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Reviews of Penny Williamsburg 4 stars

288 North 8th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211, United States

#4 of 74 hotels in Brooklyn

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 986 hotel reviews

8.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.2

  • Comfort

    9.2

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    8.9

  • Staff

    9.2

  • Value for money

    8.3

  • Free WiFi

    7.9

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  • Reviewed: 5 September 2025

    10
    Loved it, would stay again!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Supreme Queen
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Staff are super friendly and helpful, rooftop bar has the best views of Manhattan for morning coffees or evening cocktails. Great neighbourhood to stay in with excellent local coffee shops, bars, restaurants and shops.

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 September 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Supreme Queen
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Shower leaked every time I used it they did try to fix it but I still ended up having to mop water up off the floor . The shades in the room I could get the blackout shade to come down by itself but I couldn’t get the sheer shade to come down by itself .

    Coffee in the room was good , pastries available in the reception area in the morning. You could walk to shops restaurants and the river right from the hotel . Bed was comfortable.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 August 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Supreme Queen
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location in Williamsburg - an easy walk to local shops and the nearest subway stop. Staff at reception were very friendly and accomodating, even holding onto my suitcase for a few hours after check out while I explored the city.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 August 2025

    8.0
    Great location, cool and spacious rooms
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Housekeeping needs improvement, attention to detail and consistency in cleaning the room

    Rooms are spacious, location worked perfectly for us

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 July 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Supreme Queen
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Would have been nice to have breakfast included for the price

    When I asked to be moved to a quieter room due to the carnival outside they were able to accommodate me which meant a lot! Room was lovely and modern and bed super comfortable.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 July 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Ran out of toilet paper and tea bags

    Loved the bed in the window

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 June 2025

    10
    This was a very "cool"experience during NYC heatwave 2025
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Having to leave for my trip home.

    Call it cool, creative, hip, stylish, trendy or anything similar that doesn't sounds to gen x. This is a great hotel to experience the local delights of Williamsburgs, Brooklyn and even Manhattan. From the cool art pieces, unique coffee experiences, fantastic views to delicious breakfast pastries and tremendous tacos...what didn't I like?

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 June 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    great coffee, really helpful staff with good energy, luggage storage, good location, rooftop, really nice extra touches like fresh fruit and flexible check in/ out. everything you could ask for.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 June 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Uniqueness

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 June 2025

    9.0
    Delightful Stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Supreme Queen
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A squeegee for the shower door would be appreciated. We had quite a wet bath mat... personal problem?!

    Second time to this little gem of a hotel. The location is perfect to visit family nearby. The staff is perfect - friendly, helpful. The room was even more comfortable than our last stay! We enjoyed a drink on the rooftop before we went to dinner. Great views and service.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 June 2025

    10
    Wonderful. Wish I stayed longer.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 7 nights

    The breakfast pastries were very stale and expensive.

    Love the room, the little kitchen and coffee. Lots of space and considered touches. The toiletries were high end.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 May 2025

    9.0
    Great stylish hotel in a great location
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Supreme Queen
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Would have loved more breakfast options on site.

    Beautiful room, well decorated. Loved the pour over coffee "kit" and instructions, the yoga mat, the books on the city history. The neighborhood is calm and quiet and has convenient subway 4min away as well as coffee shops.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2025

    9.0
    Room was small but very well appointed and clean.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    making coffee in the room was a little difficult and we only had one paper filter.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2025

    9.0
    Amazing will be staying again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location perhaps

    Lovely boutique well designed rooms. Well thought out features, kitchenette is a lovely addition. Bed can be made more comfortable but was not mediocre by any means. Lovely stay for young couples

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 April 2025

    10
    My favorite place to stay in Brooklyn…close to everything I want and like.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I’ve never had a problem with anything concerning the property

    I love the location, friendliness of the staff and how the property is maintained

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 April 2025

    8.0
    Happy stay in the city
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Supreme Queen
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Although there was a kitchenette, the hotel did not provide any bowls, plates or washing up liquid/ sponges so it's not really suitable to use for cooking or eating I also don't understand modern hotels obsession with clear doors in the bathroom. As two friends we don't want to see each other using the bathroom or shower so just be mindful if you're the same. The WiFi also logged out quite often and the upstairs restaurant is only open for breakfast on the weekend.

    The design of the hotel was cool and the rooftop bar had lovely views across the city. Aircon worked well, and you can Chromecast to the TV. The turndown service was very responsive and made our room very clean and tidy each day. The area around the hotel had a good collection of shops and cafes and it didn't take too long to get into town.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2025

    9.0
    Favourite NY hotel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Supreme Queen
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Price of a pastry for breakfast!!

    We had a free upgrade to a bigger room which was great. Easy, comfortable living and staff were really helpful.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 April 2025

    10
    Great room!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Loveeeee the rooftop it’s an incredible viewpoint. Staff in the hotel were lovely and accommodating, the reception area has lots of little items to buy for snacking etc. the room was 10/10 couldn’t fault it and you get a cute striped robe to wear! Thanks so much!

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2025

    9.0
    Positive. I will definitely return.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very nice and friendly staff. Well designed room in relatively small space but it had all anyone would need.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 April 2025

    10
    Beautiful, well-designed property in a convenient location
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Can't think of much (most comments would be nitpicks). The only thing I found a bit difficult was keeping the room a consistent temperature.

    Lovely property, exceptionally well-designed room, comfortable (if a tad small, but this is NYC after all). Friendly staff. The pour-over coffee in the room is delicious. Great shower with wonderful water pressure. Excellent stay. Sidenote: Some of the best pizza in NYC is a short walk away.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 31 March 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    One of the staff members was fine, though a bit haughty/chilly and it didn’t feel great. The room was small, but kind of normal for New York.

    The hotel is cute, with a modern quirky sensibility. Artwork from local youth. The room had everything we needed and was perfectly located for visiting with our son.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 March 2025

    9.0
    This is a great place to stay when we visit our daughter.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Accessible
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Expensive

    Love the room. Love the location.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 March 2025

    10
    Great place all around.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Accessible
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    I love the rooms - sized for NYC but well designed and well lit. It will be my new regular

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 March 2025

    9.0
    Excellent stay! Highly recommend for solo travellers and couples.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Supreme Queen
    • Stayed 2 nights

    N/A

    The location of this hotel is in the heart of Williamsburg. It's a great neighborhood with easy access to Manhattan. The staff were super friendly, and the room was comfortable. If you visit, do not miss the rooftop bar.

    Stayed in March 2025

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