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Essence Hotel

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

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Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe
Standard Queen Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe
Reception
Front of property
Reception

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
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Barclays Center Brooklyn
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Prospect Park
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, New York, NY (JFK-John F. Kennedy Intl.)
    ‪65 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

  • 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

7.0 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Twin Bed

  • 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

  • Gowanus Canal - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Gotham Archery - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Bond St Gallery - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Barclays Center Brooklyn - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Prospect Park - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile

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
  • ‪Finback Brooklyn - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Beanmonger Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Threes Brewing - ‬2 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 TV in a common area. 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 vending machine.
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
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 Jan 19, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Essence Hotel on Feb 8, 2026 start from $107.1, 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 there parking available 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 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 at Essence Hotel?

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

Essence Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 72 out of 214 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 40 out of 214 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 214 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 214 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 214 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Business traveler
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

8/10 Good

Kaylah

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

6/10 Okay

Emily Suzanne

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great staff and location. Room layout was a challenge since there was less than a foot to get to the other side of the bed. Also time for maintenance. Great location tho!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Tyrone

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Needed a last minute room while visiting family member in hospital- Essence looked new, price was right. Room was very small, bathroom was pristine and clean, shower worked well. Just there for one night. The bullet proof glass at front desk threw me off, but fine for a night. Threes Brewery around the corner was great.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dollie

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

4/10 Poor

Anthony

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not clean at all. I had to kill a bug. Man was screaming at the top of his lungs from 5-10am ruining my party and myself’s sleep. I will never be back and do NOT recommend anyone waste their time or money here.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Randall

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Sergio

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Al

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Space was clean, but could use a second coat of paint. Room was dark enough to sleep in, which is unusual for NYC, but my room was next to the front desk, and my door was not soundproofed. It was very hard to sleep from about 5 to 7 AM each day due to the noise, and the front desk didn't even offer towels to put around the door.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brendaliz

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Business traveler
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

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

8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

marivel

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
It was ok for one night but there is no full length mirror
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Jeffrey

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Cameron

Disliked: Staff & service
Mentally unstable guest screamed the whole afternoon and night. Had to leave at 1:00am and sleep in the airport. Asked for help from the staff early in the day and the said they was handling it and never did anything.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Mary, STANHOPE

Traveled with family
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

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

8/10 Good

Denise

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis

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

6/10 Okay

Herbert

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The reviews helped to set my expectations- they said "tiny rooms but clean and quiet". They were right. Just enough space to fit a bed, but if you're only staying a night, it works.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

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