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The Essence Hotel AT JFK

2.0 star property
Jamaica hotel in shopping district

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When you stay at The Essence Hotel AT JFK, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Flushing Meadows-Corona Park and Resorts World Casino. Free perks include WiFi and on-the-go breakfast daily between 5:30 AM and 9:00 AM. Also, Citi Field and UBS Arena 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

  • Free breakfast
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking
  • 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 $125
$147 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 17 - Dec 18

Room options

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

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

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

7.0 out of 10
Good
(32 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

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

Highlights

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

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includes taxes & fees
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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Rufus King Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • King Manor Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Trump Pavilion - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Jamaica Colosseum Mall - 17 min walk - 1.5 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 - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Sangria Tapas Bar & Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Carmine's Restaurant - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Essence Hotel AT JFK

When you stay at The Essence Hotel AT JFK, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Flushing Meadows-Corona Park and Resorts World Casino. Free perks include WiFi and on-the-go breakfast daily between 5:30 AM and 9:00 AM. Also, Citi Field and UBS Arena 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.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 56 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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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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)
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Parking

    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • Onsite parking includes off-street options
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast each morning 5:30 AM–9:00 AM
  • 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

Fee & policy details

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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Reviews

The Essence Hotel AT JFK Reviews

7.2

Good

7.4

Cleanliness

6.2

Amenities

7.2

Staff & service

6.8

Eco-friendliness

7.0

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

If you're only staying one night, i recommend this place. Clean room, clean bathroom, bring your own towels though, and no smells. Would stay again.
Kenrick, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good place
David, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Cute and affordable stay by JFK

This hotel gave us everything we needed for a short stay. Easy access to the subway, closeness to food, and a direct link to JKF. It gives you your basic necessities and the room service is always on time. The staff is attentive and friendly. Highly recommend for a decent, easygoing stay.
Camille, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

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

8/10 Very good

great place
joy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location
Isabel, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

It was ok for a layover
Ophelia, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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

10/10 Exceptional

EJ D Happy Camper

Stayed at this location several times. Staff very professional, courteous. Rooms clean, comfortable area.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Everything was good they need to work on breakfast ...as weekend the booking rate is high.
Satvir, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great place fi stay
Richard, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

This hotel is in a terrible area. It wasn’t very clean, especially the bathroom. Way overpriced and pretty far from the airport. The reception guy was friendly.
Joanne, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Love this place
Jacqueline Guzman, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Spent 30 minutes looking for parking. Front desk receptionist lacked hospitality entirely
Widly, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Had a great stay! Close to the subway, would stay again
Michelle, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It's cleaned every day and is very clean
MASAHARU, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff and accommodations were amazing
Saiuda, 7-night trip

8/10 Very good

It’s an ok place. Lots of construction around the property
Ashawnna, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Clean Fairly new construction Breakfast isnt your typical "continental breakfast" (a gift bag with a 4pk I
aline, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay
Debbie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Front desk guy was cool
Steve M, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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

8/10 Very good

The room was nice, but the only chair was a folding metal chair. But it you can see the chair in their room preview photo, so I should not have been surprised. The rest of the room was furnished nicely, but I would have appreciated a better chair.
Darien, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

For 1 night was good
Ro endry, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

The room did not smell good the pillow case was not clean the sheets seemed clean
kimaunie, 1-night trip