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Essence Hotel

2.5 star property
City centre hotel within easy reach of Barclays Center Brooklyn

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe
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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe
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Located in the heart of Brooklyn, Essence Hotel offers a welcoming vibe with free in-room WiFi. Take advantage of the business center and 24-hour front desk, where multilingual staff are always ready to help.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free breakfast
  • Non-smoking
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (8)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Multilingual staff
  • Luggage storage
  • TV in a common area

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Blackout curtains
  • Lift

Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Full ROOM

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Standard Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Standard Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Standard Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Standard Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Map
611 Degraw Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11217

What's nearby

  • Barclays Center Brooklyn - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Prospect Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Brooklyn Bridge - 9 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Brooklyn Cruise Terminal - 9 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Wall Street - 10 min drive - 6.3 km

Getting around

  • Teterboro, NJ (TEB) - 28 min drive
  • LaGuardia Airport (LGA) - 35 min drive
  • Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) - 44 min drive
  • John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) - 52 min drive
  • Newburgh, NY (SWF-Stewart Intl.) - 107 min drive
  • Brooklyn Nostrand Avenue Station - 6 min drive
  • East New York Station - 10 min drive
  • Brooklyn Flatbush Avenue Station - 11 min walk
  • Union St. Station - 3 min walk
  • Atlantic Av. - Pacific St. Station - 9 min walk
  • Atlantic Av. Station (Flatbush Av.) - 11 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Union Street Pizza - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Threes Brewing - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Finback Brooklyn - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Dinosaur Bar-B-Que - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Essence Hotel

Essence Hotel puts you a short five-minute drive from Barclays Center Brooklyn and Prospect Park. Free perks include WiFi and on-the-go breakfast daily between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. Also, Brooklyn Cruise Terminal and One World Trade Center are within a short drive. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: Union St. Station is 3 minutes and Atlantic Av. - Pacific St. Station is 9 minutes.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 42 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 21
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
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Children

    • Children (18 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • No on-site parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast each morning 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Shared microwave
  • Room service

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • Television in common areas

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Closed-captioned TV

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Premium satellite channels
  • Films for purchase

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Alarm clock
  • Premium bedding
  • Pillow-top mattress

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall shower heads
  • Shower only
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 25+ Mbps)
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and window guards on-site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche

Also known as

Union Brooklyn
Union Hotel Brooklyn
Union Hotel an Ascend Hotel Collection Member
Union Hotel
Essence Hotel Hotel
Essence Hotel Brooklyn
Essence Hotel Hotel Brooklyn

Frequently asked questions

Does Essence Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Essence Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Essence Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Essence Hotel?

Sorry, there's no on-site parking at Essence Hotel.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Essence Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Is there an on-site casino at Essence Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Resorts World Casino (20-min drive) is nearby.

What's the area around Essence Hotel like?

Essence Hotel is in the heart of Brooklyn, a short 3-minute walk from Union St. Station and 11 minutes' walk from Barclays Center Brooklyn.

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Reviews

Essence Hotel Reviews

7.0

Good

7.2

Cleanliness

6.0

Amenities

7.8

Staff & service

6.8

Eco-friendliness

6.8

Property conditions & facilities

Popular mentions

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Bed
Bathroom
Service staff
Location
Shower
Lobby
Air conditioning
Smoking
Building

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Value for NYC

The hotel was clean and well kept. The room was standard for NYC. It was a value for the location and easy to get around.
Alan, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable bed.

I'll be coming back for sure. Easy parking, great bed, helpful nice staff.
Larry, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Trip went well. Easily checked in, room was clean, no issues at all.
Angela, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location staff was very nice.
Susana, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice stay
Anden, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

The area is clean and staff is friendly but the room is too small..
Marites, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Cute, clean place

Always pleasant staff at the desk, rooms are always clean.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Tight room, bed super high up. Other than that pretty convenient hotel.
Juan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

awesome neighborhood. very close to the barclays center!
Shantu, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Not a Fan

The place is in a nice location but the rooms are very small with unpainted repaired patches or places where repairs were needed.
Quinton, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

When we first got there i can smell how clean it was, instantly I knew I was going to have a great stay. Staff were very nice I would definitely stay again.
Shanel, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Not bad for the price decent room kinda small but bathroom was big other then that great for short stay
Rakem, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Thanks

These are very kind and amazing people
Soutric, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

It was a very clean environment.
Jude, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean calm and small

10/10 Exceptional

The place was neat, and everything was working well.
Jude, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Absolutely loved the roof view and how quiet and personal it all felt.
1-night trip

8/10 Very good

My check in and stay was very smooth and swift. Interior neat and close to shopping and food. It was exactly what I needed
Ena, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It’s definitely my top picks yes I booked late they still let me get in the room was kind of tight but no biggie it’s not far from Barclays'
Jonnelle, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Super Mid but Staff is Great

Hotel staff were very kind and efficient. Front desk helped me and was super nice. However, the room itself had fruit flies and a big spider (who was friendly but yknow…a spider) and jus kinda looked and felt run down. The room was also small as sin. For $252 i def didn’t expect it to be that small and not as clean.
1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Will not go back or recommend to anyone
Joey, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

it was okay no transportation tho
karim, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

THIS IS THE BEST HOTEL IN BROOKLYN BY A LONG SHOT. THE STAFF IS VERY WHOLESOME AND INVITING. BOB AT THE FRONT DESK IS VERY PROFESSIONAL AND DEDICATED TO ENSURE THAT ALL YOUR NEEDS ARE MET. THE MANAGER IS VERY PROFESSIONAL AND FRIENDLY I FEEL AT HOME THERE COMPARED TO ANY OTHER HOTEL I STAYED THERE 3 WEEKS, THERE ARE SEVERAL RESTAURANTS WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE TRANSPORTATION IS VERY CLOSE AS WELL. THE HOTEL IS VERY CLEAN. I DEFINITELY GIVE THIS HOTEL A 10/10.
Sharif, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

The worst hotel I’ve ever stayed ever in my life. Nothing listed on the website is accurate. They actually had bagged breakfast as an option
James, 2-night trip

2/10 Poor

Already wrote review. Terrible place to sleep. Bed bugs, broken doors and holes in the walls and flies everywhere.
Matthew, 2-night trip