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Reviews of Penny Williamsburg 4 stars

288 North 8th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211, United States

#5 of 61 hotels in Brooklyn

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 786 hotel reviews

8.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.3

  • Comfort

    9.2

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    8.9

  • Staff

    9.3

  • Value for money

    8.4

  • Free WiFi

    8.4

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  • Reviewed: 18 September 2023

    10
    Highly recommended
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 7 nights

    It is expensive but price was similar to other good options in NYC.

    The stay exceeded our expectations. The hotel is new, with a super comfortable bed, very quiet, despite being close to a high traffic road. The location is very good, close to the subway and several points of interest in Williamsburg. We really liked the service, very friendly staff. The room has a modern system to make excellent quality coffee. The rooftop has a good restaurant and views of Manhattan. Room seems small but is well distributed and accommodated two people comfortably, even with lots of suitcases. Whenever we needed any assistance, such as extra towels, we were attended to immediately.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 September 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Great, helpful staff. Small room but very efficient. A cool vibe!

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 September 2023

    10
    Amazing, would return 10/10
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Unusual thoughtful room layout , excellent use of space and innovative to allow relaxing, food prep, dining, chilling, the most comfortable bed and trendy en-suite. Location. Great to get the ferry to Manhattan and local food scene excellent. Beautiful room bar with welcoming staff.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 September 2023

    10
    Awesome, stylish, immaculately clean, wonderful location to walk to everything!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    I liked everything. The only suggestion I have is for the front desk clerks to be able to suggest places to eat, get coffee etc., and to be more familiar with the Williamsburg area in order to help with directions.

    The Penny is in a nice area (across from a Catholic Church). The hotel is safe, very clean, and so stylish! Everything is. within walking distance.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 September 2023

    8.0
    Quiet hotel in good location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Supreme Queen Accessible
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We had an ugly view of run down buildings

    New property and very clean

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 September 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Supreme Queen Accessible
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms a little small and coffee terrible so had to get dressed and walk to local coffee bar to get fix—luckily not hard to find

    Excellent location and very helpful staff. Beautiful rooftop to hang out and talk with friends and family

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 September 2023

    10
    Amazing stay in Williamsburg - can’t wait to be back
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Super comfy bed, lovely design, nice staff, great location.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 September 2023

    8.0
    Enjoyed staff, enjoyed bar/social space on 11th floor. Convenient location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Supreme Queen
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Room needs to be updated. Could be cleaner with greater attention to detail.

    Wonderful staff. Very helpful. Extremely courteous.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 September 2023

    8.0
    The front desk people were very helpful and friendly.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The steamer had mold in it

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 August 2023

    9.0
    Penny Williamsburg is a quirky hotel in a vibrant neighbourhood which we highly recommend!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The shower kept on leaking onto the bathroom floor which made a bit of a mess everytime we took a shower.

    Great location and the staff were super friendly! We had a great view and we loved that the hotel had so much character!

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 August 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Accessible
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing not to like, it was a lovely hotel and we would definitely stay again.

    Really nice rooms, that were quite spacious for NYC. Lots of cute little extras, like the table and fold up chairs, coffee maker, toiletries, bathrobes and slippers. Staff were very friendly and super helpful. They whisked our luggage up to our room on a trolley whilst we completed the check in and told us where we could take our dogs for a walk.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 August 2023

    10
    Quiet, modern hotel in the perfect Brooklyn location.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The house keeping staff didn’t always provide new towels when I requested my room was cleaned (there’s a sign you can put on your door indicating whether you want cleaning or not).

    It was so quiet! It feels like a rarity when you’re staying in NY, and it was such a treat to come back to the hotel and truly relax. It also felt very new, modern, and fresh. The bathroom hardware was excellent.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 August 2023

    9.0
    Best location in Williamsburg; dog friendly
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location Dog friendly

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 August 2023

    10
    I would stay again, I travel a couple times a year to Brooklyn.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No central lobby area

    Great central location, close to the L line, between the Bedford and Lorimer stations. I felt safe and secure. Furnishings and amenities were perfect.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 August 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Had a great stay. Loved the room and the location. Staff has been super friendy and always very helpful. Looking forward to come back!

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 August 2023

    10
    I'll be back again.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    I like the rooftop very much with its amazing view, the restaurant, the interior design of the hotel, and the rooms. The hotel is very clean, I love the people and the service. I like the idea to have the kitchen in the room so that you can make your coffee in the morning.

    I like very much the concept and the philosophy, NOT YOUR AVERAGE HOTEL ARTWORK Working in partnership with local non-profits LAND Gallery and Pure Vision Arts, Penny features artwork by New Yorkers with developmental disabilities and, well, the artists and their work rule. Full of nice art works.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 August 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    WiFi was pretty bad. Casting of devices did not work with every app. At a point we weren't able to cast anymore.

    Coffee was very good. Stylish rooms. Yoga mat was provided too.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 August 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Accessible
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Really nice staff and cool hotel, clean and quiet. Great location to.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 August 2023

    10
    Perfect place to stay. Amazing!!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Accessible
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Comfortable, very clean, well located. El Nico is delicious. Rooms are beautiful…

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 July 2023

    10
    I will come back!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The door was extremely heavy for a person that uses a cane

    The terrace and the books in the room

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 July 2023

    8.0
    A Hip Hotel in Hip Williamsburg
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    There is no gym at the hotel, and the only alternative is a $25 entrance fee at a nearby one. Ideally, breakfast could be a great bonus too

    A hip new hotel, at an excellent location at hip Williamsburg. Very easy to get to Manhattan, while still enjoying the great atmosphere of Williamsburg. Room was relatively spacious in comparison to similar hotels in Manhattan. The room design was very cool.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 July 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room a bit small

    Very clean & intimate

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 July 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    the stuff makes this place amazing. Super friendly and helpful

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 July 2023

    9.0
    Stylish comfortable accomodation in fantastic location, can't wait to come back.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Daily cleaning seemed to come quite late in the afternoon when we were usually back which wasn't ideal, would have preferred if it was earlier. The shower door had a small gap at the bottom so every time the bathroom floor got extremely wet.

    Overall highly recommend - amazing rooms, well designed, clean and comfortable. Beautiful artwork and furnishings. Location really close to amazing bars and restaurants and subway to get into Manhattan, in addition the free bikes were in great condition and made it easy to explore more of Brooklyn. Rooftop view from El Nico was incredible. Free coffee in the morning was excellent. Staff were helpful and friendly.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 July 2023

    10
    Beautiful Hotel in a Great Brooklyn Neighbourhood
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Couldn’t find anything I didn’t like :)

    Hotel was really lovely and in a great location. The Mount Carmel Festival taking place on the street outside was a welcome spectacle and surprise. I had appetisers and a cocktail on the rooftop restaurant and it was amazing (food, service and views). The hotel is well priced considering New York rates. There was a special rate for the festival so this may explain. Overall, would highly recommend! I travelled solo and staff were helpful and kind.

    Stayed in July 2023

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