Holiday Inn Express – NYC Brooklyn – Sunset Park, an IHG Hotel

Holiday Inn Express – NYC Brooklyn – Sunset Park, an IHG Hotel Overview

First Impressions

Sunset Park isn’t the first neighborhood that comes to mind when people think about Brooklyn, but honestly, that’s kind of the point. The Holiday Inn Express – NYC Brooklyn – Sunset Park, an IHG Hotel sits right in the middle of a real, working Brooklyn neighborhood — not a tourist bubble. Pulling up to 39th Street, you get this immediate sense that you’re staying somewhere genuine rather than some sanitized version of New York. It’s a three-star property, and it knows exactly what it is — no pretense, just solid, reliable comfort.

Location & Neighborhood

Sunset Park is one of those Brooklyn spots that rewards curious travelers. You’ve got a mix of Chinese and Latin American restaurants within easy walking distance, and the actual Sunset Park itself — the green space — has some of the best views of the Manhattan skyline you’ll find anywhere in the borough. Getting into the city is straightforward from here; the D and N trains are nearby and will get you to Midtown in under 30 minutes. I mean, for the price point, the access to the rest of New York is genuinely hard to beat.

The Room

Rooms here are clean, well-maintained, and — well — exactly what you’d expect from a well-run IHG property. Nothing is going to blow you away, but everything works, which matters more than people admit. The beds are comfortable enough that you’ll actually sleep after a long day of walking around the city. There’s decent storage, reliable Wi-Fi, and the kind of bathroom that feels properly cleaned rather than just wiped down. For a three-star stay in New York, that’s honestly a win.

Breakfast

The morning spread is American-style — think eggs, pastries, coffee, the usual suspects. It’s not going to replace a sit-down brunch at some local Brooklyn spot, but it does the job when you want to fuel up quickly before heading out. What I appreciate is that it’s included and doesn’t feel like an afterthought — the setup is organized and the food is fresh enough. If you’re the type who likes to hit the ground running in the morning, having breakfast sorted right downstairs is genuinely useful.

Why Guests Love It

Couples in particular seem to really take to this place — and you can sort of see why. There’s something appealing about staying in a neighborhood that feels lived-in and local, especially when you’re exploring New York together rather than just ticking off landmarks. The hotel scores an 8 out of 10 in guest ratings, which for a three-star property in one of the most demanding cities in the world says a lot. You’re not paying for a fancy address or a rooftop bar — you’re paying for a clean, comfortable base that lets you actually experience Brooklyn rather than just passing through it. And for a lot of travelers, that trade-off makes complete sense.

Holiday Inn Express – NYC Brooklyn – Sunset Park, an IHG Hotel Accommodations

Reviews of Holiday Inn Express – NYC Brooklyn – Sunset Park, an IHG Hotel

• Angel (8/10)

  The staff was friendly and helpful the whole time and made my honeymoon all the better

• Wojciech from Poland (8/10)

  Great location near subway line D. Breakfast is satisfactory, and the service is exceptionally helpful. Cleaning meets European standards.

• Christine from Canada (7/10)

  Free Breakfast was very good as it offered hot options.

• Viviana from United States (9/10)

  Free coffee, water, clean rooms

• William from United States (9/10)

  Convenient to the subways and city

• Stefan from Austria (8/10)

  The hotel is at a good location in Brooklyn, close to the metro and also close to nice places like Coney Island. The rooms are large and clean. The staff was friendly and helpful.

• Kimberly from United States (7/10)

  The breakfast selection was great but the eggs were very dry. The rooms are on the small side but nice decor, great use of space and had everything we needed to be comfortable. Hotels in Brooklyn are very expensive but this was the least expensive and we wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again.

• Kathey from United States (7/10)

  Room was very well designed and comfortable

• Inga from Norway (8/10)

  I think it was worth it's money. The room was spacious and had everything we needed like hair dryer and iron. Breakfast was ok, there was both warm food, bagels, yogurt. Take in mind that there was about 1 hour to any destination in Manhattan by metro, but subway was just 3 minutes away.

• Andrea from United States (9/10)

  Quiet, spacious room

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