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The Essence Hotel AT JFK

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

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
$157
$134 nightly
$157 total
Total with taxes and fees
Dec 18 - Dec 19

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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

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

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

7.0 out of 10
Good
(33 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

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 7 minutes from Resorts World Casino. .This hotel is 10 mi (16.1 km) from Barclays Center Brooklyn and 10.8 mi (17.4 km) from Brooklyn Bridge.

What's nearby

  • Rufus King Park - 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
  • Trump Pavilion - 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
  • ‪Sangria Tapas Bar & Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Carmine's Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬7 min walk

About this property

The Essence Hotel AT JFK

Hotel in Jamaica with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk
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 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. 176 out of 488 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 94 out of 488 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 92 out of 488 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 52 out of 488 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 74 out of 488 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

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

Mitchell

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David Walter

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

4/10 Poor

Kristen

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The cons: room had no lamps, they had been removed, so there were two giant holes beside the bed. Carpet was stained. Towels were very scratchy and thin. The pros: the bed itself was clean and comfortable. Bathroom was clean. Overall building was fine & we were on a higher floor so not much noise. Not the worst and it was functional & felt safe so it served its purpose for a short sleep between flights.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 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

8/10 Good

aline

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean Fairly new construction Breakfast isnt your typical "continental breakfast" (a gift bag with a 4pk I
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David Walter

Business traveler
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

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There is no breakfast in the mornings
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kristin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was good for a quick stop for a short rest and shower.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cristian

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

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

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

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

Cynthia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Property was clean and the room was nice and cozy
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

ESSIE

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keoni

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

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

EJ D Happy Camper

Stayed at this location several times. Staff very professional, courteous. Rooms clean, comfortable area.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adeyemi

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Ophelia

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was ok for a layover
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Dante

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

NY Carnival

Stayed for NY Carnival. However not sure how close I was to parade because i didnt attended. I was close to airport and fetes though. Was in king room 506. No cold water in the sink, and cable tv wasn't good quality. Small room but was fine for one person.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Dadlanie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay was great. I gave 4 stars because no breakfast is offered as advertised. Don’t advertise something if it’s not offered.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Satvir

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good they need to work on breakfast ...as weekend the booking rate is high.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Jeffery

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025