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The Essence Hotel AT JFK

2.0 star property

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

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • 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 Center for Arts and Learning
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, New York, NY (JFK-John F. Kennedy Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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

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

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

7.4 out of 10
Good
(41 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

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

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

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

  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Essence Hotel AT JFK

This smoke-free hotel features a snack bar/deli, coffee/tea in a common area and a 24-hour front desk. Free on-the-go breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and a free manager's reception are also provided.
The Essence Hotel AT JFK offers 56 accommodations with a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps).

Bathrooms include baths or showers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

During your stay at The Essence Hotel AT JFK, you'll be close to Flushing Meadows-Corona Park. You'll find features such as free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and a free manager's reception.
  • Free on-the-go breakfast served daily
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
  • Amenities include a lift and coffee/tea in a common area
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Flushing Meadows-Corona Park and 8 minutes from Citi Field
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 common area and a lift.

This Jamaica hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free on-the-go breakfast daily from 5:30 AM to 9:00 AM. The hotel hosts a free manager's reception daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 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

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
  • Lift (86 centimetre wide door)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom

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
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.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 a fire extinguisher and window guards
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

Property is also known as

The Essence Hotel AT JFK Hotel
The Essence Hotel AT JFK Jamaica
The Essence Hotel AT JFK Hotel Jamaica

The Essence Hotel AT JFK Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 235 out of 606 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 111 out of 606 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 111 out of 606 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 64 out of 606 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 85 out of 606 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Jailin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Love staying here it’s very comfortable and clean
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Wilfredo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Ely

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfort and convenience. Affordable and good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David Walter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a nice stay!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Kerry-Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, bed was very comfortable. Good service at check in.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Erika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed one night. It was conveniently located by jfk. Clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was helpful and courteous
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room front desk staff was amazing Many food options Close to public transportation Nice size rooms
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great Place!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Staff is great. Not the cleanest, though.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Togeshwarie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
If you’re looking for a hotel for short term or overnight stays I’ll recommend the Essence Hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Gloria

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Need microwaves in room otherwise it was good thank you and have a blessed day
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Rohan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I love the location… everything was in walking distance… train station was literally next to the hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was so nice and accommodating and the area was quiet
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Dangel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk staff was courteous and friendly... Housekeeping lady was abit rude.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really liked the room all the way up on the 8th floor, with beautiful views of Queens.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Adam

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Seedy hotel that costs $350
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

joy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great place
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Isabel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place fi stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dianna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kenrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
If you're only staying one night, i recommend this place. Clean room, clean bathroom, bring your own towels though, and no smells. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Keoni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet area and perfect for parking!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025