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The Industrialist Hotel Gowanus Brooklyn, Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy

3.5 star property
Hotel in Brooklyn, near Barclays Center Brooklyn

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Sonder The Industrialist offers a comfy base steps from Prospect Park. Travelers love the attentive staff and local knowledge. Public WiFi keeps you connected, and concierge services help navigate Brooklyn. The smoke-free building has elevator access.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Individually decorated, individually furnished

Room, 1 Double Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished

Room, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished

Room, 2 Twin Beds

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
651 Union Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11215

What's nearby

  • Gowanus Canal - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Bond St Gallery - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Barclays Center Brooklyn - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Brooklyn Academy of Music - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Prospect Park - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Union St. Station - 1 min walk
  • Brooklyn Flatbush Avenue Station - 12 min walk
  • LaGuardia Airport (LGA) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Union Street Pizza - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Finback Brooklyn - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Beanmonger Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Wild East Brewing Co. - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire place to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Industrialist Hotel Gowanus Brooklyn, Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy

Hotel in Brooklyn, near Barclays Center Brooklyn
Concierge services and free WiFi in public areas are available at this smoke-free hotel. Housekeeping is available on request.
The Industrialist Hotel Gowanus Brooklyn, Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy offers 76 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and designer toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 50-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Housekeeping is offered on request and change of towels can be requested.

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
Guests are recommended to download the property's Sonder mobile app before check-in

Access methods

Access code, staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)

We should mention

Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Sonder The Industrialist

Frequently asked questions

Is The Industrialist Hotel Gowanus Brooklyn, Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

The Industrialist Hotel Gowanus Brooklyn, Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Industrialist Hotel Gowanus Brooklyn, Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Industrialist Hotel Gowanus Brooklyn, Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Industrialist Hotel Gowanus Brooklyn, Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy located?

Situated in Brooklyn, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Prospect Park and Barclays Center Brooklyn. Brooklyn Cruise Terminal and Brooklyn Bridge are also within 3 mi (5 km). Union St. Station is only a 2-minute walk and Atlantic Av. - Pacific St. Station is 10 minutes.

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The Industrialist Hotel Gowanus Brooklyn, Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 109 out of 327 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 90 out of 327 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 65 out of 327 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 327 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 327 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Harrison

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, helpful staff including sending us to a great restaurant nearby. Room was small but perfectly adequate, a great bargain for NYC!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian Meredith

Liked: Cleanliness
Staff was great. Rooms were clean.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly, helpful and facility kept up well. I’ve stayed before and the experience this time was really great in comparison. They’ve upped their game. Will stay here every time I come to Brooklyn
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Really tiny room. Shower was microscopic and the shower curtain kept sticking to our legs. The 4th floor and our room smelled.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cyndy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was in a good area of Brooklyn there’s were nice stores a block over, the train was very close to the hotel as well. The room was a good size for me and my sister. Lastly the staff were nice and helpful as well would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Myriam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you are overweight the bathroom won't feel you
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kerstin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This fits the bill for a short stay in Gowanus / Brooklyn. Easy access, super nice staff, very clean, quiet. Area is a mix of industrial and fun. Shower is a bit dysfunctional. Room is small but very well laid out.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
This is my second stay at this property & next time I come to the city, I’ll stay there again! The staff is primarily friendly & helpful. Most of them go out of their way to make sure your stay is perfect! Love the neighborhood & this property!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

April

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Room was ok/ stayed here a few times and have had nice rooms and passable rooms. Room itself fine but smelled moldy or dirty mop smell upon entry, woke up and the keurig in the room is not working, this time was a less nice stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stefania

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was beautiful and clean and comfirtable, but the most important thing was the people. All the staff were amazing, super kind and helpful. That made my stay all the more unforgettable!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Shar-Dae

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room I stayed in was was extremely small. Surely not enought space for two people.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great stay!

We had a great stay at Sonder. The location is great and the room has all the essential amenities including an iron and really good coffee! The room is just perfect, especially in terms of the price. The staff was also extremely responsive and friendly. 10/10 experience, Would come back and recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in, Sonder app is very easy to use.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

diane

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Tiny rooms... no real service...very disappointing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Karla

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
There were flying bugs in the bathroom
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

tyazjah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Clean and safe.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Ruben

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
M/a
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Lis

Disliked: Staff & service
I’m not impressed
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

abraham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Minimal comfortable place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

BARRY

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel and friendly staff- very barebones- no room service, tiny rooms. Cool area
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent if you need a place to crash. Rooms are small but that’s NYC for you. Excellent value and you can sprint to the Union St metro. Just for that I’ll be back anytime I can. Cute, simple rooms. Just what I needed
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Hildy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Sink design and location outside bathroom made it impossible to wash face or brush teeth without getting floor, self completely wet. Tiny room with 12” of space on side and end of bed. No where to store luggage. Not set up for two people or one person with more than a small backpack. Loud noises from water or plumbing in middle of night woke us. Good shampoos, etc and helpful locker service for early bag drop. Friendly staff. Good location convenient to restaurants, etc. yet quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great

Great neighborhood. Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

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