Penny Williamsburg

Nice hotel. Great location. Showered could’ve been warmer with better pressure. also, shower water leaked to bathroom floor even with shower door closed. The upstairs bar/restaurant was pretty awesome with really beautiful views.

This is our second stay here, and honestly, the room itself is what keeps me coming back. It’s small but efficient, clean, and I genuinely like the Dusen Dusen design touches — it’s one of the few hotels in the area that doesn’t feel generic. That said, the amenities could use some TLC. They give you loose coffee grounds, but who knows how fresh they are, and there were only two bags of tea… both looking a little past their prime. You can hear the highway, but it’s still quieter than staying at the Moxy on the other side of Williamsburg where the train overhead and hallway noise never let up. Since we have pets, they’ve put us in the back of the hotel both times, which definitely feels like a pattern. Parking is inconvenient and not attached to the building. And the destination fee — for what, exactly? It feels unnecessary and a little insulting, especially considering the location is just okay at best, basically under the BQE.

What a lovely new gem in Williamsburg! While the common spaces are a bit snug, it's made up for with rooms that are larger than your average nyc boutique hotel rooms, great decor, superb rooftop restaurant and friendly staff. Extra points for being so pet friendly, including a small but useful dog run in the courtyard. All for a much more affordable price than similar area hotels. Absolutely returning and recommend!

We enjoyed our stay at The Penny Williamsburg. The staff was friendly and the room was clean. Nice little courtyard out back and we had a nice dinner at ElNico, their rooftop restaurant. Only a few minutes walk to the L train station. We loved the pour over coffee in the room and the free coffee downstairs in the morning.

Loved this place. Using their bikes was a nice perk.

Great place to stay in Brooklyn. The rooftop restaurant/lounge is especially nice. Highly recommend it 👍

Amazing staff! Cozy room. On street parking was always open. Very nice bar and restaurant on the roof. Had a fantastic time and will be returning!!!

Had a great stay! Everything is clean and well maintained. Only thing is that the restaurant is closed on Monday which means no dining room service, which sucked. But i will definitely stay again!

Love the Penny! It is the hotel we choose time and again when we visit our family in Williamsburg. Consistent quality, cleanliness, great food and beverage, and great service! Convenient and quiet location within walking distance of cafes and restaurants. We have stayed there many times and have never been disappointed. Love it!!

Lovely boutique hotel with a wonderful restaurant bar on the roof. Great views, super friendly, great location in Williamsburg and thanks for discount on parking!

it was clean!

The hotel room was awful, looked into someone's backyard bathroom. There were wires on the wall, all kinds of smudges and dirt on walls, etc. I stayed less than an hour and went somewhere else

Courteous staff, room was clean

Refrigeration unit was turned off before we arrived. Condensation build-up in the fridge was leading to puddles of water in the fridge and on the floor. Floors and bathroom tiles were not clean; so there were scuff and stains on both the hardwood and bathroom tiles.

Very comfortable, clean, and convenient

I was very impressed with everything about this hotel! So many wonderful details - pour over coffee, oranges in the room, colorful robes, interesting artwork. I loved it all! And they actually clean your room daily, which is no longer a given. The staff is also super helpful and courteous. This is quite a gem!

I like how close it was to transportation. Entertainment on the TV was good and wifi. Check-in was simple and quick. Staff seemed but more helpful to other guests though. It wasn’t a very clean room either. There was a stain in the comforter, wondering it it was even changed or washed. I really really dislike the smell of the soap. Please change that.

Although this is a dog/pet friendly hotel, you would never be able to tell from the cleanliness. I would definitely stay here again. All the staff were attentive and helpful.

The room was even smaller than expected which is saying something. We chose this hotel primarily for it's location and because the reviews said it was clean. It wasn't as clean as I was hoping unfortunately. (A few stains on the sheets and towels, on the carpet in the hallway, etc.) But generally we felt comfortable and it was super convenient for hanging out in BK with friends.

The main issue I had with it was that the fire alarm went off three separate tikes during my stay there. Once it even went off at 2:30am and everyone had to stand outside in the cold in various states of undress. Otherwise, outside of the shower smelling a little mildewy, the hotel condition was fine.

Interior design is excellent, I don’t want to undermine how clean the room was, a cute kitchenette and a spacious living area. My only complaint was that the large window was bolted shut, and in combination with the lowest thermostat temp of 68, the room got too warm for comfort at night. Would definitely recommend this hotel to a friend, but would tell them to bring a fan.

Nice stay. Thin walls and noisy. Nice if both elevators worked. But would return.

