Coworking, fitness and evening entertainment at Ace Hotel Brooklyn
Ace Hotel Brooklyn offers on-site coworking areas with communal tables and meeting rooms, a 24-hour third-floor fitness center (guest-room-key access), and multiple evening options including The Lobby bar, Lele's Roman and Koju omakase. All are on the property at 252 Schermerhorn St, Brooklyn, and available to guests alongside free Wi‑Fi and event spaces.
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Coworking and work-friendly spaces
Ace Hotel Brooklyn provides dedicated coworking spaces and flexible meeting rooms, plus communal tables in public areas where guests can work between meetings or sightseeing.
Free Wi‑Fi is available throughout the hotel; the enhanced in-room 'super WiFi' with TV casting is included in the destination fee. Meeting rooms and coworking areas can also be used by event groups and wedding parties.
- Long communal table with desk lamps and courtyard views for drop-in work (photo 4).
- Private meeting rooms and modular Studio space available for booked sessions and workshops.
- Complimentary Wi‑Fi in public areas; enhanced in-room Wi‑Fi included in the destination fee.
| Space | Best for | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Communal tables | Quick work sessions, remote check-ins | Open to hotel guests; informal seating |
| Meeting rooms / Studio | Small group workshops or private calls | Book via hotel events or front desk |
| Atrium (events floor) | Large meetings, presentations | Ballroom-style capacity and AV available |
24-hour fitness center
The gym is on the third floor and is open 24 hours; guest-room key access is required. The space was developed with apparel brand 'Yeah, I Work Out' and blends retro-studio styling with modern cardio and strength equipment.
Fitness access is included as part of the destination fee; if you plan to use the gym, bring your room key for entry and a towel or water bottle if you prefer your own.
- Location: 3rd floor
- Access: guest-room-key required, open 24 hours
- Style: vintage-inspired studio with modern equipment
| Feature | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Hours | 24 hours (guest key required) |
| Equipment | Cardio and strength machines (modern), studio decor and memorabilia |
| Access | Included; destination fee covers fitness access |
Evening drinks and casual nights in The Lobby
The Lobby is the hotel's intimate cocktail bar and all-day eatery, serving craft cocktails in a low-key setting and an all-day menu that shifts from breakfast pastries to burgers and salads later in the day.
Bar hours extend later on weekends; it’s a convenient option for a nightcap without leaving the building or for a relaxed pre-show drink before heading to BAM or Barclays Center.
- Bar hours: Sun–Thu 12:00 p.m.–12:00 a.m.; Fri–Sat 12:00 p.m.–2:00 a.m.
- Food service and Bakery Counter hours differ from bar hours—check the front desk or Resy for the current schedule.
- Good option if you want a nearby drink before attending an event at Barclays Center or BAM (both within walking distance).
| Service | Typical hours |
|---|---|
| Bar | Sun–Thu 12:00 p.m.–12:00 a.m.; Fri–Sat 12:00 p.m.–2:00 a.m. |
| All-day menu / Bakery Counter | Breakfast and daytime service; Bakery Counter 7:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. |
On-site dining for evenings: Lele's Roman and Koju
Lele's Roman is the hotel's all-day Roman-cuisine restaurant that serves breakfast through dinner and offers aperitivo hours daily. It accepts reservations via Resy.
Koju is a small, 14-seat omakase counter in a skylit garden room off the lobby; seatings run Tuesday–Saturday with two nightly seatings and reservations are essential.
- Lele's Roman: breakfast daily 7:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m., lunch 11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m., dinner Sun–Wed 5:30 p.m.–9:00 p.m., Thu–Sat 5:30 p.m.–10:00 p.m., weekend brunch Sat–Sun 11:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m., aperitivo 5:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
- Koju (omakase): Tue–Sat seatings at 5:45 p.m. and 8:15 p.m.; roughly 13–14 course tasting, reservations via SevenRooms or Resy.
- For Koju: reservations are essential; menus include sake pairings and supplemental nigiri at added cost.
| Venue | Why go | Typical evening schedule |
|---|---|---|
| Lele's Roman | Roman dishes and aperitivo | Dinner nightly (hours vary by day) |
| Koju | Focused omakase counter (14 seats) | Tue–Sat two seatings: 5:45 p.m. & 8:15 p.m. (reservations required) |
| The Lobby | Cocktails and all-day menu | Bar open later on Fri–Sat |
Events, private evenings and wedding-related gatherings
Ace Hotel Brooklyn has a full events floor with multiple venues (Atrium, Studio, Stoop, Garden) that are used for receptions, meetings and private evenings. Capacity and square-foot details are listed by the hotel for event planning.
If you're booking a private evening or a rehearsal dinner, the hotel offers event services and a demo kitchen in The Studio; contact the hotel's events team or front desk to discuss availability and catering through on-site restaurants.
- Atrium: approximately 2,650 sq ft, listed capacity around 200–250 depending on configuration.
- Studio: modular room with full demo kitchen, about 1,674 sq ft and up to 150 guests in some configurations.
- Stoop and Garden offer smaller, pre/post-function and intimate gathering options (the Garden is listed for about 50 guests).
| Venue | Approx. capacity | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Atrium | Up to ~200–250 | High-ceilinged, naturally lit ballroom |
| Studio | Up to ~150 | Modular space with demo kitchen |
| Garden | About 50 | Intimate space off the lobby |
Practical details for combining work, workouts and nightlife
Destination fee: Ace Hotel Brooklyn applies a destination fee (listed by the hotel) that covers 24-hour fitness access, enhanced in-room Wi‑Fi with TV casting, complimentary domestic and international phone calls, and other guest benefits. Check the front desk for how that applies to your stay.
Location advantages: the hotel sits at Schermerhorn and Bond in Boerum Hill/Downtown Brooklyn, within easy walking distance of BAM and Barclays Center, making it convenient to move between meetings, a workout, and evening events.
- Address: 252 Schermerhorn St, Brooklyn, NY 11217.
- Check-in is after 3:00 PM; check-out is at 12:00 PM (noon). Early/late options available on request.
- Minimum age to book/check in: 21 years; valid government-issued photo ID and credit card required at check-in.
| Item | What to know |
|---|---|
| Destination fee | $40/night plus tax listed by the hotel (covers fitness access and enhanced Wi‑Fi among other items) |
| Gym access | 24-hour, guest-room-key required (included) |
| Transit | Hoyt-Schermerhorn subway station is directly across the street |
