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The William Vale

111 North 12th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11249, United States of America – Excellent location – show map – Subway Access

Excellent location – rated 9.2/10! (score from 1301 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

8.3
Very Good
1,304 reviews

Stayed unexpectedly night of for my boyfriend’s birthday. Absolutely in love with the room and the view!

Kristina United States of America

I did not have breakfast or dinner. The one time I went for dinner the kitchen closed.

Paige United States of America

Excellent View!!!!! Everyone working there treats me with courtesy. Thank you for everything 😊

Elizabeth United States of America

The staff was helpful in moving me to a different room. The original room had a screeching sound coming and going, which I recorded. After listening to the sound the Front Desk staff found me another room.

Richard United States of America

The pool was amazing, the view from the Gotham suite was incredible!

Gabbie United States of America

great view, comfortable room, pool was great but expensive (to get chairs)

Raphael United States of America

staff are very friendly and the view of my room is great.

Yingyu United States of America

The stuff, the design, the rooms, the pool, the rooftop and basically everything

Omri United States of America

It is a lively, fun, energetic hotel. The pool is fun! It is in a great area, walking distance to the subway and tons of great shopping and restaurants.

Erin United States of America

Everything except below. View was wonderful could even see the building the venue I came to Brooklyn for was held in.

Patterson United States of America
8.3
Very Good
1,304 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Stayed unexpectedly night of for my boyfriend’s birthday. Absolutely in love with the room and the view!”
    Kristina Kristina United States of America United States of America
  • “I did not have breakfast or dinner. The one time I went for dinner the kitchen closed.”
    Paige Paige United States of America United States of America
  • “Excellent View!!!!! Everyone working there treats me with courtesy. Thank you for everything 😊”
    Elizabeth Elizabeth United States of America United States of America
  • “The staff was helpful in moving me to a different room. The original room had a screeching sound coming and going, which I recorded.”
    Richard Richard United States of America United States of America
  • “The pool was amazing, the view from the Gotham suite was incredible!”
    Gabbie Gabbie United States of America United States of America
  • “great view, comfortable room, pool was great but expensive (to get chairs)”
    Raphael Raphael United States of America United States of America
  • “staff are very friendly and the view of my room is great.”
    Yingyu Yingyu United States of America United States of America
  • “The stuff, the design, the rooms, the pool, the rooftop and basically everything”
    Omri Omri United States of America United States of America
  • “It is a lively, fun, energetic hotel. The pool is fun! It is in a great area, walking distance to the subway and tons of great shopping and restaurants.”
    Erin Erin United States of America United States of America
  • “Everything except below. View was wonderful could even see the building the venue I came to Brooklyn for was held in.”
    Patterson Patterson United States of America United States of America

Categories:

  • Staff8.6
  • Facilities8.7
  • Cleanliness9.0
  • Comfort8.9
  • Value for money7.7
  • Location 9.2
High score for Brooklyn

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With a 50 feet rooftop swimming pool and an award winning chef overseeing the dining options on offer, The William Vale offers accommodations in Williamsburg, across the East River from Manhattan.

Custom metalwork details embellish every room. All the rooms at The William Vale come with floor-to-ceiling windows, open air balconies and views. Glass-enclosed showers rainfall showers are provided as well.

Chef, Andrew Carmellini, offers three distinct culinary concepts with in-room dining options and poolside menus at The Vale. The lobby is adorned by artwork from Brooklyn-based artist – Marela Zacarias. Artwork from other local artists decorate the rest of the property.

The William Vale is 4 mi from Barclays Center and Brooklyn Museum is 4.5 mi away. John F. Kennedy International Airport is 15 mi from the property. The East River Ferry stop is 2,650 feet away, while the Bedford Avenue Subway Station (L Train) is 2,100 feet away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

The William Vale has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Feb 16, 2016

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Most popular amenities

1 swimming pool
Parking
Free WiFi
Pet friendly
Non-smoking rooms
very good Fitness Center
Bar

Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

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This property is part of the Travel Sustainable program, which means it’s taken significant steps to make your stay more sustainable.

