97 reviews
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$93611 Degraw Street, Brooklyn, 11217, New York, United States
97 reviews
1/25
Free wifi
Air conditioning
Terrace
Soundproof rooms
24-hour front desk
Non-smoking rooms
Elevator
Upper floors accessible by elevator
Essence Hotel is a 2-star stay in Brooklyn, New York. It sits about 2.7mi from the city center, convenient for exploring the borough. The listing has 97 reviews.
Located at 611 Degraw Street in Brooklyn, NY, United States. Price starts from $93.
Amenities include free Wifi, air conditioning, terrace, soundproof rooms, 24-hour front desk, non-smoking rooms, elevator, upper floors accessible by elevator, and free toiletries.
There’s a welcoming variety of rooms designed to fit solo travelers, couples, and larger groups. The Cozy, Queen clocks in at about 130 square feet, while the Queen Room offers about 183 square feet of space. The Double Room comes in at 129 square feet, and the Room - 2 Twin is 190 square feet—perfect for two to four travelers who want a touch more room. For bigger crews, the Room - 2 Queen can accommodate up to four adults and three children, and the Premium Suite can host up to 8 adults and 5 children, making it a solid option for families or groups.
Payment is cashless; cash is not accepted. Accepted payment methods include American Express, Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and Diners Club. A 24-hour front desk helps with arrivals and questions, and an elevator provides easy access to upper floors.
Stay includes practical touches like free wifi, air conditioning, and free toiletries, plus a terrace and soundproof rooms to unwind after a day of exploring Brooklyn. Located at 611 Degraw Street and about 2.7mi from the city center, this Brooklyn base puts the borough’s neighborhoods within easy reach, ready to spark new discoveries.
Closest airports
La Guardia Airport
8.9miNewark Liberty International Airport
10.1miJohn F. Kennedy International Airport
11.1miWestchester County Airport
30.5miLong Island Mac Arthur Airport
47miFree wifi
Air conditioning
Terrace
Soundproof rooms
24-hour front desk
Non-smoking rooms
Elevator
Upper floors accessible by elevator
Free toiletries
Soundproof
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Double Room
1 Double Bed
130 sqft
City view
Private Bathroom
Coffee machine
Flat-screen TV
x4
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x3
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Non Smoking
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Room - 2 Twin
2 Twin Beds
190 sqft
City view
Private Bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Refrigerator
x10
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x6
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Features a flat-screen TV and iPod dock.
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Accessible Room
1 Queen Size Bed
185 sqft
City view
Private Bathroom
Wifi
Flat-screen TV
x4
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x3
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Queen Room - Accessible
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Queen Room
1 Queen Size Bed
185 sqft
City view
Private Bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Refrigerator
x4
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x3
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Features a flat-screen TV and iPod dock.
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Classic, Double
1 Double Bed
1615 sqft
Free wifi
x6
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x3
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Classic Double or Twin.
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Room - 2 Queen
2 Queen Size Beds
x4
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x3
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Run of House
x10
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x6
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Room Run Of House
Premium Suite
x8
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x5
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Suite Premium
Room With City View
x10
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x6
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Room City View
Economy
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Economy
Cozy, Queen Size
1 Queen Size Bed
130 sqft
Air conditioning
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Economy, Single
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97 reviewsCategories of assessments
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Comfort
Location
Facilities
Staff
Value for money
WiFi quality
Featured reviews:
Soli
10
April 2025
Clean and simple, it's a good place to wind down from walking around Manhattan, as well as if you're just staying for a short time. I also love the breakfast for guests.
Hard to list a dislike, but it'd be nice if there were amenities for women's health, like pads or tampons. I don't know if these kinds of things can be asked for from the front desk, though, so I could be wrong. Other than that,
Amy
8.2
November 2024
The hotel was basic, not fancy, but just what we wanted. We were comfortable and the room was clean. Bed was very comfortable! Needs a little updating and fixture repairing, but overall we were completely happy. Street parking was easy. We’ll be back!
A table lamp might be nice. Maybe an extra blanket. More coffee. Please add a conditioner and soap. I only had shampoo and two soaps were all broken.
