Essence hotel | Hotel in Brooklyn

| 6.9 (149 Reviews) |  5 Bathrooms  10 Guests
Gowanus Hotel | Essence hotel

Hotel in Gowanus, Brooklyn

Located in New York, this hotel is 2 blocks from the Union Street Subway Station. This design hotel features a rooftop terrace and guest rooms with LCD TVs and free Wi-Fi. Each room at the Essence hotel provides custom beds, deco chandeliers and high ceilings. They include iPod docking stations with speakers and coffee facilities. The hotel was built with 19th century brick and mortar and offers soundproof rooms. Central Park is 30 minutes' train ride from the hotel. The Empire State Building is 6 miles from Hotel Union Brooklyn, while the Barclays Center is 12 minutes' walk away.

Essence hotel is located in Brooklyn.

This 40 Bedrooms Hotel is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Security/Safety, Parking, Balcony/Terrace, and several others. This is a 3 star rated property and has over 149 reviews with the average score of 6.9 . Coming to Brooklyn and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Hotel for your next visit, you will surely love it.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
Balcony/Terrace
Accessibility
Transportation/Shuttle
Security/Safety
Fireplace/Heating
Restaurant
Guest Services
Child Friendly
Internet

Facility Overview

Breakfast
  • Coffee house on site
Parking
  • Street parking
General
  • Wifi in all areas
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Smoke-free property
  • Elevator
  • Air conditioning
  • Soundproof rooms
Guest Services
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Car rental
  • Invoice provided
Internet
  • Internet
  • Free Wifi
  • Wifi
Outdoors
  • Terrace
Security/Safety
  • 24-hour security
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
  • Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
  • Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Guest accommodation disinfected between stays
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Face masks for guests available
  • First aid kits available
  • Physical distancing rules followed

Policies

Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 21
Payment Policy
Credit card required
Pet Policy
Pets are not allowed

Guests must be 21 years or older to reserve a room.guests are required to show a photo id and credit card upon check-in. please note that all special requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Reviews

Value for money:
6.53
Location:
7.5
Staff:
8.01
Facilities:
6.39
Comfort:
6.71
Cleanliness:
6.65
David
Jan 13, 2026 08:00:00 AM
Review Score:   9
USA
Reviewer Type: Couple
Travel Purpose: leisure
Positive: Breakfast was great just think it should be served earlier since it came with fruits and just that should be digest before tea
Negative: This was my second visit the first I did not like how the AC was so close to the bed
Summary: I enjoyed every second of my stay on the 11 thank you for having us
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
King Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 19 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed
King Room

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Towels, Walk-in shower, Conditioner, Toilet paper, Private bathroom, Body soap, Toilet, Toothbrush, Hairdryer, Shower, Free toiletries, Shampoo

Media & Technology

Cable channels, iPod dock, Telephone, Flat-screen TV, TV

General

Heating, Trash cans, Soundproof, Iron, Hardwood or parquet floors, Key card access, Smoke Alarm, Air conditioning, Carbon monoxide detector

Services

Wake-up service, Wake-up service/Alarm clock

Kitchen

Refrigerator

Bedroom

Linens, Alarm clock

View

Quiet street view, City view

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by elevator, Toilet with grab rails

Room Amenities

Clothes rack

Layout

Window
Twin Room with Two Twin Beds
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 19 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Towels, Walk-in shower, Conditioner, Toilet paper, Private bathroom, Body soap, Toilet, Toothbrush, Hairdryer, Shower, Free toiletries, Shampoo

Media & Technology

Cable channels, iPod dock, Telephone, Flat-screen TV, TV

General

Heating, Trash cans, Soundproof, Iron, Hardwood or parquet floors, Key card access, Smoke Alarm, Air conditioning, Carbon monoxide detector

Services

Wake-up service, Wake-up service/Alarm clock

Kitchen

Refrigerator

Bedroom

Linens, Alarm clock

View

Quiet street view, City view

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by elevator, Toilet with grab rails

Room Amenities

Clothes rack

Layout

Window
Queen Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 17 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed
Queen Room

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Towels, Walk-in shower, Conditioner, Toilet paper, Private bathroom, Body soap, Toilet, Toothbrush, Hairdryer, Shower, Free toiletries, Shampoo

Media & Technology

Cable channels, iPod dock, Telephone, Flat-screen TV, TV

General

Heating, Trash cans, Soundproof, Iron, Hardwood or parquet floors, Key card access, Smoke Alarm, Air conditioning, Carbon monoxide detector

Services

Wake-up service, Wake-up service/Alarm clock

Kitchen

Refrigerator

Bedroom

Linens, Alarm clock

View

Quiet street view, City view

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by elevator, Toilet with grab rails

Room Amenities

Clothes rack

Layout

Window
Standard Single Room
Room Type: Single
Room Size: 12 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed
Standard Single Room

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Towels, Walk-in shower, Conditioner, Toilet paper, Private bathroom, Body soap, Toilet, Toothbrush, Hairdryer, Shower, Free toiletries, Shampoo

Media & Technology

Cable channels, iPod dock, Telephone, Flat-screen TV, TV

General

Heating, Trash cans, Soundproof, Iron, Hardwood or parquet floors, Key card access, Smoke Alarm, Air conditioning, Carbon monoxide detector

Services

Wake-up service, Wake-up service/Alarm clock

Kitchen

Coffee machine, Refrigerator

Bedroom

Linens, Alarm clock

View

Quiet street view, City view

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by elevator, Toilet with grab rails

Room Amenities

Clothes rack

Layout

Window
Queen Room - Disability Access
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 17 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed
Queen Room - Disability Access

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Towels, Walk-in shower, Conditioner, Toilet paper, Private bathroom, Body soap, Toilet, Toothbrush, Hairdryer, Shower, Free toiletries, Shampoo

Media & Technology

Cable channels, iPod dock, Telephone, Flat-screen TV, TV

General

Heating, Soundproof, Iron, Hardwood or parquet floors, Key card access, Smoke Alarm, Air conditioning, Carbon monoxide detector

Services

Wake-up service, Wake-up service/Alarm clock

Kitchen

Refrigerator

Internet

Wireless internet

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Linens, Alarm clock

View

Quiet street view, City view

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by elevator, Toilet with grab rails
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