Penny Williamsburg, New York CityPenny Williamsburg in New York City, United States has a corrected score of 4.0 ± 0.3 (fair evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 13 of 498 hotels we score in New York City. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.3 before correction: Booking.com 3.9, Tripadvisor 5.0, Google 4.0. Rooms from about $376 a night (cached, not a live quote).Penny Williamsburg is a 4-star hotel in the Williamsburg neighbourhood of Brooklyn, New York, designed by the Sydell Group with a link to graduate student housing for Bard College. It has 118 rooms, all with kitchenettes and free WiFi, plus a 700-square-foot suite with a private terrace. Guests get a rooftop bar and restaurant called elNico, a terrace, and complimentary bicycles for getting around the area. The hotel is pet-friendly and family-friendly, with an artsy feel that suits travellers who want to explore local shops and eateries on foot. Rooms are on the small side, so it works best for short stays or guests happy to trade space for location and design.What stands out

Attentive, accommodating staff

Good city views from upper floors

Bold, stylish design throughout

Walkable location with free bikes

Watch out for

Rooms are small

Reception area is plain

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