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The Essence Hotel AT JFK

2.0 star property
Hotel in Jamaica with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk

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Take advantage of free to-go breakfast, a free daily manager's reception, and a snack bar/deli at The Essence Hotel AT JFK. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Showing 3 of 3 rooms

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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
  • 17 sq m
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Iron/ironing board
  • 15 sq m
  • 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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Iron/ironing board
  • 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

  • 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 Flushing Meadows-Corona Park
Consider a stay at The Essence Hotel AT JFK and take advantage of free to-go breakfast, a free daily manager's reception, and a snack bar/deli. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, a 24-hour front desk, and an elevator
  • Smoke-free premises
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

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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
  • 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
  • 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.

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 within 3 mi (5 km) of St. John's University, Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, and Resorts World Casino. USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center and Citi Field are also within 6 mi (10 km). 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. 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Montrell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to JFK airport
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

SHAWN

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

10/10 Excellent

Rodney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to a lot of eating options.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

David Walter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was comfortable and clean, the staff was super helpful and friendly. It’s a great place.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Jade

Liked: Staff & service
Staff was nice! We had a great weekend overall!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David Walter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is great. Comfy clean room. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Front desk staff is excellent. Rooms are clean and unassuming. Great food is just one block away.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 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

Debbie

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

2/10 Terrible

Rolando

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
When the check in desk is surrounded by bullet proof glass, it tells me everything about the hotel and the area , that the website neglected to mention.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 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

10/10 Excellent

MASAHARU

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's cleaned every day and is very clean
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 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

Ashawnna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s an ok place. Lots of construction around the property
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Terri

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

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Place was ok for an overnight while waiting for a flight at JFK. But there was a general sense of disrepair and lack of upkeep. Missing lights, broken USB outlets, wobbly fixtures, etc.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Donovin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I only overnighted but I enjoyed the my room, comfortable bed and the bathroom was clean and updated, shower pressure was great . Small fridge which is good for keeping your beer cold. I will definitely stay here again, The area might be a turnoff for some but I had no problems.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great night's sleep!!

Very quiet, room not fancy but i slept fantastically! Nice TV Staff nice and gave me a delicious go breakfast! Would stay again, felt very safe!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jonathan

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

8/10 Good

Jor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good Hotel to book.

Good services and the room was pleasant and clean. Would stay there again and would recommend to my friends and family.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 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

6/10 Okay

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel has hourly rates that are frequently used. Otherwise it is in an convenient location, just two short blocks from Jamaica station. Pluses and minuses.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

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