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Essence Express Elizabeth EWR Airport

2.0 star property
Travelers find peace of mind with 24-hour assistance and convenient parking options at this Elizabeth hotel near Newark Liberty International Airport

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Deluxe Single Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets - Essence Express Elizabeth EWR Airport (Elizabeth)
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Essence Express Elizabeth EWR Airport is minutes from The Mills at Jersey Gardens shopping center. Guests enjoy in-room WiFi and 24/7 front desk service. The property's extended parking offers added convenience for travelers.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Deluxe Single Room | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Single Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Elizabeth, Essence Express Elizabeth EWR Airport is in a shopping district and near the airport. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Liberty State Park and Battery Park, while American Dream and DreamWorks Water Park are popular area attractions. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Prudential Center or Barclays Center Brooklyn. Visit our Elizabeth travel guide
Map
178 Spring St, Elizabeth, NJ, 07201

What's nearby

  • Boxwood Hall
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Ritz Theatre & Performing Arts Center
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Trinitas Hospital - New Point Campus
    14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Trinitas Regional Medical Center
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Kean University
    5 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • Military Park Station
    7 min drive
  • Elizabeth Station
    15 min walk
  • Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR)
    10 min drive

Restaurants

  • U.S Fried Chicken
    10 min walk
  • Crown Fried Chicken Elizabeth Ave
    13 min walk
  • Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
    6 min walk
  • Minhoto Restaurant
    10 min walk
  • Coffee House
    10 min walk

About this property

Essence Express Elizabeth EWR Airport

Hotel near Prudential Center
Close to The Mills at Jersey Gardens, Essence Express Elizabeth EWR Airport has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guestrooms at Essence Express Elizabeth EWR Airport offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • 55-inch LED TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and heating

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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

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking (max 1 space per unit)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

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
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)

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
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Cash deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

Essence Express Elizabeth Ewr
Essence Express Elizabeth EWR Airport Hotel
Essence Express Elizabeth EWR Airport Elizabeth
Essence Express Elizabeth EWR Airport Hotel Elizabeth

Frequently asked questions

Is Essence Express Elizabeth EWR Airport pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Essence Express Elizabeth EWR Airport?

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

What time is check-out at Essence Express Elizabeth EWR Airport?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Essence Express Elizabeth EWR Airport located?

Situated near the airport, this hotel is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Kean University and 2 mi (3.2 km) from The Mills at Jersey Gardens. Prudential Center and New Jersey Performing Arts Center are also within 6 mi (10 km). Elizabeth Station is 15 minutes by foot and North Elizabeth Station is 28 minutes.

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Reviews

Essence Express Elizabeth EWR Airport Reviews

7.4

Good

7.2

Cleanliness

6.6

Amenities

8.0

Staff & service

7.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 96 out of 225 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 40 out of 225 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 36 out of 225 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 225 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 225 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Janine Frances

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like the room. All that matters. Everything is good as usual.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean. Staff very nice and helpful woth informations about how to get to Manhattan the easiest and fastest way. Train station 15 minutes walking easy to find. Supermarket 4 minutes walking. All in all great hotel for a good price.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Jael

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Everything was pretty good and the beds and bathrooms were clean. The only thing was the floors were dirty and sticky. Service was really good too. For the price, it was a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was very clean, pretty basic...no smoking. I enjoyed my stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

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

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Friendly staffs
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My stay was comfortable and pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Mario

Liked: Cleanliness
The location was great
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Petra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice staff, rooms are nice and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic rates, room and bathroom were very clean
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nysheerah

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

The best stay for a getaway

Peaceful clean friendly and very helpful …room is big … bed is extremely comfortable…. Feels like your at home ….thanks for making me feel at home during my stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danny

Liked: Staff & service
It’s quiet, budget friendly and convenient if u traveling 2 New York
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was exactly, like the pictures. Good area, I felt safe and it clean
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Bed was super comfy could have been a little cleaner better sheets for bed but overall the room was decent for one night
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Lancelot

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
It’s a great place for a quick business trip, not family friendly except for the front desk the staff didn’t speak/understand English
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Tom

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Really good valeur for being this close to NYC. Bathrooms were dirty, but the end wasn’t and was surprisingly comfortable! Plus the staff member at the lobby was friendly and helpfull!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Garrett

