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The Essence Hotel AT JFK

2.0 star property
Hotel near Flushing Meadows-Corona Park in Jamaica

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

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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97-01 Waltham St, Jamaica, NY, 11435
  • Place, Rufus King Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Prospect Cemetery
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Jamaica Colosseum Mall
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, New York, NY (JFK-John F. Kennedy Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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

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

7.4 out of 10
Good
(36 reviews)
  • 180 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 160 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Jamaica

Queens stay.Your stay at this Queens hotel places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Flushing Meadows-Corona Park and St. John's University. Also, Resorts World Casino is within 3 miles (5 km) and Citi Field is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Rufus King Park - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • King Manor Museum - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Prospect Cemetery - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Jamaica Colosseum Mall - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Archer Av. Station - 5 min walk
  • Jamaica Station - 6 min walk
  • John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Air Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Gateway Bake Shop - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Shoku Japan Express - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Sangria Tapas Bar & Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Carmine's Restaurant - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Essence Hotel AT JFK

Hotel near Flushing Meadows-Corona Park in Jamaica
There's a snack bar/deli on site. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. Public spaces have free WiFi. The business-friendly The Essence Hotel AT JFK also features coffee/tea in a common area and an elevator.

This Jamaica hotel is smoke free.

  • 56 guestrooms or units
  • To-go breakfast (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes window guards in each accommodation.

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

How close is The Essence Hotel AT JFK to the airport?

The Essence Hotel AT JFK is 5 mi (18-min drive) away from the John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Feb 22, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Essence Hotel AT JFK on Feb 23, 2026 start from $129.0, 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.

Does The Essence Hotel AT JFK have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Essence Hotel AT JFK.

How close is The Essence Hotel AT JFK to the beach?

This hotel is 13.2 mi (45-min drive) from Long Beach.

Does The Essence Hotel AT JFK offer free breakfast?

The Essence Hotel AT JFK offers free on-the-go breakfast every day from 5:30 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a casino at The Essence Hotel AT JFK?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Resorts World Casino (6-min drive) is nearby.

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

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

Is there free parking at The Essence Hotel AT JFK?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does The Essence Hotel AT JFK have a pool?

The Essence Hotel AT JFK does not have a pool.

Does The Essence Hotel AT JFK have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Essence Hotel AT JFK to downtown Jamaica?

The Essence Hotel AT JFK is 0.5 mi away from Jamaica.

The Essence Hotel AT JFK Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 196 out of 526 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 100 out of 526 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 98 out of 526 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 55 out of 526 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 77 out of 526 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Pandora

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Staff not welcoming or friendly not advised no cooked breakfast provided until we discovered no food in the eating area! Upon asking was given a bag of packaged food. Room was tired with stained carpets and walls but very clean including bedding and sheets lots if hot water and good water pressure in shower. Adequate for one night stay as all our flights were cancelled out of JFK.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

jaswinder

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Jaswinder

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

ESTELA

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

4/10 Poor

Wade

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

David Walter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a nice stay!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Ayesha

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Rodney, South Gate

Traveled with group
I was quoted one amount for early checkin by Eric but when I arrived the lady said it was almost double the price. I showed her my previous charge on my credit card statement which showed the amount but she didn't care. For that price I can stay at a better location around the corner. I won't be staying here anymore.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Justin

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Samy

Disliked: Amenities
It take 15 minutes for the water to be hot, hotel have no kind of service at all
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Ronald

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Maudeline

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

SHAWN

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean, from the linen to to the floors. Bathroom was just as clean as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Leanne

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the worst hotel I have ever stayed at!!! It is not at JFK as stated in the name of the hotel. It is in a residential area with no parking lot. It advertised off street parking available but there was room for 2 cars to park and I was charged $25 cash only for it. The room was gross. There was blood stains on the bedding and something red on the floor. The towels were dingy. I was so tired and it was very late so I slept in my clothes with no blankets on me. Thank god I travel with my own pillow. Simply horrible!!!
Blood stains
Blood stains
Blood stains???
Broken USB port
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
The room was very basic (one chair, folding) and clean, but had a vaguely tank smell. Time to install a new carpet. The Breakfast Included was a surprise. The front desk attendant gives you a paper bag of crackers, Cheetos, orange drink, and a little yogurt cup). You can eat it in your room at the desk after unfolding the chair.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Israel

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

I.Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk could’ve been more welcoming.Also the carpet was very dirty.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

SHAWN

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
LOVED IT!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Mohammad

Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Genesis

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was giving motel in the worst way the shower/tub had hairs on it the toilet paper they had was obviously a previously used roll. The breakfast was a yogurt, sunny D and muffin bites lolll. I asked for water he said there was none and then I saw him with a huge pack of waters and then when we were checking out the elevator wasn’t working and he didn’t even offer to help with our luggage or anything. I think the AC was the only good Thing they had
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Me quedé dos noches. Está caro para lo que ofrece. Lo único bueno es que tienen limpieza cada día y que la estación de Jamaica queda a 10 min caminando. Hay varios negocios de comida cerca. Lo malo fue que el baño no servía aunque lo arreglaron después Y el desayuno gratis es una mentira. Las dos veces que estuve no había nada
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Wael

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Gabrielle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
Room was lovely. I was pleasantly surprised given the hotel's ratings when it first opened. Unfortunately, when we left the room, an older man was in the hallway and kept looking at us while we were waiting for the elevator. I said, "Good morning," and he responded by asking if we were checking out and what room. Not sure what kind of policing this is or if every patron he encounters has been met with this or if the hotel feels this is acceptable behavior from staff. As always, I took video of before and after.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

DAVID

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Simon

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I needed a room last minute, after my flight got cancelled while at the airport, late at night. It was close to the station. That really is the only positive. The room had lots of screw holes in the walls from removed mirrors and bedlamps. The shower curtain was mouldy. The advertised breakfast didn’t exist. Had I had more time to research I wouldn’t have of booked here.
Mouldy shower curtain
Missing bedside lamps
No idea what should’ve been here
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025