Essence Hotel

Hotel with free breakfast, near Barclays Center Brooklyn

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October 2025

November 2025

Standard Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Essence Hotel sits in Brooklyn's center, offering guests a welcoming atmosphere and complimentary WiFi in every room. The property features a practical business center and maintains a 24-hour front desk where the multilingual team stands ready to assist with any needs.

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Popular amenities

Room service
Breakfast included
24/7 front desk
Housekeeping
Air conditioning
Free WiFi

Room options

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Tonight

Oct 17 - Oct 18

Tomorrow

Oct 18 - Oct 19

All rooms

1 bed

Showing 5 of 5 rooms

Full ROOM

Highlights

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Flat-screen TV

Premium bedding

Pillow-top bed

Egyptian cotton bed sheets

Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Standard Room

Highlights

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Flat-screen TV

Premium bedding

Pillow-top bed

Egyptian cotton bed sheets

Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Standard Room

Highlights

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Flat-screen TV

Premium bedding

Pillow-top bed

Egyptian cotton bed sheets

City view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Standard Room

Highlights

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Flat-screen TV

Premium bedding

Pillow-top bed

Egyptian cotton bed sheets

City view
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Standard Room

Highlights

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Flat-screen TV

Premium bedding

Pillow-top bed

Egyptian cotton bed sheets

City view
Sleeps 2
1 Single Bed

About the area

611 Degraw Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11217

What's nearby

Barclays Center Brooklyn - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Prospect Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
Brooklyn Cruise Terminal - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
Brooklyn Bridge - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
Wall Street - 7 min drive - 5.3 km

Getting around

Union St. Station - 3 min walk
Brooklyn Flatbush Avenue Station - 11 min walk
LaGuardia Airport (LGA) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

‪Union Street Pizza - ‬3 min walk
‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
‪Threes Brewing - ‬2 min walk
‪Finback Brooklyn - ‬5 min walk
‪Dinosaur Bar-B-Que - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Essence Hotel

Hotel near Barclays Center Brooklyn

Essence Hotel provides free on-the-go breakfast and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

You'll also find perks such as:

Luggage storage, a lift and smoke-free property
A vending machine, a 24-hour front desk and multilingual staff
A TV in reception

Room features

All rooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and safes.

Extra conveniences in all rooms include:

Egyptian cotton sheets and pillowtop mattresses
Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
Daily housekeeping, desks and phones

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Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Housekeeping
24/7 front desk

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

No on-site parking available

Food and drink

Free on-the-go breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

TV in common areas

Family friendly

Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Shared microwave
Vending machine

Guest services

Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Braille/raised signage
Handrails in hallways
Handrails in stairways
Lift
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

4 floors
Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

Blackout drapes
Egyptian cotton sheets
Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shower
Towels provided

Entertainment

Flat-screen TV with premium cable/satellite channels
Pay films

Food and drink

Room service

Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Desk
Free daily newspapers
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Iron/ironing board on request
Phone
Safe
Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Children up to the age of 18 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and window guards

Property is also known as

Union Brooklyn

Union Hotel Brooklyn

Union Hotel an Ascend Hotel Collection Member

Union Hotel

Essence Hotel Hotel

Essence Hotel Brooklyn

Essence Hotel Hotel Brooklyn

Frequently asked questions

Is Essence Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Essence Hotel?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Essence Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Essence Hotel?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Essence Hotel located?

Located in the heart of Brooklyn, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Prospect Park and Barclays Center Brooklyn. Brooklyn Cruise Terminal and Brooklyn Bridge are also within 3 miles (5 km). Union St. Station is only a 3-minute walk and Atlantic Av. - Pacific St. Station is 9 minutes.

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