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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

6.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

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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Standard Room

Standard Room

Highlights

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

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Standard Room

Standard Room

Highlights

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

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Standard Room

Standard Room

Highlights

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

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Standard Room

Standard Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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Full ROOM

Full ROOM

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Blackout curtains
Pillow-top bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double 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 Cruise Terminal - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Brooklyn Bridge - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Wall Street - 7 min drive - 4.9 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
  • ‪Nene’s Taqueria - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Finback Brooklyn - ‬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 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.

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 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

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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Essence Hotel Reviews

Reviews

6.6

Good

6.8/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

5.8/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Room
Bathroom
Bed
Service staff
Location
Lobby
Shower
Air conditioning
Smoking
Bar

Reviews

8/10 Very good

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

8/10 Very good

Great stay
Preston, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Thanks

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Had a good stay
Shamika, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Had to move rooms after the first night because some unattended kids were up yelling until 3am
3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Nice stay
Anden, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Cute, clean place

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

8/10 Very good

It was a very clean environment.
Jude, 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

It was nice and Quiet
William, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very quick to book and decent size
Freddy, 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

10/10 Exceptional

Clean calm and small

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

Just right

Great stay, would stay there again. No frills, but clean and a great location for the right price
Beth, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

Just a hole in the wall, super small room. The double bed was thee worst. Entered the room & there was a 1/2 drunk cup of coffee on the desk. Took a shower & there was an opened pack of soap in there. Down the hall a man was screaming all night, never heard anyone go check on him/ tell him to stop. The room was barely big enough for 2 grown people. Breakfast was a lunch bag filled w/an apple, muffin, OJ, danish & yogurt. Def a 1 & done experience for me & my fiancé. I wouldn’t recommend this place in good conscious. It gave halfway house smh.
Alicia, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Will not go back or recommend to anyone
Joey, 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

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

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

10/10 Exceptional

I’m staying here every time
James, 2-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

6/10 Good

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