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Reviews of Essence hotel 3 stars

611 Degraw Street, Brooklyn, NY 11217, United States

#61 of 74 hotels in Brooklyn

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 91 hotel reviews

6.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.2

  • Comfort

    6.9

  • Location

    8.1

  • Facilities

    6.8

  • Staff

    8.4

  • Value for money

    6.8

  • Free WiFi

    7.9

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  • Reviewed: 20 July 2025

    7.0
    It was nice and calm stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room with Two Twin Beds
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    That the smell of weed that took over our floor and room. Which I know the hotel has minimal control with that. Since some people staying don’t follow the rules.

    The house keepers were amazing.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 July 2025

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

    It was expensive and the room was very small

    Bed was very comfortable and there was a lot of storage space in the unit

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 July 2025

    8.0
    Adequate. Good location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Pillows. Breakfast.

    Breakfast was adequate - can't recall juice, yogurt and breakfast bar. Would rather a little more effort. Maybe coffee, orange juice and bagel.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 May 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    no space/shelves for clothing

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2025

    7.0
    It was good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    The hotel is 13 minutes away from the Barclay Center so I could walk to the venue.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 April 2025

    6.0
    It was ok. Not bad for a quick stay other than another customer screaming and banging all day/night.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    2 doors down a man was screeching and banging all day/night.

    The staff upgraded our room without a cost increase. They were very nice.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 April 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Finish of room rough. Not fully painted. Worst was bathroom had screws sticking out of board under mirror. The sharp end , not the flat end.Construction incomplete.

    Staff all nice and helpful . Clean enough.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2025

    8.0
    Good stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Someone slamming doors early both mornings waking me up

    Location was good, room was clean no bugs or problems noticed

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 31 March 2025

    6.0
    Too much money for what it is.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very friendly staff and good location. But my room and the hotel was rather smelly. My room smelled heavily of dope, smoke and sweat.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 March 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The room and bathroom was clean.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 March 2025

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Close walk to several fun and popular spots. Lots of good access to subways into Manhattan and around. The room was small but the heating and the fridge were working and the shower was hot (after running the tap for a while) I was not expecting a high quality hotel based on the price and reviews. All in all I think if your expectations are low and you're just seeking a base to sleep to go out to explore from then this will do you fine. Felt safe enough as a solo female traveller here and the staff helped me with directions and with storing my bags for a few hours after checkout.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 March 2025

    8.0
    The price reflects what you get. Dont expect a 5 star hotel, huge rooms. Good for a quick stay or if you have no intenti
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    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.

    Parking was easy, was close to many things. Pretty quiet at night. Daytime was a little more noisy but nothing crazy.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 March 2025

    7.0
    It was great stay like at home. Will love stay again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff behaviour is excellent

    Breakfast quality needs improvement.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 November 2024

    6.0
    Good location
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The neighbourhood was loud at late time

    Good location

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 November 2024

    8.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The trash wasn't taken out of room for a couple of days and my bed wasn't spread

    Didn't get to try the breakfast

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 November 2024

    8.0
    Our visit was very nice. We look forward to coming back!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room with Two Twin Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    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.

    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!

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 October 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Under the bed was not clean. Lots of dirt and things left from the last guest.

    For a good price, you get a room to yourself and your own bathroom. Beats a hostel any day. And everyone working there is friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 October 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Wouldn't really consider it an hotel, but a more professional Airbnb. Bathroom had missing tiles and bed frame + mattress was bad. Rooms don't have great noise insulation, and guests can be loud.

    Affordable price, and the location is great. Room was clean, and staff was nice.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 October 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No balcony like it was stated

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 October 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The go bag is a nice touch and front of house very eager to help. Excellent value for money.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 August 2025

    4.0
    Disappointing
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Uh, look I am European, I am not used to this quality vs. price maddness.

    Close to metro, u can survive the stay

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 June 2025

    9.0
    Excellent staff support.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Although the room was small (as expected), some shelves on the wall could be helpful, instead of a big TV screen.

    It was an excellent place to stay for a short time.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 June 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Street parking if you are lucky. Should advise parking garage blocks away. Street signs are difficult to follow. So many HAD NO PARKING 3AM -6AM. I didn't see anyone move car. I parked in what I thought was a legit spot 3in afternoon. Went to Barclays for a liberty game, 10 min walk. Back to hotel around 10:30 decided to walk around to check on Car. It was gone! Stolen or towed? Called 911 who couldn't help unless I knew what happened. Directed to call 311. Yes it was towed! When we decided to park there thought was...what's the worst thing could happen? A ticket. WRONG! Ticket issed and booted. If not returned to find boot in 2 hours it's towed. Regular SUV totaled $370. $185 regular car which it was but if booted it's considered Heavy Duty price jump to $370 plus cc fee. $60 ticket and 380 tow. Plus $25 for parking garage we found 11:30 that night, 2 blocks from hotel, for overnight. And $20 taxi to get to tow facility. So much for the great value at the hotel.

    Staff was exceptional. Room was small but had everything one would need. Liked the picture on the shade. Clever.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 May 2025

    1.0
    Very poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Filthy - sheets disgusting, sink and shower dirty, room so tiny couldnt even open my suitcase and had to shuffle sideways and bent over to get around the bed

    Stayed in May 2025

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