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Essence Hotel

2.5 star property
Hotel near Barclays Center Brooklyn in Brooklyn

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A hotel room with two beds, a window, and a decorative light fixture.
A brick building with a sign reading "ESSENCE HOTEL" and "HOTEL NOW OPEN".
A room with a checkered floor, two blue chairs, a small table, a potted plant, and a red mat at the entrance.
A reception desk with a marble top, a check-in counter, and a red carpet leading to the entrance.
A compact, black minibar with a coffee machine, located in a corner with a wooden floor and a purple wall.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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611 Degraw Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11217
  • Place, Gotham Archery
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Barclays Center Brooklyn
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Prospect Park
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, New York, NY (JFK-John F. Kennedy Intl.)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Room options

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A bedroom with a bed, a window with a cityscape mural, and a blue headboard.

Full ROOM

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Queen Room

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a view of a bridge.

Standard Queen Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, a cityscape view, and a window with blinds.

Standard King Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, a red wardrobe, and a mural of the Statue of Liberty.

Queen Accessible Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with two beds, a cityscape poster on the wall, and a blue wardrobe.

Twin Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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

  • Gotham Archery - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Gowanus Canal - 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 Nostrand Avenue Station - 6 min drive
  • LaGuardia Airport (LGA) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Union Street Pizza - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Liar Liar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Still life - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Beanmonger Coffee - ‬3 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 11.5 mi (36-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 Aug 2, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Essence Hotel on Aug 23, 2026 start from $101, 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

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 116 out of 302 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 52 out of 302 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 53 out of 302 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 302 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 46 out of 302 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Hotel operates in a professional manner. As well the staff and cleanliness of the property are amazing.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brianna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
had a wonderful stay at this hotel and would definitely come back again. From the moment I arrived, the staff was welcoming, friendly, and very attentive. Check-in was quick and smooth, which made a great first impression.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Katrina

Liked: Staff & service
Good for a solo traveler. I was only there for a night and barely stayed in the room. But the staff was very accommodating when I needed them and the hotel is a convenient distance away from everything
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mary Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
comfortable bed, good price
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Basic room was ok
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Manhthuong

Disliked: Amenities
It’s way too small, but if you’re just in town for one night and need a place to crash, it’s fine. walking distance to Barclay center.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Yi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location to train station and walkable to shops and restaurants. Room is small but very clean. There’s no outlet near the bed which is not very convenient. Good for a short stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

THAIS

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is so small, bathroom it was dirty, super noisy area and the curtains didn't close properly. - too light.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean and nice!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Luis

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

4/10 Poor

Suesanne

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tiny room, little to no amenities…. This hotel is trash
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Preston

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Antoinette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small room but comfortable
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was very clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good location in Brooklyn with comfortable access to the Subway going to Manhattan
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The stay is amazing for the money. I just have one hang up. I booked this place because it advertised breakfast, you normally think of a buffet or something grab and go. It's a paper bag of food that comes with no utensils or a way to heat up the egg and cheese biscuit. If breakfast is not important to you then this is an amazing place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Nice clean room
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The absolute perfect clean and affordable hotel in Brooklyn not far from manhattan
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brendaliz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel for a quick trip to Brooklyn. Small but exactly what was needed to sleep and refresh while in Brookly
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location staff was very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Anne

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was not clean, very small and sheets had stains. Check in staff were not helpful. Would not recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026