2 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn, New York, United States | (251) 219-4428
Spacious rooms with kitchenettes
Affordable room rates
Views of the Manhattan skyline from some rooms
Free shuttle service to Times Square
Free Wi-Fi
Free continental breakfast included in room rate
Convenient to the Pratt Institute
24-hour coffee station in the lobby
In a slightly isolated part of Brooklyn, by the Navy Yard and far from public transportation
Hailing a cab is difficult
Shuttle service to Times Square and the subway is only one way and does not operate on Saturdays
No bars or restaurants close by
The location in a Hasidic Jewish neighborhood means restricted
store hours
Street noise may be bothersome
No views from the rooms on the lower floors
The Pointe Plaza is a 70-room, mid-range hotel with
affordable rates and spacious suites that cater to budget-conscious guests and
families, many who are looking for proximity to the Hasidic Jewish community or the music scene
of Williamsburg. While the immediate area doesn't offer much in the way of
restaurants, shops, or attractions, the hotel provides a handful of services to alleviate that stranded feeling. Morning shuttles take guests to the subway and Times
Square while suites allow room to spread out in decent-sized quarters that
include separate living areas, kitchens, and free Wi-Fi.
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Scene
Large rooms and bargain rates help compensate for an inconvenient location.
The Pointe Plaza's location in a tight-knit Hasidic Jewish
community is evidence that the hotel caters heavily to visiting families who
practice the religion. Yet the hotel's affordable rates paired with its
Williamsburg address also make it popular with those embarking on cruises out
of the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal as well as musicians and artists looking for
spacious digs within easy reach of music venues such as the Music Hall of Williamsburg,
Glasslands, The Knitting Factory, and Pete's Candy Store.The five-story hotel is a trek (15 minutes by subway) from
the hipster scene of Williamsburg. The Pointe Plaza's location, set at a busy, unattractive
intersection, is devoid of services such as hip coffee shops, dive bars, or
farm-to-table restaurants but it buzzes with residents donning standard black suits
and black hats going about their day. Inside, the hotel offers a bright lobby
outfitted with a retro mosaic tile floor, a 24-hour coffee station, and plenty
of seating areas where guests can relax while waiting for car service or to check
in. A cookie jar stocked with treats from a nearby kosher bakery entices guests
to mingle with the staff, who can provide suggestions on how to navigate transportation into
Manhattan or offer ideas for exploring the surrounding neighborhoods of Brooklyn,
including Williamsburg, Fort Greene, and Downtown Brooklyn.
Location
On a gray, mostly residential block, a 15-minute subway ride to the action of downtown Williamsburg, longer to Manhattan
The Pointe Plaza is located at the southern border of
Williamsburg, Brooklyn in a Hasidic Jewish community. The immediate surroundings are
mostly gray, somewhat gritty streets with many residential buildings, a school,
and several congregations and religious centers. It's a 10-minute walk to the
nearest subway station and 15-minute subway ride to get to the
epicenter of downtown Williamsburg. Getting into Manhattan requires a longer
(40-minute) time commitment on the subway. While no shops or restaurants are
within the immediate area, guests can walk two blocks south to Myrtle Street to
find a collection of local spots serving everything from soul food to barbecue
and microbrews. - 10-minute walk to the G Train at Flushing Avenue
Rooms
Spacious and bright with kitchenettes and separate living areas
The hotel's 70 suites are distributed over five floors with some
rooms on the top floors offering skylights and gorgeous Manhattan skyline views.
Rooms on the fourth floor benefit from high ceilings while rooms on the lower
floors have their views blocked by window etchings designed for privacy. The suites are organized into five categories ranging from
the smallest standard rooms with two twin beds to the largest suites, which can
house a family of five. Designed to accommodate families, the suites feature wide
closets stocked with extra blankets, pillows, and rollaway beds and living
areas with pull-out sofa beds and small dining tables. Kitchens are finished
with microwaves, two-burner cooktops, refrigerators, and in some rooms, two
sinks (designated for dairy and meat, for guests keeping kosher). Honey-colored wood cabinets with modern brushed
chrome handles can be stocked with the necessary utensils (by alerting the
front desk at check in).Overall, the suites are spacious and bright, outfitted with
modern touches such as brushed chrome fixtures and lighting, flat-screen TVs, and attractive
artwork and large photographs of classic New York City scenes (such as the
Empire State Building). Neutral color palettes feature taupe textured carpet, basic chocolate brown leather chairs, and dark brown wood laminate furniture.Most of the bedrooms are on the small side, featuring two
separate beds (twins or doubles) or one king (two twins pushed together). In many cases the beds have one side bumping up against the wall. Beds are
outfitted with brown stitched leather headboards, basic white linens, and
coordinating throws and accent pillows. Televisions in some rooms are mounted within wall
cabinets that can be locked.Bathrooms are sufficiently finished with large ceramic tiles
in neutral tones, vessel sinks, and bathtub/showers. They are stocked with
plenty of white towels and a generous selection of Aroma bath amenities.
Features
Free continental breakfast served in a modern dining area, fitness and business centers
The affordable rates and family-size suites are the Pointe Plaza's greatest features but the hotel also offers standard amenities to assuage the lack of services that exist in the neighborhood.- Free continental breakfast served in a modern dining room
