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741 61st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220, United States of America
#32 of 61 hotels in Brooklyn
Guests' ChoiceReview Score
Based on 497 hotel reviews
7.6Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
8.0
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Comfort
8.0
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Location
7.8
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Facilities
7.9
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Staff
8.3
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Value for money
7.5
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Free WiFi
7.8
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Reviewed: May 21, 2024
Kathleen
United States of America1 review7.0“It served a purpose.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Room - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The tiny room for the price
Very helpful staff
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: May 10, 2024
Blake
United Kingdom4 Reviews9.0“Good hotel”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • King Room - Accessible/Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Far from centre.
Extremely close to metro line. Clean, comfortable. Breakfast included.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: May 7, 2024
Keng
Brazil1 review9.0“Excellent”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Queen Room - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
I like everything about the hotel.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: May 4, 2024
Alicja
Poland154 Reviews11 helpful votes7.0“Good value for money”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double Room with Two Double Beds - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 6 nights
It's pretty far away from Manhattan and unfortunately we didn't make time to visit neighbourhood. Felt safe but the ambience of the few blocks is not very inviting. Breakfast was rather monotonous, but I wasn't expecting much.
Nice hotel room, spacious. Clean bathroom and bedroom. Good AC. Helpful stuff and room service. Breakfast. Very good value for money in NYC.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: May 2, 2024
Harprit
Canada1 review9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Double Room with Two Double Beds - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 3 nights
The room was super tight and there were many food options close by.
The room was clean, the price was within my budget, I was happy we at least got a basic breakfest.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: April 28, 2024
Ghia
United States of America1 review9.0“My stay was so comfortable that it almost felt like I was a local in the neighborhood.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Queen Room - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
You'll need more patience to look for parking if you don't want to opt for the garage (not affiliated w the hotel).
Comfy rooms, responsive staff, & breakfast was perfect for the stay. Close to transportation(s) for commuters, awesome food, shops, & local bar in the neighborhood!
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: April 26, 2024
Marco
Netherlands19 Reviews9.0“Great hotel, if you do not mind a little bit of travel”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Room - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 4 nights
It is a nice hotel in a nice area were at night it is really nice and quiet. The staff is very friendly and the rooms and beds have a nice setup the rooms it self are a little bit small but when you only sleep there it suits the needs.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: April 24, 2024
Patrice
United States of America8 Reviews7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Room - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Quite
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: April 17, 2024
Michael
United States of America3 Reviews7.0“A safe place to rest your head and shower but nothing more. Very basic.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double Room with Two Double Beds - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There was absolutely zero breakfast each morning. Maybe some Luke warm coffee that had been sitting out for hours, but nothing to eat. That was a disappointment because it stated breakfast with included for free. Also we left the housekeeping staff $40 for a tip to come clean our room upon request (because they will only clean your room after your third night are you kidding me?) after the first night because we were busy and we lived in the room and it needed it. Anyway they barely cleaned it and barely left extra towels but they sure took our $40 no problem. Not very classy. Not very clean. They sure also did have overpriced cold drinks and candy bars and cookies for sale at the front desk. Cheap skates. Cuts corners. Not worth the 270 per night.
I liked the neighborhood it was in, Brooklyn's Chinatown, although not the cleanest area, it was safe and quiet.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: April 7, 2024
Kalpana
Bermuda4 Reviews7.0“Good value for money and staff was very helpful.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Room - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Room was very small.
Location is great because it has subway station at walking distance.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: April 3, 2024
Jacqueline
United States of America10 Reviews2 helpful votes7.0“Great place, staff is a bit sketchy”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Queen Room - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The guy who checked me in was awesome as well as the day front desk agent, but a couple of others were just rude. When I arrived, it was very late and had DoorDash delivered to my room without an issue as I asked if it was OK the next day suddenly the rules changed later in the day I spoke to another agent to tell them I was leaving the room so they could clean it And she just stared at me like so what? Housekeeping staff was yelling in Chinese while they were cleaning the rooms and I had to step out and tell them I was in a meeting and I got yet another stare. If you’re like me, and expect to be treated as a paying guest should, you should check your expectations right now.
