
Ace Hotel Brooklyn
Best for travelers who want a lively, design-forward Brooklyn stay with in-house restaurants, an intimate omakase counter, and easy access to BAM and Barclays Center.
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Ace Hotel Brooklyn is an inland, artsy 4-star lifestyle hotel best for travelers who want a lobby-centered, culture-and-dining-focused Brooklyn base. 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge is a 5-star waterfront luxury lifestyle property aimed at guests who want sustainable design, skyline/bridge views, and direct riverwalk access.
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Best for travelers who want a lively, design-forward Brooklyn stay with in-house restaurants, an intimate omakase counter, and easy access to BAM and Barclays Center.

Best for guests who prioritize waterfront views, a full-service spa, seasonal outdoor pool, and a higher-end sustainable-hotel experience.
When Ace Hotel Brooklyn wins: choose Ace if you want a central Boerum Hill/Downtown Brooklyn location near BAM and Barclays Center, strong on dining (Lele’s Roman, Koju, The Lobby), events space, a 24-hour gym, and a social lobby vibe without paying for waterfront views or a full spa.
When 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge wins: choose 1 Hotel if you want to be on the riverwalk steps from Brooklyn Bridge Park and DUMBO, prefer a seasonal outdoor pool and a spa, and value a hotel built and marketed as a waterfront luxury property with sustainability features.
Bottom line: Ace Hotel Brooklyn is the better pick for culture-first, design-minded city stays and event needs in downtown Brooklyn; 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge is the pick for a higher-end, waterfront stay with pool and spa amenities.
| Category | Ace Hotel Brooklyn | 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Artsy, lobby-forward lifestyle hotel with cultural programming and a busy public ground floor. | Waterfront luxury lifestyle hotel with sustainable design and river/bridge views. |
| Location | Boerum Hill / Downtown Brooklyn — near BAM, Barclays Center, Hoyt-Schermerhorn station. | DUMBO/riverwalk — steps from Brooklyn Bridge, Brooklyn Bridge Park and Dumbo Terminal. |
| Size (rooms) | 287 guest rooms and suites. | 194 individually decorated guestrooms. |
| Stars / guest rating | 4-star (guest rating: Not published). | 5-star; guest rating 9/10. |
| Pools | No on-site pool. | Outdoor seasonal pool (open May–September). |
| Restaurants & bars | Lele's Roman, Koju (14-seat omakase), The Lobby bar and bakery counter. | Neighbors (American restaurant), 1 coffee shop/cafe, 2 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. |
| Spa & wellness | No on-site spa; 24-hour fitness center on 3rd floor. | Full-service spa plus fitness facilities; wheelchair-accessible spa noted. |
| Event & meeting space | Large dedicated events floor with multiple ballrooms and meeting rooms (up to ~520 combined capacity). | About 15,000 sq ft of conference/meeting space and meeting rooms. |
| Sustainability & special features | Design- and community-driven interiors; strong food-and-drink focus. | Noted emphasis on locally-sourced organic food, LED lighting, recycling, living plant wall and vegetable garden. |
| Accessibility & family policy | Accessible path of travel; primary guest must be 21+ to book/check in. | Wheelchair-accessible features; check-in min age 18 (supplier). |
Ace Hotel Brooklyn sits at Schermerhorn and Bond in Boerum Hill/Downtown Brooklyn, close to BAM and Barclays Center.
Choose Ace for easy access to Brooklyn cultural venues and transit connections into Manhattan.
1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge sits on the riverwalk in DUMBO, a short walk from Brooklyn Bridge and Brooklyn Bridge Park.
Choose 1 Hotel for immediate waterfront access and views of the Brooklyn Bridge and Manhattan skyline.
Ace Hotel Brooklyn has 287 non-smoking rooms and suites in a 13‑story building with design-led interiors.
Expect design-focused rooms aimed at culture-minded urban travelers; more rooms than 1 Hotel.
1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge offers 194 individually decorated guestrooms with an emphasis on natural materials and views.
Choose 1 Hotel for rooms that foreground waterfront and skyline sightlines and a high-end bathroom experience.
Ace positions itself as a dining destination in Brooklyn with a range from casual bakery to omakase.
Pick Ace if in-house, notable restaurants and a bustling lobby bar are priorities.
1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge offers American dining and multiple bar options with emphasis on local sourcing.
Pick 1 Hotel for waterfront dining, more bar options and a focus on organic/local sourcing.
Ace Hotel Brooklyn does not have an on-site pool; guests use neighborhood waterfronts or beaches reached by subway.
Don’t pick Ace if an on-site pool is a deciding factor.
1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge has an outdoor seasonal pool and direct walkway access to the water.
1 Hotel is the better choice for guests who want an on-site seasonal pool and immediate waterfront access.
Ace offers a 24-hour fitness center and an active lobby bar scene for evening entertainment.
Ace is stronger for late-night social life and round-the-clock workouts; not for in-house spa treatments.
1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge pairs a full-service spa with a fitness center and quieter rooftop/riverfront areas.
Pick 1 Hotel if you want hotel spa treatments and a more restful waterfront evening environment.

Ace Hotel Brooklyn — lively lobby bar, regular evening programming and close to music/arts venues.

1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge — riverwalk location, skyline and bridge views, and a seasonal outdoor pool.

1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge — full-service spa plus fitness facilities and accessible spa features.

Ace Hotel Brooklyn — Lele’s Roman, Koju 14-seat omakase counter and The Lobby cover a wide range of dining experiences.
1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge — it sits on the riverwalk in DUMBO and is steps from Brooklyn Bridge Park and Dumbo Terminal.
1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge has a seasonal outdoor pool and a full-service spa; Ace Hotel Brooklyn has no on-site pool or spa.
Ace Hotel Brooklyn — located in Boerum Hill/Downtown Brooklyn within easy walking distance of BAM and about a 10–15 minute walk to Barclays Center.
No. Both properties accept guests of all ages; Ace requires the primary booking guest to be 21+ and 1 Hotel’s supplier listing notes a minimum check-in age of 18.
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