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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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Relax in this stylish room with a comfortable bed, desk, and TV, surrounded by a patterned wallpaper and floor.
Welcome to our reception area, featuring a central desk with a cityscape mural and geometric patterned carpet.
Compact living space with a kitchenette, flat-screen TV, and ample storage.
Bathroom features a shower, toilet, and towel rack.
Welcome to The Essence, a building with a sleek glass door and paved sidewalk.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
The current price is P8,323
P9,755 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 13 - Aug 14

Room options

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

Relax in this inviting space with a large bed, bedside tables, and a wall-mounted heater.

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Relax in this inviting space with a large bed, bedside tables, and a wall-mounted heater.

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Relax in this stylish room with a comfortable bed, desk, and TV, surrounded by a patterned wallpaper and floor.

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
  • 17 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 - 3 min drive - 3.2 km
  • St. John's University - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Resorts World Casino - 6 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Citi Field - 7 min drive - 9.0 km
  • UBS Arena - 10 min drive - 8.6 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:
  • An elevator, smoke-free premises, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • 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, daily housekeeping, and desks

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

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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Essence Hotel AT JFK pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Essence Hotel AT JFK?

As of Aug 4, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Essence Hotel AT JFK on Aug 13, 2025 start from P 8,323.27, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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 Center Parsons - Archer Station is 10 minutes.

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The Essence Hotel AT JFK Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 115 out of 310 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 58 out of 310 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 62 out of 310 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 310 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 45 out of 310 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay especially for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place fi stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline Guzman

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this place
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good value
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jonathan

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

10/10 Excellent

Saiuda

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

4/10 Poor

Danielle

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Location was easy to get to walkable from jfk airtrain. Check in was super easy and fast. Staff friendly. Room was dirty toilet wasn’t flushed toilet paper had stuff on it. Bed was comfy we had our own blankets and just needed the room to sleep for a few hours due to a canceled flight.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Summer

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Only staid for an overnight layover. Would probably not have stayed for anything else.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Massy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and affordable
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

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

4/10 Poor

Gabriel

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Didn’t really intend to visit New York to begin with and I got about what I expected.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johann

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

6/10 Okay

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
No parking area at and at the surrounding. Hard to find parking
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very great room very clean very organized comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jun 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

RICHARD

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nothing
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Laurie

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Omg, it was a total dive and the little deodorant looked new but has a previous patron’s pube on it! And towels stained. Who knew of anything had been cleaned. Front desk was not helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Misty

Had no parking. Paid $25 to park in front of a dumpster and another guest had already for that same spot
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angelina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really great and clean but simple
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Temitope

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean n nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Danyelle

Wasn’t horrible but was a little sketchy. Love that it was close to the air train
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Mike

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
This was a very average hotel, but acceptable considering the price. I’ve stayed there before and had a better experience, so maybe it was a one off this time around.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Kimberly

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

10/10 Excellent

SAMUEL

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

4/10 Poor

Stephanie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They dont clean the room very good , the personal is very bad with the comunication!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025