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Essence Hotel

2.5 star property
City-center 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
  • Non-smoking
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

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 drapes/curtains
  • Elevator

Room options

View all photos for Full ROOM

Full ROOM | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Full ROOM

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Soundproofed rooms
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian-cotton sheets
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Queen Room

Standard Queen Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Standard Queen Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Soundproofed rooms
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian-cotton sheets
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard King Room

Standard King Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Standard King Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Soundproofed rooms
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian-cotton sheets
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Queen Accessible Room

Queen Accessible Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Queen Accessible Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Soundproofed rooms
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian-cotton sheets
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Twin Bed

Twin Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Twin Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Soundproofed rooms
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian-cotton sheets
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

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 Bridge - 9 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Brooklyn Cruise Terminal - 9 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Wall Street - 10 min drive - 6.3 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 Intl. Airport (JFK) - 52 min drive
  • Stewart Intl. Airport (SWF) - 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
  • ‪Threes Brewing - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Finback Brooklyn - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Beanmonger Coffee - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Essence Hotel

Essence Hotel puts you just a 5-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 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

DONE

Hotel size

    • 42 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors
DONE

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 cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

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

Parking

    • No onsite parking
DONE

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

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • Television in common areas

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Closed captioned TV

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Premium satellite channels
  • Pay movies

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Alarm clock
  • Premium bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Free WiFi (speed of 25+ Mbps)
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing 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

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

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 to 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 onsite 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 onsite 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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