ESSENCE HOTEL - Brooklyn NY 611 Degraw Street 11217

611 Degraw St., Brooklyn, NY 11217 United States

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Near Barclays Center Brooklyn

7.4

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Call to book 1-800-219-2797

Group Sales: 1-800-906-2871

The Union Hotel offers a variety of amenities including a bar/lounge, gym, spa, and complimentary WiFi/Internet.

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Free breakfast to go

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Reviews

"Excellent"

Small rooms, friendly and welcoming staff. I was pleased with the experience, convenient to the subway station and a short walk to great restaurants. Excellent value for the money.

Barbara T. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room)

Verified Review, stayed from Fri Apr 24 to Mon Apr 27 2026 at a $162.66 average nightly rate.

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Property Description

With a stay at Essence Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Brooklyn, within a 5-minute drive of Barclays Center Brooklyn and Brooklyn Bridge. This hotel is 3.7 mi (6 km) from Wall Street and 4 mi (6.4 km) from New York University.

Take advantage of the hotel's room service. A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Stay in one of 42 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with Egyptian cotton sheets. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and designer toiletries.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Whitney Museum of American Art - 0.2 mi
Gowanus - 0.3 mi
Boerum Hill - 0.4 mi
Barclays Center - 0.5 mi
Park Slope - 0.5 mi
Brooklyn Academy of Music - 0.6 mi
Carroll Gardens - 0.8 mi
Cobble Hill - 0.8 mi
Fort Greene - 1.0 mi
Prospect Heights - 1.0 mi
Downtown - 1.0 mi
Seaside Summer Concert Series - 1.0 mi
Columbia Street Waterfront District - 1.1 mi
Clinton Hill - 1.2 mi
Brooklyn Museum - 1.2 mi
Brooklyn Cruise Terminal - 1.3 mi
Brooklyn Heights - 1.3 mi
Pratt Institute - 1.4 mi
Red Hook - 1.4 mi
Windsor Terrace - 1.4 mi
Dumbo - 1.7 mi
Vinegar Hill - 1.7 mi
Brooklyn Bridge - 1.8 mi
Governers Island - 1.8 mi
Prospect Lefferts Gardens - 1.9 mi
Port Auth Dwntn Manhattan Wall St Airport (JRB) - 2.0 mi
Cape Liberty Cruise Port (Newark) - 2.1 mi
Pier 15 - 2.1 mi
Vietnam Veterans Plaza - 2.1 mi
New York City Police Museum - 2.1 mi
South Street Seaport - 2.1 mi
Crown Heights - 2.1 mi
Prospect Park South - 2.2 mi
Manhatten Bridge - 2.2 mi
Bike New York: The 5-Boro Bike Tour - 2.3 mi
Battery Park - 2.3 mi
Federal Hall - 2.4 mi
National Museum of the American Indian - 2.4 mi
Kensington - 2.4 mi
Financial District - 2.4 mi

Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage.

Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and a vending machine.

Focus on the destination at the Union Hotel, an Ascend Hotel Collection Member near Times Square in Brooklyn, NY. Nearby destinations include Central Park, New York City Civic Center, Madison Square Garden, Old Warren Press and Penn Station. Enjoy amenities like free breakfast, free WiFi, free weekday newspaper and free coffee. Also, earn rewards including free nights and gift cards with our Choice Privileges Rewards program. The hotel currently only provides on street parking.

Local Attractions

Greenwich Village (5 miles), Metrotech, Empire State Building (5 miles), Brooklyn Museum (2 miles), Cruise Terminal/Red Hook (3 miles), Prospect Park, Central Park (7 miles), Grand Army Plaza (1 miles), Atlantic Yard Shopping, Brooklyn Academy of Music (1 miles), Union Square (5 miles), High Line (5 miles), Childrens Museum (1 miles), Wall Street (4 miles), Upper East Side (8 miles), Times Square (6 miles)

Details / Other Expenses

Check-In 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Check-Out 11:00 AM

Floors: 0

Rooms: 48

Non Smoking Rooms: 0

Handicap Rooms: 0

Suites: 0

Meeting Rooms: 0

Check-In Instructions:

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

Amenities / Features

24-hour front desk
Braille or raised signage
Check In: 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Check Out: 11:00 AM
Daily
Elevator
Free WiFi
Free breakfast
Free breakfast to go
Handrails in hallways
Handrails in stairways
Internet access - wireless
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
No cribs (infant beds) available
No rollaway/extra beds available
Pets not allowed
Professional property host/manager
Service animals are allowed
Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
Shared microwave
Smoke-free property
Television in common areas
Vending machine
Wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Airport & Shuttle Info

LA GUARDIA (8 miles), JOHN F KENNEDY INTL (12 miles)

Sorry, no airport shuttle available.

Local Shuttle Info:

Pet Friendly?

Pets are not allowed

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Children 18 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

Essential workers only - NO

Suggested AI Generated Itinerary

Day 1

Breakfast Cafe Grumpy - A cozy coffee shop serving delicious breakfast options. Located 0.3 miles from Union Hotel.

Lunch Smorgasburg - A food market with a wide variety of food vendors offering tasty lunch options. Located 1.2 miles from Union Hotel.

Dinner Roberta's Pizza - A popular pizzeria known for its wood-fired pizzas and hip atmosphere. Located 0.5 miles from Union Hotel.

Activity Brooklyn Bridge Park - A waterfront park with stunning views of the Manhattan skyline and various recreational activities. Located 1.5 miles from Union Hotel.

Day 2

Breakfast Five Leaves - A popular brunch spot with a laid-back atmosphere and delicious breakfast options. Located 0.7 miles from Union Hotel.

Lunch Smorgasburg - A food market with a wide variety of food vendors offering tasty lunch options. Located 1.2 miles from Union Hotel.

Dinner L'Artusi - A trendy Italian restaurant known for its modern cuisine and stylish ambiance. Located 1.8 miles from Union Hotel.

Activity Brooklyn Museum - A renowned art museum featuring a diverse collection of artworks. Located 2.3 miles from Union Hotel.

Day 3

Breakfast Bakeri - A charming bakery offering freshly baked goods and delightful breakfast options. Located 0.4 miles from Union Hotel.

Lunch Smorgasburg - A food market with a wide variety of food vendors offering tasty lunch options. Located 1.2 miles from Union Hotel.

Dinner Peter Luger Steak House - A legendary steakhouse known for its prime cuts of meat and classic ambiance. Located 2.5 miles from Union Hotel.

Activity Brooklyn Botanic Garden - A beautiful garden with diverse plant collections and serene walking paths. Located 2.1 miles from Union Hotel.

Frequent Questions

FAQs about Essence Hotel

What time is check in?

Check in time is 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.

What time is check out?

Check out time is 11:00 AM based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.

How many rooms does Essence Hotel have?

There are 48 rooms in the property.

Is there shuttle service at Essence Hotel?

LA GUARDIA (8 miles), JOHN F KENNEDY INTL (12 miles)

Meeting Space

Meeting Rooms and Banquet Rooms at Essence Hotel

Below are the meeting, banquet, conference and event spaces at Essence Hotel.

Feel free to use the Essence Hotel meeting space capacities chart below to help in your event planning. Hotel Planner specializes in Brooklyn event planning for sleeping rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, negotiated rates and trade shows.

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