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Essence Hotel

2.5 star property
Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, near Barclays Center Brooklyn

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Standard Room
Front of property
Restaurant
Restaurant
Reception

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Room service
    Room service
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Business services
    Business services

Room options

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Standard Room

Standard Queen Room

Highlights

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

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Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Housekeeping
24/7 front desk
6.2 out of 10, (795)
The price is CA $136
CA $161 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 25 - Nov 26
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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
  • 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
  • Brooklyn Bridge - 9 min drive - 6.3 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 a business center and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • A banquet hall, an elevator, and luggage storage
  • A vending machine, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff
  • A TV in the lobby
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

Property amenities

Internet

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

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

Business services

  • Business center

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
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

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

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 fire extinguisher, 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 Nov 23, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Essence Hotel on Nov 24, 2024 start from CA $156.27, 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.

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.

Essence Hotel Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 221 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 71 out of 221 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 46 out of 221 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 221 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 221 reviews" "

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

4.8/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kannon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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

6/10 Okay

Eugene

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: 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

10/10 Excellent

Shanel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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

6/10 Okay

karim

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
it was okay no transportation tho
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Chuddy

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Delourdes

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Astrid

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great and helpful staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Tone

Business traveller
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is nothing like the pictures
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Gerardo Zamora

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Eli

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bad
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jennifer, Chandler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Horrible. Wires sticking out of the walls. Fire alarms covered with masking tape. Room light hanging by a wire up against the wall. Floors in the bathroom were dirty. And non-stop banging from construction. It was so bad that I did not feel safe staying there and opted to get a different hotel for the night.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Angela

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel needs to be upgraded and cleaned thoroughly.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Telu

Travelled with group
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
The condition of the hotel is very unfortunate because it is dirty.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Secundino

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great the room was very clean, just too small and did not have a refrigerator.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Septimus

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room was the size of the bed
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Angelique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room should have been a little bigger
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

mohamedou

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Muriel

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was not as advertised. It was not well kept and was more of a local hostle than a real hotel. The place was under some construction and smoke detectors were covered and the room itself especially the bathroom was very dirty. The price was. One room had a closed for construction but somone was in the room. Also they took a copy of my ID which was weird. This was not a good spot at all and I come to Brooklyn all the time. making loud noise and had the
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Zakari

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the worst hotel I ever stayed in. I should’ve made a review sooner but to this day I still get nightmares. The rooms are the size of the size of a closet, when you open the door you’re welcomed with a literal foot to the bed. The bathroom smelled like old sewage. There was mold and stains in the shower, that made you want to wear shower shoes as if you’re back in college dorms. The bed was hard as hard as a rock. And with how unclean and disgusting the room was, I went back home. Didn’t even bother staying the night. I just wanted a weekend a way from the house. Spend the extra money and go somewhere else please
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

JACOB EDWARD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Ena

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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

6/10 Okay

Daphne

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024