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The Essence Hotel AT JFK

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Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
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
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
$137
$116 nightly
$137 total
Total with taxes and fees
Apr 6 - Apr 7

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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.)
    ‪16 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

7.4 out of 10
Good
(38 reviews)
  • 180 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 160 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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 6 minutes from Resorts World Casino. .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
  • 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) - 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
  • ‪Carmine's Restaurant - ‬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. 203 out of 541 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 103 out of 541 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 101 out of 541 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 56 out of 541 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 78 out of 541 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Arnaldo

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Javier, Pelham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Parking was inconvenient
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arnaldo José Cruz

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jaydontae

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, everything prepared, and close to Jamaica Ave. Iykyk
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

DDOT

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zachary

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Adam

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

4/10 Poor

William

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
No dedicated parking Front desk being behind bullet proof glass didn’t inspire a sense of comfort in the surroundings
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness
Good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

DDOT

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

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

4/10 Poor

Beverly

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The only convenience is that is close to the airport. The area does not seem safe and the hotel does not have parking designated areas to park.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Joan

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Victor

Cold staff. No clear direction to the rooms
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Christian

Business traveler
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

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Iniko

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Austin

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Nothing was true to word. Tv didn’t work. Room didn’t get cleaned. No snack bar.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
EVERYTHING was wonderful & I hope we left your beautiful home in a satisfactory condition🙏btw I’d like to return when it’s warm. I plan to contact you again. Have an awesome & safe 2026! Again, thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Quincy, Covington

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Stefan

Disliked: Staff & service
Tv wasn’t working
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

CHRISTOPHER

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The place was dirty. The curtains looked like they had mole on them. There was a condom wrapper on the side of the bed. We didn’t have a remote, got a remote, and the front desk guy was pretty rude. Like why am I arguing with you about a remote I’m suppose to have and soap! Also, you walk in to a bullet proof glass reception. Anyone who is doing a review and it’s above a 2 works for the them and/or is an owner. Don’t stay here!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025