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Essence Hotel

2.5 star property
Hotel near Barclays Center Brooklyn in Brooklyn

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Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe
Standard Queen Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe
Front of property
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Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

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611 Degraw Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11217
  • Place, Gotham Archery
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Bond St Gallery
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Barclays Center Brooklyn
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Room options

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

Full ROOM

  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

7.0 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Twin Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Brooklyn

Heart of Brooklyn.With a stay at this well-placed hotel, you'll be half a mile (1 km) from Barclays Center Brooklyn and within 2 miles (3 km) of Brooklyn Bridge. Wall Street and Brooklyn Cruise Terminal 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
  • ‪Liar Liar - ‬5 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 Mar 10, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Essence Hotel on Mar 16, 2026 start from $152, including 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.

Essence Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 77 out of 222 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 42 out of 222 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 222 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 222 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 222 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Krish

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luciano

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Just the minimum standard. Room was super small (no trim for a chair - could hardly walk around the bed) and condition was bare bones. Hallway reeked of pot smoking and there was some random hammering late into the night
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Keane

Traveled with family
Something else
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It would be helpful if they renamed the televisions so someone can connect with them easily.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Nathan

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was unsafe and maintenance on the room was poor. Location in relation to Barclays Center was convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

James

Business traveler
Disliked: Amenities
Room was a little bit rough and lacked enough electrical outlets for me to charge my photo gear. But it was okay for a quick sleep on a work trip. A reading lamp bedside would be a big improvement and one more electrical outlet maybe near the bedside?
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Michal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Friendly staff, clean, super small Room 1 foot bigger than a bed.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Karina

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Bed was not clean and there was hair and dirt in the bed
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Waqas

Disliked: Cleanliness
Such a tiny pl
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Lindsay

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Sarah

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I should have realized that it was gonna be a low rent place based on the price but the site led me to believe it was a sale on the rooms. It is in terrible condition. Would not recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is friendly. Room was clean upon arrival. Perfect if you’re solo traveling through New York and are planning to stay in Brooklyn.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Stacey

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

munib

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

David

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The bed was smaller than what we booked.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mara

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

10/10 Excellent

Alan

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

Value for NYC

The hotel was clean and well kept. The room was standard for NYC. It was a value for the location and easy to get around.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kaylah

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

6/10 Okay

Emily Suzanne

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great staff and location. Room layout was a challenge since there was less than a foot to get to the other side of the bed. Also time for maintenance. Great location tho!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Tyrone

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Needed a last minute room while visiting family member in hospital- Essence looked new, price was right. Room was very small, bathroom was pristine and clean, shower worked well. Just there for one night. The bullet proof glass at front desk threw me off, but fine for a night. Threes Brewery around the corner was great.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dollie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Anthony

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not clean at all. I had to kill a bug. Man was screaming at the top of his lungs from 5-10am ruining my party and myself’s sleep. I will never be back and do NOT recommend anyone waste their time or money here.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025