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NU Hotel: Traveller Reviews

3.5 of 5
85 Smith Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201
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NU Hotel
Ranked #6 of 49 hotels in Brooklyn
4.5 of 5 stars 318 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Friendly and helpful(10)
  • Continental breakfast(9)
  • Smith street(9)
  • Very comfortable(7)
  • Subways stations(7)
  • Front desk staff(6)
  • Few blocks(5)
  • Garage next door(3)
  • Parking garage(3)
  • Fresh fruit(3)
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Nice place”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 February 2012
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The wife and I needed to escape from the kids and the suburbs! Spent two nights at Nu and really enjoyed it. We'd never spent any time in this part of Brooklyn, and there was lots to do. Nu is on the corner of Smith and Atlantic, and Smith is just one nice restaurant next to a nice bar, next to another nice restaurant. You could spend a couple of fun nights and not leave Smith street. BAM and the Brooklyn Museum are in the area too. So the location is cool and fun. Lots of energy in the area. The hotel itself is nice. Very clean, and a friendly staff. The room was decent size for NYC. Very modern design. Serviceable continental breakfast to start your day. Overall, a great weekend at a nice place to stay. I'd return for another "escape" weekend.

  • Stayed January 2012
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Javier Egipciaco, General Manager at NU Hotel, responded to this review
7 February 2012
Sounds like we need to create a package called "NU Escape!". Thanks for the great review. We are very pleased to have provided a little escape for you that was relaxing and care free. Please do not hesitate to reach me directly the next escape. We will probably have the package available by then! You can reach me at info@nuhotelbrooklyn.com. See you soon!
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4 reviews 4 reviews
“A truly great experience.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 January 2012

All of us were from out of town or the area and attending my son's wedding. We stayed at this hotel and can only say that if you are looking for a really great experience, run by staff who truly understand customer care and service this is the place!. The decor is unique, and stylish, the amenites one would need are all available, but more importantly the staff goes above and beyond to do eveything they can to address any question, problem or provide services to help you reach any venue you need to get to. In an age where customer service seems to be disappearing rapidly, THEY TRULY EXCEED YOUR EXPECTATIONS! We plan to come back and this is diffinetly where we would stay. T.S. Connecticut

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  • Stayed January 2012, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Javier Egipciaco, General Manager at NU Hotel, responded to this review
7 February 2012
THANK YOU for such a wonderful review. We're glad you noticed our efforts throughout your stay. We specialize in creating a true guest experience by showing genuine concern for their visit..without all of the Manhattan stuffiness :) Sounds like we'll see you again soon!
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St. Albert, Canada
1 review
“Excellent value.”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 January 2012

Our stay at NU was excellent value. Very clean and soothing decor. Helpful and friendly staff. Great location and really great price for the area. Continental breakfast was more than enough.

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Javier Egipciaco, General Manager at NU Hotel, responded to this review
7 February 2012
Thanks fo taking the time to write about your experience! Short, sweet and to the point. I'm pleased we were able to meet and exceed your expectations. We work hard everyday to ensure all of our guests receive the same consistent quality service. We hope to see you again in the near future!
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“Best hotel in New York is in Brooklyn.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 January 2012

The service, atmosphere, amenities, cleanliness, accessibility of the NU Hotel are all exemplary. Great continental breakfast.

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Javier Egipciaco, General Manager at NU Hotel, responded to this review
7 February 2012
Enough said with the title of this review! We have been trying to tell everyone that for years now :) Thanks for recognizing our efforts and spreading the word about our little secret in Brooklyn. Everyone will know soon enough! We look forward to having you back as our guest. Thanks again!
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“Fantastic alternative to Manhattan hotels”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 January 2012
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I stayed for ten days at the NU Hotel in late November / early December 2011. It’s a lovely, low-key, laid-back, eco-friendly boutique hotel with fantastic staff. Spacious rooms and comfortable beds. Free wi-fi, breakfast (bagels, pastries, coffee, juice, fresh fruit salad), iPads and bicycles. A couple of blocks from the subway, where the A train gets you to Times Square in 25 minutes. It’s in a lovely neighbourhood, surrounded by shops, cafes and restaurants and less than a mile from the waterfront, with spectacular views of Manhattan. The only downside is the noise – not from the street (the works seem to have taken care of that), but internally – it is possible to hear people in the next room, and in the corridor. We were perhaps unlucky in that our room was opposite the linen closet, but were disturbed most mornings by the housekeeping staff. Maybe they could be made aware of that? That was the only downside, and I would happily stay here again on my next visit to New York.

  • Stayed November 2011, travelled on business
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Javier Egipciaco, General Manager at NU Hotel, responded to this review
7 February 2012
Thanks for great review! We were pleased that you enjoyed your overall experience over all ten days of your stay. We know it can be a chalenge to maintain the same level of service over a long period of time and we're really excited that we rose to the occasion. Please accept my sincere apologies for the noise in the hallways. This is completely unacceptable and we will offer up no excuses. I have shared your comments with the Executive Housekeeper and will begin formal training on "library voices" while in the guest corridors. Thanks for the constructive feedback. We will make the necessary adjustments to ensure this does not become an issue again.
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Address: 85 Smith Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201
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