Name: Penny Williamsburg
Address: 288 North 8th Street, Brooklyn, 11211, US

10/10

Exceptional

07 Aug 2026

Anita

I appreciated the colorful, joyful decor of the hotel. I especially loved the yoga mat and yoga blocks that were available in my room. My little room was spacious enough to roll out the mat and not have to pay for a class. I had a most enjoyable stay at The Penny.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

07 Aug 2026

Brian

Super friendly staff!😊

10/10

Exceptional

06 Aug 2026

Naomi

I loved my room, the decor, comfortable beds, good size rooms and tucked away but close enough. The bar and restaurant upstairs also has an amazing menu.

10/10

Exceptional

06 Aug 2026

Adam

Convenient and clean. It was so easy to get out and enjoy the city. The cleaning staff also goes above and beyond expectations with cleaning.

10/10

Exceptional

05 Aug 2026

Dianne

From check in to check out, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

6/10

Pleasant

03 Aug 2026

Peggy

The best thing about staying at The Penny is the rooftop restaurant that has one of the most beautiful views of NYC! Staff were great and overall the experience was a good one. My needs were met over my 2 day stay. I'm not a fan of the 'industrial style' concrete ceiling etc with its irregular 'look'. Coming from Florida I was at first concerned that the dark splotches were mold. The cleanliness was good; bedding clean but not comfortable. Felt like maybe a futton mattress. I found sleeping difficult.
Hard to tell about cleanliness of floor ( that's important to me-maybe not to everyone). It was definitely broom swept but looked like it could use a good scrub- unless the scuff marks were part of the 'minimalist' aesthetic...
The hotel itself was quiet; no noise from hall or rooms alongside.
The outside courtyard and plantings there as well as the live plants throughout the hotel I really liked. Also the complimentary morning coffee with REAL halfnhalf! I would stay again.

2/10

Poor

03 Aug 2026

Grace

Disappointing stay:

Odor in room(s):
- Upon checking into our room (222) in there was a strong smell of sweat and dirty socks. We opened the window in attempts to air it out and left for about an hour, but the smell was even worse when we got back.
- We contacted the front desk and they sent housekeeping, but housekeeping sprayed room spray everywhere and into our faces. We both had some lung burning due to the chemical smell and left the room coughing. Despite this, the order still longed
- Apon contacting the front desk again we were told we could switch rooms, but the woman who told/brought us the key was extremely rude. She had a very condescending tone, rolled her eyes at us and kept tapping her foot at the door.
- The new room (228) still had an odor, which we had to go get cleaning supplies and clean the room ourselves. This is not something we were expecting to have to do booking a 4+ star hotel.

Courtyard Access
- During the evening we both went to the courtyard on the 1st floor to get some fresh air, but were rudely chased back in by a worker who didn’t seem to work for the hotel.
- The same front desk lady who was rude before rolled her eyes at us and told us it closed at 10pm, but in our rooms and on the door there was no hours listed, rather it 24/7 access.

Hotel would not work with us to help find a solution afterwords as well. They offered to refund the resort fee (FYI you pay $35 a day at the counter upon check in). Sad for a 4-4.5 star hotel.

10/10

Exceptional

02 Aug 2026

Fatimah

Incredible property with great access to restaurants, bars and the subway!

10/10

Exceptional

31 Jul 2026

jesus

Clean hotel. Helpful staff. My wife described the hotel as quirky but cute. The only bad thing is they charge you for the pastry in the morning. Coffee is complimentary. Each pastry was between 8-10 dollars

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jul 2026

David

Great location. Room size. Deck and staff.

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jul 2026

Theresa

Unique hotel with beautifully organized and space-saving efficient rooms. Pour over coffee was a treat as was everything available from the steamer to the refrigerator. Comfortable and clean.

8/10

Excellent

25 Jul 2026

Lisa

bathroom sink was plugged up, floor looks like it needs cleaning

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jul 2026

Erika

Penny was perfect for our family of three—mom, 17yo son, and 2.5yo dog. We booked a room with both a bed and a sleeper sofa, and hotel staff made up the sofa bed with an extra mattress and fresh linen; my son said it was very comfortable.

Our dog was pampered with a fluffy tuffet of a bed + dog bowls and a bag of treats. And there’s a fenced dog area (with poop bags) in the rear courtyard.

Parking garage was a quick walk away—make sure you get your ticket validated by the front desk.

