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Essence Hotel

2.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near Barclays Center Brooklyn

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Standard Room
Reception
Front of property
Standard Room
Standard Room

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Standard Room

Standard Queen Room

Highlights

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

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Standard Room

Standard King Room

Highlights

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

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Standard Room

Queen Accessible Room

Highlights

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

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Standard Room

Twin Bed

Highlights

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

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Full ROOM

Full ROOM

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Pillowtop 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 - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Brooklyn Museum - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Brooklyn Cruise Terminal - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Wall Street - 8 min drive - 6.0 km

Getting around

  • Union St. Station - 3 min walk
  • Brooklyn Flatbush Avenue Station - 11 min walk
  • LaGuardia Airport (LGA) - 35 min drive

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

Hotel near Barclays Center Brooklyn
Essence Hotel provides free to-go breakfast and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Multilingual staff, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage
  • An elevator, a vending machine, and a TV in the lobby
  • Smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Egyptian cotton sheets and pillowtop mattresses
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Daily housekeeping, desks, and phones

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 4 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable/satellite channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 18 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and window guards

Property is 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

Is Essence Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Essence Hotel?

As of Apr 18, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Essence Hotel on Apr 26, 2025 start from CA $360.42, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Essence Hotel?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Essence Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Essence Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Essence Hotel located?

Located in the heart of Brooklyn, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Prospect Park and Barclays Center Brooklyn. Brooklyn Cruise Terminal and Brooklyn Bridge are also within 3 mi (5 km). Union St. Station is only a 3-minute walk and Atlantic Av. - Pacific St. Station is 9 minutes.

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Essence Hotel Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 101 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 101 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 101 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 101 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 101 reviews

6.8/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

5.6/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Preston

Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ebony

Great people
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shantu

awesome neighborhood. very close to the barclays center!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Carl

Small room but clean. I arrived early and the clerk was friendly and accommodating. I was able to check in early. Overall, it was a pleasant stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susana

Great location staff was very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jude

It was a very clean environment.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anden

Nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

It was nice and Quiet
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Rakem

Not bad for the price decent room kinda small but bathroom was big other then that great for short stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Joey

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Will not go back or recommend to anyone
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Latrice

Clean calm and small

8/10 Good

Freddy

Very quick to book and decent size
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Marie Adele

What I did not like about the hotel is that I lost my Stanley cup in there I left it in there and didn’t realize until I was on the way home so I contacted them they said they didn’t have it and I know for a fact it was there.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Just right

Great stay, would stay there again. No frills, but clean and a great location for the right price
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonnelle

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'
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shanel

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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jude

The place was neat, and everything was working well.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Astrid

Great and helpful staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

I’m staying here every time
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Eugene

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The price was good for a night's stay. Need to clean the corridors in this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Kannon

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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Rosa

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not good at all. Too small. Can't hardly move around. Never again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Absolutely loved the roof view and how quiet and personal it all felt.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Ena

My check in and stay was very smooth and swift. Interior neat and close to shopping and food. It was exactly what I needed
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024