The Essence Hotel AT JFK

2.0 star property

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Front of property
Lobby sitting area
Single Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom | Bathroom
Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom
Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AU$225
includes taxes & fees
25 May - 26 May

Explore the area

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97-01 Waltham St, Jamaica, NY, 11435
  • Place, Rufus King Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Prospect Cemetery
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, New York, NY (JFK-John F. Kennedy Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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

7.4 out of 10
Good
(40 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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 daily breakfast. .This business-friendly 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. Free on-the-go breakfast is available daily between 5:30 AM and 9:00 AM. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Queens hotel include Citi Field and Resorts World Casino.

What's nearby

  • Rufus King Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • King Manor Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Prospect Cemetery - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Jamaica Colosseum Mall - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Archer Av. Station - 5 min walk
  • Jamaica Station - 6 min walk
  • John F. Kennedy International 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
  • ‪N Y Fried Chicken - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Essence Hotel AT JFK

There's a snack bar/deli on site. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. Public spaces have free WiFi. The business-friendly 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
  • To-go breakfast (free)
  • 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.

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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
  • 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
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 a fire extinguisher and 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 a fire extinguisher and 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 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Essence Hotel AT JFK on 25 May 2026 start from AU$225, 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.

Does The Essence Hotel AT JFK serve breakfast?

Yeah, free on-the-go breakfast is available daily from 5:30 AM to 9:00 AM.

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. 225 out of 582 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 108 out of 582 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 107 out of 582 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 60 out of 582 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 82 out of 582 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Essie Juanita

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Impecable la. Cama espectacular
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Dangel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk staff was courteous and friendly... Housekeeping lady was abit rude.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

2/10 Terrible

yash

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margualie

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Neeraj

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Thomas

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Gloria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Need microwaves in room otherwise it was good thank you and have a blessed day
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Wilfredo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaquan

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Erika, highland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed one night. It was conveniently located by jfk. Clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Natalia

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Yanilda

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Gassendy Darnel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

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

Travelled 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