Tru by Hilton Brooklyn Hotel Review

  • Brooklyn, NY
  • economy Hotel
  • 1 King Bed W/walk in Shower
3.47

Fair

Based on weighted review scores.

Hotel rating breakdown

Value icon

Value

4
Gym icon

Gym

3
Cleanliness icon

Cleanliness

4
Pool icon

Pool (not rated)

Location icon

Location

4
WiFi icon

WiFi

2.5
Service icon

Service

4
Bed Comfort icon

Bed Comfort

3.5
Room Amenities (TV, Fridge etc.) icon

Room Amenities (TV, Fridge etc.)

3

Bottom Line

What we loved

  • Value: $200-night hotel close to Barclay's Center, booked last minute.

  • Friendly staff: Miracle at the front desk was very personable. We checked in via the app however our digital key was not working & had to get physical keys when we arrived.

  • Amenities: The hotel basement has a 24-hour workspace/game room, which also houses the small gym & offers complimentary coffee & tea.

  • Nearby shops: There are plenty of restaurants & shops nearby, notable Starbucks is a block away.

  • Comfortable bed

What we did not like

  • Blackout curtains let in some light.

  • The room is small (~200 sq feet) & would be hard to maneuver with large checked suitcases & more than 2 adults.

  • You can hear hallway chatter & door closures.

  • The shower took a long time to heat up, we had to leave it running for a few minutes. It might be an issue during the winter months.

  • Slow Internet speed (8 mbps)

Verdict

We needed a hotel within walking distance of Barclay's & after initially booking a stay at the nearby TownePlace Suites, we saw the Tru was on the same block & for $200 less during our trip, so we switched. We've stayed at a Tru before & know they are a bare-bones Hilton brand which was perfect for our 2-night stay.

Hotel Technology & Amenities

Slow

Internet Speed

7 Mbps

Good for:

Web Browsing

Emails

Streaming Music

Streaming Youtube

Tech Available

USB Ports

HDMI Port

In-Room TV

Chromecast / Smart TV

Wired Internet Port

Bluetooth Speaker / Connectivity

Room Amenities

Coffee Machine

Toothpaste/Mouthwash etc.

Useable Fridge

Slippers/Robes

Soap Provided (Wall Mounted)

Additional Amenities (Sewing kit etc.)

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