The rooms are a little small, but they are quite comfortable. The Penny is one of the only hotels I've stayed at in Williamsburg where the shower did not leak all over the bathroom floor. Plus I enjoyed having access to a yoga mat and mini fridge with plenty of room for sparkling water, wine, and snacks during my stay.

For the small footprint of the room, it was very spacious and well planned. An actual bathroom with a door - in Williamsburg! And the shower had a door too… there was a sink in the main room, a kettle and the equipment you need to make a pour over coffee.. they’ve got a steamer in the closet so you can get those wrinkles out of the fine drip you will be parading around Brooklyn in. Great artwork and books in the room. I will stay here next time in BK if the rooms are as affordable as they were this time around. I spent 1 night, a Thursday.

Property is well designed and rooms are beautiful. Everything was great except the bed is against the window in the room I had so for one person it's fine but for two it would be really inconvenient.

Second time visiting New York, first time in Williamsburg. Loved the hotel. Booked a room with my girlfriend an hour before checking-in and was impressed with the quick check-in, attention to detail in the creative decorations, amenities offered in the room such as 2 bathrobes, utensils for takeout, yoga mat+roller, automatic curtains, adjustable mood lighting, nice hygiene/shower products, and a cork bulletin board in the room with all necessary information. Great view as well. Dope looking rooftop bar/restaurant although we just got takeout from a thai place around the corner. Noticed that they even provide bikes for guests to borrow, although we didn’t take advantage of that this time. Cool place, I’d recommend

The walls are super thin. We could hear everything outside in the hallway and from the rooms surrounding ours. We barely got any sleep because we could hear everything. Also there’s no way to turn off the closet light. There are no switches to turn it off. It was on all the time, even with the closet doors completely closed, and was shining through the creaks of the closet the entire time we were there. The shower was really confusing because even when the knob was on cold, the water was super hot.

Great. Spacious room with a comfy bed and excellent coffee set up!

A bright and cheerful place to stay in Brooklyn, convenient to everything. There are many scrumptious food options nearby. The bed was comfortable and the room clean and big enough. The shower was surprisingly large for New York. Wifi was a little slow, but maybe that was our room's location.

Location was good room was cute. Room was not sound proof and at night other guest in the hallway was very loud and can hear everything

Outstanding customer service. The front desk Kaitlin (blond :) ) was efficient professional personable and kind

Where 2 begin? There are hidden “destination fees” (approx $30/eve) & when asked what they’re for, the front desk says “amenities.” I asked what the amenities are— He explained: fruit, tea, coffee, access to 11th floor rooftop, bikes. Of those ‘amenities,’ let’s discuss what you get: stale, HARD fruit; TWO tea bags for a 3-night stay (we requested more & never got them); no hot water cups. When I asked front desk for to-go cups, they said they don’t have them, even though there are to-go cups in the lobby each morning for coffee! We waited OVER AN HOUR for ice on 2 occasions & never received other items called for, including tea/creamers. When we checked in, there was NO hand soap in the bathroom. After 2 nights, we hung the housekeeping sign on our door, indicating our room should be cleaned. No one cleaned it. When I asked again, they said there was nothing to do b/c housekeeping had left. They didn’t offer anything to rectify the issue (i.e. comp food/drink).They didn’t clean the trash outside our room; it was still there when we returned that eve. The 11th floor is lovely, but it’s open to the public, so there’s no “amenity.” The front desk, along with maintenance, housekeeping, etc. are unfriendly. We spent 5 minutes waiting for an Uber in the lobby & even though we were 5ft from the front desk, the employees gabbed & never had the courtesy to say “Good morning.” The only employee worth commending is the night security woman. She’s kind/observant. Give her a raise.

Had a housekeeping issue upon arrival. When i visited the front desk they responded immediately - walked back to my room with me and escorted me to a new room. Such personal and caring service - thank you. Front desk always smiling and polite when we walked by. Would stay again.

The customer service was horrible. I booked the hotel for 3 nights and I had to cancel my reservation foor unforseen circumstances which was within the cancellation window. The hotel refused my cancellation request and changed for for the entire 3 nights stay.

super friendly and kind staff, clean rooms, really thoughtful amenities in the room (like silverware). stayed here a bunch of times and i know i will continue to.

The front desk staff were all so incredibly friendly and helpful. They gave us great recommendations for breakfast restaurants and things to do in the area. The hotel was very clean and the rooms were set up with a great design to save space.

Love the Penny! It is the hotel we choose time and again when we visit our family in Williamsburg. Consistent quality, cleanliness, great food and beverage, and great service! Convenient and quiet location within walking distance of cafes and restaurants. We have stayed there many times and have never been disappointed. Love it!!

