Ranked by Crawling Distance from Canal Bar
When evaluating hotels for SummerCon, we use a highly scientific measurement system: distance from the After After Party at Canal Bar. The following properties have been field-tested by generations of SummerCon attendees and are all solid options.
1. Tru by Hilton Brooklyn
529 President St, Brooklyn, NY 11215
A solid choice and one of the closest hotels to Canal Bar. You’ll feel like a real New Yorker because the rooms are small, but efficient. In fact, this hotel can practically be reached by crawling from Canal Bar, making it a favorite among attendees who take the phrase “one last drink” as a personal challenge.
The free breakfast is particularly decent as free breakfasts go in NYC. (Hint: very few things in New York are actually free.)
2. TownePlace Suites by Marriott New York Brooklyn
561 President St, Brooklyn, NY 11215
(718) 765-5000
Another tried-and-true SummerCon option located just around the corner from Canal Bar.
The biggest advantage here is the in-room kitchenette. If you’d prefer to avoid spending your entire bug bounty on New York food prices, having a refrigerator, microwave, and basic kitchen setup can be a surprisingly valuable feature.
Also close enough to Canal Bar that your GPS may simply display: “Good luck.”
3. Fairfield Inn & Suites Brooklyn
181 3rd Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 522-4000
A few blocks from the conference venues and an easy walk to Littlefield, Ornate Studios, Lucky 13, and Canal Bar.
The Fairfield has long been a SummerCon favorite. The décor may not be luxurious, but somehow it manages to maintain the neighborhood dive-bar aesthetic even when you’re back in your hotel room. Think of it as an immersive Brooklyn experience.
4. Ace Hotel Brooklyn
252 Schermerhorn St, Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 313-3636
Want to stay where all the baller hackers are? This is the place.
The Ace Hotel is stylish, comfortable, and frequently serves as an unofficial gathering spot for attendees, speakers, sponsors, and other conference regulars.
The rooms are, admittedly, expensive. And the “small room” category is so small that you may have to leave the room to change your mind. But if you’ve got the budget, it’s a fantastic option with great food, excellent common areas, and easy access to Downtown Brooklyn and the conference.
Honorable Mention: Anywhere Near a Subway
SummerCon is centered in Gowanus, one of Brooklyn’s most walkable neighborhoods. If the hotels above are sold out or outside your budget, don’t panic. Anything near the 2, 3, 4, 5, B, D, F, G, N, Q, or R trains will get you to the conference quickly, and New York’s subway system runs 24 hours a day.
Just remember: no matter where you stay, the After After Party is still at Canal Bar.