Essence Hotel

2.5 star property
City-center hotel within easy reach of Barclays Center Brooklyn

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Twin Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe
Reception
Standard Queen Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe
Front of property
Reception
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

  • 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

Standard Queen Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard King Room

Highlights

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

Queen Accessible Room

Highlights

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

Twin Bed

Highlights

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

Full ROOM

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double 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 Cruise Terminal - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Brooklyn Bridge - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Wall Street - 7 min drive - 5.3 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
  • ‪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 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.

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 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
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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

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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Essence Hotel Reviews

Reviews

6.6

Good

6.8/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

5.8/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

staff was awesome!
Stephen, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Love everything
Erica, 1-night trip

6/10 Okay

The area is clean and staff is friendly but the room is too small..
Marites, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Great stay
Preston, 2-night trip

6/10 Okay

We had great street parking. The desk staff were efficient, processed booking and gave me keys. Room was hideously small with very good bed. Coffee maker was misding a vital piece, so no coffee on the morning Loose shower drain needs fixing to the tiles, replace the shower curtain with a glass door
Christine, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Desk clerk was very professional.
Magdalina, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Tight room, bed super high up. Other than that pretty convenient hotel.
Juan, 1-night trip

2/10 Terrible

The room was very small and other guest were loud. Suspicious men roaming around outside. I didn't feel safe.
Gwendolen, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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

4/10 Poor

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Chime, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Had a good stay
Shamika, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Friendly, welcoming staff. The hotel room itself is small, but at least it's been remodeled, and the bathroom was good. Also appreciated having a small refrigerator.
Marc, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Nice stay
Anden, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Cute, clean place

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

8/10 Good

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.
Carl, 2-night trip

8/10 Good

It was a very clean environment.
Jude, 1-night trip

8/10 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

8/10 Good

Very quick to book and decent size
Freddy, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

It was nice and Quiet
William, 1-night trip

6/10 Okay

The mattress was hard on my back, very uncomfortable. All elae ok...
Mildred, 1-night trip

4/10 Poor

The room is small like a broom closet and the price was outrageous, the bathroom ceiling fan doesn't work worst experience ever
Colson, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Clean calm and small

10/10 Excellent

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 Excellent

Just right

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