The Essence Hotel at- JFK AIR TRAIN

Property class: 3

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A multi-story building with a modern architectural design, featuring a mix of glass and brick facades.
A reception area with a counter, a door, and a window.
A room with a large flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a small refrigerator under a desk, and a wooden cabinet to the left.
A bathroom with a bathtub, toilet, and shower curtain.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a wardrobe, a TV, and a bathroom with a shower.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AU$209
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov

Explore the area

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

Room options

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

7.4 out of 10
Good
(57 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Jamaica

At The Essence Hotel at- JFK AIR TRAIN 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 buffet 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. Each morning free breakfast is served. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class Queens hotel include Resorts World Casino and USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center.

What's nearby

  • Rufus King Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Amazura - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Jamaica Colosseum Mall - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Queens Library (Central) - 7 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Jamaica Station - 4 min walk
  • Archer Av. Station - 5 min walk
  • John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gateway Bake Shop - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Air Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Little Caesars Pizza - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪N Y Fried Chicken - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Essence Hotel at- JFK AIR TRAIN

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 AIR TRAIN also features coffee/tea in common area and a lift.

This 3-star Jamaica hotel is smoke free.

  • 56 guestrooms or units
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
The Essence Hotel at- JFK AIR TRAIN 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 buffet breakfast available daily 6:00 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

  • Smoking not allowed

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

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • 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, 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 AIR TRAIN?

The closest beach to The Essence Hotel at- JFK AIR TRAIN is Long Beach (17.3 km).

How much does it cost to stay at The Essence Hotel at- JFK AIR TRAIN?

As of 2 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Essence Hotel at- JFK AIR TRAIN on 3 Nov 2026 start from AU$209, 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 AIR TRAIN serve breakfast?

Yeah, free buffet breakfast is available daily from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Essence Hotel at- JFK AIR TRAIN?

No, The Essence Hotel at- JFK AIR TRAIN does not offer an airport shuttle service.

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

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

Are pets allowed at The Essence Hotel at- JFK AIR TRAIN?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Essence Hotel at- JFK AIR TRAIN Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 313 out of 759 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 139 out of 759 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 137 out of 759 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 73 out of 759 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 97 out of 759 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean Property/ Helpful Staff/ Convenient Location /Smooth& Easy Check -in
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff clean room and great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was very friendly and allowed us to have early check in. Area is a little “rough” but we were able to find parking right outside of hotel. Located not far from the railway public transport that took us right into the city. Clean and comfortable rooms. Would stay again if in area.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Hotel and value. Bed was super comfortable, room had a mini fridge, great A/C and everything worked! Very clean and tidy too.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Only A good position. For the rest, nothing special.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was superb, room fresh, spacious and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Simple stay. Nothing fancy bed was nice
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cleanliness, superb staff service and location very convenient to transportation and food service.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Love staying here it’s very comfortable and clean
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Courteous and Respectful Staff. Very clean facility. Ronnie, Sai and Eic at reception are very pleasant and attentive. Nice Spacious Clean Room/ Housekeeping Came When Requested. Decent comfortable bed Will Stay again!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
There is no breakfast they are lying they provide snacks.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk is behind bulletproof glass. nuff said.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Respectful and helpful staff. Nice clean facility!! Spacious/Clean Room Sai, Eic and Ronnie at reception have great Customer Service Skills
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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6/10 Okay

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pro - Convenient to JFK airport. Cons - Extremely tiny room. Rooms not super clean - stained carpet, bathrooms not great, Not ideal area to walk to restaurants. Overly expensive for not nice hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All was ok except there was no breakfast really. The building is fairly new so it’s very clean and nice for now. Oh the phone in our room dont work.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Neet a small food shop in the hotel to makes it easier for customer.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was great. Room was fine. The $522 per night charge, taking advantage of weather delayed travelers was a bit excessive. A modest upcharge, say $100 more than regular rate would have been fine. But this was obnoxious.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a nice stay!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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6/10 Okay

Room is extremely small and neighborhood is smelly. Also no taxi service.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Grab and go breakfast was well appreciated by the staffer on duty
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
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Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026