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The William Vale

Brooklyn , 111 North 12th Street (Show on Map)

8.2

Very Good

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Summary of reviewsThe William Vale is a luxurious hotel located in a central location in Brooklyn, close to the subway and within walking distance to great restaurants, bars and cafes. The hotel offers stunning views of NYC with some guests raving about the view from their room balconies. The rooms are modern and clean with balconies being a particular highlight. The staff is uniformly welcoming, friendly and helpful with housekeeping staff receiving high praise for their kindness and professionalism. The rooftop pool is a highlight for many guests, although some had negative experiences with complaints about poor service and limited time slots for pool access. The hotel is perfect for guests over 21 looking to experience the lively Williamsburg scene, although some guests noted that the surrounding area can be extremely noisy. The hotel is generally described as luxurious with some guests feeling that it truly deserves a 5-star rating. Overall, The William Vale provides a comfortable and unforgettable stay in the heart of Brooklyn.
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Hotel with Panoramic View Pool

The William Vale boasts an exceptional offering for guests with its magnificent rooftop bar, Westlight, and the splendid Vale Pool. Positioned on the 22nd floor, Westlight presents a sweeping 360-degree panorama of New York City that mesmerizes visitors as they enjoy an exquisite menu of original and classic cocktails. Paired with Carmellini’s globally-inspired street food, it's an unmatched experience in NYC. A few levels below, Vale Pool presents another facet of luxury. With stunning views of the city, the longest outdoor hotel pool in New York, located on the fourth floor, is a 60-feet-long oasis where one can bask in the Brooklyn sun. Summer bites and a variety of cocktails, including tantalizing Frozen Pina Colada and Michelada, add a delicious touch to the sun-soaked, panoramic poolside experience.

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Room Types

King With Balcony This room features a sofa and a balcony.

Suite Gotham Corner Suites features a separate bedroom, a living room and a balcony. The bathroom features a rain shower.

Gotham Queen with Balcony Gotham Queen rooms include a seating area and a balcony. The bathroom features a rain shower.

Gotham King with Balcony Gotham King rooms include a seating area and a balcony. The bathroom features a rain shower.

Double Room with Balcony This room features a private balcony.

King - One Bedroom Suite w. Balcony This suite features a separate living room and a terrace. Freemotion CoschBike™ with iFIT technology

Queen Room with Balcony This room features a seating area and a balcony.

Deluxe Corner Suite with Wraparound Balcony Corner suites feature a balcony.

Standard Queen ADA with Balcony Featuring free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower. Boasting a balcony, this double room also features air conditioning, a coffee machine and a flat-screen TV. The unit has 1 bed.

Double Double ADA with Balcony The spacious double room offers air conditioning, a coffee machine, as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower. This double room features a flat-screen TV. The unit offers 2 beds.

King ADA with Balcony Providing free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower. This double room features air conditioning, a coffee machine, a flat-screen TV and a balcony. The unit offers 1 bed.

King One Bedroom Suite ADA with Balcony The spacious quadruple room offers air conditioning, a coffee machine, as well as a private bathroom boasting a bath. This quadruple room provides a flat-screen TV. The unit has 1 bed.

Gotham King ADA with Balcony Featuring free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower. This double room has air conditioning, a coffee machine, a flat-screen TV and a balcony. The unit has 1 bed.

Gotham Corner Suite ADA with Wraparound Balcony Featuring free toiletries and bathrobes, this quadruple room includes a private bathroom with a shower. Boasting a balcony, this quadruple room also features air conditioning, a coffee machine and a flat-screen TV. The unit has 1 bed.

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8.2

Very Good

Location

If you're looking for a hotel with a great location in Brooklyn, The William Vale might just be perfect for you. There are many positive comments about the hotel's location with guests saying that it's centrally located, close to the subway and walking distance to great restaurants, bars and cafes. The hotel also offers awesome views of NYC with some guests even raving about the view from their room balconies. The laid-back neighborhood is another plus with plenty of fun things to see and do nearby. And if you want to explore Williamsburg or Manhattan, the location is perfect for that too!

Breakfast

The William Vale provides a great breakfast experience for guests with speedy room service and delicious American breakfast options available at the in-house restaurant. While there were some negative reviews about the limited options for early breakfast (nothing before 8 am) and some confusion about service availability, the overall consensus is that the breakfast is good and worth the USD 30 per person price tag (includes tax and tip). Sweet and fatty foods dominate the menu, so it may not be the best fit for non-American taste preferences.

Rooms

The William Vale hotel boasts a range of modern and clean rooms, many of which have a stunning view of Manhattan. Although some guests found the rooms to be on the smaller side, they were still comfortable and well-designed with nice amenities. The balconies were particularly popular, offering amazing views and comfortable lounge chairs. The staff was fantastic and friendly, providing great service and tasty room service. Some guests experienced issues with cleanliness or room mix-ups, but overall the hotel was kept immaculate and provided a lively, fun atmosphere. The hotel's location in Brooklyn was convenient for many guests, who appreciated the ease of being close to events they were attending. Some minor complaints included limited plug sockets or the lack of a bedside table, but the spacious and tasteful rooms were a highlight for most. Overall, the William Vale exceeded expectations for its stylish design, luxurious touches, top-notch staff and breathtaking views.

