Hotel in Brooklyn

The William Vale: Is It Right for Your Stay?

Ranked 13 of 29 in Brooklyn on our weighted review measure.

Best for
Travelers who want a pool
Location
Brooklyn
Review score
8.5 out of 10 from 1,438 reviews
Price band
$300 and up
Property type
Hotel, 5-star listing
Last checked
August 2026

The verdict

The William Vale ranks 13 of 29 in Brooklyn on our weighted review measure, which balances the score against the number of reviews behind it. It holds 8.5 out of 10 from 1,438 reviews. At about $343 a night in the August 2026 snapshot it sits in the upper part of that set, against a $240 median. The clearest reason to shortlist it is travelers who want a pool.

Its 8.5 score sits at or above the 8.4 median of this shortlist, across 1,438 reviews.

The trade-off

It is one of the more expensive options here: about $343 against a $240 median for this shortlist.

Location

The address is 111 North 12th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11249, United States.

Our data records the borough as Brooklyn without a confirmed neighborhood, so we do not name one.

In a straight line it is about 2.4 miles from the Empire State Building, 2.4 miles from Grand Central, 2.7 miles from Madison Square Garden.

Those are straight-line distances between coordinates, not walking routes, so treat them as a way to compare properties rather than as a travel time.

Streets and transit around The William ValeWythe AvenueKent AvenueNorth 14th StreetNorth 10th StreetNorth 11th StreetBedford AvenueDriggs AvenueNorman AvenueDobbin StreetNorth 15th StreetBanker StreetNassau AvenueThis hotel500 feetN
Streets and subway stops around the property, drawn to scale from OpenStreetMap. Distances are straight lines, not walking routes.

The honest comparison

Right for you or not

Book it if
  • anyone for whom a pool is part of the decision, which is rare in this city
  • travellers with a dog, once the current policy is confirmed with the hotel
  • travellers deliberately buying the top classification tier
Look elsewhere if
  • It is one of the more expensive options here: about $343 against a $240 median for this shortlist.
  • Budget is the binding constraint: cheaper options with comparable review records exist in Brooklyn.

What the listing records

Facilities in the source listing

Recorded without a verification flag.

  • Spa
  • Fitness room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Terrace
  • Free wifi
  • Children welcome

Recorded but not verified by us. These flags most often move a booking decision, so confirm them with the hotel before they decide yours.

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • EV charging
  • Travel Proud listing

FAQ

Common questions

Is The William Vale a good choice?

It depends on the trip. On our weighted review measure it ranks 13 of 29 in Brooklyn. The main trade-off is that it is one of the more expensive options here: about $343 against a $240 median for this shortlist.

What does it cost?

About $343 a night in our August 2026 snapshot, which is a reference point rather than a bookable rate.

Are the listed facilities confirmed?

Not by us. The source listing recorded pool, pet-friendly, ev charging, travel proud listing at the time of the snapshot. Confirm anything that would decide your booking directly with the hotel.