Essence hotel

Hotels
6.8 (253 reviews)
611 Degraw Street , Brooklyn , us

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Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Heating
Terrace
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Convenient location
Clean hotel
Cons:
Very small rooms
Noise issues from thin walls

Categories

Cleanliness
6.26
Clean and well-kept hotel, but issues with hair on towels in some reviews.
Service
7.23
Positive feedback on staff, but some complaints about room size leading to dissatisfaction.
Location
8.27
Convenient location near downtown Brooklyn attractions and easy access to public transit.
Room Quality
5.72
Rooms are very small and tightly packed, not ideal for families.
Amenities
6.75
Basic amenities are present, but the absence of certain items like an iron is noted.
Value for Money
7.21
Good budget-friendly option, but size limitations are a trade-off.
Food and Beverage
6.76
Free grab-and-go breakfast is decent, though some reviews suggest it could be improved.
Overall Experience
6.23
Generally satisfactory, but not without several noted drawbacks.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 08:51

Property Description

Luxurious Design
Experience decadence in every detail with custom beds, deco chandeliers, and high ceilings in our guest rooms.

Top-notch Amenities
Enjoy modern conveniences like LCD TVs, free Wi-Fi, iPod docking stations, and coffee facilities in every room.

Convenient Location
Explore the city easily with Union Street Subway Station just 2 blocks away, offering quick access to iconic landmarks like Central Park and the Empire State Building.

To book your luxurious stay at Essence Hotel in Brooklyn and immerse yourself in an unforgettable experience.

Important information:

Guests must be 21 years or older to reserve a room.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: JFK

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

6.8
Based on 253 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.26
Service: 7.23
Location: 8.27
Room Quality: 5.72
Amenities: 6.75
Value for Money: 7.21
Food and Beverage: 6.76
Overall Experience: 6.23
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Stephan • couple • us
10
Love this hotel it is exceptional
Pros:

Excellent view of city from windows

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Andrey • solo_traveller • us
7
Pros:

Fast check-in/check-out, giant comfy bed, clean bathroom.

Cons:

Tiny room, the furniture arrangement seemed weird and inconvenient.

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Angela • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Location was good and the price was great. You're booking a room. It's not a fancy hotel with a fancy stay but it's clean, the people are nice and the price is right. Really can't complain.

2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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Amparo • couple • us
1
2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Shemo • solo_traveller • us
4
2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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ALAN • couple • us
7
Pros:

It is what tii is. No frills. Clean room, comfortable bed... room basically a bed and a bathroom.

2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Eric • couple • ca
5
Pros:

Proche pour aller à notre spectacle

Cons:

La chambre trop petite pas de place et le lit aussi vraiment petit et un peu bruyant

2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Alain • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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Daniel • couple • us
8
Relax night
Pros:

Great place

Cons:

Great

2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
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Brown • solo_traveller • us
8
It met my needs. I’ll try a different type of room next time. Nice place.
Pros:

The staff and the management was awesome!

Cons:

The room was too cramped. I kept banging my knee. Other than that, it was really nice.

2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
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Ken • solo_traveller • us
4
2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Cameron • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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Lozano • couple • es
8
Pros:

El personal muy amable, y la relación calidad-precio, para lo que es Nueva York, estaba bastante bien.

Cons:

No tenía persianas y la habitación era muy pequeña.

2026-06-26 • via Nuitee
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Issak • couple • us
7
2026-06-24 • via Nuitee
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Dan • couple • us
7
2026-06-18 • via Nuitee
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Vadim • extended_group • il
8
2026-06-16 • via Nuitee
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Dawn • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
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Sepich • solo_traveller • us
7
Good value if you don't mind a few small issues
Pros:

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.

Cons:

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.

2026-06-06 • via Nuitee
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Paul • solo_traveller • us
7
2026-06-02 • via Nuitee
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Keanu • couple • us
10
2026-05-31 • via Nuitee