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Essence Hotel

2.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near Barclays Center Brooklyn

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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

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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611 Degraw Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11217
  • Place, Barclays Center Brooklyn
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Prospect Park
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Brooklyn Cruise Terminal
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, New York, NY (JFK-John F. Kennedy Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

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

Full ROOM

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Brooklyn

Barclays Center Brooklyn is a short stroll from Essence Hotel, and other popular attractions like Prospect Park are within a mile (2 km). This 42-room hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like free breakfast, free in-room WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk.

What's nearby

  • Barclays Center Brooklyn - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Prospect Park - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Brooklyn Cruise Terminal - 5 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Brooklyn Bridge - 5 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Wall Street - 7 min drive - 3.3 miles

Getting around

  • Union St. Station - 3 min walk
  • Brooklyn Flatbush Avenue Station - 11 min walk
  • LaGuardia Airport (LGA) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Union Street Pizza - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Threes Brewing - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Finback Brooklyn - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Dinosaur Bar-B-Que - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Essence Hotel

Hotel with free breakfast, near Barclays Center Brooklyn
Guests of Essence Hotel enjoy free WiFi in public areas, microwave in a common area, and a vending machine. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to help with luggage storage, and answer any questions about the area. This smoke-free hotel also has a TV in a common area.
Guests can expect free WiFi and flat-screen TVs with satellite channels and pay movies. Pillowtop beds sport Egyptian cotton sheets and bathrooms offer rainfall showers, hair dryers, and designer toiletries. Other amenities include free newspapers, safes, 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding

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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-11:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
The front desk is open 24 hours a day.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and window guards.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

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

Are free cancellation options available at Essence Hotel?

Essence Hotel offers free cancellation on certain room rates. If you'd like to learn more, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Essence Hotel?

As of Oct 12, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Essence Hotel on Oct 23, 2025 start from $170.1, 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.

What is there to do around Essence Hotel?

This hotel is located in Brooklyn, a short 11-minute walk from Barclays Center Brooklyn and also 20 minutes on foot from Prospect Park. You'll also find Brooklyn Cruise Terminal and Wall Street within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Essence Hotel?

No, there isn't parking available at the hotel.

Does Essence Hotel feature a casino?

No, Essence Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Essence Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is Essence Hotel a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a pillowtop mattress and a rainfall showerhead as well as free breakfast.

Does Essence Hotel have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Essence Hotel feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Essence Hotel offers free on-the-go breakfast each morning though there is no restaurant.

Does Essence Hotel allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Essence Hotel though service animals are welcome.

Does Essence Hotel have connecting rooms?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to Essence Hotel?

The closest major airport to Essence Hotel is LaGuardia Airport (LGA), which is 10.7 mi away (35 minutes by car). Another top airport is Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR), which is located 22.3 mi away (44-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Essence Hotel?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Essence Hotel.

Essence Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 173 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 173 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 173 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 173 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 173 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

James

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was not able to stay here overnight and decided to leave early because the whole situation felt unsafe. The place smelled like cigarettes and weed, there was no lock on the door that wasn’t connected to the key card, and at 2pm, down the hall, there was a man that would not stop yelling. It seemed as though his window outside was open and had a trash bag taped over it, and I was not able to get an understandable answer from the front desk as to why he was yelling or if it would stop (it seemed like it wouldn’t).
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love everything
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
staff was awesome!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rashawn

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Christine, Stone Ridge

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had great street parking. The desk staff were efficient, processed booking and gave me keys. Room was hideously small with very good bed. Coffee maker was misding a vital piece, so no coffee on the morning Loose shower drain needs fixing to the tiles, replace the shower curtain with a glass door
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Gwendolen

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very small and other guest were loud. Suspicious men roaming around outside. I didn't feel safe.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Chime

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
-
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Celestino

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Desmond

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

Business traveler
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

6/10 Okay

Marites

Traveled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Tight room, bed super high up. Other than that pretty convenient hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Dewey

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Had to move rooms after the first night because some unattended kids were up yelling until 3am
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Alicia

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Just a hole in the wall, super small room. The double bed was thee worst. Entered the room & there was a 1/2 drunk cup of coffee on the desk. Took a shower & there was an opened pack of soap in there. Down the hall a man was screaming all night, never heard anyone go check on him/ tell him to stop. The room was barely big enough for 2 grown people. Breakfast was a lunch bag filled w/an apple, muffin, OJ, danish & yogurt. Def a 1 & done experience for me & my fiancé. I wouldn’t recommend this place in good conscious. It gave halfway house smh.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Colson

The room is small like a broom closet and the price was outrageous, the bathroom ceiling fan doesn't work worst experience ever
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Michael

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Soutric

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

Thanks

These are very kind and amazing people
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

VALENTINO

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Chris

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Magdalina

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Desk clerk was very professional.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Claudia

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

6/10 Okay

David-Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

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