Faith
8.2
March 2025
Parking was easy, was close to many things. Pretty quiet at night. Daytime was a little more noisy but nothing crazy.
Rooms were small, but for the price and location. You pay for what you get. Wasn’t horribly dirty but could definitely use a deeper cleaning.
Merissa
10
April 2025
Great hotel for a show at Barclays. Tiny but clean room. It has heat, bed, and a shower. What else do you need? The TV worked and landed on 24/7 Dawson's Creek reruns. 10/10 hotel would stay again.
Andrea
9.1
June 2025
It was an excellent place to stay for a short time.
Although the room was small (as expected), some shelves on the wall could be helpful, instead of a big TV screen.
Kylie
8.2
October 2024
The staff were very friendly and accomodating, the bed was comfortable and room was quiet.
The room was very small, i hardly had room to open my suitcase and the pressure of the shower was very soft.
Lambey
8.2
November 2024
Didn't get to try the breakfast
The trash wasn't taken out of room for a couple of days and my bed wasn't spread
Latesha
8.2
April 2025
Location was good, room was clean no bugs or problems noticed
Someone slamming doors early both mornings waking me up
Minye
10
October 2024
Friendly staff and service
Cesar
9.1
May 2025
Location, low cost
There is not a large enough table to place bags.
Attractions
Barclays Center
0.5miBrooklyn Public Library, Central Branch (Central Library)
0.9miBrooklyn Bridge Park
1.7miFlatbush Avenue
2.2miStone Street Historic District
2.2miAlexander Hamilton US Custom House
2.4miJacques Torres Chocolate
3.6miCafe Wha?
3.6miNew York City Madison Avenue
4.3miRipley’s Believe it or Not! Times Square
5.4miTime Warner Center
6.2miNeue Galerie New York
7.2miThe Jewish Museum
7.5miNew York City Riverside Park
9.2miFort Tryon Park
13miAttractions
Barclays Center
0.5miBrooklyn Public Library, Central Branch (Central Library)
0.9miBrooklyn Bridge Park
1.7miFlatbush Avenue
2.2miStone Street Historic District
2.2miAlexander Hamilton US Custom House
2.4miJacques Torres Chocolate
3.6miCafe Wha?
3.6miNew York City Madison Avenue
4.3miRipley’s Believe it or Not! Times Square
5.4miTime Warner Center
6.2miNeue Galerie New York
7.2miThe Jewish Museum
7.5miNew York City Riverside Park
9.2miFort Tryon Park
13miAirports
La Guardia Airport
8.9miNewark Liberty International Airport
10.1miJohn F. Kennedy International Airport
11.1miWestchester County Airport
30.5miLong Island Mac Arthur Airport
47miFree wifi
Air conditioning
Terrace
Soundproof rooms
24-hour front desk
Non-smoking rooms
Elevator
Upper floors accessible by elevator
Free toiletries
Soundproof
Accessibility
Upper floors accessible by elevator
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Private Bathroom
Shower
Toilet
Toilet paper
Towels
Bedroom
Alarm clock
Linens
Wardrobe or closet
Cleaning Services
Daily housekeeping
Food & Drink
Coffee house on site
Tea/Coffee maker
Vending machine (drinks)
Vending machine (snacks)
Front Desk Services
24-hour front desk
Baggage storage
Concierge
Invoice provided
General
Air conditioning
Elevator
Hardwood or parquet floors
Heating
Non-smoking rooms
Smoke-free property
Soundproof
Soundproof rooms
Internet
Free wifi
Kitchen
Coffee machine
Refrigerator
Media & Technology
Cable channels
Flat-screen TV
iPod dock
Telephone
TV
Outdoors
Terrace
Room Amenities
Iron
Safety & security
24-hour security
Carbon monoxide detector
CCTV in common areas
CCTV outside property
Fire extinguishers
Smoke alarms
Safety features
Air purifiers
First aid kits available
Services
Wake-up service
Wake-up service/Alarm clock
Transportation
Car rental
View
City view
Pets are not allowed.
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
The minimum age for check-in is 21
Come and go whenever you want
Parking may not be available
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
No capacity for extra beds or cribs.
American Express,
Visa,
Mastercard,
Discover,
Diners Club
This property does not accept cash.
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