We would definitely stay again!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jul 2026

Samantha

Great for solo travel! The hotel is so specious & very up to date!! Metro line is a 7 min walk from hotel. I felt safe all the time, but 8th St. can be a little dark at night. I was not able to enjoy the rooftop as it was closed for special events! Recommend checking if any special events are occurring during your stay!

Self

8/10

Excellent

13 Jul 2026

Caroline

Great walkable location, decent space in the niche queen room, nice to have microwave and fridge in nyc, felt overpriced overall though. Great views from roof but wouldnt recommend the restaurant food.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jul 2026

Rob

Staff was very helpful and the room/property was very clean

Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jul 2026

Sareta

Stayed at The Penny Williamsburg for four nights. It's a lovely hotel, in an absolutely fantastic location. The room was comfortable (the bed/ mattress was particularly excellent) and reasonably sized for New York. It would be difficult to beat this location, a short walk to lovely cafes, restaurants, shops, a Trader Joe's, and only one stop over to Manhattan on the L. The restaurant is amazing and the staff at the restaurant are lovely. The only very slight smudge is that the front desk staff, with one notable exception, weren't particularly welcoming/friendly - but perhaps they were having busy days. I would stay here again - a lovely hotel in a great neighbourhood.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jul 2026

Nathan

Really enjoyed my stay. Booking again.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jul 2026

Richard

Fantastic service too to bottom. Especially loved the original artwork and attention to design. Super close to everything in Williamsburg and the subway. Truly the best place to stay when in town.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jul 2026

Rochelle

Everything was excellent and perfectly placed. The room was cute and everything had its own personal space. There was also a full length mirror.Everything was accommodating , especially the fact that pets were allowed. There are entertainment areas for couples within walking distance.

Pet

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jul 2026

Kathy

The rooms were very clean and the bed was very comfortable. The staff was very helpful and had some great recommendations for dining.

8/10

Excellent

08 Jul 2026

Mark

Really unique. Cool artwork. Awesome friendly staff. We had the “sleeper queen” room—a queen against one wall (so the person sleeping against the wall has to climb over the other, but that worked for us) and a pullout twin sleeper (a little soft but not bad for a sleeper). No king bed rooms. Updated bathroom and kitchenette. Great location near folks we were visiting in Williamsburg. Really close to LGA. We would go back.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jul 2026

Bryan

Great boutique hotel in heart of Williamsburg

Self

6/10

Pleasant

07 Jul 2026

Glenn

Hotel felt like a hostel, although pricing was high. Front counter and entrance was uninviting. Bed was up against window, allowing access from only 1 side. Resto on roof was pleasant and best part of our stay.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

06 Jul 2026

Crystal

Our stay was okay, but it fell short of expectations.

The room was smaller than anticipated. The layout felt like a dorm room, with the bed tucked into a cubby against the wall, requiring one person to climb over the other to get in and out. While the design is modern, it wasn’t functional or comfortable. The lobby was underwhelming and didn’t create a sense of arrival.

The staff were generally indifferent. We mentioned at check-in that we were celebrating a milestone birthday, but there was no acknowledgment during our visit. It reinforced the feeling that the hotel was not focused creating memorable experiences.

One of our biggest disappointments was the hotel’s restaurant. We asked for assistance with obtaining a reservation. The front desk told us to go to the restaurant to ask vs facilitating for us. We were told nothing was available. Yet when we visited, there were numerous empty tables with the explanation that they were understaffed. Despite the restaurant not being full and our desire to celebrate a birthday, no effort was made to accommodate us or find a solution.

Gorgeous views from the rooftop!

The hotel is dog-friendly, which is great if you’re traveling with a pet, but something to be aware of.

None of these issues individually would have significantly impacted our stay, but together they reflected a lack of attentiveness and service. For a hotel at this price point, I expected a more thoughtful, guest-focused experience especially for a big birthday.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jul 2026

Jamie

Air conditioning

Self

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jul 2026

jerome

I love the Penny. I adore this neighborhood and the Penny is a friendly, no fuss, place to stay, clean, great bedding, quiet, in a sense it does well what is essential to me.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jul 2026

Suzanne

The most comfortable bed!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jul 2026

Sarah

Cool place, good rooftop when not booked out for parties. Nice courtyard and comfortable room with good small kitchen area

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jul 2026

NATALIE

Great stay. A repeat customer!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jun 2026

Lisette

Beautiful hotel with cute outdoor spaces and a rooftop restaurant with spectacular views. Will definitely stay again.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jun 2026

Eileen

Had a great weekend stay here. Lots to walk to in the vicinity and easy walk to subway. Recommend the restaurant as well for views and food (though it was closed mostly during my stay for private events - so something to be mindful of).

