"Cool, bright rooms... It’s close to some of the nicest walking neighbourhoods around."

"If all you know about Brooklyn is its famous bridge, then it's time to cross the river. This borough's avant-garde demeanor and eclectic style is best seen at the trendy Nu Hotel."

"Eco-friendly doesn't always translate to guest friendly; however, I'm happy to report that the Nu Hotel was more than friendly to me." Full review

"The biggest plus and minus for Brooklyn's first true boutique hotel, opened in 2008, is its location: at the top of restaurant row on Smith Street, across from a high-rise city jail."

"The hip-yet-affordable NU, on one of Brooklyn's main nightlife and shopping streets, is perfect for visitors seeking a manageable taste of outer-borough New York." Full review

"New electronics, environmentally sustainable cork floors, organic sheets, free breakfasts, an on-site bar, a 24-hour gym -- all this, and more, for less." Full review

"Conveniently placed for the shops and restaurants of BoCoCa, Nu Hotel has bundled quirky niceties into a classy, eco-friendly package." Full review

"This chic hotel --- with an accent on comfort and design --- enjoys a prime Brooklyn location."

"Four-story boutique with loft-ish rooms, clean, modern lines, lime and gray accents. Eco-friendly cork flooring, organic bedding, hammocks to reduce bedspring wear and tear."

"Budget- and earth-friendly digs in a funky Brooklyn ’hood with chalkboard walls and in-room hammocks." Full review