Best Hotels near CUNY--Medgar Evers College

Guests who want to keep up an active lifestyle while traveling should consider a stay at EVEN Hotel Brooklyn. You can work out in the on-site fitness center, which includes three work out zones and group classes, or work up a sweat in your own room, which includes a fitness zone with equipment and instructional videos. Accommodations are also equipped with mood lighting, flat-screen TVs, all-natural eucalyptus linens, coffee makers, minifridges and blackout shades. The healthy choices extend to the on-site fare. While there's no formal restaurant, the hotel provides the Cork & Kale Market and Bar, which offers healthy grab-and-go options along with organic, signature cocktails. Recent visitors said that while this Brooklyn hotel is beneficial for those who love fitness, those who aren't interested in wellness might not use the extra amenities. You'll find the EVEN Hotel Brooklyn near the Nevin Street Station, about a half-mile northwest of the Barclays Center, which allows for easy access to the rest of New York City. Plus, with EVEN Hotels’ ties to the InterContinental Hotels Group, members of the IHG Rewards Club can earn and use points here. 

According to recent guests, the accommodations at the Hilton Brooklyn New York are larger than the rooms found at the standard New York City hotel (rooms here start at 345 square feet). Travelers also say they found the guest rooms to be comfortable and well-equipped with white linens, patterned carpets and wooden furnishings. Amenities include 49-inch flat-screen TVs, work desks, coffee makers, minifridges and marble bathrooms. Business travelers also appreciated the on-site business center, complimentary newspapers, fitness center and central Brooklyn location. When it's time to dine, the property offers Black Walnut, which serves American fare from Brooklyn-based local chef Rob Newton. Guests can also choose from a variety of options surrounding the hotel or grab a late-night snack from the 24-hour Pavilion Pantry Market. While most visitors reported a satisfactory stay, the customer service and staff received mixed reviews from recent travelers. Another thing to remember, members of the Hilton Honors program can earn and receive points here when choosing to stay at this Hilton property.

This Sheraton property, located in central Brooklyn, earned rave reviews from recent visitors. While some attribute a pleasant stay to the hotel's location near Barclays Center, others praise the gracious hotel staff and conveniently located valet parking, just around the corner from the hotel. However, some do bemoan the steep Wi-Fi fees ($14.95 per day)and the pricey taxi fare to cross over the Brooklyn Bridge. But despite these slight drawbacks, the hotel's outstanding customer service earns positive reviews all around, as does the sophisticated rooftop bar, Kimoto Rooftop & Bar. When you're ready to bed down, you'll retreat to cozy accommodations equipped with signature Sheraton amenities like Sweet Sleeper Beds, 42-inch flat-screen TVs and iPod docking stations. And thanks to Sheraton's Marriott ties, those partaking in the Marriott Bonvoy program are eligible for extras like complimentary upgrades and free Wi-Fi for choosing to stay here.