6/10

Pleasant

30 Jun 2026

ira

The rooms are very small with little room to maneuver. The bathroom is very tiny with very little counter space for cosmetics, no outlet for a hair dryer and little space for your clothes to hang while showering. The room did not have a box a tissues, it had to be requested. There was no ice machine on the floor or lobby that was accessible, the person working the desk had to leave the deal and go back believe to the rooftop restaurant to get ice. The common area in the lobby consists of two chairs, a coffee station and snack area. The AC doesn’t work well in the hallways, it was always very warm going to the elevators from the far end of the building.
The outside patio is nice as well as the gated area for dogs to stretch.
I will complement the staff as they were courteous and helpful consistently. If you want good pizza, around the corner is Best Pizza and it is exceptional.

Pet

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jun 2026

Andrea

This is a great boutique hotel. It’s well taken care of and a fun place to stay. The rooftop bar/restaurant has amazing views. It’s in a great, central location in Brooklyn.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jun 2026

hannah

Stylish, modern hotel, friendly staff, clean room & good location. We really enjoyed the rooftop & garden outdoor options too. We’ll be back!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jun 2026

Eric

Cutely styled and very convenient hotel. The room was quiet and well-decorated, and felt more like a home than a hotel. Huge window with a great view of the courtyard. There were tons of terrific details, and the roof lounge space and patio are spectacular. Just some damaged (stained) carpets in the hallway were a distraction. Fun and charming.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jun 2026

ziya

Clean room, love the coffee set up! Super easy walkable area as well.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

18 Jun 2026

Martha

The rooms were a bit dark and dreary and hallway carpet was stained, but the staff was fantastic and I enjoyed the rooftop terrace.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jun 2026

Mary

Love staying at the Penny every time we visit family!

8/10

Excellent

17 Jun 2026

Luis

Needs a nightlight in the room because its too dark & dont want to turn on all the lights just to go to bathroom

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

15 Jun 2026

Kia

WiFi was terrible! Was there for business and had to leave to respond to emails. Never again

Self

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jun 2026

Lance

Great smaller property with good central location. Restaurant has great views and a good atmosphere. Room was a little smaller but I was there to enjoy the city so as a landing spot it was perfect size for my needs.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jun 2026

Karen

Enjoyed our stay. Staff was very nice.

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jun 2026

Robert

Great stay in a great location.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jun 2026

David

This property is a gem. Diverse, inclusive, and top shelf.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jun 2026

Eric

Incredible place to stay in Williamsburg BK, we will return. The rooftop bar and restaurant has amazing views.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 May 2026

Amy

Every time I’ve visited Williamsburg I’ve stayed at the Penny, and it’s a wonderful stay each and every time, Super convenient, super quiet, friendly and helpful staff, and very clean and cute. It’s a gem!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 May 2026

Nadeem

Clean. Nice staff.

10/10

Exceptional

29 May 2026

Laura

Great stay at The Penny! Excellent location for exploring Williamsburg. Spacious room that was quiet - not a guarantee for many NY hotels!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 May 2026

Keith

A great little find. We only stayed one night, since we were just passing through New York on a 24 hour layover, but we loved it and want to stay there again. The place has a fun and funky boutique hotel vibe that we loved. The staff is friendly and helpful, the rooms very clean and well-appointed. There are a lot of nice touches; for example, in the hallway there's little shelves next to the door to your room for you to set things on (like a cup of their really good coffee, which is complimentary) while you get your room key from your pocket. It's in a nice part of the Williamsburg neighborhood and there are several bars and restaurants within walking distance (we liked The McCarren.) The hotel was only 18 minutes to Laguardia by Uber.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 May 2026

NATALIE

Always appreciate the level of hospitality without it feeling intrusive.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

27 May 2026

Reina

Was okay!

