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

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

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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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 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

  • Flushing Meadows-Corona Park - 3 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • St. John's University - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Resorts World Casino - 6 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Citi Field - 7 min drive - 5.6 miles
  • UBS Arena - 10 min drive - 5.3 miles

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 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Gateway Bake Shop - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Little Caesars Pizza - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Sangria Tapas Bar & Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin’ - ‬5 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

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 5.1 mi (15-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 Sep 7, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Essence Hotel AT JFK on Sep 9, 2025 start from $152.1, 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 mi (40-min drive) from Long Beach and 15.2 mi (43-min drive) from Coney Island Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

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 (7-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. 132 out of 359 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 71 out of 359 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 68 out of 359 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 359 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 54 out of 359 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The facility was safe and clean. Nice location close to the airtrain. I wish I had time for breakfast before leaving. I wasn't sure if the property had a gym or fitness room but would be nice to use. There was a nice Portuguese restaurant not far down the road. Overall I had a good nights sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARCOS, Delray Beach

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ann

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The person at the front desk was friendly and super helpful. The pictures of the property are very misleading. Just overall weird - holes where the bedside lamps should have been…icky stuff on the bathroom sink. The bed was comfy, though…so that’s good.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Had a great stay! Close to the subway, would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

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