Is Ace Hotel Brooklyn worth it? Honest pros and cons
Yes — Ace Hotel Brooklyn is worth it for travelers who want a design-forward, conveniently located Brooklyn base with on-site restaurants, a 24-hour gym, and plentiful event space. If you prioritize an on-site pool, free breakfast, or low nightly fees, this is probably not the best fit.
In this guide
Location — where you’ll be
Ace Hotel Brooklyn sits at 252 Schermerhorn Street at the meeting point of Boerum Hill, Downtown Brooklyn and Fort Greene. The Hoyt‑Schermerhorn subway station is directly across the street, making subway connections to Manhattan and the rest of Brooklyn straightforward.
Nearby cultural and practical highlights include BAM, Barclays Center, Fort Greene Park, the Brooklyn Bridge and DeKalb Market Hall — all within an easy walk or short ride, so the hotel works well for theater, concert, and sightseeing itineraries.
- Hoyt‑Schermerhorn subway station: across the street
- Barclays Center: roughly a 10–15 minute walk
- Brooklyn Bridge / Brooklyn Bridge Park: walking or short ride
| Nearby | Typical access |
|---|---|
| BAM (Brooklyn Academy of Music) | Walking distance |
| Barclays Center | About 10–15 minute walk |
| Brooklyn Bridge Park | Short walk or ride |
Rooms — what to expect
Ace Hotel Brooklyn has 287 non-smoking rooms and suites in several room types. Room names listed on the property include Room (Small), Room, 1 Queen Bed, Double Room, Room (Medium), Room (Medium Skyline), and Suite.
All rooms include toiletries (Firsthand shampoo/conditioner/body wash), a flat-screen TV, a stocked minibar, bathrobe, hairdryer, iron and in‑room safe. Some rooms offer large, floor‑to‑ceiling or industrial-style windows with city views.
- Room (Small): 1 King Bed — compact layout (see Small Room photos in hotel materials)
- Double Room: 2 Queen Beds — good for travelers needing separate beds
- Suite: 1 King Bed — larger layout and upgraded proportions
| Room type | Bed(s) |
|---|---|
| Room (Small) | 1 King Bed |
| Room, 1 Queen Bed | 1 Queen Bed |
| Double Room | 2 Queen Beds |
Dining — onsite options
Dining at Ace Hotel Brooklyn centers on three in‑house venues: Lele's Roman (all‑day Roman cuisine), Koju (a 14‑seat omakase counter) and The Lobby (cocktails and all‑day menu). Breakfast is available for a surcharge rather than included with room rates.
Koju operates by reservation with limited seatings and a multi-course omakase; Lele’s Roman accepts reservations via Resy and runs breakfast, lunch and dinner hours. The Lobby provides an easy breakfast or casual dinner option without leaving the hotel.
- Lele's Roman: all-day Roman dishes; reservations via Resy
- Koju: 14-seat omakase, reservations essential, set evening seatings
- The Lobby: craft cocktails and an all-day menu; bakery counter mornings
| Venue | Typical service |
|---|---|
| Lele's Roman | Breakfast, lunch, dinner (reservations via Resy) |
| Koju | Dinner omakase (reservation required) |
| The Lobby | Breakfast, all‑day menu & cocktails |
Facilities, fees and policies
The hotel has a 24‑hour fitness center on the 3rd floor (guest key access), coworking spaces, and event/meeting floors. There is no on‑site pool or spa.
A destination fee applies; it covers enhanced in‑room 'super WiFi' with TV casting, 24‑hour gym access, complimentary domestic and international phone calls, and a retail discount. The property is cashless and requires a credit card and valid government photo ID at check‑in; a $300 incidental hold is authorized at arrival.
- 24‑hour gym (third floor) — guest key access
- No on-site pool or spa
- Destination fee (covers enhanced WiFi, gym access, phone calls and retail discount)
- Credit card and photo ID required at check‑in; incidental hold authorized
| What | Notes |
|---|---|
| Destination fee | $40/night plus tax (covers listed services) |
| Parking | No on-site parking; off-site lots nearby |
| Pets | Dogs allowed with a fee and waiver (service animals exempt) |
Accessibility, age rules and pets
Ace Hotel Brooklyn provides a wheelchair‑accessible path of travel to the entrance, elevators with wide doors, and accessible public areas. Guests should request specific accessibility accommodations from the hotel in advance.
The primary booking guest must be 21 or older to check in or make a reservation, per the hotel's policy. Dogs are accepted with a per‑night pet fee (the hotel specifies a pet fee and waiver requirement); service animals are exempt from fees.
- Minimum age to book/check in: 21
- Wheelchair‑accessible entrance and elevators
- Pets: dogs accepted with fee and waiver; service animals exempt
| Policy | Detail |
|---|---|
| Minimum age | 21 to book or check in |
| Service animals | Exempt from pet fees |
| Accessible features | Stair‑free entrance, elevators with wide doors |
Events and business travelers
Ace Hotel Brooklyn dedicates a full event floor with ballrooms, modular rooms and a garden space. The Atrium and Studio are sized for weddings, conferences and receptions, and the hotel lists multiple capacity configurations across its event spaces.
If you’re planning meetings, workshops or weddings, the hotel offers a demo kitchen, full bar options and coworking areas for pre‑event planning. Confirm capacities and AV or catering details directly with the hotel when booking an event.
- Atrium: large ballroom configuration (hotel lists up to ~200 seated/250 reception depending on source)
- Studio: modular meeting/ceremony space with demo kitchen
- Full event floor totaling thousands of square feet across several rooms
| Venue | Representative capacity |
|---|---|
| Atrium | Around 200 seated / 250 reception (hotel figures vary by layout) |
| Studio | Up to 150 guests (modular configurations) |
| Garden | Intimate space (~50 people listed by third-party sources) |
Pros and cons — who should stay here
Pros: convenient transit access, strong on‑site dining choices (including Koju omakase), a 24‑hour gym, stylish public spaces and a substantial events floor. The hotel is a good pick if you want a centrally located Brooklyn address and in‑hotel dining options.
Cons: a destination fee adds to the nightly cost, breakfast is not included with room rates, there’s no pool or on‑site spa, and on busy nights popular in‑house restaurants (Koju) require advance reservations. If low nightly extras or complimentary breakfast are must‑haves, look elsewhere.
- Best for: culture and music attendees, business travelers needing meeting space, diners who want in‑hotel restaurants
- Less good for: travelers wanting complimentary breakfast, on‑site pool, or minimal extra fees
| Quick take | Who benefits |
|---|---|
| Design-forward hotel with strong dining & transit access | Sightseers, event guests, food-focused travelers |
| Destination fee and no free breakfast | Travelers on tight budgets or expecting inclusive rates |
| No pool or spa | Guests who prioritize resort-style leisure |