Beds

Guests of The William Vale had mixed opinions about the beds provided during their stay with some praising their comfort while others found them too soft or too small. Some guests also experienced issues with the cleanliness of the bedding with some blankets having hair on them and one guest reporting a rash from an unclean bed sheet. However, many guests found the beds to be super comfortable and one guest even called it "one of the most comfortable beds I've ever slept in." Some guests noted that the bed was spacious and well-appointed, while others felt that it was too small for a king-sized bed. Despite the varying opinions on the beds, guests generally found the hotel to be comfortable and enjoyable with some praising the staff and room service as well.

Cleanliness

If cleanliness is a top priority for you when staying in a hotel, then you'll be pleased to know that The William Vale consistently receives positive feedback on this attribute from its guests. Many guests describe the hotel and their rooms as being nice and clean and very modern. The housekeeping staff receive high praise as well with guests noting how well they keep things Covid safe. Although some negative feedback has been given on cleanliness, such as dirty curtains and broken glass on arrival, these appear to be rare occurrences. In general, guests who stay at The William Vale will find that the hotel is well-maintained and clean with friendly and helpful staff in charge of maintaining these high standards.

Staff

Guests have overwhelmingly positive things to say about the staff at The William Vale. The staff is uniformly welcoming, friendly and helpful, going above and beyond to provide incredible service. Housekeeping staff in particular are noted for their kindness and professionalism. However, a few negative reviews report poor customer care or unfriendly front desk staff. Despite these criticisms, many guests report that their interactions with hotel personnel were positive and found them to be accommodating and professional. In particular, the hotel manager receives praise for his great attitude and helpfulness. Some guests note that not all staff members were equally friendly or helpful, but on the whole, the staff at The William Vale appear to be an asset to the hotel.

Pool

The rooftop pool at The William Vale is a highlight for many guests with comments on its awesomeness, amazingness and fun factor. Despite being closed for the season during some visits, guests are already planning their return visits to enjoy the heated outdoor pool. There are also complimentary sunbeds available and nice beds located right by the pool. However, some guests had negative experiences with complaints about poor service, complex booking procedures, limited time slots for pool access and the need to pay extra for pool-side seating or cabanas. Additionally, some guests felt that the pool was not easily accessible or had limited availability for hotel guests. Despite these mixed reviews, the pool area is generally described as beautiful, spacious and enjoyable with pool service getting good marks from some guests.

Nightlife

The William Vale is a perfect location for guests over 21 looking to experience the lively Williamsburg corporate funky scene. The on-site Westview restaurant and bar are amazing and there are also several other bars and cafes in the vicinity, including rooftop bars with incredible views. The hotel seems to be a busy event venue that also happens to have rooms with a popular rooftop bar and a high energy atmosphere. However, some guests noted that the surrounding area can be extremely noisy with music blasting from several different locations close by until the early hours of the morning. People looking for a more peaceful environment may want to take note.

5 Star

The William Vale is an incredible luxury hotel, perfect for its location and stunning views. Guests consistently rate it as exceptional and a fabulous place to stay. The staff is extremely professional and gracious and the property is truly five-star quality. The balcony is a favorite feature and guests highly recommend the hotel, despite some mixed reviews about facilities and service not always matching up to five-star standards. Overall, The William Vale is a magnificent hotel that provides a comfortable and unforgettable stay in the heart of Brooklyn.

Outdoor Pool

The William Vale boasts a stunning rooftop pool with great views and ample space for lounging. Although there are limited reservation slots for pool access, guests can still make the most of the fun outdoor pool with a bar nearby. Guests have complained about pool time limits and overcrowding, but the hotel provides ample amounts of free water for those lounging around. It's also important to note that not all hotel residents have access to the pool and bar, but the balconies still make for an enjoyable experience. However, some guests were disappointed with the pool rules and the fact that paying daily guests got the best poolside seats. Despite some minor issues, the rooftop pool is a definite highlight of The William Vale, providing a great outdoor escape from the city's heat.

Luxury

The William Vale has been described as an incredible and luxurious hotel in which to stay in. While some guests have mentioned that the rooms feel small and lack the elevated decor that they would expect for the price, the majority are of the opinion that the hotel is truly luxurious. The hotel is trendy and modern with beautiful decor throughout. Guests have praised the excellent quality of the hotel, despite the high prices with some reporting that it truly deserves a 5-star rating, while others have felt as though they have paid for the luxury, but not necessarily received it. However, there have been some negative comments: the cost of a late checkout has been viewed by some as unfair and there have been instances of construction work starting at 7am, which can be disruptive to guests. Nonetheless, most guests would recommend The William Vale to other travellers, as it provides an enjoyable and luxurious experience.

Yes, The William Vale has pool(s) that belong to one or more of the following categories: Heated Pool, Panoramic View Pool, Outdoor Pool.

No, a spa isn't available at The William Vale.

Yes, The William Vale welcomes dogs.

Yes, parking facilities are available at The William Vale.

Yes, The William Vale has a gym.

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