Umbrella Hotel Brooklyn
1108 60th St, Brooklyn, NY 11219, Brooklyn, United States
3-star hotel
Guest rating: 3.3 / 5
Umbrella Hotel Brooklyn is a modest, three-star property located at 1108 60th St in Brooklyn, in a mixed area of commercial buildings and residential streets. The hotel is best known for its convenience, sitting just two minutes' walk from the Fort Hamilton Parkway subway station, which gives guests a direct line into the wider New York City transit network. Rooms are compact and unpretentious, each equipped with a flat-screen TV, and some units include a coffeemaker for guests who want to prepare their own coffee. On site, there is a straightforward dining room for meals, and limited parking is available for those arriving by car. The hotel sits roughly seven miles from the Statue of Liberty National Monument and within single-digit miles of other major New York points of interest such as the Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Botanic Garden, and Coney Island. With a 3.3-star average from 333 reviews, it functions as a no-frills, budget-oriented base rather than a destination property in its own right.
Best for
This hotel suits budget-minded travelers and transit-dependent visitors who prioritize proximity to the subway over polished amenities, given its two-minute walk to Fort Hamilton Parkway station. It can work for solo travelers or couples who mainly need a place to sleep between days spent exploring Brooklyn and Manhattan attractions like the Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Bridge, and Coney Island. It is less suited to travelers seeking upscale amenities or guaranteed on-site parking.
Travel tips
Rely on the nearby Fort Hamilton Parkway subway station, just two minutes on foot, to reach Manhattan attractions such as the Statue of Liberty, 9/11 Memorial, and Times Square, all of which are several miles away by road. Because parking is limited on site, guests arriving by car should confirm availability in advance or be prepared to look for street parking nearby. Pack essentials like extra towels and check on hot water availability at check-in, since some past guests have flagged inconsistencies with these basics.
What guests say
Guest feedback is mixed and centers on a few recurring themes. On the positive side, several reviewers praise friendly, attentive staff and note that rooms and bathrooms were clean and larger than expected, with location convenience also mentioned favorably. On the negative side, recurring complaints include inconsistent hot water, insufficient or small towels, and a perceived mismatch between price and value, with multiple guests describing the hotel as overpriced for its condition. Parking is another sore point, with reports of no dedicated customer parking and guests being directed to find street parking instead, alongside occasional criticism of staff professionalism and the dated feel of the property.
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