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Essence Hotel

2.5 star property
Hotel near Barclays Center Brooklyn in Brooklyn

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

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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611 Degraw Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11217
  • Place, Gowanus Canal
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Bond St Gallery
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Barclays Center Brooklyn
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, New York, NY (JFK-John F. Kennedy Intl.)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Room options

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

Full ROOM

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Standard Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard King Room

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Queen Accessible Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Twin Bed

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Brooklyn

Heart of Brooklyn.At this Brooklyn hotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Barclays Center Brooklyn and 3 miles (5 km) of Brooklyn Cruise Terminal. Brooklyn Bridge and Wall Street are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Gowanus Canal - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Gotham Archery - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Bond St Gallery - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Barclays Center Brooklyn - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Prospect Park - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile

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
  • ‪Union Street Pizza - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Beanmonger Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Finback Brooklyn - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Threes Brewing - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Essence Hotel

Hotel near Barclays Center Brooklyn in Brooklyn
Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and a television in a common area are also featured at the business-friendly Essence Hotel.

This Brooklyn hotel is smoke free.

  • 42 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • To-go breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
Essence Hotel offers 42 accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, designer toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable/satellite channels
  • Pay movies

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

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

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 at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • 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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and window guards in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

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

How close is Essence Hotel to the airport?

Essence Hotel is 10.7 mi (35-min drive) away from the LaGuardia Airport (LGA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Essence Hotel?

As of Dec 8, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Essence Hotel on Dec 16, 2025 start from $125.1, 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.

Does Essence Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Essence Hotel.

How close is Essence Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 11.1 mi (36-min drive) from Coney Island Beach.

Does Essence Hotel offer free breakfast?

Essence Hotel offers free on-the-go breakfast every day from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Essence Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Resorts World Casino (20-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Essence Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Essence Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Essence Hotel have a pool?

Essence Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Essence Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Essence Hotel to downtown Brooklyn?

Essence Hotel is 2 mi away from Brooklyn.

Reviews

Essence Hotel Reviews

7.0

Good

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 200 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 39 out of 200 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 200 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 200 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 200 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
OK, let's get it out of the way: YES! The rooms are very compact. So, expect to have to scoot around the bed and not have much room for stuff. I took a star off for cleanliness because the hard floor was dirty and we tracked bits and other people's hair into the bed. So, the cleaners need better training. The bed was super comfortable. The sheets were clean. The HVAC works very well. The shower was nice and hot. The staff are incredibly friendly and very helpful. The bagged breakfast (with 7 different things!) and endless coffee in the basement cafeteria are nice touches. The location to the Barclay and Paramount is excellent. Close to Prospect Park. Literally over 100 restaurants within an easy walk. Lots of shopping within an easy walk. 2 blocks from the R subway, so you can be anywhere in the city. 20 minute subway/walk to the beach at Coney Island. If you go in expecting a 3-star experience in a tiny room, you will be very satisfied, especially with the rate you are paying compared to nearby places. My litmus test for any accommodation: would I stay there again? YES!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larry

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

Comfortable bed.

I'll be coming back for sure. Easy parking, great bed, helpful nice staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ray

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room is way smaller that what it looks.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great deal
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

LIONEL

The area was good. The only thing I dont like was the size of the room. There no space to open your suitcase. I have to walk sizeway to go around the bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The staff was great, but the property was run down. The bed barely fit in the room and there was hardly enough space to squeeze by the bed to access the bathroom. No chair in the room. The AC unit was right against the bed and blew air on me all night.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Linden

Disliked: Staff & service
tiny rooms, no space to move around, no table
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Saif

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Stay here!

Great price, great location, clean, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Nancie

Traveled with group

Mixed

Clean, pretty good shower and mattress. But very uncomfortable room: only an overhead light, no nightstand to put a lamp or a cup of coffee on, lots of sharp corners/edges to hit your legs on. Expensive for what you get. Sorry won’t be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Quinton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Not a Fan

The place is in a nice location but the rooms are very small with unpainted repaired patches or places where repairs were needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Shiva

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isabel

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

candice

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location! Location! Great neighborhood to explore! Free and easy street parking. Room was tiny but its NY, you'll get used to it!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Rakem

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hasani

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jess

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love everything
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
staff was awesome!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rashawn

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Christine, Stone Ridge

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Gwendolen

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very small and other guest were loud. Suspicious men roaming around outside. I didn't feel safe.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Chime

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025