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Essence Hotel

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

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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
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking

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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Full ROOM

Full ROOM

Highlights

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

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Standard Room

Standard Room

Highlights

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

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Standard Room

Standard Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room

Standard Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Room

Standard Room

Standard Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Map
611 Degraw Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11217

What's nearby

  • Gowanus Canal - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Bond St Gallery - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Barclays Center Brooklyn - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Brooklyn Academy of Music - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Prospect Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 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

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Union Street Pizza - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Finback Brooklyn - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Beanmonger Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Threes Brewing - ‬2 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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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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)
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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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Also known as

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

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

6.6

Property conditions & facilities

Popular mentions

Room
Bed
Bathroom
Service staff
Location
Lobby
Shower
Air conditioning
Smoking
Clean room

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Room was very clean.
Jill, 4-night trip

6/10 Good

Friendly staff, clean, super small Room 1 foot bigger than a bed.
Michal, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location
Luis, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The absolute perfect clean and affordable hotel in Brooklyn not far from manhattan
Cody, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good place
Brendaliz, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

The room is very small but we were expecting that. The water took a long time to get warm/hot. The hotel is a bit noisy, but we brought earplugs. They advertised that they served breakfast but there was no breakfast offered. Luckily there are plenty of good food options nearby. It's a decent place to stay if you're not planning on spending any time at the hotel except to sleep.
Paul, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel for a quick trip to Brooklyn. Small but exactly what was needed to sleep and refresh while in Brookly
Mary, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location if you’re going to an event at Barclays Center. Also affordable pricing
Carlee, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Stay here!

Great price, great location, clean, friendly staff.
1-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

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

6/10 Good

Room was slightly dirty, didn’t look like some areas weren’t cleaned. Sink drained very slowly. Walls were thin, someone was up late talking very loudly and kept us up. Lots of too storage, a closet, and drawers under the bed. Hair dryer in the room and a tv.
Emma Ruth, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Rooms are very small but clean. Staff were friendly and allowed a late check out without extra charge.
Andrew, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice accommodations if not a bit tight, good AC, great folks, no food, workout or any other ammenities
Lawrence, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Just the minimum standard. Room was super small (no trim for a chair - could hardly walk around the bed) and condition was bare bones. Hallway reeked of pot smoking and there was some random hammering late into the night
David, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Great staff and location. Room layout was a challenge since there was less than a foot to get to the other side of the bed. Also time for maintenance. Great location tho!
Emily Suzanne, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Room was a little bit rough and lacked enough electrical outlets for me to charge my photo gear. But it was okay for a quick sleep on a work trip. A reading lamp bedside would be a big improvement and one more electrical outlet maybe near the bedside?
James, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great deal
sean, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

Needed a last minute room while visiting family member in hospital- Essence looked new, price was right. Room was very small, bathroom was pristine and clean, shower worked well. Just there for one night. The bullet proof glass at front desk threw me off, but fine for a night. Threes Brewery around the corner was great.
David, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great stay
Preston, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

The reviews helped to set my expectations- they said "tiny rooms but clean and quiet". They were right. Just enough space to fit a bed, but if you're only staying a night, it works.
Herbert, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very clean and convenient location

The hotel is very clean. The room was very clean. The only downfall is the room is real small. There’s not a lot of room to move around.
Katherine, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

staff was awesome!
Stephen, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good
Laura, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Location! Location! Great neighborhood to explore! Free and easy street parking. Room was tiny but its NY, you'll get used to it!
candice, 1-night trip