NU Hotel 3.5* (Brooklyn, New York) - Hotel Reviews

Address: 85 Smith Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201

Phone Number:

Region: United States > New York > Brooklyn

Amenities:

Bar/Lounge Business Centre Fitness Centre Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Pets Allowed Suites Wheelchair access

Hotel Style:

#2 Business Hotels in Brooklyn

#5 Family Hotels in Brooklyn

Price Range: £££

Hotel Class:3.5 star (3.5*)

Official Description (provided by the hotel):: NU Hotel offers a smart, clean, fresh design along with expert service. Acquaint yourself with this entirely new Brooklyn hotel, conceived to create an authentic travel experience integrated into the fabric of the local landscape.This perfectly positioned Brooklyn NY hotel sits squarely at the intersection of four intriguing neighborhoods:Downtown Brooklyn, home to the Brooklyn Academy of Music, the court houses and the offices at Metrotech center.Boerum Hill, where streets are lined with elegant brownstones and French bistros.Cobble Hill, a blend of old world shops and bakeries and gardens.Carroll Gardens, an old-fashioned Italian neighborhood with wide streets, chic restaurants, and antique shops.A design approach intended to appear effortless, combined with a casual attitude, define the hotel, while the beauty and friendly nature of the neighborhoods ensure that guests feel safe and secure as they explore the gems that Brooklyn has to offer. The ambience suggests an artistic local neighborhood refuge providing a unique, insider's experience. The minimalist, loft-inspired rooms include custom furnishings crafted from recycled teak wood, cork floors, environmentally conscious woods, lead-free paints, and organic bedding. Step into this intriguing and exciting new departure from a typical Brooklyn hotel to discover an imaginative new approach to city living -- smart, clean, simple, and, best of all, casual. Simply put, NU is all about you. ... more less

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Also Known As:: Nu Hotel Brooklyn; NU Hotel Brooklyn, New York

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Christofofofof

London, United Kingdom

Top Contributor

55 reviews

38 hotel reviews

Reviews in 31 cities

35 helpful votes

“Good hotel, a bit noisy at times”

Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW

We chose the Nu as it offered an alternative to the cost of Manhattan, whilst still being easily commutable. The hotel is 5 mins from several subway stops & the local area is quiet (very quiet late night). Check in took a bit of time as rooms were unavailable, despite us arriving after check in time. The room was spacious... More

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Thanks for the great review! We're pleased you enjoyed your overall experience in the hotel. Please accept my apologies for the street noise. We have had very minimal (if any) concerns since we installed soundproof window years ago. I'm glad it worked out in the end although we'll be sure to have that AC looked at! We hope to see... More

FrankInSWFla

Fort Myers, Florida

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19 reviews

11 hotel reviews

Reviews in 12 cities

27 helpful votes

“A true gem, locals favorite, now mine too”

Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

Stayed at the Nu Hotel in Brooklyn, NY the weekend of May 17-20, 2013. It is because of hotels like this that I try to use the smaller, independents when possible. This hotel, largely because of their exceptional staff, has left a very positive impression. It is a hotel with personality and pride. This personality is the result of creating... More

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I'm speechless. This may very well be the best review I have seen on our hotel since opening. We sincerely appreciate you sharing your experience with everyone. This reaffirms why we strive for perfection on every level. It's incredibly satisfying to see our efforts have been recognized. I have shared this review with the entire Team and and expressed my... More

ann p

Charlottesville, Virginia

Senior Contributor

26 reviews

10 hotel reviews

Reviews in 9 cities

14 helpful votes

“Nu hotel is good news for Brooklyn visitors”

Reviewed 13 May 2013

for years i have thought about exploring Brooklyn by actually staying IN Brooklyn. A friend and I stayed mid-week for a few days, and loved the easy ambience, the generous breakfast buffet and the accessibility to Cobble Hill, downtown Brooklyn , and further afield Brooklyn spots like Fort Greene---and Manhattan. We shared one of the king rooms, and-- except for... More

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Thanks for the outstanding review! You did the right thing by choosing to stay in Brooklyn this time! In our opinion, Brooklyn is the "mainland" and Manhattan is the Outer Borough! Sorry about the por weather. We try to do everything we can to make the guest stay perfect but we havent figured out how to control the weather yet... More

Vinni490

Olympia, Washington

1 review

“Great experience!”

