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
7.27.2 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
$143 nightly
The total price is $168
$168 total
Aug 26 - Aug 27
Total includes taxes and fees
Room options
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8.48.4 out of 10
Very good
5 reviews
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Highlights
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
160 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
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Single Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom
7.27.2 out of 10
Good
24 reviews
(24 reviews)
Highlights
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
180 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
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Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom
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 - 6 min walk
Sangria Tapas Bar & Restaurant - 2 min walk
Delicias Calenas - 3 min walk
Dunkin’ - 5 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
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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
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
DONE
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
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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
Aug 8, 2025
great place
joy
joy, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Aug 6, 2025
Great location
Isabel
Isabel, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
Jul 17, 2025
Good place to stay especially for the price.
Jessica
Jessica, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
Aug 5, 2025
I would most definitely recommend the use of this hotel to others
Clair
Clair, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Aug 14, 2025
Front desk guy was cool
Steve M
Steve M, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Aug 18, 2025
For 1 night was good
Ro endry
Ro endry, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
Aug 12, 2025
A lot going on in the area
Terri
Terri, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
Jun 14, 2025
Great place fi stay
Richard
Richard, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jun 27, 2025
Love this place
Jacqueline Guzman
Jacqueline Guzman, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 21, 2025
Good value
michael
michael, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
Aug 19, 2025
The property was clean and nice, but around the propertity was poor and possibly danger area at nights.
Pedro
Pedro, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
May 2, 2025
Staff and accommodations were amazing
Saiuda
Saiuda, 7-night trip
8/10 Good
Jul 21, 2025
Thankful
Jonathan
Jonathan, 1-night trip
6/10 Okay
Aug 15, 2025
Dirty neighborhood, tiny room, smelled of smoke
Maurie
Maurie, 1-night trip
6/10 Okay
Aug 10, 2025
No parking
Nixzaliz
Nixzaliz, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
Aug 6, 2025
Property was great...bed was confortable. The carb they recoment was not reliable. Had to walk to train.
Cyrilla
Cyrilla, 1-night trip
4/10 Poor
Jul 28, 2025
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
Danielle, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Apr 6, 2025
Great stay
Debbie
Debbie, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jun 10, 2025
Quiet and affordable
Massy
Massy, 2-night trip
6/10 Okay
Jul 6, 2025
Only staid for an overnight layover. Would probably not have stayed for anything else.
Summer
Summer, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jun 19, 2025
Very great room very clean very organized comfortable
Christopher
Christopher, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 24, 2025
Convenience
Johann
Johann, 1-night trip
6/10 Okay
Jul 20, 2025
No parking area at and at the surrounding. Hard to find parking
Carlos
Carlos, 1-night trip
4/10 Poor
Aug 2, 2025
Didn’t really intend to visit New York to begin with and I got about what I expected.
Gabriel
Gabriel, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
May 28, 2025
Easy to reach from JFK at night. Clean and quiet room and bathroom