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The Essence Hotel AT JFK

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Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Exterior
1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Lobby sitting area
Single Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom | Bathroom | Hair dryer, towels, soap, shampoo

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
$197
includes taxes & fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18

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

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

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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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

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

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

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Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

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 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. A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This Jamaica hotel also offers coffee/tea in a common area and an elevator.

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

A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Hindi, Spanish

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

Food and drink

  • 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. 122 out of 335 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 66 out of 335 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 65 out of 335 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 335 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 51 out of 335 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

6/10 Okay

Karen

Traveled with family

So-so, not terrible, convenient to JFK

A kind of dismal place in a crummy area. The room was ok, but the windows were right at ground level, looking into a parking lot. No ventilation, not terribly clean, and there was an on-again-off-again beeping noise from the hallway all through the night. On the positive side, the shower was good, the bed was comfortable, and it was fairly close to the Jamaica station with LIRR and Air train to JFK which is why we stayed there. There's no lobby, only a guy at a desk behind plexiglass.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Saiuda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Charles

Business traveler
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Aman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was very clean and staff was friendly. I was surprised by this little hotel. Thinking of staying there whenever i return. Room had just what i needed, except No microwave. That would have been even better. Either way i was pleased with my stay there.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Cesar

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good location for its purpose

It’s close to Jamaica Station to the AirTran, and if you take a taxi to JFK. I would not recommend walking through neighborhood at night to take the Airtarain in Jamaica Station, but if you want to save money it’s a good stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kanat

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Chandra

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lavonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Saiuda

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff and accommodations were amazing
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Mahir

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall the Hotel rooms and everything was good just they didn’t came to clean the rooms everyday. You can stay here it is near to Jamaica stations you can take subway and buses by walking distance.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachael

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a 1 day layover at JFK and after searching the area for reasonable accommodations I choose this one and I’m happy that I did. It was a short and easy Air-train ride from JFK, then a short 3 block walk to the hotel from the train station. The room was clean, modern, comfortable and quiet. They also let us store our luggage for the afternoon after we checked out for only $5/bag. I would recommend staying here with out hesitation.

4/10 Poor

Shirley

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to airport
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Rochdi

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

two quite nights

Friendly staff. Hotel need to improve breakfast and cafeteria overall conditions. No napkins, no coffee cups.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Rochdi

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Good hotel for short stay

The hotel was clean and quiet. The room service left something to be desired. However, the person at the front desk was very helpful and called a cab to get me to the airport at a reasonable price. One thing I didn't like about this hotel. It was advertised as a place with shuttle service to the airport then found out it had none.Kudos for the person at the front desk on 4/25/2025 for his help.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025