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NU Hotel Brooklyn

85 Smith St, Brooklyn, NY, US
4.0Very Good
Hotel amenities
Gym
Free Breakfast
Laundry
Non-Smoking
Parking
Pet Friendly

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About this property

NU Hotel Brooklyn is an independent 3.5-star boutique hotel located in Brooklyn's historic district, within a 5-minute drive of the Brooklyn Bridge and Barclays Center Brooklyn. The property places guests near major landmarks including Brooklyn Bridge Park and the Manhattan Bridge, while Manhattan attractions like Wall Street are roughly 2.7 miles away.

The hotel features 93 guestrooms, including 6 suites, each equipped with a refrigerator, LCD television, and private bathroom with complimentary toiletries and hair dryer. Rooms include laptop-compatible safes and desks, with housekeeping available on request. Guest comfort is rated 4.2 out of 5.

Dining options include an on-site restaurant and snack bar/deli, with a complimentary continental breakfast included with your stay. The bar/lounge is open for evening drinks. Beyond dining, the property offers a fitness center, a terrace with views, and an Art Deco design. Additional amenities include 24-hour front desk service, concierge assistance, a business center, gift shop, free wired internet, free bicycles, and tours or ticket assistance. The hotel maintains a smoke-free environment and provides multilingual staff, express check-out, and dry cleaning services.

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM and check-out is at noon. The property welcomes pets up to 15 pounds for a $100 cleaning fee per room per stay, with a maximum of one pet per room. Service animals are accommodated free of charge. LaGuardia Airport is approximately 45 minutes away by taxi ($45), and JFK Airport is about 45 minutes away ($55).

Location & nearby attractions

When you stay at NU Hotel Brooklyn in Brooklyn, you'll be in the historical district, within a 5-minute drive of Brooklyn Bridge and Barclays Center Brooklyn. This boutique hotel is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Wall Street and 3.1 mi (5 km) from One World Trade Center.
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Brooklyn Bridge - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Brooklyn Bridge Park - 1 km / 0.6 mi
Manhattan Bridge - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Barclays Center Brooklyn - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Brooklyn Heights Promenade - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Brooklyn Navy Yard - 1.7 km / 1 mi
Prospect Park - 2.6 km / 1.6 mi
Wall Street - 2.8 km / 1.8 mi
Brooklyn Cruise Terminal - 3.2 km / 2 mi
New York Stock Exchange - 3.3 km / 2.1 mi
Staten Island Ferry Whitehall Terminal - 3.3 km / 2.1 mi
Pace University - 3.4 km / 2.1 mi
South Street Seaport - 3.4 km / 2.1 mi
Battery Park - 3.5 km / 2.1 mi
Brooklyn Botanic Gardens - 3.6 km / 2.3 mi

The nearest airports are:
LaGuardia Airport (LGA) - 18.1 km / 11.2 mi
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) - 24.9 km / 15.5 mi
John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK) - 34.4 km / 21.4 mi
Teterboro, NJ (TEB) - 27 km / 16.8 mi
Linden, NJ (LDJ) - 34.2 km / 21.3 mi

The preferred airport for NU Hotel Brooklyn is LaGuardia Airport (LGA).

Rooms

Make yourself at home in one of the 93 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Cable television is provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include laptop-compatible safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided on request.

Dining

Complimentary breakfast.

You can enjoy a meal at the restaurant serving the guests of NU Hotel Brooklyn, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary continental breakfast is included.

Amenities & features

Enjoy recreation amenities such as a fitness center or take in the view from a terrace. Additional features at this Art Deco hotel include concierge services, gift shops/newsstands, and a television in a common area.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and express check-out. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Getting here

LaGuardia-45 minute by taxi, $45 JFK-45 minutes by taxi, $55
Sorry, no airport shuttle available.

Check-in & check-out

Check-in 3:00 PM - anytime
Check-out 12:00 PM
  • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
  • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
  • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
  • This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

Pet policy

  • Pets allowed
  • Pet max weight (per pet) in kg is 23
  • Pet max weight (per pet) in lb is 50
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum number of pets per room 1
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • $100 cleaning fee per room per stay and no pets larger than 15 lbs.
  • Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Fees & policies

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: USD 28.69 per accommodation, per night
  • Self parking fee: USD 55 per night
  • Pet fee: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 30.0 per day<

Know before you go

  • Children 12 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.