No shower curtain. Toilet makes constant noise. Bathroom fixtures falling apart. Space is so small that I was barely able to walk around the bed. Worst mattress I’ve ever slept on.
2 stars
Essence Hotel
Overview
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.
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Amenities at Essence Hotel
- Fitness center
- Free Wi-Fi
- Tea/coffee maker
- Coffee machine
- Wi-Fi available in all areas
- Flat-screen TV
- TV
- Cable or satellite TV
- Free toiletries
- Internet
Basics
- Free Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi available in all areas
- Internet
- Linens
- Towels
- Fire extinguisher
- Free toiletries
- Shampoo
- Smoke alarms
- Heating
- Body soap
- Air-conditioned
- Trash cans
- Conditioner
General
- Window
- Quiet street view
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Soundproof rooms
- Soundproofing
- Telephone
- City view
- Storage available
Bathroom
- Shower
- Hairdryer
- Toilet
- Toilet paper
- Toothbrush
- Private bathroom
- Walk-in shower
Dining
- Minibar
- Microwave
- Tea/coffee maker
- Refrigerator
- Coffee machine
- Vending machine (drinks)
- Vending machine (snacks)
Accessibility and suitability
- Increased accessibility
- Elevator
- No smoking
- Toilet with grab rails
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
Services and conveniences
- Car rental
- Wake-up service
- Concierge service
- Key card access
- 24hr front desk
Media and entertainment
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable or satellite TV
- TV
- Smartphone dock
Bedroom
- Alarm clock
- Clothes rack
- Wardrobe or closet
Parking and transportation
- Parking
Outdoor
- Terrace/Patio
Laundry
- Iron and ironing board
Workspace
- Desk
Fitness
- Fitness center
Reviews of Essence Hotel
4.0
Mediocre
380 verified ratings
Wonderful
26
Very good
19
Good
15
Okay
21
Fair
26
Mediocre
43
Poor
230
Summary of reviews
Guests say
Guests generally appreciated the good location of the hotel, but they were overwhelmingly dissatisfied with the cleanliness and size of the rooms. Many reviews mentioned issues such as dirty towels, small and poorly maintained rooms, and unpleasant odors. The lack of amenities and poor maintenance were also significant concerns, making the overall experience disappointing for most guests.AI-Generated from customer reviews
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Location
611 Degraw Street, Brooklyn, NY 11217
What's nearby
- Brooklyn Academy of Music0.9 km
- Congregation Beth Elohim1.2 km
- Congregation Baith Israel Anshei Emes1.2 km
- New York Transit Museum1.4 km
- Brooklyn Public Library1.5 km
- Brooklyn Museum1.9 km
- Brooklyn Botanic Gardens1.9 km
- Hotel Margaret2.5 km
- Greenwood Cemetery2.7 km
- Brooklyn Bridge3.1 km
- Congregation Beth Jacob Ohev Sholom3.9 km
- Eastern Parkway4 km
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Check-in/Check-out | Check in anytime after 3:00 PM, check out anytime before 11:00 AM |
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Distance to city center | 2.9 km |
Nearest Airport | New York LaGuardia |
Distance to airport | 14.2 km |
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