The Essence Hotel AT JFK

2.0 star property

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Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains
Lobby sitting area
1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains
Exterior
Single Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom | Bathroom | Hair dryer, towels, soap, shampoo

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
97-01 Waltham St, Jamaica, NY, 11435
  • Flushing Meadows-Corona Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • St. John's University
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Resorts World Casino
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • New York, NY (JFK-John F. Kennedy Intl.)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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About this property

The Essence Hotel AT JFK

Hotel in Jamaica with a 24-hour front desk
This smoke-free hotel features a snack bar/deli, coffee/tea in a common area and a 24-hour front desk. Free WiFi in public areas and a free manager's reception are also provided.
The Essence Hotel AT JFK offers 56 accommodations with a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps).

Bathrooms include baths or showers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

During your stay at The Essence Hotel AT JFK, you'll be close to Citi Field. Free WiFi in public areas, a free manager's reception and a snack bar/deli are available.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
  • Amenities include a lift and coffee/tea in a common area
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Flushing Meadows-Corona Park and 8 minutes from Citi Field
There's a snack bar/deli on site. A free manager's reception is offered daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. The Essence Hotel AT JFK also features coffee/tea in common area and a lift.

This Jamaica hotel is smoke free.

The hotel hosts a free manager's reception daily.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Hindi, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • 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
  • Lift (86 centimetre wide door)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom

More

  • Smoke-free property

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

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

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 84 out of 218 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 45 out of 218 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 44 out of 218 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 218 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 218 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Korisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff was very helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice owner/staff, clean, price and proximity to the Jamaica train station. Just a two block walk.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Yuliia

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean, well maintained older building. Hot water was great. Adjustable temps in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

LUWANE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Shamel

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jade

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vicente

Business traveller
Excellent service lovely rooms personnel very polite and willing to help. Very great full
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great front desk service and overall.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Mohammed

Pay machine didn't work to pay the bill.. So I was waiting & upset etc..
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Reynaldo

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Theodora

Business traveller
Disliked: Amenities
I was feeling unsafe. The music for next door was so loud that I could sleep. The receptionist was drunk when I arrived. I request a full refund
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Raisa

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Terard

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Henrietta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Raisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Slow elevator and lack of a hairdryer, otherwise, it was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dimitri

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Nice!

Ethan was helpful with whatever I needed. I would definitely recommend this hotel which is conveniently located near LIRR and MTA.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Kedeschmy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Felecia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful Management! Cleaning persons are hard working and very pleasant. The hotel is cool and my room is clean and cozy. I love this place!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Teela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Felecia

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025