Penny Williamsburg

Hotels
9.6 (1402 reviews)
288 North 8th Street , Brooklyn , us

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Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Helpful staff
Great location
Clean rooms
Cons:
Cold shower
Room size may be small for some guests

Categories

Cleanliness
9.49
Rooms are clean and well equipped.
Service
9.96
Staff were extremely helpful and attentive.
Location
10
Excellent location in a safe neighborhood with easy access.
Room Quality
9.45
Rooms are small but comfortable and well-designed.
Amenities
9.48
Well-equipped with fridge, microwave, and fitness equipment.
Value for Money
8.94
Reasonably priced for the quality offered.
Food and Beverage
9.49
Great restaurant on the roof with good service.
Overall Experience
10
Positive experiences overall, favorite hotel in NYC.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 02:14

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodations
Penny Williamsburg offers 4-star accommodations with a range of amenities including free WiFi, room service, and a concierge service. Each unit is equipped with a fridge for added convenience.

Multilingual Staff
Guests will feel welcomed by the multilingual reception staff fluent in Arabic, Bulgarian, Greek, and English. The attentive team is always available to assist, ensuring a comfortable stay for all visitors.

Convenient Location
Located in Brooklyn, this hotel is just a short distance from popular attractions such as Barclays Center and NYU. With easy access to LaGuardia Airport, Penny Williamsburg is the perfect choice for both leisure and business travelers.

Book your stay at Penny Williamsburg now and experience luxury and convenience in the heart of Brooklyn.

Important information:

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.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.6
Based on 1402 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.49
Service: 9.96
Location: 10
Room Quality: 9.45
Amenities: 9.48
Value for Money: 8.94
Food and Beverage: 9.49
Overall Experience: 10
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Jenna • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-01-27 • via Nuitee
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Rachel • couple • us
10
2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Laura • extended_group • us
10
2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Miriam • couple • us
1
fire alarm went off for 8 hours straight in the middle of the night and we received no apology.
Pros:

Bad experience. The fire alarm went off at 1am and stayed on until 9am. Clearly there was an issue, but when I asked if they could call the alarm company they said they could not, so I'm not sure what was going on. It was awful. Truly 1am to 9am. In the morning I spoke with the manager and asked if they could do something nice for us since it was such an awful night. He did not apologize and instead said: "I think you can understand that this isn't our fault." OK. But how about an apology for the experience, and any offer of something, like complimentary breakfast? Anything? I asked him if the hotel would be doing something for us and he said he would call me back. That was 5 days ago so I don't think I'm going to be getting a call. I get it that the hotel couldn't help the faulty fire alarm system, although... really nothing can be done between 1am and 9am? Isn't that kind of an emergency? And, I would at least expect some kindness and an apology. When we walked in upon arrival no one offered to help us with bags even though there were 3 staff members and no other guests in the lobby. I wouldn't have mentioned that normally-- it's not a huge deal-- but it does seem like there's an issue with hospitality at the hotel. Even an inexpensive motel helps with bags, and I imagine would apologize for an 8 hour alarm...?

Cons:

Poor hospitality, 8 hour fire alarm, no apology or gesture in response to what happened.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Christa • solo_traveller • us
6
Pleasant but didn't like the area/and additional hotel taxes, expensive for what it is.
Pros:

Liked the comfort of the bed, but it would have been too small for two people. This was marketed as a queen sized bed but it was actually a full size bed. The bathroom had a nice shower and offered shampoo/conditioner/hand or body soap, which was nice.

Cons:

Sitting area not too comfy. Sit on the bed.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Audrey • extended_group • us
5
Cleaner than an express hotel with a great location, but I question the authenticity and artwork.
Pros:

One day of coffee in the room, yoga mat and foam roller. Friendly staff.

Cons:

Noose/Robe art work was terrible and triggering, fire alarm system fluke on the last night 9/5/25 was intense and made for a rough morning, uncomfortable mattress, slippery bathroom floors.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Anna • couple • us
10
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Nikol • family_with_children • se
8
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Wirsing • couple • de
10
2026-01-10 • via Nuitee
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Sofya • couple • ru
8
2026-01-09 • via Nuitee
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JANE • couple • gb
8
2026-01-04 • via Nuitee
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Lilibeth • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-01-04 • via Nuitee
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edvN8402FX • Couples
10
Birthday vacation
Pros:

The staff were supper helpful. We arrived early so we had to store our luggage. But only only did they hold our luggage, we were able to check-in a few hours earlier. The decor is also top-notch.

2026-01-03 • via Tripadvisor
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oliviat854 • Couples
10
Great boutique hotel
Pros:

This hotel is so beautiful and thoughtfully designed. And the staff were really helpful with helping my friend who left his watch in his hotel room.

2026-01-03 • via Tripadvisor
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Georg • family_with_children • de
8
2026-01-03 • via Nuitee
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danielleaF8386SQ • Solo travel
10
Cute solo trip
Pros:

Cute. Small cute. No complaints really except I wish the window opened more but that’s all hotels pretty much. Worked for what I needed: a place to stay. Staff is so nice and helpful

2026-01-02 • via Tripadvisor
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randalls2026 • Family
8
Excellent except for a cold shower
Pros:

Overall it was a good stay. It would have been excellent except for a cold shower. I waited several minutes for the water to heat up and it did not. The front desk could offer refunding an "amenities" fee and the manager did not respond to my email.

2026-01-02 • via Tripadvisor
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dannap987 • Family
10
The Penny is great every time!
Pros:

We love the Penny! The staff are so kind and it’s tucked away and quiet (for NYC)! The rooms are small and comfortable. Highly recommend!

2026-01-01 • via Tripadvisor
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Audrey022890 • Couples • Stormville, New York
10
The perfect choice
Pros:

I really enjoyed my stay at the Penny. The rooms were more spacious than a typical NYC hotel room, had a refrigerator and a microwave, and also had some fitness equipment for use during our stay. The price was incredibly reasonable for NYE, and the location was convenient and comfortable. I highly recommend staying here and think it would be an ideal "home base" for travelers staying for longer durations.

2026-01-01 • via Tripadvisor
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MORENA • couple • it
10
2025-12-31 • via Nuitee