Clean! Friendly and accommodating staff. Comfy bed. Great location for getting around to tourist sites while being right next to wonderful local restaurants and shops. Definitely recommend and will return myself.

R A

Baltimore, Maryland

2 reviews

Reviews in 2 cities

“brooklyn”

Reviewed 10 May 2013

We recently stayed at the NU Hotel in Brooklyn because the prices are lower but we could easily go into Manhatten. The hotel is located in a great area with lots of restaurants, unique shops and gardens (which we didn't visit). The room was comfortable, continental breakfast was generous, and the staff were great! The view of Manhatten from Brooklyn... More

Thanks for leaving your thoughts on NU; hopefully next time you'll get to explore more of Brooklyn! From the Brooklyn Museum to Prospect Park and Brooklyn Bridge Park and everywhere in between, Brooklyn has so many things going on these days that we (almost) never make it into Manhattan these days! ;) See you on your next trip, thanks again. More

Nikko_Traveler

Austin, Texas

13 reviews

7 hotel reviews

Reviews in 8 cities

1 helpful vote

“Great Style and Service”

NU Hotel was a nice stay. I liked the style and quirkiness of the place. The rooms were big for the price especially considering it is NY. The breakfast buffet isn't anything to go crazy about but the hotel is close to good food spots. I would stay again.

And we would love to have you stay with us again! Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review. See you next time your travels bring you to Brooklyn! More

karenf138

St. Catharines, Canada

Senior Reviewer

6 reviews

Reviews in 3 cities

“Off to a good start”

Reviewed 5 May 2013

My husband and I spent three nights at this hotel recently. The benefits to us were the reasonable cost, the location suited us, and the cleanliness of the rooms. There were some additional perks that we enjoyed including an elaborate continental breakfast and a great meeting place in the combined hotel lobby/bar. We found Happy Hour and the Jazz entertainment... More

Karen, thank you for the great review...it sounds like you really enjoyed your stay with us and I can only wonder what we could have done to earn those other two stars! :) The live music on Wednesday nights has been a really fun addition to the amenities offered at NU; we can't wait to spend Wednesday nights on the... More

dr_iggy

wooloomooloo

113 reviews

69 hotel reviews

Reviews in 40 cities

95 helpful votes

“Good hotel, great staff.”

Reviewed 4 May 2013

The real strength of the NU Hotel Brooklyn is the fantastic people who work here. I did have a few glitches while staying here (including the mysterious auto-cancellation of my booking just before my arrival), and while it probably would have been preferable these issues not arise in the first place, they were handled professionally and efficiently by the super-friendly... More

Thanks so much for the stellar review! It's unfortunate that a mistake took place with your arrival, but I'm so glad to hear that we recovered so nicely and exceeded your expectations even in spite of an error! Reviews like this make it fun to do what we do...thanks so much, and we will look forward to seeing you again,... More

Cystokid

223 reviews

52 hotel reviews

Reviews in 86 cities

51 helpful votes

“Pleasant respite in Brooklyn”

Reviewed 4 May 2013 via mobile

We have stayed here a number of times and love it. They have renovated the lobby area. Very friendly staff and prices are good compared with other hotels nearby. Cold breakfast items are included in the rate. Overall our favorite hotel in this part if Brooklyn

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Cystokid has 3 more reviews of NU Hotel

“Close to Brooklyn Heights”

Reviewed 29 December 2011
“Brooklyn Heights great local hotel”

Reviewed 5 May 2012
“A great price for this area if Brooklyn”

Reviewed 2 October 2012

Thanks so much for the five star review! You hit all the high points-staff, lobby, prices and amenities...we try to make our service very straightforward, just like your review and we're so glad you were pleased with the results. Hope to see you again soon at NU! More

Marymoe138

High Point, North Carolina

Reviewer

4 reviews

“Would Stay Again”

Reviewed 28 April 2013

My friend and I stayed here April 17-April 20. The subway is very close and we had no issues finding the hotel. I love the modern feel of the hotel when you walk in. I was greeted quickly and no issues with check in. I was a little thrown off by the fact that there was not actually a separate... More

Thank you for the great review! Thanks for choosing NU when staying in Brooklyn! I'm pleased to hear that you and your friends enjoyed the visit. We hope you will join us again soon so you can become one of our regulars! More

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