OverviewLocated a 3-minute walk from the New Lots Av subway entrance and a 7-minute drive from the nearest Belt Parkway on-ramp, America's Best Value Inn Brooklyn is geared towards pedestrian or road travellers who require a hotel with a free breakfast and easy access to public transit and the highway.
Each of the hotel's air-conditioned guest rooms is equipped with free Wi-Fi, cable TV, a coffeemaker, a mini-fridge, an iron and ironing board, a hair dryer and a desk.
The hotel also offers a fitness room, 24-hour reception, vending machines, free parking and a free continental breakfast. The hotel is not wheelchair accessible and pets are not permitted.
Gateway Center offers shopping about an 8-minute drive away, while the Prospect Park Zoo is roughly 12 minutes away by car. Manhattan's city centre is a 35-minute drive away and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is a 15-minute drive away. (All distances and travel time estimates: Google Maps)
Verified with a front desk agent: Free Wi-Fi, free parking, pets not allowed, not wheelchair accessible. (Call Date: September 20, 2013)
The GoodGuest reviews consulted for this analysis showed positive responses towards the hotel's rooms and price.
Some guests were pleased with their accommodations at the hotel. They described their rooms as well equipped and clean, with comfortable beds. Some patrons were disappointed with their lodgings, however (see below).
A few reviewers were satisfied with the hotel's value. They described the rates as fair and good value for the money.
The Bad
Guest critiques sourced for this review had negative responses towards the hotel's location, rooms and breakfast.
Many reviewers were disappointed with the hotel's location. They described it as sketchy and unsafe to walk around in, and found it far from Manhattan with no restaurants or shopping in close proximity. Several reviewers mentioned the hotel was used for "hourly entertainment" purposes.
Although some lodgers found their rooms to be clean and comfortable, some guests criticized their rooms. They reported poor Wi-Fi signals, worn towels and strong cigarette odours in non-smoking rooms and in the hallways. Noise transfer from the subway and street were also mentioned.
The hotel's breakfast was a disappointment for some lodgers, who described it as limited with no hot items.
Booking.com guest reviews rated the hotel 6 out of 10 from 22 reviews
TripAdvisor.com guest reviews ranked the hotel #38 of 47 Brooklyn hotels with an average rating of 2.5 out of 5 from 7 reviews.
The author called the hotel on September 20, 2013 to verify some information.
