Title: The Essence Hotel AT JFK - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # The Essence Hotel AT JFK Hotel in Jamaica with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk ## Photo gallery for The Essence Hotel AT JFK ![Front of property - The Essence Hotel AT JFK (Jamaica)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111040000/111032400/111032337/14646d8d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board - The Essence Hotel AT JFK (Jamaica)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111040000/111032400/111032337/b882f15e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Single Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom | Bathroom - The Essence Hotel AT JFK (Jamaica)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111040000/111032400/111032337/77262d4c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Lobby sitting area - The Essence Hotel AT JFK (Jamaica)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111040000/111032400/111032337/79bfac68.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom - The Essence Hotel AT JFK (Jamaica)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111040000/111032400/111032337/0919ffb4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Take advantage of free to-go breakfast, a free daily manager's reception, and a snack bar/deli at The Essence Hotel AT JFK. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 7.2 Good ## Popular amenities - Breakfast included - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Housekeeping - 24/7 front desk ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Dec. 24 - Dec. 25](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-24&endDate=2025-12-25&selected=111032337&PinnedHotelID=111032337&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-24&endDate=2025-12-25&selected=111032337&PinnedHotelID=111032337&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Dec. 25 - Dec. 26](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-25&endDate=2025-12-26&selected=111032337&PinnedHotelID=111032337&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-25&endDate=2025-12-26&selected=111032337&PinnedHotelID=111032337&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Dec. 26 - Dec. 28](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-26&endDate=2025-12-28&selected=111032337&PinnedHotelID=111032337&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-26&endDate=2025-12-28&selected=111032337&PinnedHotelID=111032337&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Jan. 2 - Jan. 4](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-02&endDate=2026-01-04&selected=111032337&PinnedHotelID=111032337&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-02&endDate=2026-01-04&selected=111032337&PinnedHotelID=111032337&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds Showing 3 of 3 rooms ### View all photos for Single Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom ![Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111040000/111032400/111032337/0d30e701.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Single Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom 7.0 Good 33 reviews ### Highlights Air conditioning Mini-fridge Flat-screen TV Blackout drapes/curtains Private bathroom Hair dryer Coffee/tea maker Laptop workspace - 180 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for Handicap Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom ![Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111040000/111032400/111032337/0d30e701.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Handicap Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom 8.4 Very good 6 reviews ### Highlights Air conditioning Flat-screen TV Blackout drapes/curtains Private bathroom Hair dryer Coffee/tea maker Laptop workspace Wardrobe or closet - 160 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom ![Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111040000/111032400/111032337/0919ffb4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### 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 Laptop workspace Wardrobe or closet - 179 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 2 Double Beds ## You may also like Ad ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103790000/103784300/103784243/3f390410.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) #### Hotel Stanford Manhattan - Breakfast included - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - 24/7 front desk 8.6 Excellent 2,200 reviews CA $165 CA $195 total includes taxes & fees Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026 [](https://www.expedia.ca/New-York-Hotels-Hotel-Stanford.h103784243.Hotel-Information?chkin=2026-1-4&chkout=2026-1-5&rm1=a2®ionId=178293&destination=New York (and vicinity)&destType=MARKET&latLong=40.75668,-73.98647&searchId=006e016a-ebd9-4a96-86f4-0ed707dbf951&top_cur=CAD) Ad ![Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FNew-York-Hotels-The-Essence-Hotel-AT-JFK.h111032337.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FNew-York-Hotels-The-Essence-Hotel-AT-JFK.h111032337.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C40.69683%2C-73.80634&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=B6YcYiZwzP1Ec4kXRH33ruwWQYk=) 97-01 Waltham St, Jamaica, NY, 11435 #### What's nearby - Rufus King Park \- 8 min walk \- 0.7 km - Prospect Cemetery \- 11 min walk \- 1.0 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 - Archer Av. Station - 5 min walk - Jamaica Station - 6 min walk - John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK) - 15 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Air Bar - ‬4 min walk - ‪Gateway Bake Shop - ‬6 min walk - ‪Sangria Tapas Bar & Restaurant - ‬2 min walk - ‪Carmine's Restaurant - ‬3 min walk - ‪Dunkin' - ‬7 min walk ## About this property ### The Essence Hotel AT JFK Hotel near Flushing Meadows-Corona Park Consider a stay at The Essence Hotel AT JFK and take advantage of free to-go breakfast, a free daily manager's reception, and a snack bar/deli. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. Other perks include: - Coffee/tea in the lobby, an elevator, and a 24-hour front desk - Smoke-free premises Room features All 56 rooms boast comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi. 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Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## The Essence Hotel AT JFK Reviews 7.2 ### Good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 7.4 Cleanliness ### 6.2 Amenities ### 7.2 Staff & service ### 6.8 Eco-friendliness ### 7.0 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 177 8 - Good 96 6 - Okay 92 4 - Poor 53 2 - Terrible 74 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### David Walter Nov 19, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Always a nice stay! ##### David Walter Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julie Dec 16, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Room was clean, bed was very comfortable. Good service at check in. ##### Julie Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Christian Dec 18, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities I really liked the room all the way up on the 8th floor, with beautiful views of Queens. ##### Christian Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michelle Oct 26, 2025 Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities Clean room front desk staff was amazing Many food options Close to public transportation Nice size rooms ##### Michelle Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Togeshwarie Oct 19, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities If you’re looking for a hotel for short term or overnight stays I’ll recommend the Essence Hotel ##### Togeshwarie Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carlos Sep 25, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities Great Place! ##### Carlos Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### SHAWN Nov 11, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Room was very clean, from the linen to to the floors. Bathroom was just as clean as well. ##### SHAWN Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dianna Oct 20, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Very nice and quiet ##### Dianna Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Catherine Dec 16, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities EVERYTHING was wonderful & I hope we left your beautiful home in a satisfactory condition🙏btw I’d like to return when it’s warm. I plan to contact you again. Have an awesome & safe 2026! Again, thank you. ##### Catherine Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Montrell Oct 25, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Close to JFK airport ##### Montrell Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025 ### 4/10 Poor #### Victor Dec 20, 2025 Cold staff. No clear direction to the rooms ##### Victor Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### SHAWN Nov 9, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities LOVED IT! ##### SHAWN Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Rohan Sep 8, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities I love the location… everything was in walking distance… train station was literally next to the hotel ##### Rohan Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Keith Sep 14, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities The staff was so nice and accommodating and the area was quiet ##### Keith Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rodney Sep 21, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Close to a lot of eating options. ##### Rodney Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### martin Oct 11, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities It was so close to Jamaica station. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/42cfc3c2-b978-4d9f-bacf-db588c7f62d9-1760207454533.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### martin Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Keoni Sep 5, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Very quiet area and perfect for parking! ##### Keoni Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Jessica Jul 17, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Good place to stay especially for the price. ##### Jessica Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David Walter Sep 12, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The room was comfortable and clean, the staff was super helpful and friendly. It’s a great place. ##### David Walter Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### joy Aug 8, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities great place ##### joy Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Jade Sep 17, 2025 Liked: Staff & service Staff was nice! We had a great weekend overall! ##### Jade Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Isabel Aug 6, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great location ##### Isabel Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cynthia Sep 7, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities Property was clean and the room was nice and cozy ##### Cynthia Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Shaney Dec 3, 2025 Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities Terrible ##### Shaney Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025 ### 4/10 Poor #### Arwin Dec 8, 2025 Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Once checking in the room. There was still poop stain in the toilet sit. The tv in room seem to broken and mourining breakfast is terrible. It was just a bag with yogurt, granola bar, muffin bites and bottle of sunny d. 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