Essence Express Wayne, located near Willowbrook Mall, offers a convenient stay with free in-room WiFi. Enjoy perks such as coffee/tea in the lobby, a water dispenser and helpful staff who have left previous guests feeling welcomed.
Morristown, NJ (MMU-Morristown Municipal) - 23 min drive
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) - 29 min drive
LaGuardia Airport (LGA) - 47 min drive
John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK) - 74 min drive
Wayne Mountain View Station - 3 min drive
Wayne-Route 23 Transit Center Station - 5 min drive
Little Falls Station - 29 min walk
Restaurants
Starbucks - 18 min walk
The Cheesecake Factory - 15 min walk
Dave & Buster's - 13 min walk
Shake Shack - 11 min walk
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - 18 min walk
About this property
Essence Express Wayne
When visiting Wayne, Essence Express Wayne is a great choice to consider. Guests will have free perks like WiFi and self parking. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.
At a glance
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Hotel size
57 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 21
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Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free onsite self parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Coffee/tea in a common area
Water dispenser
Services
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Facilities
ATM/banking
Room amenities
Be entertained
50-inch LED TV
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning and heating
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi (speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
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Housekeeping once per stay
Fees & policies
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Does Essence Express Wayne offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Essence Express Wayne does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Essence Express Wayne?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Essence Express Wayne?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Essence Express Wayne?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
What's the area around Essence Express Wayne like?
Essence Express Wayne is located a short 18-minute walk from Willowbrook Mall.
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Reviews
Essence Express Wayne Reviews
6.6
Good
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5.8
Cleanliness
5.8
Amenities
6.8
Staff & service
5.8
Property conditions & facilities
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Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 3, 2026
Beautiful clean rooms
Suheiry
Suheiry, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jan 10, 2026
My friend is staying there. She loves the staff. She said they are very professional.
Sandra
Sandra, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 5, 2026
Professional staff.
Sandra
Sandra, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 18, 2025
Great location
Gerald
Gerald, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Oct 19, 2025
The room was clean and updated.
Darlene
Darlene, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Sep 28, 2025
The place was clean, comfortable and there was nooo weird smell. I’ll def be back soon !
Keneshia
Keneshia, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 13, 2025
Great clean place and staff is super friendly and professional!!
Robert
Robert, 1-night trip
Verified
4/10 Fair
May 8, 2025
Location good.
Carmen J
Carmen J, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 4, 2025
I’ve been to a couple of hotels in NJ but this one was really clean and comfortable. I was genuinely surprised lol
Gino
Gino, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good
Nov 16, 2025
The room was clean and in good condition. There were limited electrial outlets and tables. An empty spot by the windows made me think a chair was taken from the room.
Douglas L
Douglas L, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Sep 25, 2025
Very clean
Efrain
Efrain, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 24, 2025
Love the quietness and staff
Teresa
Teresa, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair
Jan 2, 2026
Assigned an already occupied room. Reissued another room which was unclean. Room 113 Creaking bed, hair under bed, toilet seat unstable. Failed room service. Smokers all around even though building is non-smoking. Don’t expect an exceptional service here. Just sleep, shower, rest and go on your day.
Ebenezer
Ebenezer, 2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Dec 5, 2024
Close to the shopping area.
Tawana
Tawana, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
May 27, 2024
good price and good location
Alejandro
Alejandro, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
May 9, 2025
Clean, up to date. Great service.
James
James, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 28, 2024
It was clean and the room was nice
Jaylyn
Jaylyn, 2-night trip
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4/10 Fair
Jun 15, 2025
None attentive staff, TV not working.
Luis
Luis, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
May 20, 2024
Property was very clean. Customer service was very satisfying. My only problem was it’s a non-smoking building and all you can smell is cigarette.
Allishaw
Allishaw, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Aug 23, 2024
This property has potential to be real good. The bathroom had a funny smell, shower was pretty good. The bed was not comfortable at all and pillows were flat. Definitely needs an upgrade.
Mercedes
Mercedes, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor
Jun 11, 2025
I don’t leave 1 star reviews but this place is a hazard to public safety, I have a duty to warn people 😂
Entire place absolutely reeks, bugs and hair in the bed, walls are genuinely just filthy with all manner of unidentified stains.
Bathroom was even worse, literal piles of dirt and bugs in the corners, lots of stains in the tub.
Everything is filthy, moist, and smells horrible.
Very noisy. Was unable to stay even one night.
Met some roaches and rats who were on their way out, warned me it was unfit to stay there 😂
Alvin
Alvin, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Dec 4, 2024
The facility, upkeep, and cleanliness was fair to good. The main drawback is that it is difficult to arrive at the property as the entrance driveway can only be accessed from one roadway coming from one direction on a highway. The nearby roadways and traffic restrictions make it difficult to re-enter the property after going out (as the maze of off-ramps immediately in front of the property does not allow simple U-turns).
Kenneth
Verified
6/10 Good
Oct 21, 2024
The staff was very friendly and I had no problems with parking but the room smelled strange. and the sheets too, the AC was loud, the bathroom didn't look very hygienic with yellow stains. I was out all day and they didn't take out the trash, I had to do it myself...
Lisbeth
Lisbeth, 2-night trip
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4/10 Fair
Jun 5, 2025
While the staff was friendly, what really counts in lodging was lacking.
2nd floor room, no elevator.
Bedding was clean but the flimsy metal frame it day on was loosely assembled & made a banging noise every time you shifted weight. Provided internet was non functional as was the cable tv attached to the room's tv. Bath fixtures were loose & in poor shape. Bedding was good except for that bedded... no sign of bed critters. Room smelled as though cone insence was their room deodorizer when cleaning. Rest of the place smelled like weed & people. It appears to be a flop house for people receiving housing assistance.