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NU Hotel

This lovely boutique hotel is where we'll be getting ready before dinner and is near the restaurant. We will be staying here Thursday and Friday nights with our families. The airy, loft-style rooms have free Wi-Fi, desks, minibars, TVs and cork floors; suites add sitting areas, coffee tables and music systems. Some suites come with bunk beds, murals painted by local artists and lounging hammocks. A surcharge covers continental breakfast, loaner bikes, and use of the 24-hour gym and business center. They're also pet-friendly if you want to bring your pups! - PRICE: $280-$325

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Hilton Brooklyn New York

Situated 6 blocks from the Barclays Center, this modern hotel is a 4-minute walk from the nearest subway station and a mile from the Brooklyn Bridge. Understated rooms feature free Wi-Fi, 49-inch flat-screen TVs, and desks with ergonomic chairs, plus coffeemakers and minibars. Suites add separate living rooms. Upgraded quarters also include access to a private lounge serving free breakfast and evening snacks. Room service is available. A sleek cafe/bar serves breakfast and dinner. There's also a fitness room, a business center and a 24-hour convenience store. - PRICE: $290-$325

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EVEN Hotels Brooklyn

This contemporary, wellness-oriented hotel with a living green wall is 2 blocks from the nearest subway, a 9-minute walk from sports and concerts at the Barclays Center, and a 25-minute subway ride from Manhattan. Tranquil rooms with modern decor feature mood lighting, eucalyptus linens, and exercise equipment such as yoga mats and resistance bands. All have free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and work desks, as well as minifridges and coffeemakers. Amenities include a health food market and a bar with a serene lounge, as well as an interior courtyard. Parking is available (surcharge). - PRICE: $300-$350

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Fairfield

This straightforward hotel is 6 minutes' walk from Union Street subway station and 1 mile from Downtown Brooklyn. The Brooklyn Museum is 2 miles away. Bright rooms offer free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, desks and coffeemakers. Upgraded rooms add minifridges, microwaves, and sitting areas with pull-out sofas. Some offer city views. Freebies include hot breakfast, plus coffee in the atrium-style lobby. There are also rooftop gardens and a picnic/BBQ area. Other amenities include a fitness center and paid parking. - PRICE: $200-$230

House Or Rental

Airbnb

Brooklyn has a ton of Airbnb options from Williamsburg to DUMBO to Clinton Hill to Carroll Gardens. Dinner and dancing will be in Carroll Gardens and Gowanus, but we're sure that you'll love any neighborhood that you pick. - PRICE: $150-$250