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Essence Hotel, New York

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About the Hotel

611 Degraw Street, New York, New York, United States, 11217
Nice
6.8
6.5
/10
1.4
/5
“This hotel is perfectly situated just two blocks from Union Station, making it super easy to explore the city and beyond!”view full review

Essence Hotel, a 3-star New York City hotel located in Gowanus, offers modern comfort close to vibrant Brooklyn nightlife. The hotel features free WiFi, a business center, and uniquely designed accommodations.

Rooms & Amenities

All 48 guestrooms are individually decorated, featuring flat-screen televisions and iPod docking stations. Each room includes air conditioning and complimentary high-speed internet to ensure connectivity for guests.

Dining & Nearby Options

Essence Hotel is steps from popular dining and nightlife spots in Brooklyn, with nearby restaurants such as Insa and Threes Brewing. Guests can enjoy a variety of culinary experiences just minutes away.

Location & Transportation

Located two blocks from the Union Street subway station, Essence Hotel provides convenient access to Manhattan in just 10 minutes. Nearby attractions include the Barclays Center and Brooklyn Museum, making it easy to explore the area.

Services & Local Area

The hotel offers services like a 24-hour reception and laundry facilities. Guests can also receive insider recommendations from the staff to enhance their stay and navigate the local area.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
King Room
King Room
2 persons
19 m² 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
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Standard Single Room
Standard Single Room
2 persons
12 m² 
1 Double bed
Shower
Coffee machine
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Twin Room Two Twin Beds
Twin Room Two Twin Beds
2 persons
19 m² 
2 Single beds
Shower
Heating
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Queen Room
Queen Room
2 persons
17 m² 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating
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Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences
Really good Assistance
“The front desk was incredibly helpful, assisting me with booking transportation to the airport efficiently.” view full review
Accessible Comfort
“The locker room available offered a great space for guests to freshen up, making the stay more convenient.” view full review
Spotless Room
“My room was impeccably clean, and the high-quality toiletries made for a refreshing experience.” view full review
Convenient Pantry
“Having a coffee maker and microwave in the pantry was a game-changer, allowing me to enjoy a cozy breakfast.” view full review

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • 24-hour reception
  • No pets allowed
  • 24-hour security
  • Luggage storage
  • Lift
  • Coffee shop
  • Vending machines
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Car hire

Room features

  • Wi-Fi in rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Terrace
  • Tea and coffee facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Parquet floor
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Location

611 Degraw Street, New York, New York, United States, 11217
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611 Degraw Street, New York, New York, United States, 11217
City landmarks
Bridge
Brooklyn Bridge
3.2 km
Museum
World Trade Center Memorial Foundation
4.4 km
Stadium
Barclays Center
970 m
Square
Grand Army Plaza
1.3 km
Museum
New York Transit Museum
1.9 km
Garden
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
2.1 km
Museum
Brooklyn Museum
2.0 km
Museum
Old Stone House
690 m
Park
Brooklyn Heights Promenade
2.4 km
Church
Brooklyn Tabernacle
1.9 km
Gallery
The Invisible Dog Art Center
1.1 km
Monument
Soldiers' and Sailors' Memorial Arch
1.3 km
Landmark
Statue of Liberty
5.3 km
Park
Columbus Park
1.8 km
Park
Carroll Park
1.3 km
Landmark
Smith Street
990 m
Park
Fort Greene Park
2.0 km
Landmark
Bowery
4.7 km
Park
Battery Park
3.9 km
Museum
9/11 Memorial
4.4 km
Landmark
Atlantic Avenue Tunnel
1.4 km
Landmark
Park Slope
1.8 km
Landmark
Cobble Hill
1.5 km
Museum
Old Stone House of Brooklyn
690 m
Event hall
Grand Prospect Hall
2.1 km
Landmark
Carroll Gardens Neighborhood
1.4 km
Public Building
Brooklyn Borough Hall
2.2 km
Landmark
Fort Greene
1.9 km
Amusement Park
Underwood Park
2.1 km
Nearby
575 Degraw Street
Brooklyn Boulders Gowanus
110 m
Restaurants
Burgrito's
120 m
173 4th Ave 4th Avenue
Brownstone Bagel & Bread Co
280 m
671 Union St
Wangs
280 m
671 Union St
Oaxaca Taqueria
360 m
250 4th Ave
My Cuban Spot
430 m
488 Carroll St
Konditori
400 m
186 5th Ave
Perfect Potato
360 m
172 5th Ave
Mee Thai Brooklyn
380 m
180 5th Ave
Pizza Cotta Bene
470 m
291 3rd Ave
Uncle Louie G's
530 m
741 Union St
Pizzatown
640 m
85 5th Ave
Getting around
City Centre
New York7 min  ·  4.3 km
Airports
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)26 min  ·  17.1 km
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)33 min  ·  21.8 km
Train
Brooklyn Bridge – City Hall7 min  ·  4.2 km
World Trade Center Station7 min  ·  4.4 km
Underground
Union Street4 min  ·  300 m
Bus
Bus stop3 min  ·  200 m
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 15:00-23:59
Check-out
from 04:00-11:00
Guest Parking
No parking available.
Internet
High-speed internet access is available in the entire hotel for free.
Children & extra beds
There are no cots provided in a room.  There are no extra beds provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Number of floors:
4
Number of rooms:
40
Former name
Union Hotel Brooklyn

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