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The Essence Hotel AT JFK

2.0 star property
Hotel near Resorts World Casino in Jamaica

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

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
  • Place, Rufus King Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Jamaica Colosseum Mall
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, New York, NY (JFK-John F. Kennedy Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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

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

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

7.2 out of 10
Good
(30 reviews)
  • 180 sq ft
  • 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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 160 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 St. John's University and Flushing Meadows-Corona Park. Also, Resorts World Casino is within 3 miles (5 km) and USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center 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) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Air Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Gateway Bake Shop - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Sangria Tapas Bar & Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Carmine's Restaurant - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Essence Hotel AT JFK

Hotel near Resorts World Casino 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 Nov 16, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Essence Hotel AT JFK on Nov 17, 2025 start from $125.1, 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. 171 out of 463 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 89 out of 463 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 90 out of 463 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 out of 463 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 68 out of 463 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Morrell

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

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

Ro endry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For 1 night was good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Ramandeep

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Maurie

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Dirty neighborhood, tiny room, smelled of smoke
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk guy was cool
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Terri

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
A lot going on in the area
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Stephanie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very bad also the cleaning is bad too
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rakesh

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Nixzaliz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No parking
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mia

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Korisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

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

8/10 Good

joy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great place
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isabel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Cyrilla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property was great...bed was confortable. The carb they recoment was not reliable. Had to walk to train.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Clair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would most definitely recommend the use of this hotel to others
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Gabriel

Traveled with family
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

6/10 Okay

Wilner

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Stephanie

Traveled with family
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

2/10 Terrible

michael

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

RICHARD

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with group, Business traveler, Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nothing
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Elizabeth

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Danielle

Traveled with family
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