Essence Hotel | Hotel in Brooklyn

7.0 (211 Reviews) |  1 Bathroom
Gowanus Hotel | Essence Hotel

Hotel in Gowanus, Brooklyn

Hotel with free breakfast, near Barclays Center Brooklyn
A microwave in a common area, a 24-hour front desk, and a TV in a common area are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free on-the-go breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Other amenities include multilingual staff assistance and a vending machine.
Essence Hotel offers 42 accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, designer toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
TV
Wheelchair Accessible
Accessibility
Security/Safety
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Toiletries
Guest Services
Entertainment
Breakfast
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

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
Child Policy
Children are welcome. kids stay free! children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding. rollaway/extra beds are not available. cribs (infant beds) are not available.
Pet Policy
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

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

Reviews

David
Dec 8, 2025 06:35:00 AM
Review Score:   6
Summary: Just the minimum standard. Room was super small (no trim for a chair - could hardly walk around the bed) and condition was bare bones. Hallway reeked of pot smoking and there was some random hammering late into the night
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