The Industrialist Hotel Gowanus Brooklyn, Sonder

My husband and I stayed for 3 nights (April 10–12, 2025), and overall, we had a pleasant experience. Check-in was smooth with easy access to the building and our room via app and door codes. The staff was young, friendly, and helpful throughout our stay. The room itself was a bit on the smaller side and could benefit from more storage—especially in the bathroom. A small ledge or shelf inside the shower for items like loofahs and face wash would be a great addition. The sink is also quite compact, and the ledge above it sticks out far enough that you might bump your head while brushing your teeth. On the bright side, the bedding was incredibly comfortable, and the linens felt high quality. We especially appreciated the full-length mirror and the large TV with access to personal streaming services. While there’s no mini fridge in the room, there is a microwave and a water fountain available in the lobby for shared use. Overall, it was a stylish and convenient stay with a few minor design quirks—4 out of 5 stars.

Good and very convenient location. It was good for a very low-maintenance stay, if you don’t require any immediate support it will get the job done. I liked that you can be very self-sufficient which is how I like to travel. The room was small, no coffee table or place to sit aside from the bed, but okay if you just need a place to sleep. Good that it had a hair dryer and iron small ironing board which is important especially for those in the city to work. Overall I will stay there again especially for how close it is to the subway stop.

Balcony with great view Small room (typical in NYC), but wow, what a nice city skyline view, and a private balcony. The mattress was too firm for our taste, but everything was clean and the hotel staff were friendly. Great location in Brooklyn's Park Slope.

Great location and good enough rooms. The bathroom was not perfectly clean, and the nice coffee maker was as lacking both coffee and anything to drink out of.

Loved my stay at The Sonder. The hotel is great, comfy, and close to everything

Good price for New York City. Conveniently located to subway, deli and food shops. Room lacks basic amenities such as fridge, microwave, decent coffee maker. Bed is comfortable.