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The Essence Hotel AT JFK

2.0 star property
Hotel in Jamaica with a 24-hour front desk

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

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Wardrobe or closet
  • 14.9 sq m
  • 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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
  • 16.7 sq m
  • 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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Wardrobe or closet
  • 16.6 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
97-01 Waltham St, Jamaica, NY, 11435

What's nearby

  • Flushing Meadows-Corona Park - 4 min drive - 3.9 km
  • St. John's University - 6 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Resorts World Casino - 7 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Citi Field - 8 min drive - 8.6 km
  • UBS Arena - 11 min drive - 8.9 km

Getting around

  • Archer Av. Station - 5 min walk
  • Jamaica Station - 6 min walk
  • John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Air Bar - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Sangria Tapas Bar & Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Delicias Calenas - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪N Y Fried Chicken - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬9 min walk

About this property

The Essence Hotel AT JFK

Hotel near Flushing Meadows-Corona Park
The Essence Hotel AT JFK provides amenities like a free daily manager's reception and a snack bar/deli. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, smoke-free premises, and an elevator
  • A 24-hour front desk
Room features
All 56 rooms boast comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and hair dryers
  • Heating, desks, and phones

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Hindi, Spanish

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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

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

  • Smoke-free property

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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Essence Hotel AT JFK pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Essence Hotel AT JFK?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Essence Hotel AT JFK?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Essence Hotel AT JFK located?

Located in Queens, this hotel is 1.9 mi (3 km) from St. John's University and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Flushing Meadows-Corona Park. Resorts World Casino is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) away. Archer Av. Station is 5 minutes by foot and Jamaica Station is 6 minutes.

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The Essence Hotel AT JFK Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 123 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 123 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 123 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 123 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 123 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

DEENUKA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great stay as a Solo female traveler
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great front desk service and overall.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

jack

Disliked: Amenities
I liked the proximity to airtran
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Levi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the hotel, staff and cleanliness. The only drawbacks were limited parking and there is construction around the area.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Felecia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Th hospitality here, out of this world. This will always be the place that I return to!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Korisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff was very helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Rae

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location is good for a short stopover close to jfk
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Talent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Okay for a short stay. Neighborhood seemed a little rough at night but had no problems.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice owner/staff, clean, price and proximity to the Jamaica train station. Just a two block walk.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vicente

Excellent service lovely rooms personnel very polite and willing to help. Very great full
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Sonia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was clean and service was good. Our room had no microwave and the on street parking was very inconvenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Phenese

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A few things would've made this stay better..Breakfast would've been nice, a chair for the desk in my room, a clean tub without moldy edges, actual shower gel in the bathroom.. this honestly gave me Motel vibes.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Felecia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful Management! Cleaning persons are hard working and very pleasant. The hotel is cool and my room is clean and cozy. I love this place!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean, well maintained older building. Hot water was great. Adjustable temps in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Felecia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The best!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hoda

Safe place , quit and clean , near the air train and subway
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

CHITTRAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close to Jamaica AirTrain
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean, close to public transport, good value for money.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Khrisna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Didn't like that parking was a little hard to find.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Raisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Slow elevator and lack of a hairdryer, otherwise, it was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Mastan

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

6/10 Okay

Newton

Liked: Staff & service
It was very convient ill come back one day .
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

elinzon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Best
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024