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The Essence Hotel AT JFK

2.0 star property
Hotel in Jamaica with a 24-hour front desk

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

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$266
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept

Explore the area

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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

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

1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

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

7.2 out of 10
Good
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

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

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Jamaica

At The Essence Hotel AT JFK you'll be 3.5 km (2.2 mi) from Flushing Meadows-Corona Park and 3 km (1.9 mi) from St. John's University. Highlights at this hotel include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a lift. Added amenities include a free manager's reception, a snack bar/deli and coffee/tea in a common area. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Queens hotel include Citi Field and Resorts World Casino.

What's nearby

  • Flushing Meadows-Corona Park - 3 min drive - 3.2 km
  • St. John's University - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Resorts World Casino - 6 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Citi Field - 7 min drive - 9.0 km
  • UBS Arena - 10 min drive - 8.6 km

Getting around

  • Archer Av. Station - 5 min walk
  • Jamaica Station - 6 min walk
  • John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Air Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • Gateway Bake Shop
  • ‪Sangria Tapas Bar & Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Delicias Calenas - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪N Y Fried Chicken - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Essence Hotel AT JFK

Hotel in Jamaica with a 24-hour front desk
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.

  • 56 guestrooms or units
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
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.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Hindi, Spanish

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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

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
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, Discover, Diners Club, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes window guards in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

The Essence Hotel AT JFK Hotel
The Essence Hotel AT JFK Jamaica
The Essence Hotel AT JFK Hotel Jamaica

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to The Essence Hotel AT JFK?

The closest beach to The Essence Hotel AT JFK is Long Beach (17.3 km).

How much does it cost to stay at The Essence Hotel AT JFK?

As of 14 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Essence Hotel AT JFK on 14 Sept 2025 start from NZ$265.77, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Essence Hotel AT JFK?

No, The Essence Hotel AT JFK does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Essence Hotel AT JFK?

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

Are pets allowed at The Essence Hotel AT JFK?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Essence Hotel AT JFK Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 122 out of 334 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 66 out of 334 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 64 out of 334 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 334 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 51 out of 334 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Karen

Travelled with family

So-so, not terrible, convenient to JFK

A kind of dismal place in a crummy area. The room was ok, but the windows were right at ground level, looking into a parking lot. No ventilation, not terribly clean, and there was an on-again-off-again beeping noise from the hallway all through the night. On the positive side, the shower was good, the bed was comfortable, and it was fairly close to the Jamaica station with LIRR and Air train to JFK which is why we stayed there. There's no lobby, only a guy at a desk behind plexiglass.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Saiuda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Charles

Business traveller
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Aman

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

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was very clean and staff was friendly. I was surprised by this little hotel. Thinking of staying there whenever i return. Room had just what i needed, except No microwave. That would have been even better. Either way i was pleased with my stay there.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Cesar

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good location for its purpose

It’s close to Jamaica Station to the AirTran, and if you take a taxi to JFK. I would not recommend walking through neighborhood at night to take the Airtarain in Jamaica Station, but if you want to save money it’s a good stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kanat

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

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

6/10 Okay

Chandra

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lavonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Saiuda

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff and accommodations were amazing
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Mahir

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall the Hotel rooms and everything was good just they didn’t came to clean the rooms everyday. You can stay here it is near to Jamaica stations you can take subway and buses by walking distance.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachael

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a 1 day layover at JFK and after searching the area for reasonable accommodations I choose this one and I’m happy that I did. It was a short and easy Air-train ride from JFK, then a short 3 block walk to the hotel from the train station. The room was clean, modern, comfortable and quiet. They also let us store our luggage for the afternoon after we checked out for only $5/bag. I would recommend staying here with out hesitation.

4/10 Poor

Shirley

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to airport
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Rochdi

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

two quite nights

Friendly staff. Hotel need to improve breakfast and cafeteria overall conditions. No napkins, no coffee cups.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Rochdi

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Good hotel for short stay

The hotel was clean and quiet. The room service left something to be desired. However, the person at the front desk was very helpful and called a cab to get me to the airport at a reasonable price. One thing I didn't like about this hotel. It was advertised as a place with shuttle service to the airport then found out it had none.Kudos for the person at the front desk on 4/25/2025 for his help.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jair

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Naresh

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025