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Essence Hotel

2.5 star property
Travelers find essential comforts near Barclays Center with convenient luggage storage options and helpful staff who speak multiple languages

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Essence Hotel sits in Brooklyn's center, offering guests a welcoming atmosphere and complimentary WiFi in every room. The property features a practical business center and maintains a 24-hour front desk where the multilingual team stands ready to assist with any needs.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is ￥17,069
￥20,147 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 28 - Apr 29

Room options

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

Full ROOM

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Standard Queen Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

7.0 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Twin Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Brooklyn, Essence Hotel is in the city center and near a metro station. Brooklyn Bridge and One World Trade Center are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Prospect Park and Battery Park. Lincoln Center and American Museum of Natural History are not to be missed. Visit our Brooklyn travel guide
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11217, NY, Brooklyn, 611 Degraw Street

What's nearby

  • Barclays Center Brooklyn
    Barclays Center Brooklyn
    11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Aerial photo of Prospect park
    Prospect Park
    19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Panoramic view of Brooklyn Bridge and East River at sunrise with New York City, NY skyline post 9/11 view'
    Brooklyn Bridge
    12 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Gotham Archery
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Bond St Gallery
    6 min walk - 0.6 km

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
  • Union Street Pizza
    3 min walk
  • Liar Liar
    5 min walk
  • Finback Brooklyn
    5 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:
  • Multilingual staff, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage
  • An elevator, a vending machine, and a TV in the lobby
  • Smoke-free premises
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

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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 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

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
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • 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 movies

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

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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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 does it cost to stay at Essence Hotel?

As of Mar 31, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Essence Hotel on Apr 28, 2026 start from ￥17,069, excluding 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.

How much is parking?

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 Bridge and Wall Street 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.

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Reviews

Essence Hotel Reviews

7.0

Good

7.2

Cleanliness

6.0

Amenities

7.8

Staff & service

6.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 80 out of 230 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 43 out of 230 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 230 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 230 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 230 reviews

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Antoinette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small room but comfortable
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

6/10 Okay

Johannes

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
The location is good, Union Str. Metro is quite close. Staff are friendly, but were not able to handle loud guests at night. The rooms are too small, there is no space to put anything down, no chair. These are single rooms with an extra bed crammed into it. In the basement is a 'canteen' not heated and quite depressing. Breakfast is some very cheap frozen single packed food which you pick up in a bag at reception in the morning.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
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

10/10 Excellent

Luis

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

4/10 Poor

Claire

Lovely staff but area was awful, I did not feel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carlee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location if you’re going to an event at Barclays Center. Also affordable pricing
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable bed.

I'll be coming back for sure. Easy parking, great bed, helpful nice staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are very small but clean. Staff were friendly and allowed a late check out without extra charge.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Value for NYC

The hotel was clean and well kept. The room was standard for NYC. It was a value for the location and easy to get around.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
The room is very small but we were expecting that. The water took a long time to get warm/hot. The hotel is a bit noisy, but we brought earplugs. They advertised that they served breakfast but there was no breakfast offered. Luckily there are plenty of good food options nearby. It's a decent place to stay if you're not planning on spending any time at the hotel except to sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Lawrence

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Nice accommodations if not a bit tight, good AC, great folks, no food, workout or any other ammenities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 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

4/10 Poor

Sean

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
No premium channels as advertised. No soundproof walls as advertised Selective cleaning of the room.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Sara

Liked: Staff & service
The hotel staff were extremely friendly and helpful. There is free to go breakfast but I didn’t find much of items I cared for. There is also a microwave, vending machine, and coffee bar in the basement that we used quite a lot. The room itself could have used some improvements. There were several burn marks on the furniture from prior guests. The ventilation above the toilet dripped water consistently onto the toilet/sink area. Overall it was a convenient and safe place to stay. The hvac and TV worked great. The maid was friendly and changed our towels daily. I would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very clean and convenient location

The hotel is very clean. The room was very clean. The only downfall is the room is real small. There’s not a lot of room to move around.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Trip went well. Easily checked in, room was clean, no issues at all.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Bed was comfortable. Staff was very nice.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cute, clean place

Always pleasant staff at the desk, rooms are always clean.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Marites

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The area is clean and staff is friendly but the room is too small..
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Freddy

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay! Small room but great for the price. Staff is very friendly, and location is great. Easy commute to manhattan and close to bars/restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024