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Budget bargains are limited in Midtown East, but we dug deep and unearthed a Cheapo find. The Pod Hotel, formerly The Pickwick Arms, offers two types of rooms decked in drastically different decor, but reasonable rates remain consistent across the board.
The new "Pod" rooms are crisp and slim, bordering on the collegiate in both size and style. Small beds have mod spreads, and the furnishings are Ikea-esque (blonde wood and wire frame chairs). They include a flat-screen TV and an iPod radio. Private bathrooms have gorgeously designed shower stalls featuring high-pressure shower heads and spotlights. Modern sinks are stainless steel.
Classic rooms feature floral bedspreads, wood furniture, and plenty of light. Chairs in the rooms are closer to wing-back wonders than the office furniture found in some cheapies, adding an extra touch of comfort.
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