Great place to stay, especially for younger people. The staff were super friendly and very helpful. The hotel looks modern and clean, and the common area is a nice place to hang out or relax. We really enjoyed the terrace – it has a great view! The location is also amazing, with lots of good food, coffee, and shops very close by.

The room was quite small and there weren’t many shelves or places to put our things. The cleaning service was a bit confusing – sometimes they forgot to refill the shower gel, and once they took away the soap and didn’t replace it. Also, rooms facing the street can be noisy, so it’s better to ask for a room facing the inside. One big disappointment was that the large rooftop was closed during our stay – it looked like it could have been an amazing spot to relax or enjoy the view.

If the descent into dystopia isn’t happening quickly enough for your microplastics-clogged brain tubes, then book yourself some quality time in the antiseptic corridors of Pod Brooklyn. This place will have you feeling like life under the dominion of the panopticon ain’t so bad. Personal fave is a single Facebook marketplace Keurig (see photo) for all 200 guests faithfully removed from lobby at 11 am daily. Other hits are old clock with original iPod connector cable as well as two types of charging cables that maybe definitely won’t steal all your data, two exhaust fans (one sink, one for toilet/shower) that never turn on, and elaborate steal shudders that aren’t anywhere near room-darkening, and “interminable restaurant remodel”, wherein new resto installation across giant swaths of common areas, including both rooftop decks, the only ones with views of both the Manhattan and Brooklyn skylines, are closed (don’t let them try to smooth talk you into believing the only open one makes up for it; it has a view of nearly nothing. Nothing!). All this can be yours for the low price of around $2000 per week. The sometimes scarily alert staff is very responsive, but not having any of your bullshit. Keep in mind they are also powerless under the panopticon and whoever owns this slice of soft horror. So be nice. But also don’t let them boss you.

Can't really fault it. We were very pleasantly surprised by the Pod. Lots to like. Great value compared to eye watering Manhattan prices. Safe and secure. Modern. Friendly and helpful staff. Clean room with housekeeping at a frequency you choose. Comfortable mattress and pillows. We had an interior courtyard room and didn't hear any noise from the surrounding roads or indeed other guests. Yes the rooms are tiny but you have everything you need. And the shower over toilet thing mentioned by other reviewers really isn't that bad. We appreciated the complimentary tea and coffee every morning and discounts at a couple of local restaurants to make up for the current bar/restaurant closure. Williamsburg is a fantastic area with great shops, bars etc and amazing views of Manhattan just a 10 min walk away at the North Williamsburg ferry stop. We even had a view of the Chrysler building from our window. Easy access to the subway at Bedford Ave c.5 mins away and then around 20/30 mins to the main Midtown sites. Manhattan is frenetic and we enjoyed being able to retreat to Williamsburg where things are more relaxed. It was a gamble to choose to stay in Brooklyn on our first visit to NYC and we didn't regret it one bit.

Nothing.

The location was great and Guys that work there were really friendly.

Toilet in the shower Floor was really dusty and felt like the room was not cleaned properly

Very clean

The rooftop terrace wasn’t open although it looks like in the pictures. They also ask for a deposit of 210$ at the check in, that’s something you should know beforehand.

Everything was nice and clean, the room was small, as implied, but well-designed and functional. Hotel felt safe. Bed was good, shower was nice. Place is largely quiet and staff is very friendly. Nice little store next to the hotel to pickup beverages and snacks. Close to the Bedford Av. subway, lots of restaurants in the area.

Shower is in the same space as the toilet, best to use the toilet before you shower because everything gets wet. Not a lot of space around the sink to store something like a cosmetic bag, there is a shelf but it's very shallow so mine kept falling into the sink.

Great place to stay in NYC. Lovely neighbourhood - safe, vibrant, full of live, but not hectic. The place looks brand new, very well kept, clean with daily housekeeping. I stayed in a pod with bathroom and two beds - super comfy, it's small, but doesn't feel so. Has everything you need from sockets placed by the beds, hangers, separate tvs for each bed, towels, toiletries etc. The staff provided us with a kettle upon request. There's a nice working space on 1st floor (second, if you're American), filtered water fountain in the lobby to fill up your bottle. Would definitely choose again.

There are just 1 minor thing that I'd change: the bathroom doors/walls are semi-transparent - would be better if they were replaced with sth providing more privacy, at least for the wall between shower/toilet and bedroom (we mounted a bedsheet for that).

I had a fantastic stay at Pod Brooklyn! The front desk staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming, especially Layla—she went above and beyond to make sure I felt at home and had everything I needed. Her warmth and professionalism really stood out. The hotel’s location is perfect—right in the heart of Williamsburg, with easy access to great cafes, restaurants, and public transportation. It was the ideal base for exploring Brooklyn and getting into Manhattan. The room was clean, everything felt fresh and well-maintained. I highly recommend Pod Brooklyn for anyone looking for a convenient, clean, and friendly place to stay in NYC. I’ll definitely be back!

I stayed in Pod Brooklyn for a week and absolutely loved it. It’s comfortable, very quiet and most importantly the location was great. The rooms are modern and very comfortable, especially for solo travelers. From 7-11am the hotel offers complementary coffee/tea which was pretty good. There is a grocery store right next door, which is great if you want to grab a snack. The location in term of city center is great as well. The L train (subway) is only a 5 minute walk or even less if you walk faster and in just 10-15 minutes you are right in the center of New York. If you want to walk to the seaside, it’s about 20 min but it’s worth it for a great first view of Upper Manhattan. It would be much more convenient if there was a mini fridge in the room (but considering limited space it’s understandable that it may not be possible). But overall it was a great experience staying in this hotel!

My daughter and I loved our stay at the pod Brooklyn Hotal. What an amazing location. Williamsburg has such a great vibe. The pod is a short walking distance from the subway, bus stops, view of Manhattan, Smorgasburg, Artists & fleas, Joe's pizza, plenty of great coffee shops etc. We felt safe and comfortable at the pod with the welcoming staff, great facilities, clean rooms, coffee + tea in the mornings, free ponchos + umbrellas for rainy days, water station to refill water bottles, luggage storage and the patios. It's more than just value for money! We would definitely recommend it!