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Essence Hotel

2.5 star property
Elevate your stay near Barclays Center with reliable amenities like luggage storage and attentive multilingual staff.

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

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AED 342
AED 406 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Feb - 4 Feb

Room options

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Standard Queen Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Standard Queen Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • 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

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • City view
  • 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

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Twin Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Full ROOM

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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includes taxes & fees
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About the neighborhood

Map
611 Degraw Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11217

What's nearby

  • Barclays Center Brooklyn - 11 min walk
  • Prospect Park - 20 min walk
  • Brooklyn Cruise Terminal - 5 min drive
  • Wall Street - 8 min drive
  • Brooklyn Bridge - 9 min drive

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
  • ‪Nene’s Taqueria - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Finback Brewery - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Royal Palms Shuffleboard Club - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Threes Brewing - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Essence Hotel

Hotel near Barclays Center Brooklyn
Essence Hotel provides free to-go breakfast and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • A 24-hour front desk, a TV in the lobby, and multilingual staff
  • Smoke-free premises, luggage storage, and a vending machine
  • An elevator
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Egyptian cotton sheets and pillowtop mattresses
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Daily housekeeping, desks, and phones

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

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–10:00 AM
  • Room service available

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Elevator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Luggage storage
  • 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 signage
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Shared microwave
  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Pay movies
  • Premium channels

More

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofing

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 18 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
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 fire extinguisher, a security system, and window guards

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

Is Essence Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Essence Hotel?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Essence Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Essence Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Essence Hotel located?

Located in the heart of Brooklyn, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Prospect Park and Barclays Center Brooklyn. Brooklyn Cruise Terminal and Brooklyn Bridge are also within 3 mi (5 km). Union St. Station is only a 3-minute walk and Atlantic Av. - Pacific St. Station is 9 minutes.

Essence Hotel Reviews

Reviews

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 87 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 87 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 87 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 87 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 87 reviews" "

6.6/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

5.4/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jonnelle

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s definitely my top picks yes I booked late they still let me get in the room was kind of tight but no biggie it’s not far from Barclays'
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Latrice

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean calm and small

2/10 Terrible

Rosa

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not good at all. Too small. Can't hardly move around. Never again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susana

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

8/10 Good

Rakem

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not bad for the price decent room kinda small but bathroom was big other then that great for short stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Necole

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had an extremely disappointing experience at this hotel. From the moment I arrived, it was clear that the property was outdated and poorly maintained. The building itself was old and crusty, with an overall sense of neglect that made me uncomfortable. The cleanliness was unacceptable—filthy carpets, dusty surfaces, and a lingering smell that made staying in the room unbearable. The room was shockingly small, offering barely enough space to move around. To make matters worse, the TV was unreliable, freezing every few minutes while trying to watch something, which added to the frustration. The entire experience left me feeling mortified. I made sure to document everything with pictures because the state of the room was beyond unacceptable. I cannot recommend this hotel to anyone and strongly suggest looking elsewhere for accommodations.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barinderjeet

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mackenzie

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anden, Naples

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

tommy

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Freddy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very quick to book and decent size
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Carina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Leon

Liked: Amenities
Rooms are a little small being a big guy it was very small for me
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chiani

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharif

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
THIS IS THE BEST HOTEL IN BROOKLYN BY A LONG SHOT. THE STAFF IS VERY WHOLESOME AND INVITING. BOB AT THE FRONT DESK IS VERY PROFESSIONAL AND DEDICATED TO ENSURE THAT ALL YOUR NEEDS ARE MET. THE MANAGER IS VERY PROFESSIONAL AND FRIENDLY I FEEL AT HOME THERE COMPARED TO ANY OTHER HOTEL I STAYED THERE 3 WEEKS, THERE ARE SEVERAL RESTAURANTS WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE TRANSPORTATION IS VERY CLOSE AS WELL. THE HOTEL IS VERY CLEAN. I DEFINITELY GIVE THIS HOTEL A 10/10.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jude

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was neat, and everything was working well.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Kannon

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Honestly, this place is a no bells and whistles, good stay. Room was small but not too small, with a TV, fridge, and AC. The bed was a little firm but not uncomfortable, and the people at the front desk were extremely helpful and nice. It’s in a really great area as well. Very solid stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Eugene

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The price was good for a night's stay. Need to clean the corridors in this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Not really worth the price
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shanel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
When we first got there i can smell how clean it was, instantly I knew I was going to have a great stay. Staff were very nice I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

John

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Richard

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

karim

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
it was okay no transportation tho
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Chuddy

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024