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

26 May 2026

Marlene

Amazing stay from cleanest to amazing workers

Self

10/10

Exceptional

25 May 2026

Amanda

Beautiful hotel with stylish outfittings and a killer restaurant close to everything Williamsburg has to offer. We stayed for a wedding at Dobbin Street and were able to walk everywhere. Thanks for a great stay!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 May 2026

catherine

Super cute hotel! Very bright and clean , gorgeous lounge area on the roof with a phenomenal view. Will absolutely stay again when I come back

Self

4/10

Poor

24 May 2026

Laura Sofia

I arrived to my room and it smelled like an ash tray. The smell was so bad that the attendant they sent up covered his nose and mouth. They sprayed the bathroom and cracked the window open.

I had to sleep with my face next to the window all night. It was completely unacceptable to list a room that was that dirty. It was past 1am and I had no choice but to stay. I have not yet heard from management as a follow up, which is the least that could have been done.

10/10

Exceptional

23 May 2026

Rhodri

Very convenient hotel in Williamsburg. A few blocks away from the Bedford Av subway station, but quiet enough to get a good night's sleep.

Room was great, nicely set out considering the space. Only criticism I would have (very small thing) is that there is no decent counter/ledge space in the bathroom to put your toiletry bag.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 May 2026

Jorge

Nice clean hotel perfect size rooms

Self

10/10

Exceptional

22 May 2026

Emily

Excellent staff - they were kind and helpful. Well appointed room - needs thought out ahead of time.

10/10

Exceptional

20 May 2026

Aubrey

Easy to find, nice staff, adorable lobby, rooms, etc. Hotel bar and food was delicious and has a great view. Loved having pastry options and coffee in the mornings.

Friends

8/10

Excellent

17 May 2026

Christopher

Great location.
Basic clean safe lodging.
Some confusion with the Expedia reservation at check in. It seemed they were aware of communication issues between the two systems. Resolved ok, but no apologies....
Our room was efficiently laid out. That is to say no wasted space. Or much room to stretch.
Coffee, fridge, sink etc a nice touch
Bathroom tight. TP holder was trying to leave the wall. Must have been noticed by the maids as the roll was swapped. But it remained needing attention.
Water could have been hotter. Shower head was wonky.
Towels were few, small, and not very plush.
Bed linens were fresh and the bed made fresh during our week's stay. But unless one is under 5' tall you will need to untuck the bottom to cover your shoulders.
ATC, we would probably return.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

16 May 2026

Kia

If you have work to do.. this is not the hotel! The hotel wi-fi is terrible! I mean it disconnected every five minutes! I even had a problem at check in because the WiFi was down.

Location is great .. but if you need to send out emails. Beware!

Business

10/10

Exceptional

14 May 2026

Vasiliki

every time is such a pleasure. everyone is lovely and the rooms are always so great.

10/10

Exceptional

12 May 2026

Lisa

Whenever I'm in BRK. This is it! Love this spot!!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

11 May 2026

Michelle

Excellent location and quiet comfortable rooms

Self

6/10

Pleasant

10 May 2026

George

People were nice and room was clean, but beds are doubles marketed as queens.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 May 2026

Timothy

Staff was friendly and responsive. The walk to catch the L train was within 3-4 min. Room was quiet.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

07 May 2026

Nick

Room was fairly clean. Shower gel was like water, I had to use shampoo instead!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

05 May 2026

Marlene

Everything was perfectly

Self

10/10

Exceptional

05 May 2026

Kyndle

Perfect location, kind staff, and good vibes. We will be back!

10/10

Exceptional

04 May 2026

Philip

My favorite hotel ever! Staff was exceptional and everything was provided. Thank you so much for everything!

10/10

Exceptional

03 May 2026

Monina

Clean roomStreet parking easy and fairly secure.

6/10

Pleasant

28 Apr 2026

roland

The fittings felt tired, the carpet in the corridor was actually filthy with stains and bits everywhere. Quite shocking actually for a 4 star hotel. More of a 3 star.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

28 Apr 2026

Stephanie

Extremely kind staff and pleasant environment. Lovely food at El Cinco restaurant. A pleaceful stay.
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Self

10/10

Exceptional

27 Apr 2026

George

We loved this hotel. Super friendly staff - every single person! Rooms smartly designed with all the things, pour over coffee set up, microwave, fridge, cool books, great design throughout.

Great art throughout the place, great location, could go on and on, but we are definitely coming back. Had friends stay the same weekend and they felt the same. Nicely done folks.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

27 Apr 2026

Karla

The place is amazing! Adorable! Very New York!

