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Essence Hotel

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

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Twin Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe
Standard Queen Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe
Reception
Restaurant
Restaurant
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

6.4 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 drapes/curtains
  • Elevator
The current price is $137
includes taxes & fees
$116 per night
Mar 5 - Mar 6

Room options

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Standard Queen Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Standard Queen Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard King Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Standard King Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Queen Accessible Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Queen Accessible Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Twin Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Twin Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Full ROOM | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Full ROOM

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Reception

Essence Hotel Park Slope

  • Free breakfast
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
6.0 out of 10, (45)
The price is $102
includes taxes & fees
$86 per night
Feb 27 - Feb 28
Essence Hotel Park Slope
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About the neighborhood

Map
611 Degraw Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11217

What's nearby

  • Barclays Center Brooklyn - 11 min walk
  • Prospect Park - 20 min walk
  • Brooklyn Cruise Terminal - 5 min drive
  • Wall Street - 8 min drive
  • Brooklyn Bridge - 9 min drive

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 Intl. Airport (JFK) - 52 min drive
  • Stewart Intl. Airport (SWF) - 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

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Nene’s Taqueria - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Finback Brewery - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Royal Palms Shuffleboard Club - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Threes Brewing - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Essence Hotel

Essence Hotel puts you just a 5-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 just a short walk to public transportation: Union St. Station is 3 minutes and Atlantic Av. - Pacific St. Station is 9 minutes.

Languages

English, Spanish

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 cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

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

Parking

    • No onsite 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

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

Services

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

Facilities

  • Television in common areas

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Premium satellite channels
  • Pay movies

Home comfort

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

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Alarm clock
  • Premium bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower only
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Free WiFi (speed of 25+ Mbps)
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and window guards on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

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 to 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 onsite 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 onsite 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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Essence Hotel Reviews

Reviews

6.4

Good

6.6/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

5.4/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Had a good stay
Shamika, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

6/10 Good

Cheap
Our daughter lives close by, we were visiting and needed last minute accommodation. This was in walking distance, cheap and available. Last resort.
David, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Just right
Great stay, would stay there again. No frills, but clean and a great location for the right price
Beth, 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

10/10 Exceptional

Great and helpful staff!
Astrid, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

The price was good for a night's stay. Need to clean the corridors in this hotel.
Eugene, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Had a great stay! Small room but great for the price. Staff is very friendly, and location is great. Easy commute to manhattan and close to bars/restaurants.
Philip, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I’m staying here every time
James, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Honestly, this place is a no bells and whistles, good stay. Room was small but not too small, with a TV, fridge, and AC. The bed was a little firm but not uncomfortable, and the people at the front desk were extremely helpful and nice. It’s in a really great area as well. Very solid stay.
Kannon, 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

4/10 Fair

The hotel needs to be upgraded and cleaned thoroughly.
Angela, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

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

2/10 Poor

Room was the size of the bed
Septimus, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

The condition of the hotel is very unfortunate because it is dirty.
Telu, 5-night trip

8/10 Very good

The shower rack and desk were broken but everything else was fine
anna, 10-night trip

8/10 Very good

Everything was great the room was very clean, just too small and did not have a refrigerator.
Secundino, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Being New work is being done but for the most part I would be a customer again.
1-night trip

6/10 Good

The room should have been a little bigger
Angelique, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

This is nothing like the pictures
Tone, 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

6/10 Good

The staff at the front desk were amazing. Incredible customer service & assistance. The cleaning staff were not as helpful and were rarely seen. As for the appearance there was some work being done on my floor, outside my room. However, the staff at front desk were very helpful they asked if we were ok, if we needed to change locations but we were ok.
Daphne, 2-night trip

2/10 Poor

Bad
Eli, 1-night trip