4 reasons to choose The William Vale

  • Prices you can't beat!
  • Booking is safe
  • Manage your bookings online
  • The staff speaks English

Guest reviews

8.3
Very Good · 1,304 reviews
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  • Staff8.6
  • Facilities8.7
    View
  • Cleanliness9.0
  • Comfort8.9
  • Value for money7.7
  • Location 9.2
    View
High score for Brooklyn

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See what guests loved the most:

  • Kristina
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Stayed unexpectedly night of for my boyfriend’s birthday. Absolutely in love with the room and the view!”
  • Paige
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “I did not have breakfast or dinner. The one time I went for dinner the kitchen closed.”
  • Elizabeth
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Excellent View!!!!! Everyone working there treats me with courtesy. Thank you for everything 😊”
  • Richard
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “The staff was helpful in moving me to a different room. The original room had a screeching sound coming and going, which I recorded. After listening to the sound the Front Desk staff found me another room.”
  • Gabbie
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “The pool was amazing, the view from the Gotham suite was incredible!”
  • Raphael
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “great view, comfortable room, pool was great but expensive (to get chairs)”
  • Yingyu
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “staff are very friendly and the view of my room is great.”
  • Omri
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “The stuff, the design, the rooms, the pool, the rooftop and basically everything”
  • Erin
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “It is a lively, fun, energetic hotel. The pool is fun! It is in a great area, walking distance to the subway and tons of great shopping and restaurants.”
  • Patterson
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Everything except below. View was wonderful could even see the building the venue I came to Brooklyn for was held in.”
Property questions and answers
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  • Can you see the city from the balcony
    Unfortunately, not with our Standard king rooms. Those room categories has views of Brooklyn Bridge/lower Manhattan, or Queens/upper Manhattan.
    Answered on December 25, 2019
  • what's the difference between Gotham king and regular king?
    We do not have a set date for the pool closure, it will all be depending on the weather.
    Answered on August 29, 2021
  • Hi! Do king rooms have bathtubs? Thanks!
    Hello! Only our suites provide a bathtub - Deluxe Corner Suite, Gotham Corner Suite, and King One Bedroom Suite.
    Answered on January 8, 2021
  • mandate Covid-19 Vaccine required for stay at this Hotel
    For the Hotel - no vaccination proof is required, however for our restaurants you must present proof of being fully vaccinated and photo ID.
    Answered on November 11, 2021
  • When does the pool open?
    Hi! The pool is open this year (2021) from end of May through October.
    Answered on May 27, 2021
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Hotel area info *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
Excellent location – show map
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
2 Restaurants On Site

    Westlight

    Open for: Dinner

    Menu: À la carte

    Leuca

    Food: Italian

    Open for: Breakfast, Brunch, Dinner

    Menu: À la carte

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Amenities of The William Vale Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular amenities

1 swimming pool
Parking
Free WiFi
Pet friendly
Non-smoking rooms
very good Fitness Center
Bar
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
Pets
Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne Additional charge
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed) and costs USD 50 per day.
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Parking garage
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Suit press Additional charge
  • Ironing service Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning Additional charge
  • Laundry Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Business center Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Safe
General
  • Pet bowls
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Heating
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Elevator
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible
Outdoor swimming pool
Free! All pools are free of charge
  • Seasonal
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Pool bar
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Heated pool
Spa
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Fitness center
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish

House rules The William Vale takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

Until 11:00 AM

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 6 and above are considered adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 21

Pets

Free! Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

Maestro Mastercard Visa Discover Diners Club American Express The William Vale accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

Pool reservations are required for pool access, and can be made by contacting the property by email.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Westlight: Closed from Sun, Sept 11, 2022 until Sun, Sept 11, 2022

Westlight: Closed from Sat, Sept 17, 2022 until Sat, Sept 17, 2022

Westlight: Closed from Mon, Sept 19, 2022 until Mon, Sept 19, 2022

Westlight: Closed from Thu, Sept 22, 2022 until Thu, Sept 22, 2022

Swimming pool #1: Closed from Sun, Sept 25, 2022 until Thu, Jun 01, 2023

FAQs about The William Vale

  • The William Vale offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness center
    • Swimming pool

  • Room options at The William Vale include:

    • Double
    • Suite
    • Quad

  • The William Vale is 2.3 miles from the center of Brooklyn.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • The William Vale has 2 restaurants:

    • Westlight
    • Leuca

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to The William Vale by:

    • Taxi 30min

  • The prices at The William Vale may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at The William Vale is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.