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Ninth, and the top Brooklyn pick on our scoring. Marriott says it's "conveniently located near the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal", with free breakfast and a kitchen in every suite.
Near is the whole claim — Marriott gives no distance, and there's no shuttle.
Parking is on site at $45 a day, but only 20 spaces, first come, and nothing covers the car while you sail. The terminal's own lot is $45 a night, per the port.
Book it for the kitchen and the breakfast, and take a cab to Pier 12.
Book it if
- Families sailing from Brooklyn who want a kitchen
- Anyone who wants breakfast before Pier 12
- Dog owners, up to 40 lb
Look elsewhere if
- You're under 21.
- You need a shuttle to the ship.
- You want to leave the car at the hotel.
Your night before, from here
From check-in to the gangway, using only what TownePlace Suites Brooklyn publishes.
All suites, each with an in-room kitchen: a fridge, microwave, dishwasher and hot plate. There's a 24-hour fitness center and an on-site laundry; Marriott lists no restaurant or pool.
"This hotel does not provide shuttle service," says Marriott. A taxi or rideshare covers the trip.
Free, 6:30 to 9:30 AM weekdays, 7 to 10 AM weekends.
"Conveniently located near the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal," says Marriott, with no distance. The hotel is on President Street in Gowanus, by Park Slope; the terminal is Pier 12 in Red Hook. Your cruise line’s documents name your terminal and check-in window.
Nothing about leaving the car while you cruise. Self-parking is $45 a day on site, with 20 spaces, first come, first served.
Night-Before Score: 38 of 100
Scored only from what the hotel publishes. Here’s how the Night-Before Score works.
Getting here, and on to the ship
Pick where you’re coming from. Solid lines are rides the hotel publishes; a question mark is a leg you’ll arrange yourself.
"This hotel does not provide shuttle service," per Marriott. It puts JFK 11.3 miles away.
"This hotel does not provide shuttle service," says Marriott.
"Conveniently located near the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal," says Marriott, with no distance. The hotel is on President Street in Gowanus, by Park Slope; the terminal is Pier 12 in Red Hook.
From JFK without a hotel shuttle
The TLC's flat taxi fare from JFK to Manhattan is $70 plus surcharges, tolls and tip; to Red Hook it runs on the meter. AirTrain is $8.75 to the subway or the LIRR at Jamaica. Carnival's transfer to Pier 88 is from $44.99 a person if you land by noon.
"This hotel does not provide shuttle service," per Marriott. It puts LaGuardia 11 miles away.
"This hotel does not provide shuttle service," says Marriott.
"Conveniently located near the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal," says Marriott, with no distance. The hotel is on President Street in Gowanus, by Park Slope; the terminal is Pier 12 in Red Hook.
From LGA without a hotel shuttle
A taxi from LaGuardia runs on the meter plus a $5 surcharge. The Q70 LaGuardia Link bus is free to the subway. Carnival's transfer to Pier 88 is from $44.99 a person if you land by noon, and Cunard puts LaGuardia about 20 minutes from Brooklyn.
"This hotel does not provide shuttle service," per Marriott. It puts Newark 23 miles away.
"This hotel does not provide shuttle service," says Marriott.
"Conveniently located near the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal," says Marriott, with no distance. The hotel is on President Street in Gowanus, by Park Slope; the terminal is Pier 12 in Red Hook.
From EWR without a hotel shuttle
A New York taxi from Newark runs on the meter plus a $20 surcharge and tolls. NJ Transit to Penn Station is $17.25, AirTrain included. For Cape Liberty it's a cab or car service: the port won't let you arrive on foot, per Celebrity, and Royal Caribbean puts Newark 9 miles away.
Nothing about leaving the car while you cruise. Self-parking is $45 a day on site, with 20 spaces, first come, first served.
Parking for your stay: $45 a day, on site; 20 spaces, first come, first served.
"This hotel does not provide shuttle service," says Marriott.
"Conveniently located near the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal," says Marriott, with no distance. The hotel is on President Street in Gowanus, by Park Slope; the terminal is Pier 12 in Red Hook.
Landing on sail morning instead? Some cruise lines and shuttle companies run straight to the terminals; compare the airports and the landing guidelines.
Which terminal
Brooklyn (Red Hook)It's placed for the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal, Pier 12 in Red Hook: Virgin, MSC and Cunard, per their own pages. Sailing Norwegian, Carnival or Holland America? That's Pier 88 in Manhattan. Royal Caribbean or Celebrity? Cape Liberty, in New Jersey.
Distance
Near, per Marriott"Conveniently located near the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal," says Marriott, with no distance. The hotel is on President Street in Gowanus, by Park Slope; the terminal is Pier 12 in Red Hook.
Source: marriott.comShuttle departures
No shuttleThere’s no hotel shuttle to time, so a taxi or rideshare leaves when you’re ready. Your cruise documents give your terminal check-in window.
Source: marriott.comParking while you sail
Cruise parking
Cruise parking unconfirmedNothing about leaving the car while you cruise. Self-parking is $45 a day on site, with 20 spaces, first come, first served.
