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Essence Hotel

Property class: 2.5

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A hotel room with two beds, a window, and a decorative light fixture. - Essence Hotel (Brooklyn)
A reception desk with a marble top, a check-in counter, and a red carpet leading to the entrance. - Essence Hotel (Brooklyn)
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A short walk from Barclays Center Brooklyn, Essence Hotel provides amenities like free to-go breakfast. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

View all photos for Full ROOM

A bedroom with a bed, a window with a cityscape mural, and a blue headboard.

Full ROOM

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Queen Room

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a view of a bridge.

Standard Queen Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a cityscape view, and a window with blinds.

Standard King Room

7.2 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a red wardrobe, and a mural of the Statue of Liberty.

Queen Accessible Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A bedroom with two beds, a cityscape poster on the wall, and a blue wardrobe.

Twin Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Brooklyn, Essence Hotel is in the city center and near a metro station. Brooklyn Bridge and Manhattan Bridge are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Prospect Park and Battery Park. Lincoln Center and American Museum of Natural History are not to be missed. Visit our Brooklyn travel guide
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611 Degraw Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11217

What's nearby

  • A modern building with large glass windows and the text "BARC" and "MYSTIC CENTER" on the facade.
    Barclays Center Brooklyn
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • A lake surrounded by autumn foliage and a city skyline in the background.
    Prospect Park
    19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Public Records NYC
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Gowanus Canal
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Bond St Gallery
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Union St. Station
    3 min walk
  • Brooklyn Nostrand Avenue Station
    6 min drive
  • LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
    36 min drive

Restaurants

  • Starbucks
    4 min walk
  • Liar Liar
    5 min walk
  • Union Street Pizza
    3 min walk
  • Still life
    3 min walk
  • Threes Brewing
    2 min walk

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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 satellite channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • 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

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 18 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Essence Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Essence Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Essence Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Essence Hotel located?

Located in the heart of Brooklyn, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Prospect Park and Barclays Center Brooklyn. Brooklyn Bridge and Wall Street are also within 3 mi (5 km). Union St. Station is only a 3-minute walk and Atlantic Av. - Pacific St. Station is 9 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Essence Hotel Reviews

7.2

Good

7.2

Cleanliness

6.2

Amenities

8.0

Staff & service

6.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 167 out of 425 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 81 out of 425 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 71 out of 425 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 425 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 60 out of 425 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very pleasant...
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Location, Polite Staff, Clean Room and Air Condition was highly functional
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very kind staff Location is amazing
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Reasonably priced, clean room, great location. This is a no-frills place to stay. But it is safe, quiet, and clean. Bed & pillows are comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant front desk people Clean room Good deal Some other guests were a bit loud (thin walls maybe), but that’s not the hotel’s fault Thumbs up
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good room was small but was nice and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and conveniently located. Within walking distance to the Barclays Center. Small rooms, but is to be expected.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Decent for the price and convenient location that was safe and friendly. Provided a breakfast bag each morning
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It's close distance to the barclay center about 11-13min. Walk. Convenient location. Note: no microwave or safety box in room.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Agreed with mostly everything listed on their website. I enjoyed my stay there. The breakfast is for take away which was great since I had to leave early . The staff was very friendly. Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Room was clean and the Staff Very Friendly and Helpful. Wonderful
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean, nice staff.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good value for money. Has all the basics and great location. Room amenities are minimal and floor cleaning needs more work. Overall good stay for location and cost but can be better.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location! Only a train or two away from Manhattan. The room is extremely small so keep this in mind. Perfect for solo travelers or couples who just need a place to put their stuff and lay their head. Wouldn't recommend this for a family. My only negative is that the house keepers were pretty loud while cleaning neighboring rooms. Woke me out of my sleep. Front desk staff was extremely helpful- they allowed me to pay for a late check out at 4 PM since I had a late flight home.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff if you’re lucky
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, very friendly staff. Rooms are pretty tiny, bed takes up most of the space and there is no room to sit/walk to the other side of the bed (I had a twin bed for 2 people) But if you are looking for a great location (right next to Brooklyn) and are only coming to the hotel to sleep and will be out most of the day, this is a great hotel. The place is very clean and well maintained. The staff are very friendly and accommodated us very well in terms of having a late checkout, keeping our luggage for storage, etc. I would definitely recommend if the price is good per night.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Not very clean
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Works for solo or work travel where you only need a bed and bathroom. Staff was friendly, hotel was clean. Other reviews mentioned size but I didnt understand the room is so small to adjust the heat/AC you need to crawl over bed. There is no side table or desk so to open a suitcase its on the floor or on the bed. There was a wardrobe cabinet but only a single hanger missing the cross bar. Towels were small and thin. There was no breakfast, just a coffee and water with vending machines. Noise came right through the door/wall but not any more than other hotels.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good breakfast even thou its not hot a good start to your morning.. the staff are respectful and polite.. the hallways and the room was clean and fresh when you walk in good wifi and very close to downtown to do many things.. a good low key spot thats nice and not to expensive
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Hotel operates in a professional manner. As well the staff and cleanliness of the property are amazing.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
The staff here were extremely helpful. I was provided with an early check in option with no problem. The location for my event was perfect. There was a banging noise either inside or outside of my room. I couldn’t tell where it was coming from. But, it caused me not to sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Good for a solo traveler. I was only there for a night and barely stayed in the room. But the staff was very accommodating when I needed them and the hotel is a convenient distance away from everything
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The common areas were sprayed with too much fragrance that it triggered coughing attacks. The rooms were very small but for the price point it was ok (just to sleep and shower). Within walking distance (maybe 5 mins) to the train. Area appears pretty safe during the day. At night while walking to the train with my daughter a man followed us talking about hurting us, so safety at night is questionable. Overall, the hotel served its purpose.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location to train station and walkable to shops and restaurants. Room is small but very clean. There’s no outlet near the bed which is not very convenient. Good for a short stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026