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Essence Hotel

2.5 star property

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Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking
Reception
A room with a checkered floor, two blue chairs, a small table, a potted plant, and a red mat at the entrance.
A brick building with a sign reading "ESSENCE HOTEL" and "HOTEL NOW OPEN".
Standard Room

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is NZ$205
includes taxes & fees
2 Aug - 3 Aug

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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Full ROOM

Full ROOM

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Standard Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Room

Standard Room

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

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

Standard Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Room

Standard Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Brooklyn

Essence Hotel puts you in the heart of Brooklyn, within a 20-minute stroll of popular places like Barclays Center Brooklyn and Prospect Park. Highlights at this hotel include free daily breakfast. .This business-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and multilingual staff. Other amenities include a microwave in a common area, luggage storage and a television in a common area. Free on-the-go breakfast is available daily between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. .Attractions within a 30-minute walk of this Brooklyn hotel include Brooklyn Bridge and Brooklyn Bridge Park.

What's nearby

  • Gotham Archery - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Gowanus Canal - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Bond St Gallery - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Barclays Center Brooklyn - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Prospect Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Union St. Station - 3 min walk
  • Brooklyn Flatbush Avenue Station - 11 min walk
  • 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

Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and a television in 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 members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
Essence Hotel offers 42 accommodations with a safe and free 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-per-view films. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, designer toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site 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

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

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
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 4 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

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

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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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 on-site 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 all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children aged 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

What is the cancellation policy at Essence Hotel?

Essence Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Essence Hotel?

As of 17 Jul 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Essence Hotel on 2 Aug 2026 start from NZ$205, 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.

Are there any beaches close to Essence Hotel?

The closest beach to Essence Hotel is Coney Island Beach (12.1 km).

Does Essence Hotel serve breakfast?

Yep, free on-the-go brekkie is offered daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Essence Hotel?

No, Essence Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Essence Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Essence Hotel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Essence Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 108 out of 290 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 50 out of 290 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 53 out of 290 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 290 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 45 out of 290 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

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

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

8/10 Good

Matthew

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

8/10 Good

Mary Catherine

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Julian

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Julian

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Luis

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

10/10 Excellent

Antoinette

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Preston

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

10/10 Excellent

Jill

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

10/10 Excellent

Christian

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

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

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

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Leander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
yes
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brendaliz

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

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Susana

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

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