Essence Hotel

Excellent staff support.

Liked: It was an excellent place to stay for a short time.
Disliked: Although the room was small (as expected), some shelves on the wall could be helpful, instead of a big TV screen.

Superb

Liked: Staff was exceptional. Room was small but had everything one would need. Liked the picture on the shade. Clever.
Disliked: Street parking if you are lucky. Should advise parking garage blocks away. Street signs are difficult to follow. So many HAD NO PARKING 3AM -6AM. I didn't see anyone move car. I parked in what I thought was a legit spot 3in afternoon. Went to Barclays for a liberty game, 10 min walk. Back to hotel around 10:30 decided to walk around to check on Car. It was gone! Stolen or towed? Called 911 who couldn't help unless I knew what happened. Directed to call 311. Yes it was towed! When we decided to park there thought was...what's the worst thing could happen? A ticket. WRONG! Ticket issed and booted. If not returned to find boot in 2 hours it's towed. Regular SUV totaled $370. $185 regular car which it was but if booted it's considered Heavy Duty price jump to $370 plus cc fee. $60 ticket and 380 tow. Plus $25 for parking garage we found 11:30 that night, 2 blocks from hotel, for overnight. And $20 taxi to get to tow facility. So much for the great value at the hotel.

Superb

Bad

Disliked: Filthy - sheets disgusting, sink and shower dirty, room so tiny couldnt even open my suitcase and had to shuffle sideways and bent over to get around the bed

Very poor

Poor

Disliked: no hot water saturday PM, noisy

Decent place to stay in...

Liked: Location, low cost
Disliked: There is not a large enough table to place bags.

Very poor

Good

Disliked: no space/shelves for clothing