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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
Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Lobby sitting area
Exterior

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$212
includes taxes & fees
15 May - 16 May

Explore the area

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

Room options

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

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Iron/ironing board
  • 14.9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
  • 16.7 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
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Iron/ironing board
  • 16.6 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 USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center.

What's nearby

  • Flushing Meadows-Corona Park - 4 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Aqueduct Racetrack - 6 min drive - 4.5 km
  • St. John's University - 6 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Resorts World Casino - 7 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Citi Field - 8 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 - ‬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).

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

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

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 27 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Essence Hotel AT JFK on 15 May 2025 start from AU$212.42, 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. 63 out of 173 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 37 out of 173 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 173 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 173 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 173 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Juan Axel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The stay was good except the staff who wasn’t helpful at all, they kept out ID and when we did our check out to pick it up they didn’t haven’t and I have to call hours later and apparently they found it; I had to make a hole trip of 8 hrs just to pick it up cause of that
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

GURPREET

Disliked: Staff & service
They do not provide the facilities as they mentioned in description for exaples irons
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Julian

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

From check in with Eric to entering my room Superb

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Muhannad

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Customer service very bad
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

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

2/10 Terrible

Emmanuel

I was very disappointed and could not follow through with the night stay at the hotel but ended up staying overnight at the airport terminal 4. First it was my understanding that there would be free shuttle bus between the JFK and the hotel but when I called they claimed they don’t have free shuttle bus but Air train could take me to Jamaica. I got as far as Field Circle station and could not continue because the vehicle I was promised to pick me up never arrived and when I called there was no answer so I went back to JFK international airport at about 8:00pm scared in an environment I know nothing about.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

james

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

Mega Transportation Hub

Excellent location for numerous modes of public transportation.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

CHITTRAN

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close to Jamaica AirTrain
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Shauna

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Dante

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The front desk man that works at night is horrible and rude ! I would stay again as long as he doesn’t work
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Hema

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The towels were dingy the tub looked dirty the sheets weren't so clean and my child became very sick from the germs in the room after spending a sleepless night there. She still has a fever 24 hrs later. The temperature could not be controlled and it was either too hot or too cold very poor ventilation and the closet had a musty gross smell. The tv remote didn't work well either. No bottled water available anywhere in the hotel. Way too expensive for the quality $123 taxes included. I had the slide the heavy door to get in and out of the property and I have a dislocated right shoulder.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Felecia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The best!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Felecia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The manager is very nice, he is kind and goes beyond to help. I really appreciate the personnel. And Ethan is absolutely amazing.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Rae

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location is good for a short stopover close to jfk
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angel

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

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Heater not functioning, pretty sketchy neighborhood.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Clifton, Palmers Cross P.A

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was good, clean and the checkin process was seamless. Active construction is taking place next to the hotel so be aware when walking in the general area. Very close to access points such as buses and trains and has a direct connection to the JFK airport via the JFK air train and lyft/uber. Walking distance from food outlets.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Param

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Rabaul Hasan

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Newton

Liked: Staff & service
It was very convient ill come back one day .
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Elysee

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It’s not good
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kendal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quick, easy check-in. Friendly, kind staff gave me my room asap without me requesting such, just because of kindness. My room was modern, not gross, old, or scary. I had piece of mind here, only wish I could of cracked a window open. Bathroom fan gave some air circulation relief so no probs. I’d stay here again, easy to get to by subway. Clean!! Loved the empty mini fridge because I’m a picky eater.

6/10 Okay

Laurie

The tv service sucked
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2024