Hilton Brooklyn New York
140 Schermerhorn St, Brooklyn, NY 11201, Brooklyn, United States
4-star hotel
Guest rating: 4.1 / 5
Hilton Brooklyn New York is a modern, 4-star hotel set on Schermerhorn Street in downtown Brooklyn, just six blocks from Barclays Center and a four-minute walk from the nearest subway station. Rooms are understated but functional, featuring free Wi-Fi, 49-inch flat-screen TVs, ergonomic desk chairs, coffeemakers, and minibars, while suites add separate living rooms for extra space. Guests booking upgraded room categories gain access to a private lounge with complimentary breakfast and evening snacks, and room service is available throughout the property. A sleek on-site cafe/bar covers breakfast and dinner service, and additional facilities include a fitness room, a business center, and a 24-hour convenience store. The hotel sits about a mile from the Brooklyn Bridge and within a few kilometers of the Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Botanic Garden, and the 9/11 Memorial & Museum, with Manhattan landmarks like the Whitney Museum, Grand Central Terminal, and Times Square all reachable within roughly 5 to 8 kilometers. With a 4.1 rating from over 1,200 reviews, it's a solidly rated, centrally located option for both event-goers and sightseers.
Best for
This hotel is best suited to concertgoers and event attendees, given its location just six blocks from Barclays Center, as well as sightseers who want quick subway access to both Brooklyn and Manhattan attractions. It also works well for travelers who value having an on-site cafe/bar, fitness room, and business center without needing to leave the building.
Travel tips
The nearest subway station is only a four-minute walk away, making it easy to reach Manhattan sights such as the 9/11 Memorial, One World Trade Center, and eventually Times Square or the Empire State Building without a car. Brooklyn Bridge is about a mile's walk, so allow 20-25 minutes if you plan to walk it rather than ride the subway. If you're attending an event at Barclays Center, book here specifically for the six-block proximity, but note the source material suggests it's better geared toward event trips than leisurely tourist stays.
What guests say
Recurring positive themes in guest feedback include friendly, hospitable front desk staff, a convenient central location near the subway, and clean, generously sized rooms, along with satisfactory food and service in the on-site restaurant. On the negative side, some guests reported administrative friction, such as a lengthy phone call needed to resolve a billing/receipt credit issue. Another recurring complaint involved a lack of communication about limited late-evening housekeeping, leading to difficulties getting help setting up a sofa bed in a suite and receiving thin, worn bedding. Overall sentiment leans positive on service friendliness and location, with occasional operational hiccups around housekeeping logistics and billing support.
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