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was kind. Rating of room was incorrect. It was rated high. Table was old and chipped, wobbly, shower was painted on, I had to endure hearing a man talking all night through the walls next door, trucking neighborhood, neighborhood has trash everywhere, bed look like it was on milk crates. Tub drain was clogged, shower curtain edges was dirty, the floor of the room was filthy, I had to stand on towels the whole visit. Sheets probably is not switched out from bed. But this location had a high rating. Only if you just came home from prison would this seem like heaven. Unfortunately, I was totally misled because the pictures are from standing in front of the service counter snd pictures of room was horrible…
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

LAMAR

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pros I like the price , I had a good night sleep, the bathroom was a nice size , the service was on point. Cons They didnt have a microwave or frig nor a ice machine which i think they should have overall if you just need a spot thats in the buget for a night this is it.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Hector

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

For the price is a good option

We were there for a weekend. The place is about a 15 minute walk from the train in Elizabeth. It looks like they are remodeling it but there was no cleaning on any day. The place needs a refrigerator and microwave. the bed was comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Christopher

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
DO NOT BOOK A STAY HERE. The location is great because it's so connected to many local transit options, and the other reviews made it seem like it would be a dated but otherwise acceptable option. Unfortunately the hotel is in serious neglect. We found large amounts of hair between bedsheets, trash swept under the bed, sticky clumps of unknown residue near the bedframe, a mix of wood shavings and translucent shell-like objects up above the headboard, and a dead German cockroach of significant size under the headboard. The hotel refused to refund us because we'd already been checked in for 1.5 hours. I explained that was the time it took us to have dinner, discover the grime we were about to spend the night in, and decide whether or not this was preferable to dealing with further travel and expense after a tiring 20-hour day. In return, the receptionist informed me that people tend to come to this property to stay a couple hours and then leave, so he could not issue a refund but instead offered to switch us to a different room. I declined the invitation to discover what new horrors lay behind the other doors at the hotel. We instead traveled by foot and train in pouring rain from 1-4am in order to sleep at the airport terminal of our next departure, which ended up providing us a much cleaner and more comfortable rest for the night than we would have had at this hotel. I was thankfully able to get a refund (not through the hotel), but FUTURE TRAVELERS BE WARNED.
Only a fraction of all the hair we found attached to the sheets
Trash and debris under bed
Cockroach
Dirt in bedsheets
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Service was great, rooms were clean, but there was barely any furniture, floors were tile with no rugs or even a doormat (it was raining) no cups, limited linens (no comforter), and the AC/Heat was loud.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Yuki

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is somewhat outdated, though it has been adequately cleaned. The room is average and feels safe. However, there were several issues: the room condition was not ideal, including the lack of hot water in the shower and a broken drawer in the bedside table. Additionally, the TV channels were unavailable, and the room lacked essential amenities such as a hair dryer and cups (neither paper nor disposable plastic cups were provided).
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Samuel

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The guys who checked us in were very professional and nice. However, the room wasn't very clean. There was a blob of something that looked like jelly and hair on the floor, pee stains on the toilet seat (which were cleaned after we pointed it out). We had to also ask for washcloths (didnt get it) and a trashcan (got it). No where to hang up clothes, no ironing board. The door to our room didnt lock. We were offered to change rooms but honestly before you give a room key out, the room should be at leaat decent. Dont bring your kids here!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Clara

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
I consider this a budget motel. Entered and it had a smell of overused powder odor eliminator for carpets. But there's no carpets. The floor was sticky. We just made sure we wore our shoes. The linens and towels had stains and need to be replaced. The pictures posted of interior and exterior are pretty accurate. Yes, it shows it's somewhat modern, but it's cheaply done- decent enough for a budget motel. The AC unit worked great. The shower water pressure was great! The person working the desk was nice. Location is about 15-20mins from NJ transit - Elizabeth/Broad Station. There's a grocery store in short distance. Bus stop nearby, but it didn't show up twice as stated on schedule. Lyft is avaliable. We used that to get to mall and back, as well as getting to the airport. The airport is close and took about 10 mins drive. The motel was quiet. Didn't hear traffic and neighbors were quiet. I felt safe in the area as i walked to/from Elizabeth station. The area near the stain station had dining, but we didn't eat there. Police station also located there. I wouldn't stay here again. It was my first time in NJ. It wasnt the worst budget place in stayed at for a last minute trip. Is definitely pay more and stay somewhere else.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025