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The Essence Hotel AT JFK

2.0 star property

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Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Single Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom | Bathroom | Hair dryer, towels, soap, shampoo
Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Lobby sitting area
Exterior

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
$197
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9

Explore the area

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97-01 Waltham St, Jamaica, NY, 11435
  • Flushing Meadows-Corona Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • St. John's University
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Resorts World Casino
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • New York, NY (JFK-John F. Kennedy Intl.)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Handicap Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Handicap Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 160 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Single Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

7.2 out of 10
Good
(27 reviews)
  • 180 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

  • 179 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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About this property

The Essence Hotel AT JFK

Hotel in Queens
This smoke-free hotel features a snack bar/deli, coffee/tea in a common area, and a 24-hour front desk. Free on-the-go breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and a free manager's reception are also provided.
The Essence Hotel AT JFK offers 56 accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps).

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

The hotel offers a snack bar/deli. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning as well as a complimentary manager's reception. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This business-friendly hotel also offers coffee/tea in a common area and an elevator.

The Essence Hotel AT JFK is a smoke-free property.

A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served each morning between 5:30 AM and 9:00 AM. A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available daily 5:30 AM to 9:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Elevator (34 inch wide door)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include window guards

Property is also known as

The Essence Hotel AT JFK Hotel
The Essence Hotel AT JFK Jamaica
The Essence Hotel AT JFK Hotel Jamaica

The Essence Hotel AT JFK Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 131 out of 358 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 71 out of 358 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 68 out of 358 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 358 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 54 out of 358 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Seung

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a convenient location from the JFK airport.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

jose

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth, Las Vegas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Essence Hotel at JFK was one of the lower priced hotels near JFK airport and is only 2 blocks away from the Jamaica AirTrain station. I arrived several hours before check-in to request bag storage so I can do tourist things without carrying my bag around all day. There is a fee for luggage storage, but the manager who assisted me offered me early check-in instead since a room was already available. The early check-in fee was lower than I expected, so I did that. My room was clean, tidy, and had everything I needed for my brief stay. It was also nice to have electrical outlets and USB charging ports on both sides of the bed. I would definitely stay here again for future visits.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Rosanna

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jodian

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Juwan

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice spot for a little day get away with decent food choices nearby.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Booked this place for a very short overnight on a long layover. Unfortunately, they didn't have our reservation when we arrived. It took 40 minutes to sort out what happened. Given we only had 4 hours to sleep before we had to head back to the airport, those were an important 40 minutes.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to reach from JFK at night. Clean and quiet room and bathroom
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Juanita, South Ozone Park

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Paul

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Reasonable value near Jamaica.

Newly refurbished hotel in a back street near Jamaica railway station. Large room with aircon, fridge & coffee machine. Room does not get cleaned, rubbish bin not emptied and you have to make your own bed every night. A glorified motel!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Gala

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Small but cozy. Everything was nice except there were red stuff on the carpet like spilled juice and parking is horrible. The staff wasn't welcoming. He had us waiting for a good 15 minutes while entertaining/hoking with the first client. Although he acknowledged us, he did not apologize for the long wait. He just handed the key card. He did not advise breakfast time, the floor we were supposed to go or how to find theele vator.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Stephen

Disliked: Amenities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Saltanat

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I couldn’t fine my ticket, but now everything ok
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Karen, Glen Allen

Traveled with group
We entered the room and the window was open. The bed had no top sheet and the bottom sheet was stained. One rough bath towel was dirty! The second one was OK so I dried off with a wet bath towel my husband used. Our friend’s room was fine. The breakfast they provided was very nice.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

SAMUEL

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was convenient to restaurants. The parking was a problem. Overall a good stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Kimberly

Airport convenience was ideal! Property near the subway.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mohammad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Yvette

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

No good

First thing first no parking . Man hole under the bed in room C02
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sterling

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Irene

Business traveler
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's old and smells old. It was clean enough. Strong cleaning chemical smell though. Towels were ancient, discolored and stained. Bed was surprisingly comfortable. Didn't like that there was no secondary lock on the door. Traveling alone so locks are important. Had to rig master lock so it wouldn't get opened again, accidentally. I also think it's wrong to charge $50 to check in a little early. Especially if the room is ready. I've never been charged an early check in fee. If the room isn't ready, that's fine. Unfortunately when you don't realize how easy it is to get to JFK, a place like this takes advantage of that. I realized to late and couldn't cancel. Convenient location, especially when you have a very early flight. Staff is apathetic.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Jeffrey

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room had a strong odor, the night stand light did not work and hanging off the wall. Not what to expect for a $220 a night room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Floyd

Stayed 1 night in May 2025