Insignia Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection
741 61st St, Brooklyn, NY 11220
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#40 of 102 hotels in Brooklyn
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4.4
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4.6
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4.7
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4.3
A Brand New unique 87-room boutique hotel in the heart of Chinatown in Sunset Park, Opened July 2018. Just a few minute walk to the N train, New York City Subway, you’ll be minutes to all of Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island and the Bronx. Our one-of-a kind hotel in Sunset Park, makes it easy for you to relax while you explore and connect with the eclectic energy of Brooklyn as well as all of New York City has to offer
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Parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Free breakfast
Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)
Business Center with Internet Access
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Concierge
24-hour front desk
Wifi
Breakfast available
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Non-smoking hotel
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HOTEL STYLE
Family
Charming
Languages Spoken
English, Chinese
Location
741 61st St, Brooklyn, NY 11220
Getting there
Somewhat walkable
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Clean, cozy hotel in Chinatown Brooklyn, NY. I like that it is conveniently located to the 8th Av subway station (two blocks away) where you can get on a train to manhattan in 30-35 mins.
They offer an assortment of pastries and coffee/tea or OJ up to 10:00 am, but I prefer a hearty breakfast. The surrounding areas do not have good dining options. Although the room is small, it was very clean and offered enough space for a solo traveler or couples.
I did not like how cold the room remained, although I set the thermostat to my desired temperature. When I raised the temperature, cool air blew through the vents, even though the system was on heat and auto. Therefore, I believe the hotel has a centralized heating ventilation, and AC (HVAC ) system allowing guests to adjust the temperature within a preset range set by the hotel. I am certain it is done for energy efficiency but it was too cold in my room and I was uncomfortable during my three day stay. Consequently, I did not sleep well. On my last day, I asked for a blanket and was given a very flimsy/thin one by the front desk attendant. Blankets should be in each room. The front desk attendant (non-asian lady with glasses who was there Tuesday night (12/10/204) was not the most pleasant. I don't know her name but she was cold and unwelcoming.
They offer an assortment of pastries and coffee/tea or OJ up to 10:00 am, but I prefer a hearty breakfast. The surrounding areas do not have good dining options. Although the room is small, it was very clean and offered enough space for a solo traveler or couples.
I did not like how cold the room remained, although I set the thermostat to my desired temperature. When I raised the temperature, cool air blew through the vents, even though the system was on heat and auto. Therefore, I believe the hotel has a centralized heating ventilation, and AC (HVAC ) system allowing guests to adjust the temperature within a preset range set by the hotel. I am certain it is done for energy efficiency but it was too cold in my room and I was uncomfortable during my three day stay. Consequently, I did not sleep well. On my last day, I asked for a blanket and was given a very flimsy/thin one by the front desk attendant. Blankets should be in each room. The front desk attendant (non-asian lady with glasses who was there Tuesday night (12/10/204) was not the most pleasant. I don't know her name but she was cold and unwelcoming.
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Date of stay: December 2024Trip type: Traveled solo
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Response from Insignia Brooklyn, General Manager at Insignia Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection
Responded Jan 6, 2025
Hi Sightsee46425401978, We appreciate your feedback and we hope that we can better serve you the next time. We can help you adjust the room temp to your liking, we do not have any restrictions in the rooms. We also apologize about the staff not giving you the warmest welcome, I assure you that we will handle this properly. We do hope that you give us a chance to fix this. Have a wonderful new year! Stay warm :) Best, Wendy L. General Manager
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Lovely hotel. Very clean great smell. The room is kinda small. The shower was a good size as well. The front desk agents were very nice. I would definitely recommend this hotel to anybody. Great location lots of restaurants and things to do in walking distance.
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Traveled on business
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Response from Wendy Li, General Manager at Insignia Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection
Responded Jul 12, 2024
Hi Boyce1021, Thank you so much for your review, we appreciate it! We are very known for our local eats and walking distance to everywhere. We are also 2 min walk from the train station that brings you to Manhattan. We do hope to see you again! Have a wonderful day! Regards, General Manager Wendy L.
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Needed a hotel for one night for business trip and this hotel did not disappoint. For me the location was close to where my meetings were so that was a plus. The area was industrial so if you're looking for sightseeing or culture, find somewhere else. The parking was right next door with inside entrance to hotel, a real plus. The hotel check in was efficient and courteous. The hotel communal space as well as my room was immaculate and smelled clean and fresh as well. I should have asked for room on higher floor, as my room (#110) was close to check in desk and elevator and while it wasn't crazy noisy I would have been better off in a quieter room. That was my only downfall and if I wasn't so tired I would've asked for a room change. The room was small but had everything I needed. As for breakfast they had coffee and a few cereals, bread and fruit which is very basic. However, Uber Eats had a lot of options nearby and I ordered a great breakfast from nearby bagel store that came quickly and inexpensively. I wasn't going to Insignia for the gourmet cooking - so I had no expectations on the breakfast selections and it was nice they had anything at all honestly! In summary, if you are looking for a clean and pleasant stay - Insignia hits the mark. If I need to see clients in this area again I would 100% stay here again without hesitation - just on higher floor!
