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Essence Hotel

2.5 star property
Elevate your stay near Barclays Center with reliable amenities like luggage storage and attentive multilingual staff.

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Standard Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe
Reception
Restaurant
Standard Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe
Restaurant

Reviews

6.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • 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 curtains
  • Lift
The price is £99
includes taxes & fees
15 Jan - 16 Jan

Room options

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Standard Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Standard Room

Highlights

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

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Standard Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Standard Room

Highlights

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

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Standard Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Standard Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Standard Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Standard Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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

Full ROOM

Highlights

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

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includes taxes & fees
21 Jan - 22 Jan
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About the area

Map
611 Degraw Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11217

What's nearby

  • Barclays Center Brooklyn - 11 min walk
  • Brooklyn Museum - 4 min drive
  • Brooklyn Cruise Terminal - 5 min drive
  • Wall Street - 8 min drive
  • Brooklyn Bridge - 9 min drive

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 International Airport (JFK) - 52 min drive
  • Newburgh, NY (SWF-Stewart Intl.) - 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 Brewery - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Royal Palms Shuffleboard Club - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Threes Brewing - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Essence Hotel

When you stay at Essence Hotel, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Brooklyn Cruise Terminal and New York University. Free perks include WiFi and on-the-go breakfast daily between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. Also, Barclays Center Brooklyn and Battery Park are within a short drive. The property is only 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

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
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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 cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

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

Parking

    • Free off-site parking within 5 ft
    • Street parking available
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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

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)

Services

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

Facilities

  • Television in common areas

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Premium satellite channels
  • Films for purchase

Home comfort

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

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Alarm clock
  • Premium bedding
  • Pillow-top mattress

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall shower heads
  • Shower only
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 25+ Mbps)
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and window guards on-site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

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 that you 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?
No, unfortunately, but there's free parking nearby.
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 on-site 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.

Essence Hotel Reviews

Reviews

6.2

Good

6.2/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

5.2/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Ebony, 4-night trip
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6/10 Good

Michael, 3-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Just right
Great stay, would stay there again. No frills, but clean and a great location for the right price
Beth, 2-night trip with friends
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8/10 Very good

Fine for a short stay
Essence is basic. Staff was very friendly. There is a large bed but it was basically a giant foam block. There is a chair (folding) and tiny desk (also folding) and TV (reception was skiddish). On the plus side an excellent shower head!
Sarah, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Colin, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Eulogio Julian, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Juan, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Aaron, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Andrey, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Jermine, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair

Not really worth the price
Melissa, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Daniel, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

John, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Richard, 3-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great and helpful staff!
Astrid, 2-night family trip
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2/10 Poor

This is nothing like the pictures
Tone, 1-night business trip
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2/10 Poor

Gerardo Zamora, 4-night trip
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4/10 Fair

You get what you paid for
This was the worst hotel I’ve ever stayed in. Considering it was just renovated, I had to change rooms. The first room the bed was very high and there was nothing to get up on it. I moved to a first floor room. Neither room had a closet or chairs. I was provided with a cardboard box in the second room so I could get into the bed. I had to sit on a wooden table. One outlet was hot after I tried to use it for charging. The plastic cups for the bathroom were hidden under the coffee cups. The light switch to turn the light off over the bed was near the door (no where near the bed). I had to use my cell phone flashlight. There was no door latch to feel safe. I took photos of it. Breakfast consisted of a protein yogurt, a 6.75 apple juice box, and two pieces of fruit. I had to eat that while sitting on a table. The only good thing was the bed and pillows were comfortable.
Ronna, 1-night family trip
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2/10 Poor

Bad
Eli, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor

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.
Jennifer, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair

The hotel needs to be upgraded and cleaned thoroughly.
Angela, 1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Otobong, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Filthy and loud
Filthy, horrible “hotel.” It was so dirty and loud all night. Looks absolutely nothing like the pictures on this website. There is no way they’re from the same building. We complained to this site and they refused to help us with a refund despite the photos being fraudulent. Do not stay here. You would be better off at a hostel. We would’ve left immediately, but we didn’t have anywhere else to stay. We did cancel our second two nights.
Katharine, 3-night business trip
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6/10 Good

The condition of the hotel is very unfortunate because it is dirty.
Telu, 5-night trip with friends
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8/10 Very good

Everything was great the room was very clean, just too small and did not have a refrigerator.
Secundino, 1-night trip
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