Self

8/10

Excellent

26 Apr 2026

Susan

Not applicable

Self

10/10

Exceptional

25 Apr 2026

Gabriel

I like the theme and design of the lobby and rooms. The restaurant on the roof was good but a little expensive for what we got. Overall a good stay and in a good location to get around Brooklyn

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Apr 2026

NATALIE

Very comfortable. Have been traveling monthly and now it’s my preferred hotel to stay at.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

21 Apr 2026

Marlene

Eve

10/10

Exceptional

21 Apr 2026

Stephanie

Very kind and capable staff. Lovely restaurant and great amenities in the room. I restful atmosphere to have a good night’s sleep.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

20 Apr 2026

Olly

I picked the Penny Hotel for the apart-style feel, which I liked in theory. But when I arrived, there was an adoption event going on and the lobby is really small, so it was crowded and checkin took longer than expected.

The room had a bit of a smell when I got in, not a huge deal, but noticeable. The hotel has a modern vibe, but it’s not for everyone. It was fine for a one night stay, but I don’t think it’s great value for money.

The receptionists were really kind and helpful.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

18 Apr 2026

Frances

Only thing there aren’t king size beds. The young lady at check-out was very unfriendly unlike the staff that checked me in and helped me during my stay.

Self

8/10

Excellent

18 Apr 2026

Jessica

Really loved staying here. It's small, but it's NY it's what I expected. We had 3 people in our room. I will say the sleeper bed is not that comfortable, but it works. I would def stay here but maybe solo or with one other person. Great stay for the cost. It's away from touristy things but I loved it for how quiet it is at night. It's one of my favorite areas to stay in when I visit.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Apr 2026

Manal

This space was so cozy and accommodating, while a close walk to Bedford Ave in Williamsburg. I was there for a weekend stay so there was plenty of street parking. The hotel ambiance was wonderful and the staff were all super nice. Also, the coffee in room was delicious and fresh.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

15 Apr 2026

Stephanie

The staff here are great. They are very professional and caring. The room is clean, quiet, and had great amenities, which is wonderful as I travel for work. The building overall is beautifully kept and the atmosphere inviting. Williamsburg has a lot to offer and the hotel is very well positioned for subway connections.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

14 Apr 2026

Martin

Everything was going well. Until the last night we had booked the restaurant for 18.30 for ourselves and 3 guests. To be turned away by a very rude man. Who I found out later was a chef. We fortunately found a much better restaurant. Also the pastries are very overpriced.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Apr 2026

Mauro

This hotel is a great find! It’s super clean, and the staff is so friendly.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

11 Apr 2026

Frances

Lovely hotel great roof top restaurant and bar. Comfy beds with mini kitchenette and pour over coffee maker with delicious Brooklyn Roasters coffee.

Self

8/10

Excellent

10 Apr 2026

Deborah

Room was very clean, and housekeeping did an excellent job. Amenities were good, but not what I expected. The pictures online are way better than the actual place. During the week it was very dark on the block around the hotel, so feeling safe walking at night was difficult. However on Thursday night there was plenty of outside lighting and then it was improved. Don’t know why it wasn’t that way on the other nights. In addition, please note there is a daily resort fee automatically applied to your bill. The things charged under this fee are not things I could utilize so didn’t feel valued as a customer when it couldn’t be waived.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

10 Apr 2026

Lisa

Clean room quiet

Self

10/10

Exceptional

09 Apr 2026

Paul

The staff was extremely helpful and friendly!!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Apr 2026

Lauren

Great location! Close to lots and the train. Loved having the kitchenette area as well. Definitely would stay again

10/10

Exceptional

07 Apr 2026

Stephanie

This was a lovely second visit to the hotel. The room is very functional and had everything I needed especially a quiet night’s sleep in an area of Brooklyn which is lively and varied! I will be back!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

07 Apr 2026

jennica

Perfect hotel for my quick stay. So affordable and really well decorated. plenty of space. Would highly recommend!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

07 Apr 2026

Amy

Adorable decor. Bed was sooo comfy! Room set up was great. Lobby is small and can get congested. Location is perfect for walking to the cool shops and restaurants in Williamsburg.

10/10

Exceptional

28 Mar 2026

Melanie

Lovely staff, great location, amazing rooftop. My regular place to stay while in Brooklyn.

10/10

Exceptional

28 Mar 2026

Gretchen

Very friendly staff and convenient location.

10/10

Exceptional