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Date of stay: December 2022Trip type: Traveled on business
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Room Tip:Â If you are a light sleeper ask for room above 1st floor
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Response from Naji Kotob, General Manager at Insignia Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection
Responded Dec 27, 2022
Good day, Thank you for sharing your experience at the Insignia Hotel Brooklyn. With a mission to provide superior customer service, we take great pride in serving your needs and are delighted to hear that we have met your expectations. We appreciate your comments about the cleanliness and comfort of our rooms and pride ourselves on going the extra mile to ensure you had a comfortable and memorable stay. Like you mentioned, we are very fortunate with our location; the hotel is minutes away from the 8th avenue subway station and is surrounded by many restaurants as well. We thank you for your review and we hope to welcome you again in the near future. Naji Kotob General Manager
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Stayed in Insignia as renovations were being done in my apartment near by. Its a small hotel with 5 floors and 87 rooms, king rooms face the front and queen face the back. My room was on the 5th floor facing the back and looking down on the limited space parking lot. You must request a refrigerator as they are based on availability. There isn't much space around the Queen bed so it makes it tight. There is no iron or ironing board if you do need one in the room. The customer service definitely is different with who is at the front desk. I only have dealt with an Asian man who is very helpful, kind and greets you everytime. My husband dealt with a women who was rude. Parking as mentioned is in a limited space parking lot and is $29 a night. It does have in and our privileges but you can definitely find a spot on the block. I would recommend this hotel for a very short stay like a night or two just because the type of guest here can give it a bad name. Smoking is not permitted, however you smell weed throughout the floors. Only plus is that it is a updated hotel which was built in 2018 so you have the LCD TV on the wall mount and a nicely built bathroom with Shampoo, Conditioner and Body Wash in the shower already with a pump to be used.
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Date of stay: September 2020
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Response from Naji Kotob, General Manager at Insignia Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection
Responded Oct 5, 2020
Dear Christina, Thank you for taking few minutes out of your busy schedule to share your experience with other Tripavsior users and thank you for choosing the Insignia Hotel Brooklyn for your recent stay. We are so glad to hear that your overall experience was great. As you mentioned mini fridges, iron and iron board are all available upon requests upon arrival, moreover, we also have parking available with in and out privileges for $29 a night. We would love to have you stay with us again, whenever you are in Brooklyn. It would be our pleasure to see you again. Naji Kotob General Manager
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New York apparently has 9! different Chinatowns with the major 3 being in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Flushing.
This hotel is interestingly right in the Brooklyn Chinatown.
Frustrating to park here, as it gets very cramped and it's challenging to get in/out since others need to drive the car to you.
It's in very close walking distance to the 8th Avenue subway station though. Walking there, sometimes people can be seen selling things with little table booths. This neighborhood doesn't particularly feel like a major tourist destination at all. It's more like a community of Asian people going about their day-to-day lives.
There are plenty of options for food near this hotel but for some of them there might be a language barrier. There's supposed to be a free breakfast here but it's really more of a grab and go deal with bananas, muffins, and coffee/tea. There isn't a separate breakfast dining room since the lobby doubles for that. The lobby is on the smaller side and faces the front desk.
Rooms are small but that's typical for NYC. Aesthetically quite pleasing - the colors and designs were chosen well. Clean enough, though I did find a stain on the curtain. Simple basic furniture.
Overall, it does the job in being a decent place to stay.
This hotel is interestingly right in the Brooklyn Chinatown.
Frustrating to park here, as it gets very cramped and it's challenging to get in/out since others need to drive the car to you.
It's in very close walking distance to the 8th Avenue subway station though. Walking there, sometimes people can be seen selling things with little table booths. This neighborhood doesn't particularly feel like a major tourist destination at all. It's more like a community of Asian people going about their day-to-day lives.
There are plenty of options for food near this hotel but for some of them there might be a language barrier. There's supposed to be a free breakfast here but it's really more of a grab and go deal with bananas, muffins, and coffee/tea. There isn't a separate breakfast dining room since the lobby doubles for that. The lobby is on the smaller side and faces the front desk.
Rooms are small but that's typical for NYC. Aesthetically quite pleasing - the colors and designs were chosen well. Clean enough, though I did find a stain on the curtain. Simple basic furniture.
Overall, it does the job in being a decent place to stay.
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Date of stay: December 2022Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Naji Kotob, General Manager at Insignia Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection
Responded Mar 20, 2023
Good day, Thank you for choosing the Insignia Hotel Brooklyn. It was great to hear that you found the hotel to be clean and comfortable and had an excellent experience overall. Like you mentioned, we are fortunate to be located minutes away from the 8th avenue subway station that travels express to Manhattan. Other than the restaurants and coffee shops available in our neighborhood the hotel serves a continental breakfast that includes bagels, pastries, Muffins, egg sandwiches, croissant, cream cheese, jam, peanut butter, fruits, juices, yogurt and coffee and tea all day long. We would love to have you stay with us, whenever you are in Brooklyn again. It would be our pleasure to see you again. Naji Kotob General Manager
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I came here for a family visit and it was the easiest place for me to go in and out of. The train station was right there. local restaurants and markets to get what i just needed. Dim sum restaurants and pool hall right across. It was exactly what i needed. Rooms were bigger than average rooms in New York city and it had exactly what i needed. the biggest thing for me was that its extremely CLEAN! Highly recommend and will return again.
