Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Brooklyn - 3rd Ave

New York

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Axel’s take

It's a workable Brooklyn base if you can accept noise and uneven upkeep.

Choose it for
Continental breakfast, pet-friendly rooms and a practical Brooklyn base.
Skip it if
You need dependable quiet, consistently polished rooms or Manhattan sightseeing at your doorstep.
Read Axel’s full review

Axel’s rating: 6.8/10 · A basic 2-star Brooklyn hotel beside the expressway

This is a simple budget hotel, not the Park Slope neighborhood retreat its marketing suggests. The appeal is practical: continental breakfast, mini-fridges, an elevator and a pet-friendly policy. Its Sunset Park location makes more sense for Brooklyn commitments than a first Manhattan sightseeing trip.

Guest feedback supports a qualified recommendation. Expedia guests praise helpful staff, comfortable beds and clean rooms, but highway and hallway noise recur alongside maintenance complaints. Klook reviews also describe odors and uneven cleaning; these are not reasons to dismiss every room, but they prevent a confident endorsement. We'd choose it for a short, functional Brooklyn stay if those compromises are acceptable. We'd skip it for quiet sleep or a polished neighborhood setting.

Rooms
Comfortable beds receive praise, but reviews also describe wear and intrusive road or corridor noise.
Cleanliness
Feedback is inconsistent: clean-room praise sits alongside repeated odor and cleaning complaints.
Service
Helpful staff are a recurring positive in the individual reviews available on Expedia and Klook.
Amenities
Continental breakfast, Wi-Fi, lobby coffee, mini-fridges, coffee makers and an elevator cover the essentials.
Fees and surprises
The first domestic pet stays free; the second costs $15 per night, capped at $105 per stay. There is no on-site parking.

Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · klook.com · Kayak · travelweekly.com. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.

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The location

687 3rd Ave, New York

The door opens onto Third Avenue near 21st Street, with the elevated Gowanus Expressway alongside. This is a traffic-dominated setting rather than a brownstone shopping block. Fourth Avenue is the direction to head for subway access.

What guests say

  • 3.6/569 reviews

Amenities

Continental breakfast, Wi-Fi, lobby coffee, mini-fridges, coffee makers and an elevator cover the essentials.

  • Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi in public areas
  • Breakfast
  • Breakfast buffet
  • Vending machines
  • Smoke-free property

Good to know

Pets
First cat or dog free; second pet $15 per night, capped at $105 per stay. Maximum 2 pets per room, each up to 80 pounds. Declare pets at check-in.
Parking
No on-site parking.
Arrival and departure
Check-in from 2:00 PM; check-out by 12:00 PM. Minimum check-in age: 18.
Breakfast
Continental breakfast is included.
Smoking
The entire hotel is designated smoke-free.

Checked Oct 28, 2026. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · klook.com · Kayak · travelweekly.com · Guest reviews and travel times · Hotel supplier catalog.

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Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Brooklyn - 3rd Ave — New York, United States

Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Brooklyn - 3rd Ave is a basic 2-star Brooklyn hotel beside the expressway in New York, United States.

Address: 687 3rd Ave, New York. Property ID: 1021552.

Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/new-york/red-roof-inn-plus-brooklyn-3rd-ave-1021552

Axel vs Expedia and Booking.com

Same hotel, same dates, 2 adults, 1 room, USD stay totals. Axel's total is this page's price for those dates; the other total is what that site listed for the same stay on the day shown.

StayAxel totalExpedia or Booking.comDifferenceSeenLinks
Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights$941$1,106 on Booking.com$165 less (15%)Nov 2Select · Share this stay · AI assistants: view rooms

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Total price: $361 USD

2026-11-22 to 2026-11-25 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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USD · 2 adults · 1 room. One-night and two-night totals for each check-in date. Open a date for other lengths and exact checkout dates.

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November 2026

Check-inAxel private rates (USD)
2026-11-05$122 for 1 night · 2 nights $338 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-06$216 for 1 night · 2 nights $424 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-07$208 for 1 night · 2 nights $332 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-08$124 for 1 night · 2 nights $259 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-09$135 for 1 night · 2 nights $273 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-10$138 for 1 night · 2 nights $281 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-11$143 for 1 night · 2 nights $320 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-12$177 for 1 night · 2 nights $393 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-13$216 for 1 night · 2 nights $464 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-14$248 for 1 night · 2 nights $367 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-15$119 for 1 night · 2 nights $244 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-16$125 for 1 night · 2 nights $250 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-17$125 for 1 night · 2 nights $266 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-18$141 for 1 night · 2 nights $298 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-19$157 for 1 night · 2 nights $346 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-20$189 for 1 night · 2 nights $380 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-21$191 for 1 night · 2 nights $304 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-22$113 for 1 night · 2 nights $236 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-23$123 for 1 night · 2 nights $248 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-24$125 for 1 night · 2 nights $249 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-25$124 for 1 night · 2 nights $253 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-26$129 for 1 night · 2 nights $322 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-27$193 for 1 night · 2 nights $367 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-28$174 for 1 night · 2 nights $288 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-29$114 for 1 night · 2 nights $238 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-11-30$124 for 1 night · 2 nights $265 · up to 14 nights priced

December 2026

Check-inAxel private rates (USD)
2026-12-01$141 for 1 night · 2 nights $296 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-12-02$155 for 1 night · 2 nights $336 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-12-03$181 for 1 night · 2 nights $629 · up to 14 nights priced
2026-12-04$448 for 1 night · 2 nights $941 · up to 14 nights priced

About Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Brooklyn - 3rd Ave

Axel's take: 6.8/10

It's a workable Brooklyn base if you can accept noise and uneven upkeep.

