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The Essence Hotel AT JFK

2.0 star property

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

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is $219
$188 nightly
$219 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 7 - Jun 8

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 drapes, iron/ironing board

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

7.4 out of 10
Good
(41 reviews)
  • 180 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

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

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • 160 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Jamaica

With a stay at The Essence Hotel AT JFK in Jamaica (Queens), you'll be a 4-minute drive from Flushing Meadows-Corona Park and 8 minutes from Citi Field. .This hotel is 10 mi (16.1 km) from Barclays Center Brooklyn and 10.6 mi (17 km) from Brooklyn Bridge.

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 - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Archer Av. Station - 5 min walk
  • Jamaica Station - 6 min walk
  • John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Air Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Gateway Bake Shop - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Shoku Japan Express - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Sangria Tapas Bar & Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪N Y Fried Chicken - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Essence Hotel AT JFK

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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 56 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have bathtubs or showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and irons/ironing boards, as well as phones with free local calls.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of The Essence Hotel AT JFK. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served daily from 5:30 AM to 9:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, an elevator, and coffee/tea in a common area.
A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served each morning between 5:30 AM and 9:00 AM. A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.

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
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

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 a fire extinguisher and 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

The Essence Hotel AT JFK Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 232 out of 602 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 111 out of 602 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 110 out of 602 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 64 out of 602 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 85 out of 602 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

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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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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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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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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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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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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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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

christy T

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I stayed one night at the hotel after I returned from Spain. My flight to Houston was the next morning. This hotel worked well for this purpose.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

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
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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