Essence Hotel
611 Degraw Street, Brooklyn, New York, 11217, United States
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611 Degraw Street, Brooklyn, New York, 11217, United States
Located in New York, this hotel is 2 blocks from the Union Street Subway Station. This design hotel features a rooftop terrace and guest rooms with LCD TVs and free Wi-Fi. Each room at the Essence hotel provides custom beds, deco chandeliers and high ceilings. They include iPod docking stations with speakers and coffee facilities. The hotel was built with 19th century brick and mortar and offers soundproof rooms. Central Park is 30 minutes' train ride from the hotel. The Empire State Building is 6 miles from Hotel Union Brooklyn, while the Barclays Center is 12 minutes' walk away.

Hotel Services and Facilities

Free WiFi Free parking Free breakfast Pet friendly

Hotel facilities

  • Free Breakfast
  • 24-Hour Front Desk
  • Elevator
  • Coffee shop
  • vending machine
  • 24-hour security
  • Concierge services
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Off-Site parking
  • Daily Housekeeping
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Non-Smoking Rooms Available
  • taxi service
  • Smoke alarms
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Invoices
  • Staff trained in safety protocol
  • Free face masks
  • balcony/terrace
  • Car rental available
  • CCTV security in common areas
  • Daily disinfection
  • Luggage storage & lockers
  • Non-smoking property
  • Safety chain and/or latch on doors available
  • Soundproof rooms available
  • Physical/social distancing guidelines
  • Air conditioning in public area
  • Heating in public area
  • Cleaning products available
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stayed in March, 2026
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Comfortable and cozy
Had no microwave, small dresser and coat rack fell off the wall
stayed in March, 2026
Guest Score 6 out of 10
Pleasant
Close to event
Too small
stayed in February, 2026
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
stayed in February, 2026
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
stayed in January, 2026
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
Room 310 door did not close properly. Overpriced for room, thin towels, was not aware of breakfast.
stayed in January, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
stayed in January, 2026
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Breakfast was great just think it should be served earlier since it came with fruits and just that should be digest before tea
This was my second visit the first I did not like how the AC was so close to the bed
stayed in January, 2026
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Breakfast was great just think it should be served earlier since it came with fruits and just that should be digest before tea
This was my second visit the first I did not like how the AC was so close to the bed
stayed in January, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
stayed in December, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Convenient location near downtown Brooklyn attractions. Easy access to public transit. Clean and well-kept hotel, no frills but comfortable. Coffee maker and mini-fridge in the room, and a free grab-and-go breakfast. Mostly recommended for solo travelers, the rooms are really small and wouldn't be ideal for families.
I don't really have any complaints. The rooms are very small, but that's to be expected.
stayed in December, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Convenient location near downtown Brooklyn attractions. Easy access to public transit. Clean and well-kept hotel, no frills but comfortable. Coffee maker and mini-fridge in the room, and a free grab-and-go breakfast. Mostly recommended for solo travelers, the rooms are really small and wouldn't be ideal for families.
I don't really have any complaints. The rooms are very small, but that's to be expected.
stayed in December, 2025
Guest Score 5 out of 10
Fair
stayed in December, 2025
Guest Score 5 out of 10
Fair
Location was great
It was no space very tight room no closet, I had to hang my clothes in the bathroom. I ask them to give me a bigger room they said that’s what you paid for but what I paid for shows closet!!!
stayed in December, 2025
Guest Score 5 out of 10
Fair
Location was great
It was no space very tight room no closet, I had to hang my clothes in the bathroom. I ask them to give me a bigger room they said that’s what you paid for but what I paid for shows closet!!!
stayed in December, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
This is a great stay for the price. Easy check-in and check-out. Decent sized bathroom with hot water and a good heater in the room for NYC’s cold weather. It’s also located just around the corner from the NYC metro, so it was super easy to get to Manhattan and all the major NYC tourist attractions. There was a nice TV with access to all the major streaming services too. Very good budget friendly option, but you get what you pay for in terms of size.
The elevator smelled like smoke, but the room didn’t, so that was nice. The room was so small that the door hits the bed and doesn’t open all the way. I’m only 5’1” and not that heavy, but if you are a plus sized or very large traveler, you might have a hard time fitting through the door and around the bed. There also was no iron or ironing board in the room. Still a good option for solo travelers on a budget.
stayed in December, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
This is a great stay for the price. Easy check-in and check-out. Decent sized bathroom with hot water and a good heater in the room for NYC’s cold weather. It’s also located just around the corner from the NYC metro, so it was super easy to get to Manhattan and all the major NYC tourist attractions. There was a nice TV with access to all the major streaming services too. Very good budget friendly option, but you get what you pay for in terms of size.
The elevator smelled like smoke, but the room didn’t, so that was nice. The room was so small that the door hits the bed and doesn’t open all the way. I’m only 5’1” and not that heavy, but if you are a plus sized or very large traveler, you might have a hard time fitting through the door and around the bed. There also was no iron or ironing board in the room. Still a good option for solo travelers on a budget.
stayed in December, 2025
Guest Score 2 out of 10
Poor
Easy check-in and check-out.
The walls are extremely thin. Noise from the neighboring room and hallway started around 12am and continued for several hours. By 3am and 6am, another guest confronted them due to the ongoing disturbance. Even when things quieted down, muffled voices from the next room were still clearly audible.
stayed in December, 2025
Guest Score 2 out of 10
Poor
Easy check-in and check-out.
The walls are extremely thin. Noise from the neighboring room and hallway started around 12am and continued for several hours. By 3am and 6am, another guest confronted them due to the ongoing disturbance. Even when things quieted down, muffled voices from the next room were still clearly audible.
stayed in December, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
All staff, from cleaner to hotel manager.comfortable beds & pillows. Shower. TV compatible smart view.
Fan too near from the bed and bed too high.
stayed in December, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
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Availability from Sat, Apr 4, 2026 To Tue, Apr 7, 2026 For 1 Room (Change Search)
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  • Mini bar
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  • Private bathroom
  • Refrigerator
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  • Soundproofing
  • Streaming media
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  • Free Wifi
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The room features king or twin beds with flat screen tv, air conditioning, and heating.
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  • Accessible toilet
  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Bath or Shower
  • Blackout curtains
  • Body soap
  • Braille and tactile signage
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • City view
  • Closet
  • Clothes rack
  • Coffee/tea machine
  • Conditioner
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Desk
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Free Wifi
  • Hair dryer
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • In-room safe box
  • Internet access
  • iPod dock
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Key card access
  • Linens
  • Mini bar
  • Phone
  • Private bathroom
  • Refrigerator
  • Satellite/cable channels
  • Smoke alarm
  • Soundproofing
  • Streaming media
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Toiletries
  • Towels
  • Trash cans
  • TV
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
  • Wake-up service
  • Walk-in shower
  • Window
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Essence Hotel

611 Degraw Street, Brooklyn, New York, 11217, United States