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 June, 2026
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
stayed in June, 2026
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
stayed in June, 2026
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
stayed in June, 2026
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
Great Location - near trains - good area near restaraunts and ammenities (mostly safe). The room was the expected size for a NYC hotel room, and the bed was comfortable, and even a hair dryer was provided. There is a "cafeteria" in the basement which has vending machines, a sink, and tables and chairs to sit down and eat your take out food.
A few issues I had though were that there was no counterspace, just a small sink ledge to put stuff on. Also in this particular room I had the TV was mounted on a side wall, so not visible from the bed unless I laid sideways on an angle. Also the breakfast consists of a "grab and go" bag which is packaged pastries, fruit cup, and yogurt, most of which I could not eat because I am on a gluten free diet. There were some cosmetic inperfections including really wide unsightly grout lines and exposed circuit breaker box and wiring, but nothing that was so horrible I didn't feel like I still didn't get a good value.
stayed in June, 2026
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
stayed in May, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
stayed in May, 2026
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
stayed in May, 2026
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
The room was clean. We did not stay long enough to have breakfast although it was offered. We stayed there for 1 night due to flight cancellation. The room assigned to us appears to have a fresh coat of paint (smoke and CO2 detectors still wrapped in plastic, TV still have protective plastic sheeting, and the mirror still needs to be hung). The area while not ideal, appears to be in a safe area. The neighbors are a climbing gym and a swim academy for kids. Although the glassed in enclosure for the check in desk does not instill confidence. I felt this hotel can only get better as the area definitely look clean and safe.
It is a 30 minute Uber ride from LGA, not exactly close to the airport. The room is very small. A queen bed barely fit in it. Each time my husband got in bed, the creaky bed wakes me up, not a great night of sleep. The mattress is comfortable, though.
stayed in May, 2026
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
The room was clean. We did not stay long enough to have breakfast although it was offered. We stayed there for 1 night due to flight cancellation. The room assigned to us appears to have a fresh coat of paint (smoke and CO2 detectors still wrapped in plastic, TV still have protective plastic sheeting, and the mirror still needs to be hung). The area while not ideal, appears to be in a safe area. The neighbors are a climbing gym and a swim academy for kids. Although the glassed in enclosure for the check in desk does not instill confidence. I felt this hotel can only get better as the area definitely look clean and safe.
It is a 30 minute Uber ride from LGA, not exactly close to the airport. The room is very small. A queen bed barely fit in it. Each time my husband got in bed, the creaky bed wakes me up, not a great night of sleep. The mattress is comfortable, though.
stayed in May, 2026
Guest Score 2 out of 10
Poor
It was a bed to sleep on and a bathroom
Bed filled up almost entire room, mattress was so high had to climb onto it with a bad leg, no chair, shower had damaged shelf, shampoo, conditioner, outlet in bathroom did not work so neither did the hair dryer, soap dispensers did not work or were empty, toilet paper dispenser was broken, TV channel options were weird and difficult to figure out. No local channels or usual cable news or other channels. I asked for an adjustment, and was told "will see what we can do"
stayed in May, 2026
Guest Score 2 out of 10
Poor
It was a bed to sleep on and a bathroom
Bed filled up almost entire room, mattress was so high had to climb onto it with a bad leg, no chair, shower had damaged shelf, shampoo, conditioner, outlet in bathroom did not work so neither did the hair dryer, soap dispensers did not work or were empty, toilet paper dispenser was broken, TV channel options were weird and difficult to figure out. No local channels or usual cable news or other channels. I asked for an adjustment, and was told "will see what we can do"
stayed in May, 2026
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Great location
No complaints
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Great location
No complaints
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Excellent customer service. Allowed us to check in early so that we could attend an early wedding.
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Excellent customer service. Allowed us to check in early so that we could attend an early wedding.
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
I have stayed at the hotel before and I will surely go back again. I like the "not too fancy" part of Brooklyn with a good vibe, close to culture, shops and good restaurants.
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 6 out of 10
Pleasant
Location and the bed. The heating/cooling was OK too.
The condition of the room. Wall paper was torn and patched. Paint was chipped. Floor was dusty. Television did not work well.
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 6 out of 10
Pleasant
Location and the bed. The heating/cooling was OK too.
The condition of the room. Wall paper was torn and patched. Paint was chipped. Floor was dusty. Television did not work well.
stayed in April, 2026
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Great location and value for money.
Idea hotel for the daily rates
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Availability from Fri, Jun 19, 2026 To Mon, Jun 22, 2026 For 1 Room (Change Search)
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Queen Room
Features a flat-screen tv and ipod dock.
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$168.40USD
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$168.40USD
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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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Queen Room - Accessible
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$168.40USD
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$186.22
$204.04
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Average nightly rate $168.40 Total (including tax) $590.26
2 x
Non refundable
Free breakfast
Free WiFi
$168.40USD
Average nightly rate
Book Now
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
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$186.22
$204.03
$114.94
Average nightly rate $168.40 Total (including tax) $613.47
  • Accessible room
  • Air conditioning
  • Bath or Shower
  • Blackout curtains
  • Braille and tactile signage
  • City view
  • Coffee/tea machine
  • Desk
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Free Wifi
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating
  • In-room safe box
  • Internet access
  • Linens
  • Phone
  • Refrigerator
  • Satellite/cable channels
  • Soundproofing
  • Towels
  • TV
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Classic Double or Twin
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$180.28USD
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$195.13
$212.95
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$180.28USD
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Average nightly rate $180.28 Total (including tax) $655.95
  • Air conditioning
  • Bath or Shower
  • Phone
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King Room
The room features king or twin beds with flat screen tv, air conditioning, and heating.
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$180.28USD
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$195.13
$212.95
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Average nightly rate $180.28 Total (including tax) $631.16
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Free breakfast
Free WiFi
$180.28USD
Average nightly rate
Book Now
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
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$195.13
$212.96
$132.76
Average nightly rate $180.28 Total (including tax) $655.95
  • 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
View more >>

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Essence Hotel

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