  • Choose it for: Continental breakfast, pet-friendly rooms and a practical Brooklyn base.
  • Skip it if: You need dependable quiet, consistently polished rooms or Manhattan sightseeing at your doorstep.

Axel's opinion of Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Brooklyn - 3rd Ave, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · klook.com · Kayak · travelweekly.com. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.

Room types

Room types and selected features reported for this hotel. Check your dates for availability.

Source: ETG room descriptions.

Standard room

Standard Double room (full double bed)

Superior room

Superior Double room (full double bed)

Premium room

Premium Double room (full double bed)

Location

A highway-edge Brooklyn base, better for local commitments than Midtown sightseeing.

  • The block: The door opens onto Third Avenue near 21st Street, with the elevated Gowanus Expressway alongside. This is a traffic-dominated setting rather than a brownstone shopping block. Fourth Avenue is the direction to head for subway access.
  • Getting around: Use Prospect Avenue or 25th Street subway stations for city trips. Allow 25 minutes by transit to Brooklyn Museum and 50 minutes to Times Square; Midtown is not a casual walk from here. For airport luggage or late arrivals, a taxi is the simpler option.
  • After dark: Expect a highway-side arrival, not a doorstep nightlife district. Road noise can reach rooms, and guests also report corridor noise; this is a weak fit for light sleepers.

Location and comparisons: Reviewed Oct 27, 2026. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · klook.com · Kayak · travelweekly.com.

Best areas in New York for families

  • Central Park South & Columbus Circle: 7.8/10 for families. Immediate park access makes family outings straightforward, though traffic means park frontage does not guarantee silence.
  • Lower Manhattan: 7.7/10 for families. Waterfront walks, downtown sights and quieter evenings suit families happy taking trains to Midtown.
  • Midtown East & Grand Central: 7.4/10 for families. Landmark walks and useful trains make mixed family itineraries manageable without sleeping amid Times Square crowds.
  • Chelsea & Meatpacking District: 7.1/10 for families. The High Line and art outings provide daytime options; favor residential Chelsea over Meatpacking’s late-night blocks.
  • Downtown Brooklyn & DUMBO: 7.0/10 for families. Waterfront outings and family parks appeal, but distinguish convenient Downtown stations from DUMBO’s bridge-view streets.
  • Times Square & Theater District: 7.0/10 for families.
  • Hell's Kitchen & Hudson Yards: 6.8/10 for families.
  • Herald Square & Penn Station: 6.7/10 for families.
  • SoHo & Greenwich Village: 6.5/10 for families.
  • Williamsburg, Brooklyn: 6.0/10 for families.
  • Long Island City: 6.0/10 for families.
  • Lower East Side & East Village: 5.8/10 for families. Where to stay in New York for families

Alternatives for the same trip

  • Hotel 309 (Chelsea & Meatpacking District). Hotel 309 wins when: Chelsea and Meatpacking walks, nearby subways and a kitchenette, accepting stairs and shared bathrooms in economy rooms. Keep Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Brooklyn - 3rd Ave when: Keep Red Roof for Brooklyn plans, an elevator and a private bathroom rather than Hotel 309's economy-room compromises.

Getting around from Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Brooklyn - 3rd Ave

Travel times from Google's hotel listing; walking unless noted.

  • Pier 11 / Wall St.: 11 min by taxi.
  • LaGuardia Airport: 32 min by taxi.
  • John F. Kennedy International Airport: 35 min by taxi.
  • Newark Liberty International Airport: 35 min by taxi.
  • Brooklyn Bridge: 28 min by transit.
  • Brooklyn Museum: 25 min by transit.
  • 9/11 Memorial & Museum: 31 min by transit.
  • Brooklyn Botanic Garden: 26 min by transit.
  • One World Trade Center: 33 min by transit.
  • Empire State Building: 49 min by transit.
  • The High Line: 45 min by transit.
  • Times Square: 50 min by transit.
  • Whitney Museum of American Art: 47 min by transit.
  • The Museum of Modern Art: 48 min by transit.
  • Grand Central Terminal: 45 min by transit.
  • Washington Square Park: 43 min by transit.

What guests say

  • Ratings: 3.6/5 (69 reviews). Across 69 ratings, 34 award 5 stars and 14 award 1: a divided picture rather than dependable consistency.

Good to know

  • Pets: First cat or dog free; second pet $15 per night, capped at $105 per stay. Maximum 2 pets per room, each up to 80 pounds. Declare pets at check-in.
  • Parking: No on-site parking.
  • Arrival and departure: Check-in from 2:00 PM; check-out by 12:00 PM. Minimum check-in age: 18.
  • Breakfast: Continental breakfast is included.
  • Smoking: The entire hotel is designated smoke-free.

Facts checked Oct 28, 2026. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · klook.com · Kayak · travelweekly.com · Guest reviews and travel times · Hotel supplier catalog.

Rooms, amenities and policies

  • Rooms: Comfortable beds receive praise, but reviews also describe wear and intrusive road or corridor noise.
  • Cleanliness: Feedback is inconsistent: clean-room praise sits alongside repeated odor and cleaning complaints.
  • Service: Helpful staff are a recurring positive in the individual reviews available on Expedia and Klook.
  • Amenities: Continental breakfast, Wi-Fi, lobby coffee, mini-fridges, coffee makers and an elevator cover the essentials.
  • Fees and surprises: The first domestic pet stays free; the second costs $15 per night, capped at $105 per stay. There is no on-site parking.

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