the interior design is absolutely amazing at Penny located in such a great area with subway stations and good places to eat and hangout nearby !

Stayed in May 2024

It can be cleaner - more attention to detail. The bathroom door couldn’t close properly. You can’t open the window at all, which makes it a bit claustrophobic since the rooms are quite small. The refrigerator is too loud. Bathroom towels had holes. It would be great if the rooftop restaurant was open in the mornings, too.

Great location, away from the Manhattan hustle and bustle but still one subway stop away. It felt nice to start the day here and come back to a quiet neighborhood. The beds are very comfortable. Nice design. The rooftop restaurant is amazing because of the views.

Stayed in May 2024

We loved the place but thought the price was high

Coffee was nice in the am maybe also have tea for those who are tea drinkers

Stayed in May 2024

Housekeeping did not get to our room. We needed to get dressed for a wedding and at 4 pm we just told them not to come

no breakfast, Staff was friendly and helpful

Stayed in May 2024

When I made the reservation and picked the room, the bed was advertised as queen size, but what we got was the smaller double. When we arrived, the front desk staff described the room as an “upgrade”, which was false. The room did not accommodate two adults - only one chair, only one luggage stand, only six clothes hangers, only three tiny cabinet drawers for clothing, and the smaller than advertized bed.

We did not partake in the hotel’s breakfast; we enjoyed the water bottle refill, the cast to screen TV and wifi, the shower, the feeling of security and cleanliness.

Stayed in May 2024

I generally prefer hotels that have a nice lobby as I enjoy the social experience. The Penny doesn’t have a lobby, but the rooms and incredible rooftop make up for it. My only real complaint is that when I order room service, I expect real plates and silverware, not carry-out containers.

The rooms are small but perfectly designed. I come to New York for long stays (10-12 days) and enjoy staying at the Penny because it feels like a mini-apartment. I love the little details in the room, such as the artwork, real plants, good books, drip coffee, nice robes, quality toiletries, and cute throw pillows. And the rooftop, it’s incredible!

Stayed in April 2024

Cleanliness could be improved.

The location is great. Loved the style of the place! Super lovely staff.

Stayed in April 2024

Room was super cute with thoughtful amenities

Stayed in April 2024

Great accessible location for staying in Williamsburg. The decor is quirky and the rooms are efficiently designed. Everything was clean and comfortable.

Stayed in March 2024

While there is a kitchenette, options for preparing your own breakfast or meals are very limited; for instance, there are no sharp knifes. The receptionists are professional, though only a few of them go the extra mile to make you feel welcome. As mentioned by other reviewers, the lobby is quite small and there is no lounge area.

Great option for a short stay in Williamsburg. Loved the cozy room and was lucky enough to have been given a room with a wonderful view by a a particularly service-oriented receptionist. Very pleasant rooftop bar/restaurant with a late night happy hour.

Stayed in February 2024

After staying in Manhattan for work for a week the Penny was a welcome change of pace. Spacious, bright rooms with a super comfortable bed, seating area and a wee kitchen. The bathroom is a good size and has all the products you’d want as well as towels that are actually adult sized (anyone else hate those tiny hotel towels that would barely cover a child?!) A big factor in booking was that all the artwork has been created by disabled artists- this is the area I work in and it’s really exciting to see a hotel supporting their local disability arts focused organisations. The area is great, quiet but just a short walk to cafes, bars and the subway and it felt safe to wander in on my own. It will absolutely be my go to hotel next time I’m in the area

Stayed in April 2024

Comfortable room, bed, quiet. Slept well.

Stayed in March 2024

Great room layout, fun staff, very accommodating with luggage even during our checkout day with multiple in and outs.

Stayed in March 2024

Honestly, there's not much that could have changed to make the experience better.

We absolutely loved the Penny hotel. It was the perfect location in Brooklyn / Williamsburg, close to great coffee shops, restaurants, bars and amazing shopping. The rooftop patio had a stunning view of the city and it's the perfect spot to have a drink and plan out your day or night. We were able to hop on the train a few blocks away and get into Manhattan in minutes. It also allowed us to explore more of Brooklyn without feeling like it was a big journey to get there. We will absolutely be staying here again the next time we're in NYC.

Stayed in April 2024

Too expensive

Stayed in March 2024

Great staff. And wonderful rooftop bar-restaurant. Amazing views of the city.

Stayed in March 2024

Really nicely decorated and great use of fun colourful furnishings.

Stayed in March 2024

Only one yoga mat in the room.

We arrived to a pleasant door person. They provided us with information and two celebratory free drinks for my wife’s birthday at el Nico. They also gave us an upgraded queen suite!! Who does that?! The Penny does! The room was so spacious. Plenty of space for morning yoga. Comes with a fridge, and it’s a big one. A microwave. Coffee pour over in room or go down stairs to fill up a cup. We loved el Nico. Ate there twice with friends and sat outside. The sun set on Thursday night was heaven.

Stayed in March 2024

A very strange alarm noise sounded at 7 am - it was an accident according to the hotel.

I love this place! Artsy hotel, chic details, beautiful decoration and very friendly staff. The restaurant also really nice and delicious food, beautiful view. So bad we couldn’t sit outside due to the snow ❄️

Stayed in January 2024

The only minor issue is a lack of sockets in the bathroom, so I had to dry my hair with a hairdryer staying in the main room.

Everything was great. It’s my second stay here and I truly loved it.

Stayed in March 2024

I know rooms in NY are generally smaller but this was a little tight for two people if you stay more than 1-2 nights.

Location, clean, coffee in room, fresh fruit was a nice touch. Easy check in and out. Parking on street was easy.

Stayed in February 2024

I have no complaints. My stay went extremely smooth.

The staff was great. The facility was so clean and beautiful. I told them it was my birthday weekend and they left me a lovely note sending me kind wishes for my birthday

Stayed in February 2024

I was staying to recover from a jaw surgery and I could not unfortunately try their top floor restaurant but I went to have a look. First, I looked at the menu and it seemed pricey … then , I turned around and entered the restaurant for a look : wow! It’s really elegant with an incredible night view on both sides on Brooklyn/NYC . With a low lighting , the views were spectacular.

I was staying in the Majesty suite which is like a small apartment full of trendy / hipster decorations: it has a full big kitchen (but no oven) with fridge, freezer and microwave, a living room with its own huge tv, a big private terrace and its own separate bedroom with a huge adjoining bathroom with a great bath. Beddings and pillows are very comfortable. Size of the bed is a queen (not a king) and the bedroom has also its own tv. In the living room, we can hear a little bit the neighbors through the adjoining door but otherwise, in the separate bedroom (which closes, has a door) it’s complete silence. This big one bedroom apartment is very well made (it even has an extra bathroom with shower) right at the entrance. The service you get from the staff is very good: personalized and caring. They do care and it really shows that they want you to have a nice stay. They have put a lot of money in making these rooms with quality products and are delivering an extremely good service. It’s really a unique trendy place with a hipster vibe with the room amenities and service of a 5 stars hotel.

Stayed in February 2024

This is brand new, sweet little hotel. Rooms have clever "Brooklyn-esque" designs and features...like pour over coffee. (There's also ready brewed coffee downstairs in the a.m.) Rooms were very clean, good bathroom/shower, In addition to coffee making equipment, there is a small fridge and microwave, so you could set up here for a number of days. Excellent transportation options and great variety of restaurants and cafes in the area. The only possible caveat -- for a couple, the layout could be awkward -- most rooms have the bed tucked in by the wall. There are some slightly larger ones with access on both sides.

Stayed in February 2024