Third stay at Penny, and as always, the room was great and the staff were amazing. They gave me a very early checkin when I got off my redeye, and were sweet as could be the whole time I was there. Love the pourover coffee setup and the chromecast tvs!

The staff was amazing, very accommodating, they noticed my husband had mobility issues and offered to upgrade us to an accessible room at no charge. Every staff person we encountered went out of their way to help. The hotel was a great location for us.

From the moment we checked in to checkout our experience was amazing. We had a two day stay and everything and everyone was perfect. Parking was even easy as we were able to park right outside the hotel on the street. The room was clean and the bed extremely comfortable. Thank you to all the staff for making our trip more enjoyable.

fantastic location, quiet, picturesque, cute hotel that is super new and clean

Best location, 15 minutes train to the city, in the heart of Williamsburg, you won’t regret!

It is close to the activities that I have when visiting the area. It is convenient. THANK YOU!

Cosy and convenient Williamsburg hotel. I spent four nights there in October 2024 and I can’t fault it. The staff were all very friendly and the rooms were a good size, comfortable and well-furnished. Also handy if you need to catch the subway as Bedford Avenue only 10 min walk away.

Great location

The Penny was 100% worth it. For the same price as the stuffy hotels in midtown you can get a clean, quiet and modern hotel in a safe neighborhood near great food and reliable transit. We will be back.

This was my 2nd time staying at the Penny. I love the rooms which are fairly roomy and has all the necessities and fun decor. The location is convenient to getting to midtown Manhattan.

Good location

Booked the room for my parents. Great location, close to the train and plenty of restaurants and activities. Rooms are very comfortable and spacious for NYC standards. Highly recommend for a Brooklyn stay.

My third time at the Penny to visit family in the area. Great location for Williamsburg and for going into the city. Well thought out, comfortable rooms and great service. Love the rooftop restaurant…went for drinks and appetizers…amazing views, delicious guac and comfy couches for a group. Will be back!

Nice hotel. Great location. Showered could’ve been warmer with better pressure. also, shower water leaked to bathroom floor even with shower door closed. The upstairs bar/restaurant was pretty awesome with really beautiful views.

The Penny is a wonderful hotel! The room were clean, updated and comfortable! The air conditioning system was quiet and the black out blinds were perfect for sleeping in!!! The restaurant and bar were wonderful! Food was delicious cocktails were fabulous! The night staff at the bar and the restaurant were amazing. We will definitely stay again!

The hotel is very conveniently located to restaurants, shops and McCarren Park in Williamsburg. We stayed over a weekend to run the Brooklyn Half Marathon. The night before the race the music was so loud from the bar on the 11th floor it was very difficult to sleep in a room on the 3rd floor. The sound came through the vents in the bathroom. Room was small as expected but nice and cleaning staff were great. After the race I received a text inviting us to a special brunch on the 11th floor restaurant for runners offering a gift basket. When we arrived we were told the special event was for a local running club only (not sure why they texted me then). The view was amazing but we were told we could not sit outside due to the event for runners. We were nearly alone in the restaurant but it took 20 minutes to get our order which left out the avacado in the avocado toast and our order of pancakes. The “eggs any style” ordered over easy were sunny side up and not fully cooked. When delivered, there was only one pancake ($17) and we were told the word “pancakes” plural on the menu was a typo. They removed the $17 charge. The EINico is probably a great place to party but not for food and if you need to sleep, a weekend stay isn’t a good option.

Stayed for the weekend and glad we did. Convenient location. We did tons of walking! The Mexican restaurant was excellent, had a great view and had unique cocktails. Would stay again

Great location, loved the property. Rooftop restaurant was delicious.

Overall the Penny was pretty dope. Definitely check out the restaurant El Nico. Food was delicious and authentic.

Great place to stay in Brooklyn. The rooftop restaurant/lounge is especially nice. Highly recommend it 👍

Had a great stay! Everything is clean and well maintained. Only thing is that the restaurant is closed on Monday which means no dining room service, which sucked. But i will definitely stay again!

We had a credit of $100 for food, but the restaurant was given over to a private party and horribly noisy and not fit for dining. Could not use credit for breakfast because we needed to leave before 9am and breakfast wasn't served until 9am.

My third time at the Penny to visit family in the area. Great location for Williamsburg and for going into the city. Well thought out, comfortable rooms and great service. Love the rooftop restaurant…went for drinks and appetizers…amazing views, delicious guac and comfy couches for a group. Will be back!