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Date of stay: January 2024Trip type: Traveled with family
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Response from Wendy Li, General Manager at Insignia Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection
Responded Jul 12, 2024
Hi Kevl600, Thank you for your kind words, I will share this with the team that they are doing an amazing job to keep the hotel clean and comfortable for your stay. We do hope to see you again really soon. Best, General Manager Wendy L.
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One stay was enough. The positives were the room was fairly clean and parking garage allows for in/out privileges. Otherwise don’t expect a good nite sleep as the bed was not comfortable for two people. Every move was felt by the other person. The pillows were hard and lumpy. And the walls and windows were thin.
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Date of stay: May 2024Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Wendy Li, General Manager at Insignia Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection
Responded Jul 12, 2024
Hi Jenny12, We apologize for not exceeding your expectations. We do hope that you give us a chance to fix this mistake and change your mind. Have a wonderful day! Best, General Manager Wendy L.
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Stayed here one week while visiting family for the holidays. Hotel rooms are very small. It’s basically just a bed. No room to move about but with that said served it’s purpose. Hotel was clean. All staff that I interacted with were friendly and polite and helpful. Hotel is convenient to transportation. The only drawback is that the hotel is located in an Asian community and that is all there is when it comes to restaurants. There is nothing else. I would stay again.
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Date of stay: December 2019Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Naji-Kotob, General Manager at Insignia Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection
Responded Jan 3, 2020
Dear Catherine, Thank you for taking few minutes out of your busy schedule to share your experience with other Tripadvisor users. It was truly a pleasure to host you at our hotel during the Holidays. Our staff works tirelessly to create moments that last a lifetime, and I'm glad you found the hotel perfect for your needs. We all look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit. We wish you all the best in 2020 ! Naji Kotob General Manager
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First off, I would love to say that the Front desk has the best customer service. They are very friendly and very nice to give me the room early as it was available. Most hotels will make you wait until 3PM. They had coffee in the lobby and told me that there's also a kuerig machine in the room. The rooms are very quiet and clean. What i loved is that they also had a table for me to do my work and easy access to the wifi. I am here on business and definitely will return.
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Date of stay: February 2020Trip type: Traveled on business
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Response from Naji-Kotob, General Manager at Insignia Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection
Responded Feb 12, 2020
Good Day, We thank you for choosing the Insignia Hotel Brooklyn. It was such a pleasure to have you as our guest and am so happy to hear that you were able to check in before 3 PM. We are so glad to read that you have nothing but great things to say about your experience at our hotel. The service from our team is consistently amazing and so glad you enjoyed our clean and quiet rooms, superb service, and a flawless experience. We look forward to welcome you back in the near future. Naji Kotob General Manager
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Came here for a quick business trip. What I look for in a hotel is great pricing and convenience. This hotel has all if not  more. Easy checkin, clean room and staffs all greeted me nicely. Everywhere I go is very convenient. The train is right there and tons of food choices and late night snacks. I love that a lot of places are opened late. Can I mention there’s a teso right next door?? I got souvenirs from there to bring back as well! I will definitely come back for my next stay to explore more and try other foods.
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Date of stay: February 2024Trip type: Traveled on business
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Response from Wendy Li, General Manager at Insignia Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection
Responded Jul 12, 2024
Hi SharonIN4417HR, Thank you for your review and sharing your experience with other travelers. This will help give an idea to other travels who has not been here. We appreciate it! We hope to see you soon again! Best, General Manager Wendy L.
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Hello, short stays are from 10am-4pm. please call the hotel directly for pricing. 718-567-5858
Hello,
Yes, we accept cash.
Yes, there is a hair dryer below the sink near towels. The bathrooms are posh and very clean.
We are 3 minutes away from the N train that stops at 59th street. From 59th street you can take the R train to your future destination. Hope that helps !
Regards,
"Just understand the area is very congested so have patience if you are driving through or if your using rideshare, give yourself extra time to get to your destination. "Read full review
PRICE RANGE
$140 - $264 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
United StatesNew YorkBrooklynSunset Park
NUMBER OF ROOMS
87
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Frequently Asked Questions about Insignia Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection
Which popular attractions are close to Insignia Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection?
Nearby attractions include Brooklyn Chinatown (0.3 miles), Regina Opera Company (0.3 miles), and Wescape (0.05 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Insignia Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and a business center.
What food & drink options are available at Insignia Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast during their stay.
Is parking available at Insignia Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection?
Yes, parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Insignia Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection?
Conveniently located restaurants include East Harbor Seafood Palace, Soccer Tavern, and Park Asia.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Insignia Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English and Chinese.
Are there any historical sites close to Insignia Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection?
Many travelers enjoy visiting Brooklyn Museum (3.5 miles), Governors Island National Monument (3.7 miles), and Ellis Island (4.7 miles).
Is Insignia Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair access, reduced mobility rooms, and facilities for disabled guests. For specific inquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.