Phoenix Hotel Brooklyn Sunset Park

Hotels
5.5 (981 reviews)
517 39th Street , Brooklyn , us

Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Heating
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Fax/photocopying
Non-smoking throughout
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Convenient location near subway
Spacious rooms
Comfortable beds/sofa bed
Helpful/pleasant staff
Daily room cleaning (when present)
Cons:
Noise and unsafe-feeling neighborhood
Thin walls and loud guests
Stained sheets / lack of soap
No bath mat / slip hazard
Broken elevator
TV not working
Parking questionable
Perceived poor value / high cost
Persistent smell of cannabis

Categories

Cleanliness
3
Multiple reviews report stained sheets, lack of soap, no bathmat (causing a slip and injury) and inconsistent housekeeping standards; cleanliness is a clear weakness.
Service
9
Several guests praise staff and management and note daily room cleaning; one complaint about handling of the bathmat issue lowers perfection but overall service is frequently described as excellent.
Location
7
Location near the subway and convenient for shopping/restaurants is repeatedly praised, though some guests find the neighborhood noisy and at times feels unsafe.
Room Quality
7
Rooms are described as spacious with comfortable beds and a usable sofa bed and small fridge; negatives include thin walls and at least one non-working TV.
Amenities
4
Guests mention issues with parking, a broken elevator, no soap, no bath mats and a non-working TV; overall amenities are below expectations.
Value for Money
4
Several guests state the price (including during a high-demand period) felt too high for the experience; one guest explicitly says it was not worth the cost.
Food and Beverage
5.5
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
4.5
Mixed experiences: some guests strongly recommend and praise service and location, while others report significant noise, safety concerns and cleanliness problems leading to a poor stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-13 10:31

Property Description

Modern Amenities
This Brooklyn hotel offers free Wi-Fi, parking, and air-conditioned rooms with flat-screen TVs. The en suite bathrooms and wood flooring add a touch of elegance to your stay.

Convenient Location
Located just a 10-minute walk from the 36th Street subway station, guests can easily access popular attractions like Times Square, Barclay’s Center arena, Botanic Garden, and Prospect Park within minutes.

Exceptional Service
With a 24-hour front desk and on-site vending machines, Phoenix Hotel Brooklyn Sunset Park ensures convenience and assistance whenever needed. Plus, a variety of restaurants nearby cater to every culinary craving.

Experience comfort, convenience, and top-notch service at Phoenix Hotel Brooklyn Sunset Park. Book your stay now for an unforgettable Brooklyn getaway.

Important information:

Please note that the name on the credit card provided at check-in should match the name on the reservation. That person must be present at check-in with the same credit card and an official ID.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

Location

Guest Reviews

5.5
Based on 981 reviews
Cleanliness: 3
Service: 9
Location: 7
Room Quality: 7
Amenities: 4
Value for Money: 4
Food and Beverage: 5.5
Overall Experience: 4.5
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Robert solo_traveller us
7
Pros:

Parking is questionable.

Cons:

Too much outside noise

2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Luz family_with_children us
10
Excelent service
Cons:

Nothing everything it was perfect for me

2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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Jacqueline couple us
10
2026-08-02 via Nuitee
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Toro couple us
10
2026-07-24 via Nuitee
M
malave lopez solo_traveller us
10
Pros:

La cama

Cons:

Nada

2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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ramonitaginel solo_traveller us
1
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

I slipped in the bath tub cause there was no mat and I got really hurt bad and I called downstairs to let them know and all they told me was sorry that they don't put mats in the bath tub and just sent me extra towels so now am deciding if I should sue unless someone gets in touch with me

2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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Luz solo_traveller us
10
2026-07-17 via Nuitee
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Luz family_with_children us
10
2026-07-17 via Nuitee
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Fernando solo_traveller us
8
2026-07-14 via Nuitee
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Mario family_with_children co
8
Excelente , super recomendado, por ubicacion, a máximo 10 min caminando desde la estación del Subway
Pros:

Me gustó la ubicación, todo tranquilo con bastante sitios alrededor para comprar mercado o comestibles , restaurantes. A Max 10 min de la estación del Subway 36 str Brooklyn , de 35 a 40 min de Manhattan, habitación tranquila, Cómoda.
Llegabamos tarde en la noche tipo media noche todos los días y la zona tranquila y segura desde Subway al hotel. Estuvimos 10 noches y 11 dias y todos los días estuvo bien y tranquilo, todos los días aseaban normal, la habitación tenia una cama king y un sofa cama nos acomodamos mi esposa y yo y mi hijo en el sofa cama super comodo. Tenia nevera pequeña en la habitación no congelaba pero por lo menos mantenia frio lo que colocabamos en la noche para el otro día.

Cons:

Los costos, entendemos que era temporada de mundial pero creo que estaba bastante costosa la estadía, pero para esas fechas fue lo más economico que conseguimos.

2026-07-09 via Nuitee
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Mumford couple us
6
2026-07-07 via Nuitee
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Maria de los Angeles couple ar
6
Regular
Pros:

Nada

Cons:

No funcionaba el ascensor y tuvimos que subir y bajar con las valijas 4 pisos- no había jabon y las sábanas manchadas

2026-07-07 via Nuitee
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Amir couple us
4
2026-07-07 via Nuitee
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Luz couple us
10
2026-07-07 via Nuitee
S
Sanchez couple us
10
2026-07-01 via Nuitee
I
Ibaté couple us
9
Limpio y privado
Pros:

El cuarto

2026-06-26 via Nuitee
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Luz family_with_children us
10
2026-06-25 via Nuitee
F
Frank couple us
9
Pros:

convenient

2026-06-24 via Nuitee
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Nikolasz solo_traveller hu
1
That was a horrible experience.
Pros:

I’ll start with the positives, as there were fewer of them. The room was cleaned every day, and the room itself was quite spacious, including the bed.

Cons:

Now for the negatives, because unfortunately there were many. The hotel is located in an extremely noisy area. If you’re a light sleeper, I strongly recommend bringing earplugs and melatonin. Unfortunately, the hotel’s renovation does not seem to have improved the overall atmosphere. The same type of unpleasant guests still frequent the property. Many were loud, disrespectful, and appeared to struggle with drug or alcohol abuse. I also noticed several people who seemed to be drug dealers bringing prostitutes into the hotel.

Police cars, ambulances, and fire trucks passed through the street outside the hotel constantly, often every 5–10 minutes. The neighborhood felt extremely unsafe, and I never felt comfortable walking around the area.

The walls are incredibly thin. On multiple occasions, I woke up because I could hear other guests having sex. You can also hear virtually everything happening in the hallway.

The first night was the only night I managed to fall asleep relatively quickly, probably because of jet lag and the long journey from Europe. On the second night, I slept only about 2–3 hours. The noise from the street, other inconsiderate guests, and one intoxicated person who was loudly playing music in the hallway and throwing beer bottles made it impossible to rest.

Even though the hotel may appear cheaper than some alternatives, it is absolutely not worth staying here. In fact, I don’t even think it’s particularly cheap. I paid nearly $900 for five nights.

Additionally, it should be noted that although there are clear signs stating that smoking is prohibited and subject to fines, there was a constant smell of cannabis throughout the entire hotel. The TV in the room also did not work.

My recommendation is simple: stay far away from this place.

2026-06-23 via Nuitee
D
Douglas solo_traveller us
10
2026-06-23 via Nuitee