Stayed here end of September - the hotel is basic but clean and comfortable and the staff very friendly. Although the breakfast room is small we had no problem getting seated and the food provided was more then adequate. The main plus for the hotel is the area itself - there are plenty of shops, bars and eating places and felt very safe even late at night. Was up early one morning and with the sun shining the area had a bit of an old fashioned sea side town vibe. The subway is steps away from the hotel and easy access to Manhattan and other NY boroughs. Advice for travellers coming from JFK airport - the shuttle buses do not come to this area but we were able to use the airport expressway to link up with the subway and there are v helpful attendents to point you in the right direction - takes about 40 mins with one change once you get onto the subway.

Went to visit a friend in the Bay Ridge area of Brooklyn and this hotel was recommended. Brought daughter and two friends. Frankie at the front door was very helpful, as was Barbara at reception. The hotel is nice - located two blocks from major shopping stores, including Century 21. Paid to have my car parked overnight and then used Bell car service which was recommended by the hotel -they were super reliable and quick respond time. Lots of restaurants and small bars in the area. Hotel beds were comfortable. Bathroom was decent size. Breakfast bar had the waffle maker which the girls loved. Elevator service was quick - only four floors, so it was great. Served it purpose for the night. Would have rather stayed in Manhattan...but recommend it if you have to stay in Brooklyn.

Great staff, great location, great hotel. Considering the ridiculous prices in New York, you can't beat this hotel. The neighborhood is safe.

we stayed with my wife at a business trip. good price of 4-nights package (available only at BW website, somehow surprisingly not at the tripadvisor partners ones) for insanely overpriced NYC. great location as mentioned by the other reviewers - just two minutes slow walk to R-metro station. very helpful and friendly staff at the reception, quiet nice sleep. however, the overall impression was spoiled by the behaviour of the ladies responsible for breakfast - they did not replenish the food (hotel was very crowdy in our days) and when asked, did it only with bitter face. however, they closed the buffet always half an hour earlier then advertised (i.e., around 9:30 instead of 10:00)...
other than this, our experience was perfect given the price.