Source: marriott.comThe port’s own lots
$45 a night · $35 a dayManhattan and Brooklyn: both terminals’ own lots are $45 a night, taxes included, per Cruise NYC, which still dates that rate to April 1, 2023. Manhattan takes cards only, with an 8′3″ height limit; Brooklyn takes cash or cards, and big vehicles park on the main level.
Cape Liberty: $35 a day, taxes included, per Royal Caribbean; Celebrity’s FAQ says $30. No reservation is needed. The garage’s height limit is 7′4″, with an open lot beside it for taller vehicles, and oversized vehicles pay double. Compare every parking option.
Source: cruise.nycThe evening and the morning
The evening
KitchenAll suites, each with an in-room kitchen: a fridge, microwave, dishwasher and hot plate. There's a 24-hour fitness center and an on-site laundry; Marriott lists no restaurant or pool.
Breakfast
FreeFree, 6:30 to 9:30 AM weekdays, 7 to 10 AM weekends.
Address
President Street, Gowanus561 President Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215
Hotel website
The fine print, in one place
Times, fees, rooms and the small stuff, as TownePlace Suites Brooklyn publishes it. Where it says “not stated”, the hotel doesn’t say, and a quick call will settle it.
Check-in and check-out
Minimum age
To check in, per the hotel.
Resort fee
None stated
Wi-Fi
Complimentary
Parking for your stay
$45 a day, on site; 20 spaces, first come, first served
Cruise parking is in the parking section above.
Breakfast
Free; Mon–Fri 6:30–9:30 AM, Sat–Sun 7–10 AM
Pool
No pool mentioned on the pages we read
Pets
One pet up to 40 lb, $150 a stay, non-refundable.
Sail morning, on the clock
From the hotel’s published hours. Your cruise documents set your check-in window at the terminal.
Rooms
All suites, with in-room kitchens: a fridge, microwave, dishwasher and hot plate.
Accessibility
Mobility-accessible rooms.
On site
- EV chargingNo
- Guest laundryYes
- Fitness centerYes
- Pets allowedYes
Nearby, by the hotel’s count
- Brooklyn Cruise Terminalnear, per Marriott
Distances as the hotel or its brand lists them. Bars use a square-root scale so short walks stay visible.
Also worth knowing
- One pet up to 40 lb, $150 a stay
Before you book
Worth knowing
- Minimum check-in age 21. Check-in 3 PM, check-out 11 AM.
- 20 parking spaces, first come, first served.
- No EV charging.
- Marriott puts JFK 11.3 miles away, LaGuardia 11 and Newark 23, with no shuttle.
What we couldn’t confirm
- The distance to the terminal
- Whether you can leave a car while you cruise
Rates and policies are as the hotel published them on September 27, 2026. Confirm anything you’re counting on when you book.
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TownePlace Suites Brooklyn FAQ
Does TownePlace Suites Brooklyn have a cruise shuttle?
Not that it publishes. "This hotel does not provide shuttle service," says Marriott.
Does TownePlace Suites Brooklyn have an airport shuttle?
Not that it publishes. From John F. Kennedy International: "This hotel does not provide shuttle service," per Marriott. It puts JFK 11.3 miles away. From LaGuardia: "This hotel does not provide shuttle service," per Marriott. It puts LaGuardia 11 miles away. From Newark Liberty International: "This hotel does not provide shuttle service," per Marriott. It puts Newark 23 miles away.
Can I park at TownePlace Suites Brooklyn while I cruise?
The hotel doesn't say. Nothing about leaving the car while you cruise. Self-parking is $45 a day on site, with 20 spaces, first come, first served.
How far is TownePlace Suites Brooklyn from the cruise terminal?
"Conveniently located near the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal," says Marriott, with no distance. The hotel is on President Street in Gowanus, by Park Slope; the terminal is Pier 12 in Red Hook. It sits in our a mile or two out band. It's placed for the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal, Pier 12 in Red Hook: Virgin, MSC and Cunard, per their own pages. Sailing Norwegian, Carnival or Holland America? That's Pier 88 in Manhattan. Royal Caribbean or Celebrity? Cape Liberty, in New Jersey.
Can I check in early or check out late on cruise days?
Check-in is 3:00 PM and check-out 11:00 AM. The hotel doesn't publish early or late terms, so ask when you book, not on the day.
Will the hotel hold my bags?
The hotel doesn't say. Most hotels will hold bags between check-out and a late shuttle, but that's a call to make, not an assumption.
Does the port shuttle come back for me after the cruise?
There's no hotel shuttle to the port. Carnival's transfer runs back to all three airports from $44.99 a person. From Manhattan, the TLC's flat taxi fare to JFK is $70 plus surcharges.
What's the breakfast timing on sail morning?
Free; Mon–Fri 6:30–9:30 AM, Sat–Sun 7–10 AM. Your terminal check-in window is in your cruise documents, and the port asks you not to arrive before it.
Can I park an oversized vehicle or charge an EV?
EV charging: not on site. Clearance and oversized parking aren't published. Manhattan's lot has an 8'3" height limit. Cape Liberty's garage is 7'4", with an open lot beside it for taller vehicles, and oversized vehicles pay double. Brooklyn parks RVs and big vehicles on its main level.
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