NU Hotel Brooklyn

Property class: 3.5

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A hotel with a 'PARKING' sign, outdoor seating, and a '85' sign indicating the building number.
An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a covered patio, and a building with a sign that reads "85 Hotel".
A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and artwork on the walls.
A modern hotel room with a large window, a hammock, a grey armchair, a sofa, and a coffee table with books and a vase of flowers.
A modern interior with a bar area, seating, and a bookshelf.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is NZ$502
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct

Explore the area

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85 Smith St, Brooklyn, NY, 11201
  • Place, Brooklyn Tabernacle
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, New York Transit Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Brooklyn Bridge
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, New York, NY (JFK-John F. Kennedy Intl.)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Room options

Mobility Accessible Queen Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(19 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(19 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Studio Suite, Multiple Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(58 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Brooklyn

At NU Hotel Brooklyn you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of popular places like Brooklyn Bridge and Barclays Center Brooklyn. Highlights at this boutique hotel include free continental breakfast, a restaurant and a bar/lounge. .This business-friendly hotel offers free wired Internet in public areas, a fitness centre and a business centre. Additionally, you'll find a snack bar/deli, coffee/tea in a common area and free use of bicycles. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of self parking. .With a stay at this 3.5-property class Brooklyn hotel, you'll be 2.8 km (1.8 mi) from Wall Street and 4.1 km (2.5 mi) from One World Trade Center.

What's nearby

  • Brooklyn Tabernacle - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • New York Transit Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Brooklyn Bridge - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Brooklyn Bridge Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Barclays Center Brooklyn - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Bergen St. Station (Smith St.) - 3 min walk
  • Brooklyn Nostrand Avenue Station - 6 min drive
  • LaGuardia Airport (LGA) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dallas BBQ - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Chick-Fil-A - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Mia's Bakery - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sophie's Cuban Cuisine - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Hashi Market - ‬1 min walk

About this property

NU Hotel Brooklyn

NU Hotel Brooklyn offers its guests a fitness centre and complimentary bicycles. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served. Public spaces have free wired Internet.

You'll find a business centre on site. A terrace, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the business-friendly NU Hotel Brooklyn. Parking is available for a fee.

This Art Deco Brooklyn hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 93 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Built in 2008
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Gift shop
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
NU Hotel Brooklyn offers 93 accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Beds feature premium bedding. Fridges and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include bathrobes, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers and telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (USD 75 per night)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Gym
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Built in 2008
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

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

  • Pets: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 50 lb per pet)
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30.0 per day.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: USD 28.69 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Business centre/computer access
  • Fitness centre access
  • Internet access
  • Newspaper

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Self-parking fee: USD 75 per night
  • Pet fee: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 30.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
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. 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 fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property Registration Number 85 Smith street, Brooklyn, NY, 11201

We should mention

  • Children aged 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at NU Hotel Brooklyn?

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

How much does it cost to stay at NU Hotel Brooklyn?

As of 14 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at NU Hotel Brooklyn on 12 Oct 2026 start from NZ$502, 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.

Is parking available at NU Hotel Brooklyn?

Yep, NU Hotel Brooklyn has a self car park for USD 75 per night. A self car park is also available, for a fee.

Are there any beaches close to NU Hotel Brooklyn?

The closest beach to NU Hotel Brooklyn is Coney Island Beach (13.1 km).

What makes NU Hotel Brooklyn a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at NU Hotel Brooklyn.

Does NU Hotel Brooklyn serve breakfast?

Yep, travelers speak well of the free continental brekkie here! It's the ideal place to fuel up for a big day of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at NU Hotel Brooklyn?

No, NU Hotel Brooklyn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at NU Hotel Brooklyn?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at NU Hotel Brooklyn?

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

Are pets allowed at NU Hotel Brooklyn?

Cats and dogs are welcome at NU Hotel Brooklyn, with food and water bowls on offer. Just so you know, there's a limit of one pet, with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

NU Hotel Brooklyn Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 502 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 275 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 139 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 44 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 45 out of 1005 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Rashaad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel definitely quiet and cozy
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great Stay
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Terrific spot and location. Staff were amazingly helpful during the stay with storing and helping to carry items as I was hosting a brunch the next day. The garage staff next door were exceptional!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
It was a good location. Staff was accommodating.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel at this price point. It was clean, comfortable, and had some artistic flair, as well as the included continental breakfast in the lobby which is a time-saver.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was wonderful. Jewel and Alissa at the front desk were incredible. Rooms were clean. Breakfast was good. Coffee hot and ready early.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff on reception were cheerful and very helpful. Our room was quiet, spacious and clean. All in all a great stay, we would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rondey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the area,the layout of the property, the room space was very clean and comfortable, affordable and peaceful, I just found my Nu crib when I return. Thank you kindly.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Well-run hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Griselda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice location! Wonderful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Camila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are amazing and the rooms are clean. I highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Hillary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast with coffee, tea, juice every morning to get our day started right. Walking distance to shopping and the Paramount Theater. We had a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

KUNSANG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff was approachable and somewhat friendly. Room was clean and ample towels were provided. Location is convenient to bus and subway. The area is safe to wonder about even after night fall. This was a good choice for me.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jhoan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was super accommodating. Area was nice
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mac

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A fine clean quiet and convenient stay, steps away from Carroll Gardens and Downtown Brooklyn.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was simple and nice that it was open until 11am on weekends. Bathroom was not the cleanest but functional. Cleaning staff was on top of it daily!! Hotel staff was very friendly and accommodating :)
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rich

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All staff were great as usual. Room was clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Miryam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Location, clean room, great staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kiera

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, courteous staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Norma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
A clean minimalist hotel with a great location for me. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The room was very tight. The shower was great. The bed was comfortable. The coffee pot worked well. No refrigerator which made it a little inconvenient. The “breakfast” wasn’t really used.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Micah Wolfe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
staff was friendly the one complaint i had was that our room wreaked of cigarette smoke i let front desk know to make sure i wasn’t charged aside from that, room is ok. location is wonderful
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location, staff was helpful. Breakfast didn’t stay up the whole time. Rooms are older and could use some update but overall good stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, bright, spacious room. Staff was very friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a modern hotel, somewhat stark rooms, but efficient, staff is friendly, and I enjoyed the continental breakfast with a mixture of New York travelers from all over the world
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026