Essence Collection Staten Island

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Reviews

5.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • 24/7 front desk

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481 Hylan Blvd, Staten Island, NY, 10305
  • Place, Fort Wadsworth
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, New York Harbor
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Wagner College
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Room options

Comfort Single Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Single Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Staten Island

At Essence Collection Staten Island you'll be 1.8 km (1.1 mi) from New York Harbor and 4.8 km (3 mi) from Staten Island Ferry St. George Ferry Terminal. Highlights at this hotel include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas and a 24-hour front desk. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Attractions within a 15-minute drive of this Staten Island hotel include Barclays Center Brooklyn and Prospect Park.

What's nearby

  • Fort Wadsworth - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • New York Harbor - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Alice Austen House Museum - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • South Beach - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Wagner College - 5 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Bayonne 8 Street Station - 11 min drive
  • Grasmere Station - 17 min walk
  • Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Bloom Cafe - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪My Pizza - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Convenient Food Mart - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪El Pollo Restaurant - ‬20 min walk

About this property

Essence Collection Staten Island

WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.

This Staten Island hotel is smoke free.

  • 32 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • No smoking on site
Essence Collection Staten Island offers 32 accommodations. This Staten Island hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Bathrooms include baths or showers. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

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  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Essence Collection Staten Island?

Essence Collection Staten Island offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Essence Collection Staten Island?

Yep, Essence Collection Staten Island has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Essence Collection Staten Island?

The closest beach to Essence Collection Staten Island is Coney Island Beach (7.6 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Essence Collection Staten Island?

No, Essence Collection Staten Island does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Essence Collection Staten Island?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Essence Collection Staten Island?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Essence Collection Staten Island Reviews

Reviews

5.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 24 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place to get good sleep. Very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location and the surrounding areas was clean
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
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4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Your typical HOT SHEETS motel
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was closed when I checked in. We have no place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Consistent
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
When we arrived to the property after 7 hours of driving we were told the hotel doesn't exist anymore and was turned into a half-way house 3 weeks ago. So after fighting Staten Island traffic to get there we had to fight it again to get back to NJ to get another hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room smelled of smoke, it was impossible to sleep
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Mattresses all outside a bunch of rooms where they were remodeling. My room was kind of funky and creepy. Sloppy remodeling job going on.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Far from downtown nyc tolls sucks lol. interior parking no headache for your car cool. Nice room but too small omg. lovely neighborhood. Price too high for what it offer. No breakfast. Safe place.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

No sleep til

I have not slept yet. I feel there is nuisance around This hotel on Staten Island kept me up all night I should have booked at the Ramada inn
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
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2/10 Terrible

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No hot water or cleaning.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
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4/10 Poor

Disliked: Amenities
The quilt is too thin When you take shower you will be finding there is no hot water
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
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4/10 Poor

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
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4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Not Worth The Price

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
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8/10 Good

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2/10 Terrible

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
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4/10 Poor

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6/10 Okay

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
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2/10 Terrible

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022