The Essence Hotel AT JFK

2.0 star property
Jamaica hotel in shopping district

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Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Lobby sitting area
1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Single Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom | Bathroom | Hair dryer, towels, soap, shampoo
Exterior
At The Essence Hotel AT JFK, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Citi Field and Flushing Meadows-Corona Park. Also, Resorts World Casino and USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center are within a short drive. Public transportation is just a short walk: Archer Av. Station is 5 minutes and Jamaica Center Parsons - Archer Station is 10 minutes.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (4)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Snack bar/deli

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Elevator
  • Bathtub or shower
The current price is $152
$178 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18

Room options

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

7.2 out of 10
Good
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
97-01 Waltham St, Jamaica, NY, 11435

What's nearby

  • Flushing Meadows-Corona Park - 3 min drive - 3.2 km
  • St. John's University - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Resorts World Casino - 6 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Citi Field - 7 min drive - 9.0 km
  • UBS Arena - 10 min drive - 8.6 km

Getting around

  • John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK) - 15 min drive
  • LaGuardia Airport (LGA) - 22 min drive
  • Teterboro, NJ (TEB) - 33 min drive
  • Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) - 76 min drive
  • Stewart Intl. Airport (SWF) - 113 min drive
  • Kew Gardens Station - 4 min drive
  • Jamaica St. Albans Station - 4 min drive
  • Jamaica Station - 6 min walk
  • Archer Av. Station - 5 min walk
  • Jamaica Center Parsons - Archer Station - 10 min walk
  • Sutphin Blvd. Station (Hillside Av.) - 13 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Air Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • Gateway Bake Shop
  • ‪Sangria Tapas Bar & Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Delicias Calenas - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪N Y Fried Chicken - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Essence Hotel AT JFK

At The Essence Hotel AT JFK, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Citi Field and Flushing Meadows-Corona Park. Also, Resorts World Casino and USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center are within a short drive. Public transportation is just a short walk: Archer Av. Station is 5 minutes and Jamaica Center Parsons - Archer Station is 10 minutes.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Hindi, Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 56 rooms
DONE

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
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Free daily reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Services

  • 24-hour front desk

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 34
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 1 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television

Home comfort

  • Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap and shampoo
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi (speed of 25+ Mbps)
  • Free local calls

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing there's window guards on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club

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 pets allowed at The Essence Hotel AT JFK?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Essence Hotel AT JFK?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Is there an onsite casino at The Essence Hotel AT JFK?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Resorts World Casino (7-min drive) is nearby.

What's the area around The Essence Hotel AT JFK like?

The Essence Hotel AT JFK is in Queens, a short 5-minute walk from Archer Av. Station.

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The Essence Hotel AT JFK Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

great place
joy, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great location
Isabel, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Good place to stay especially for the price.
Jessica, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

I would most definitely recommend the use of this hotel to others
Clair, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

A lot going on in the area
Terri, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Great place fi stay
Richard, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Love this place
Jacqueline Guzman, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Good value
michael, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Thankful
Jonathan, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Staff and accommodations were amazing
Saiuda, 7-night trip

6/10 Okay

No parking
Nixzaliz, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Property was great...bed was confortable. The carb they recoment was not reliable. Had to walk to train.
Cyrilla, 1-night trip

4/10 Poor

Location was easy to get to walkable from jfk airtrain. Check in was super easy and fast. Staff friendly. Room was dirty toilet wasn’t flushed toilet paper had stuff on it. Bed was comfy we had our own blankets and just needed the room to sleep for a few hours due to a canceled flight.
Danielle, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great stay
Debbie, 1-night trip

6/10 Okay

Only staid for an overnight layover. Would probably not have stayed for anything else.
Summer, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Quiet and affordable
Massy, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Very great room very clean very organized comfortable
Christopher, 1-night trip

4/10 Poor

Didn’t really intend to visit New York to begin with and I got about what I expected.
Gabriel, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Convenience
Johann, 1-night trip

6/10 Okay

No parking area at and at the surrounding. Hard to find parking
Carlos, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Easy to reach from JFK at night. Clean and quiet room and bathroom
Rachel, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Really great and clean but simple
Angelina, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

clean n nice
Temitope, 2-night trip

2/10 Terrible

Nothing
RICHARD, 3-night trip

2/10 Terrible

Omg, it was a total dive and the little deodorant looked new but has a previous patron’s pube on it! And towels stained. Who knew of anything had been cleaned. Front desk was not helpful.
Laurie, 1-night trip