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Essence Hotel

2.5 star property

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Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe
Front of property
Reception
Shower, rainfall showerhead, designer toiletries, hair dryer
Twin Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

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611 Degraw Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11217
  • Place, Gowanus Canal
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Barclays Center Brooklyn
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Prospect Park
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR)
    ‪43 min drive‬

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
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Free WiFi

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

Standard King Room

7.2 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Free WiFi

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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

  • Gowanus Canal - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Gotham Archery - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Barclays Center Brooklyn - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Prospect Park - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Brooklyn Bridge - 9 min drive - 1.5 miles

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
  • ‪Beanmonger Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Still life - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Essence Hotel

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
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Essence Hotel Hotel
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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 Jun 4, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Essence Hotel on Jun 7, 2026 start from $115, 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.

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 Bridge and Brooklyn Cruise Terminal within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Essence Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't offer parking.

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.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Essence Hotel?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like premium bedding and a rainfall showerhead as well as a free daily breakfast.

Are there hot tubs at Essence Hotel?

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.

Are there connecting rooms at Essence Hotel?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

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, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at Essence Hotel.

Essence Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 89 out of 257 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 46 out of 257 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 51 out of 257 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 257 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 41 out of 257 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

5.8/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Mary Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
comfortable bed, good price
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Julian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean and nice!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Antoinette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small room but comfortable
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Nice clean room
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was very clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good location in Brooklyn with comfortable access to the Subway going to Manhattan
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Cody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The absolute perfect clean and affordable hotel in Brooklyn not far from manhattan
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Preston

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Brendaliz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel for a quick trip to Brooklyn. Small but exactly what was needed to sleep and refresh while in Brookly
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Stay here!

Great price, great location, clean, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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4/10 Poor

Claire

Lovely staff but area was awful, I did not feel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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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
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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
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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

Susana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location staff was very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
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8/10 Good

Kaylah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
staff was awesome!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Anden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Shamika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a good stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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4/10 Poor

Nathan

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was unsafe and maintenance on the room was poor. Location in relation to Barclays Center was convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

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