The Essence Hotel at JFK

Hotels
6.5 (423 reviews)
9701 Waltham Street , Jamaica , us

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Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Non-smoking throughout
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Front desk (limited hours)

Review Highlights

Pros:
Location
Friendly staff
Spacious rooms
Good transport access
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Limited amenities
High prices
Poor service experiences

Categories

Cleanliness
4
Reviews mentioned unclean sheets and towels, and rooms that had unpleasant smells.
Service
8
Mixed sentiments; generally positive experiences with some staff, but one negative interaction.
Location
9.5
Great proximity to JFK Airport and public transport, praised in multiple reviews.
Room Quality
6
General comments about spaciousness, but some negative notes about cleanliness and functionality.
Amenities
6
Lack of basic amenities like microwave and vegetarian breakfast options left room for improvement.
Value for Money
5
Many felt the hotel was overpriced given the conditions described in the reviews.
Food and Beverage
6
Limited breakfast options; not accommodating to dietary preferences noted.
Overall Experience
7.5
Overall, an average experience was reported with notable positives and some marked negatives.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-11 11:47

Property Description

Convenient Location: The Essence Hotel at JFK is strategically located near major attractions like Arthur Ashe Stadium and Belmont Park Race Track.
Comfortable Accommodation: Air-conditioned rooms with private bathrooms, flat-screen TVs, and free toiletries ensure a comfortable stay for guests.
Exceptional Service: Enjoy round-the-clock assistance from our multilingual staff, along with a continental breakfast for a great start to your day.

Book now at The Essence Hotel at JFK for a memorable and comfortable stay during your visit to Jamaica!

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

6.5
Based on 423 reviews
Cleanliness: 4
Service: 8
Location: 9.5
Room Quality: 6
Amenities: 6
Value for Money: 5
Food and Beverage: 6
Overall Experience: 7.5
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Sissisp • couple • it
8
Convenient place for a layover in JFK
Pros:

Cozy room, bed was large and very comfortable!!! Location was very good, close to Jamaica Station (about 5 minutes walking), perfect for a layover in NY.

Cons:

No warm water in the bathroom (which was not ideal, being freezing temperature outside...). Would have loved a hot shower after a long flight...

2026-02-14 • via Nuitee
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tamira • couple • us
5
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Michael • couple • us
10
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Chrisrian • couple • us
1
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tamira • couple • us
6
2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
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Johan • couple • us
10
2026-02-10 • via Nuitee
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Lubana • couple • us
10
2026-02-08 • via Nuitee
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Samuels • couple • us
10
Best around
Pros:

Everything

2026-01-29 • via Nuitee
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Ryan • solo_traveller • gb
1
2026-01-27 • via Nuitee
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Sandra • couple • us
5
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Laura • solo_traveller • fr
10
2026-01-27 • via Nuitee
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Kens Edensky D • solo_traveller • fr
8
2026-01-25 • via Nuitee
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Michael • couple • us
10
2026-01-23 • via Nuitee
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Tayokay • couple • us
9
2026-01-22 • via Nuitee
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Michael • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-01-21 • via Nuitee
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Gerd • couple • de
7
Praktikabel und unkompliziert Übernachtet
Pros:

Wir waren nur für eine Übernachtung ohne Verpflegung in diesem Hotel. Die Heizung war angestellt, was gut war bei den kühlen Außentemperaturen, der Rezeptionsservice war nett und hat uns ein günstiges Taxi früh am Morgen zum Flughafen besorgt. Es gibt ganz in der Nähe auch eine gute S- Bahn zum Flughafen, die wir aber nicht genutzt haben,

2026-01-21 • via Nuitee
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Brandon • couple • us
7
2026-01-21 • via Nuitee
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Urena • family_with_children • us
1
i did not feel safe being that the balcony windows have no locks.
Pros:

The breakfast was bagged breakfast.

Cons:

no locks on door for balcony.

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Takeya • family_with_children • us
8
It was very cozy the room
Pros:

The property was nice very clean and great tv

Cons:

The bedding , and the parking and the area

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Paul • extended_group • fr
2
2026-01-20 • via Nuitee