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

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$224
includes taxes & fees
20 July - 21 July

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

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 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

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

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
  • Aqueduct Racetrack - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Resorts World Casino - 6 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Citi Field - 7 min drive - 9.0 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 - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Sangria Tapas Bar & Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Delicias Calenas - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪N Y Fried Chicken - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬9 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 21 Jun 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Essence Hotel AT JFK on 20 Jul 2025 start from NZ$224.03, 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

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 95 out of 243 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 51 out of 243 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 49 out of 243 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 243 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 243 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Levi

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the hotel, staff and cleanliness. The only drawbacks were limited parking and there is construction around the area.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Felecia

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Khrisna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Didn't like that parking was a little hard to find.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Dominick

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The bathroom smelled like mildew. There was no breakfast in the basement only the appliance but never food. There is a 100 dollar deposit you must pay in cash that Expedia doesn’t tell you about. The hotel was alright but stains on curtains and stuff just was old. It’s a nice hotel if you’re there for a quick stay but honestly you can find better
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

DEENUKA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great stay as a Solo female traveler
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Felecia

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stevenson

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jor

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

Good Hotel to book.

Good services and the room was pleasant and clean. Would stay there again and would recommend to my friends and family.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Felecia

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amandeep

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

2/10 Terrible

Alfreda

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Essence Hotel at JFK does not look like the photo.

This is not a photo of the rooms. The carpet was dirty and smelled bad. No one was at the front desk and we waited over 20 min before someone came down, they had cameras and I know they saw us waiting in the lobby. The bathtub had mold around the sides. The room smelled stale. Would not stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

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

10/10 Excellent

ESSIE

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

6/10 Okay

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness

OK stay but ....

The credit card machine is broken and they ask for manual input with pen and paper of credit card information to book a room. OR they will photo copy your credit card. Unacceptable and a big red flag these days. Who knows who has access to this information after you leave.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

jack

Disliked: Amenities
I liked the proximity to airtran
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juanita, South Ozone Park

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

6/10 Okay

Marvin

Travelled with family
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Felecia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Th hospitality here, out of this world. This will always be the place that I return to!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Cromwell

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
There was no available parking for my rental car. This was my only low point.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Sonia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was clean and service was good. Our room had no microwave and the on street parking was very inconvenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Barathan

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025