Very clean rooms are beautiful with high quality details and finishes
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: February 27, 2024
Tatyana
Russia5 Reviews8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Queen Room - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 4 nights
Breakfast was really poor, bakery was not fresh.
Room was small, but clean. Bathroom was ok. Cleanliness I would say 8 out of 10.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: February 15, 2024
Tracy
United States of America2 Reviews1 helpful vote8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Queen Room - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
No refrigerator or microwave in room.
Rooms were new and clean
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: February 12, 2024
Shanequa
United States of America1 review8.0“It’s was good for the night”- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Queen Room - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The noise the smell the dirty streets
The hotel was nice
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: February 6, 2024
Flora
United States of America1 review9.0“Very nice hotel Quiet. Area was a little rough but other than that no complaints”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Queen Room - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Not many breakfast options
The room was clean comfortable
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: January 21, 2024
Lin
United States of America5 Reviews1 helpful vote9.0“For the price and the location, I highly recommend this place. I would come back here in the future.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Room - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
No toothbrush or toothbrush in the room, but can ask the front desk for it. The shampoo and shower gel doesn’t come in individual bottles, they are attached to the wall and refillable. The shower gel bottle in our room was almost empty.
Very convenient location, it has a parking lot right next to it (extra cost) but also has free street parking if you can find one. Room is on the small side, but looks clean and relatively quiet.
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: January 4, 2024
Oluwakemi
Nigeria1 review9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Queen Room - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 2 nights
Clean rooms and excellent breakfast
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: December 31, 2023
Dany
Canada15 Reviews8.0“Very nice, comfortable stay.”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Queen Room - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 6 nights
Too expensive. Breakfast could have more selections, ex. eggs, pancakes, French toast, etc.
Nice clean rooms, comfortable beds, helpful staff.
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: November 21, 2023
Wilson
United States of America1 review1 helpful vote8.0Very Good- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Queen Room - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
I requested a room away from the staircase and still was placed in a room next to it where you can hear the door open and close everytime.
I love staying at this hotel
Stayed in November 2023
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Reviewed: November 20, 2023
Qualiya
United States of America1 review8.0“I had a great stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Queen Room - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Location, cleanliness & the staff were very nice and helpful. Neighborhood was very safe .
Stayed in November 2023
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Reviewed: November 11, 2023
Jaclyn
United States of America2 Reviews8.0“It was a comfortable and easy stay with wonderful staff.”- • Business trip
- • Couple
- • King Room - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Thin walls
The staff was incredibly friendly. The room was pretty spacious, the bathrooms were really nice, everything was so clean.
Stayed in November 2023
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Reviewed: September 22, 2023
Mihael
Slovenia2 Reviews1 helpful vote8.0“Nice stay at Brooklyn chinatown”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Queen Room - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Not a big breakfast facility, poor selection of breakfast food.
Nice staff, nice neighbourhood- chinatown in Brooklyn.
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: June 28, 2023
Siano
United States of America7 Reviews2 helpful votes7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Queen Room - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Stayed my reservation stay!!! Was told I didn't pay is that true??? Left a bag behind was told it wasn't there.
The Beds & Breakfast Thanks again.
Stayed in April 2023
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Reviewed: June 26, 2023
Susan
United States of America41 Reviews5 helpful votes8.0“nice place in Brooklyn Chinatown.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double Room with Two Double Beds - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 2 nights
The cleanliness. It didn't seem as clean as the last time we stayed a few years ago. Many guests did not adhere to the please wear a mask sign, two were obviously ill with upper respiratory symptoms. Breakfast was limited and carb heavy.
We loved the location in Chinatown. The room was comfortable. Walking distance to everything we needed. Nice little patio out front. Friendly front desk staff. Beds were comfortable but might need replacing in a year or so. Nice little snack store as well. The dumpling place on 60th street, take away only is great.
Stayed in May 2023
