McCarren Hotel & Pool

A very nice stay in this hotel especially in summer where you can enjoy the swimming pool. Great rooms and staff and I loved the rooftop view :)

Gianfranco and Sim were beyond accommodating. They were a huge help when we were booking and setting up our stay. Greatly appreciate the both of these gentlemen as they made sure we had a great stay.

Allison during pool service was absolutely amazing. I will definitely be soon! Also Maddy, Nathan Ana the host Sarah was very friendly and helpful

Visited our daughter in Brooklyn over Memorial Day weekend. Stayed at CODA Williamsburg so that we could explore the neighborhood and use the pool. The neighborhood is great. Nice to walk to coffee shops, restaurants, the park and the waterfront. The views from the Marsha P. Johnson State Park overlooking Manhattan are stunning. The service and amenities at CODA Williamsburg are not up to the standards that I would expect for the price that we paid for three nights. First, service is not existent. We lodged multiple concerns during our stay and then got a hotel satisfaction survey immediately after checking out. We were then given the phone number and email address of the CODA Williamsburg hotel manager to voice our issues. These concerns still were never addressed despite calling the hotel, setting up a meeting date and time (which was cancelled by the CODA staff for an emergency) and then calling and emailing the hotel manager again. On a weekend that was quite warm, the air conditioning would not cool below 75F, even when we set it to 65F as recommended by the hotel staff. To lodge a concern for that and the plumbing issues with the toilet running continuously, we had to go down and speak to someone at the front desk, as no one answered the phone. There was no way to call from our room, so I had to call from my cell phone to attempt, unsuccessfully, to reach the front desk. Then the attendant at the front desk may or may not write down our issue. My husband was able to fix the toilet, but he could not fix the A/C. We were charged a pricy resort fee which included access to the pool. However, you could only book two slots for your entire stay and there were not slots available for convenient times for us even though we were guests at the hotel. It would have been nice to have had a morning or evening swim when the "resort" guests left. So, we never were able to use this amenity despite being charged for the experience. Surprised that there were daily delays in coffee being prepared and limited places to drink or wait for the coffee to be made in the morning. Coffee is by a large pot which ran out quickly several days of our trip. Again, it would have been nice to sit outside by the pool, which we were told that we could only use if we had been able to book a reservation. Apparently, they do not do daily housekeeping, but they did not let us know that when we checked in. This lack of room daily cleaning was an issue for wet towels as there was only one hook in the bathroom. We then hung up one towel in the hook in the bathroom and the other on the one desk chair in the room to dry. It was also odd to look for the towels in the closet and not in the bathroom. Don't even ask about the low bed. Like being in Japan (which is the best), but without the hospitality and five star service. The worst experience was on our last day. There was an exceptionally rude employee washing the sidewalk as I exited and entered the hotel. He continued to spray water despite myself and other hotel guests passing his "work" station. This gentleman was so dismissive of my concerns walking by him as I entered and exited the main lobby. He actually told me when I said I was concerned about slipping as he continued to wash the sidewalk that I should have better balance. Shocking!! I was surprised to receive a survey as we walked to the subway asking about our stay after I had just told all of the concerns in this review to the front desk when we checked out less than ten minutes earlier. So I immediately responded to that message. Both my husband and I ranked our stay as a 2/5. This is a very low rating for both of us. It was quite disappointing because the location is so nice, but the service was not.

I had an incredible experience at Coda Williamsburg that deserves some serious praise. From the moment I arrived, I felt completely taken care of. The pool was an absolute highlight—chic, refreshing, and surrounded by a stylish atmosphere that made it feel like a true summer escape right in the city. Special shoutout to Maddy, the beautiful and insanely talented bartender, who served up some of the most delicious drinks I’ve ever had. She brought the perfect energy and hospitality to the bar—super friendly and made every cocktail feel like it was made just for me. Alberto, the manager, and Madison, along with the lifeguard on duty, really went above and beyond to make sure I was comfortable and looked after. Everyone on the staff was welcoming, professional, and genuinely cared about creating a good vibe. Even the bathrooms were spotless—clean, modern, and on-brand with the aesthetic of the place, which isn’t something you can always say about pool spots. And let’s not forget the style: my swim trunks literally matched the vibe and colors of the entire space. Everything from the décor to the layout felt curated, trendy, and effortlessly cool. You could tell there was real attention to detail in the design. If you’re looking for a place that blends great hospitality, killer drinks, and an upscale poolside vibe with beautiful energy all around—Coda Williamsburg is it. Can’t wait to come back.