stretching roughly from 59th to 29th Street and the Hudson River to 8th Avenue (though some say it continues as far east as Madison Avenue), Midtown West lacks the chain restaurants of Times Square and the large department stores of 5th Avenue. Instead, you can find neighborhood markets, cafes, and walk-up row houses. Midtown West is also known as Hell's Kitchen, a nod to the numerous restaurants that serve everything from Asian street food to fine French cuisine. The neighborhood's eateries and bars are especially concentrated along 9th and 10th Avenues, and it's easy to walk between them all.