Essence Hotel - New York

$$$$||View on mapNew York, United States of America611 Degraw Street, New York, New York, United States of America, 11217|
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Essence Hotel - New York
611 Degraw Street, New York, New York, United States of America, 11217·View on map
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Overall Score
Nice
6.9Nice
Highest Rated
Free WiFi9.2
Staff8.4
Location8.2
Lowest Rated
Cleanliness7.4
Comfort7.0
Value for money6.9
Facilities6.8
Who stays here
Couples42%
Solo38%
Families10%
Business6%

Overview

Overall Score
Nice
6.9Nice
Highest Rated
Free WiFi9.2
Staff8.4
Location8.2
Lowest Rated
Cleanliness7.4
Comfort7.0
Value for money6.9
Facilities6.8
Who stays here
Couples42%
Solo38%
Families10%
Business6%

Boutique hotel in Brooklyn's Gowanus neighborhood with individually designed rooms by local artists

Accommodations

Essence Hotel Brooklyn Degraw provides custom beds, deco chandeliers, and high ceilings in each room. Rooms include iPod docking stations with speakers and LCD TVs. Soundproof walls ensure a quiet stay in the 19th-century brick building.

Location

The Essence Hotel Brooklyn is 2 blocks from the Union Street Subway Station. Barclays Center is a 12-minute walk from the hotel. Prospect Park and the Brooklyn Museum are within the neighborhood.

Amenities

Essence Hotel Gowanus has a rooftop terrace for guest use. Free street parking is available for guests. A coffee house on site offers additional convenience.

Design & Architecture

The building uses 19th century brick and mortar. Rooms are individually designed by a local artist and designer with minimalist decor. High ceilings and natural light emphasize the historical character.

Guest Services

Essence Hotel Brooklyn NY provides a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Basic breakfast bags are offered each morning. Concierge service and luggage storage are available.

  • Location: 2 blocks from Union Street Subway, 12-minute walk to Barclays Center
  • Rooms: Individually designed by local artist, custom beds, high ceilings
  • Design: 19th-century brick and mortar with minimalist decor
  • Amenities: Rooftop terrace, free street parking, coffee house
  • Services: 24-hour front desk, daily housekeeping, basic breakfast
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 15:00-23:59
from 04:00-11:00
Amenities
No parking available.
High-speed internet access is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Children & extra beds
There are no cribs provided in a room.  There are no extra beds provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Building
Number of floors:4
Number of rooms:40
Former name
Union Hotel Brooklyn
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Rooms and availability

Standard Room with 1 Single Bed
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Double bed
  • Shower
  • Coffee machine
Queen Room Disability Access
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed1 Queen Size Bed
  • City view
  • Shower
  • Heating
Standard Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Double bed1 Queen Size Bed1 King Size Bed
  • Shower
  • Heating

Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Parking

Off-site parking lot

Baggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Coffee shop

TV

Flat-screen TV

Elevator
No pets allowed

Services

  • Housekeeping

Room view

  • City view

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Terrace
  • Tea and coffee facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Parquet floor
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Essential information about Essence Hotel

💵 Lowest room price 88 US$
📏 Distance to center 2.7 mi
✈️ Distance to airport 10.7 mi
🧳 Nearest airport LaGuardia, LGA

Location

611 Degraw Street, New York, New York, United States of America, 11217
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611 Degraw Street, New York, New York, United States of America, 11217
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611 Degraw Street, New York, New York, United States of America, 11217
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