Essence Hotel

Property class: 2.5
City-center hotel within easy reach of Barclays Center Brooklyn

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When you stay at Essence Hotel, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Barclays Center Brooklyn and Brooklyn Bridge. Free perks include WiFi and on-the-go breakfast daily between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. Also, Prospect Park and Manhattan Bridge are just a 5-minute drive away. 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.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free breakfast
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking
The current price is CA $154
CA $182 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9

Room options

View all photos for Full ROOM

A bedroom with a bed, a window with a cityscape mural, and a blue headboard.

Full ROOM

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Queen Room

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a view of a bridge.

Standard Queen Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard King Room

A bedroom with a bed, a cityscape view, and a window with blinds.

Standard King Room

7.2 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Queen Accessible Room

A bedroom with a bed, a red wardrobe, and a mural of the Statue of Liberty.

Queen Accessible Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A bedroom with two beds, a cityscape poster on the wall, and a blue wardrobe.

Twin Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Map
611 Degraw Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11217

What's nearby

  • Public Records NYC - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Gowanus Canal - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Bond St Gallery - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Barclays Center Brooklyn - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Prospect Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • LaGuardia Airport (LGA) - 36 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
  • Brooklyn Flatbush Avenue Station - 10 min drive
  • East New York Station - 10 min drive
  • 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
  • ‪Liar Liar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Union Street Pizza - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Still life - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Threes Brewing - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Essence Hotel

  • When you stay at Essence Hotel, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Barclays Center Brooklyn and Brooklyn Bridge. Free perks include WiFi and on-the-go breakfast daily between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. Also, Prospect Park and Manhattan Bridge are just a 5-minute drive away. 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.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 42 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors

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

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

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

Children

    • Children (18 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

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

Parking

    • No onsite parking

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

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Reviews

Essence Hotel Reviews

7.2

Good

7.2

Cleanliness

6.2

Amenities

8.0

Staff & service

6.8

Property conditions & facilities

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Reviews

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10/10 Exceptional

Felt safe and the front desk was very friendly
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6/10 Good

Good location, very small rooms
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location, clean, nice staff.
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10/10 Exceptional

Everything was perfect. The only negative point was the size of the room. I've never seen a room so small. But it was clean, had all you needed and more. Location is perfect. I'll be back for sure. Staff was very helpful with keeping our luggage for a early arrival. The neighborhood is charming and safe.
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8/10 Very good

The location is great, close to public transportation, shopping center and convenient for short stay. The room is too small, not enough space to move stuff around. It's Okay for a night or short stay but if you plan to stay longer you will have to look for a bigger room.
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10/10 Exceptional

Good breakfast even thou its not hot a good start to your morning.. the staff are respectful and polite.. the hallways and the room was clean and fresh when you walk in good wifi and very close to downtown to do many things.. a good low key spot thats nice and not to expensive
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10/10 Exceptional

The Hotel operates in a professional manner. As well the staff and cleanliness of the property are amazing.
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6/10 Good

The staff here were extremely helpful. I was provided with an early check in option with no problem. The location for my event was perfect. There was a banging noise either inside or outside of my room. I couldn’t tell where it was coming from. But, it caused me not to sleep.
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6/10 Good

Good for a solo traveler. I was only there for a night and barely stayed in the room. But the staff was very accommodating when I needed them and the hotel is a convenient distance away from everything
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location
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2/10 Poor

The common areas were sprayed with too much fragrance that it triggered coughing attacks. The rooms were very small but for the price point it was ok (just to sleep and shower). Within walking distance (maybe 5 mins) to the train. Area appears pretty safe during the day. At night while walking to the train with my daughter a man followed us talking about hurting us, so safety at night is questionable. Overall, the hotel served its purpose.
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Convenient location to train station and walkable to shops and restaurants. Room is small but very clean. There’s no outlet near the bed which is not very convenient. Good for a short stay.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location staff was very nice.
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6/10 Good

Friendly staff, clean, super small Room 1 foot bigger than a bed.
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10/10 Exceptional

Small room but comfortable
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10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable bed.

I'll be coming back for sure. Easy parking, great bed, helpful nice staff.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Great location if you’re going to an event at Barclays Center. Also affordable pricing
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8/10 Very good

I was happy to find a hotel on Brooklyn, in a more-than-decent area, for close to $100 per night. When I checked in, I soon found out why. The rooms are tiny. There is little room to move around. Just a bed and a few feet on the 3 sides around it. Bathroom was not large either. However, I reminded myself of the savings that I enjoyed. And I reminded myself that, being alone, all i wanted was somewhere safe to sleep and keep my stuff. Essence hotel did provide that. They also had 24/7 free coffee. You can walk to dozens of shops for food, etc. Also, this is a real neighborhood. I saw people going to work. It was summer, I saw kids going to camp! Fascinating! If you are alone, it is worth it!
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice clean room
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff is friendly. Room was clean upon arrival. Perfect if you’re solo traveling through New York and are planning to stay in Brooklyn.
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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.
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8/10 Very good

Very quick to book and decent size
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8/10 Very good

Bed was comfortable. Staff was very nice.
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10/10 Exceptional

Cute, clean place

Always pleasant staff at the desk, rooms are always clean.
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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.