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Essence Hotel

Property class: 2.5

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A hotel room with two beds, a window, and a decorative light fixture.
A reception desk with a marble top, a check-in counter, and a red carpet leading to the entrance.
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".
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 Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AU$190
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov

Explore the area

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611 Degraw Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11217
  • Place, Gowanus Canal
    ‪5 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.)
    ‪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

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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

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

Standard Room

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

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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

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

Standard Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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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. .With a stay at this Brooklyn hotel, you'll be 2.5 km (1.5 mi) from Brooklyn Bridge and 4.2 km (2.6 mi) from Wall Street.

What's nearby

  • 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
  • Brooklyn Academy of Music - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Prospect Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

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
  • ‪Liar Liar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Union Street Pizza - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Still life - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Threes Brewing - ‬2 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

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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 15 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Essence Hotel on 15 Nov 2026 start from AU$190, 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

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 157 out of 397 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 73 out of 397 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 68 out of 397 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 out of 397 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 54 out of 397 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean, nice staff.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was well kept, staff was very helpful, room was cleaned well.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, great staff. I like to stay here when I have work in Brooklyn. Even for small rooms, everything works just perfect.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good breakfast even thou its not hot a good start to your morning.. the staff are respectful and polite.. the hallways and the room was clean and fresh when you walk in good wifi and very close to downtown to do many things.. a good low key spot thats nice and not to expensive
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was wonderful. Room was definitely small but I was only in town for one night so it all turned out amazing
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Great for short notice
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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

8/10 Good

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

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A solid affordable hotel experience in a great location. The staff was friendly and helpful and the room was very functional (especially the window AC unit and the bathroom were great). The only knock I can give is a general run down condition of some of the furniture and hardware, and slight lack of care in cleanliness if you looked hard (dust mostly). But the housekeeping was prompt and kept it clean in the key ways.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

No parking, no breakfast
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

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

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The common areas were sprayed with too much fragrance that it triggered coughing attacks. The rooms were very small but for the price point it was ok (just to sleep and shower). Within walking distance (maybe 5 mins) to the train. Area appears pretty safe during the day. At night while walking to the train with my daughter a man followed us talking about hurting us, so safety at night is questionable. Overall, the hotel served its purpose.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was tiny. One side of bed flush against the wall, other side about 8 inches from the wall. Paper bag with breakfast was substandard. Lots of pastries.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

10/10 Excellent

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

6/10 Okay

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

8/10 Good

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

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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

6/10 Okay

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

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Review is written from viewpoint of a super commuter who values price, convenience/proximity to subway, and has a private bathroom. Those boxes are all checked. The neighborhood is great - steps away from Threes Brewery and Nenes Tacqueria among many more restaurants. The hotel is very simple. The room admittedly was very small. Several subway options <10 minute walk. I would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was dirty and not cleaned well. There was one sheet on the bed , bit a fitted sheet and the blankets had stains on them. There were holes in the wall, paint randomly splattered everywhere and random electronics in the room that did not work. Furniture looked like it was taken from the curb during trash day.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026