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Essence Hotel

Essence Hotel
Essence Hotel – New York, NY
Essence Hotel – New York, NY
Check in 3:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM

About Essence Hotel

Located in New York, this hotel is 2 blocks from the Union Street Subway Station. This design hotel features a rooftop terrace and guest rooms with LCD TVs and free Wi-Fi. Each room at the Essence hotel provides custom beds, deco chandeliers and high ceilings. They include iPod docking stations with speakers and coffee facilities. The hotel was built with 19th century brick and mortar and offers soundproof rooms. Central Park is 30 minutes' train ride from the hotel. The Empire State Building is 6 miles from Hotel Union Brooklyn, while the Barclays Center is 12 minutes' walk away.

Amenities

  • On-site parking
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting space
  • Fitness center
  • On-site dining
  • Bar / lounge
  • Café / coffee shop
  • Concierge
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • In-room microwave
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transit access
  • Airport shuttle
  • Smoke-free property
  • Air conditioning
  • Elevator

Reviews

3.6 / 5
Great 321 reviews
  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    The location is great, close to public transportation, shopping center and convenient for short stay. The room is too small, not enough space to move stuff around. It's Okay for a night or short stay but if you plan to stay longer you will have to look for a bigger room.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Overall it is better but it could be best

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    I can’t say enough good things about my stay at The Essence Hotel. From the moment I arrived, the experience has been comfortable, welcoming, and genuinely appreciated. The room was clean and comfortable, the staff were kind and accommodating, and after a particularly stressful few weeks, having a place that felt peaceful and dependable made a huge difference. Thank you to everyone at The Essence for making my stay such a positive experience. I’m truly grateful and would happily stay here again! ❤️

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Great time.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Clean

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Thank you

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    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.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    This was a primitive hotel with a room with a single bed, much smaller than this picture suggests, and a bathroom.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Good stay

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Great spot

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    However, I reminded myself of the savings that I enjoyed. And I reminded myself that, being alone, all i wanted was somewhere safe to sleep and keep my stuff. Essence hotel did provide that. They also had 24/7 free coffee. You can walk to dozens of shops for food, etc. Also, this is a real neighborhood. I saw people going to work. It was summer, I saw kids going to camp! Fascinating! If you are alone, it is worth it!

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Excellent view of city from windows

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Tiny room, the furniture arrangement seemed weird and inconvenient.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Bullet proof glass in the reception. No breakfast (said included on the website). Trash under the bed. Had to stand to watch tv as it was facing away from bed. Shampoo and conditioner didn’t work. Towels were old, small, and scratchy. More like staying at a prison than a hotel. Do not go there.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    The room was dirty and not cleaned well. There was one sheet on the bed , bit a fitted sheet and the blankets had stains on them. There were holes in the wall, paint randomly splattered everywhere and random electronics in the room that did not work. Furniture looked like it was taken from the curb during trash day.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Clean room, great staff. I like to stay here when I have work in Brooklyn. Even for small rooms, everything works just perfect.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    This hotel was well kept, staff was very helpful, room was cleaned well.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    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.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Everything was wonderful. Room was definitely small but I was only in town for one night so it all turned out amazing

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

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

Frequently asked questions about Essence Hotel

Does Essence Hotel have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, Essence Hotel offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does Essence Hotel offer parking?
Yes, paid self-parking is available on-site at Essence Hotel.
Does Essence Hotel have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Yes. Essence Hotel offers meeting spaces for business and group use.
Does Essence Hotel have a fitness center?
Yes, Essence Hotel features an on-site fitness center for guests.
Where is Essence Hotel located, and how walkable is the area?
Essence Hotel is located at 611 Degraw Street, New York, NY 11217. With a Walk Score of 99, the area is rated Walker's Paradise. Most daily errands can be done on foot — ideal for travelers without a car.

What's nearby

Map of points of interest near Essence Hotel
  • Brooklyn Cruise Terminal 1.6 mi
  • Wall Street 2.3 mi
  • New York Stock Exchange 2.4 mi
  • World Trade Center 2.7 mi
  • Statue of Liberty 3.3 mi
  • Empire State Building 4.8 mi
  • Interlingua 5.0 mi

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