Essence Express Elizabeth EWR Airport

Hotels
6.5 (221 reviews)
178 Spring Street , Elizabeth , us

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Heating
Family rooms
Facilities for disabled guests
Private parking
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Convenient location
Good deal for price
Cons:
Dirty rooms
No airport shuttle
Misleading advertisements

Categories

Cleanliness
4.21
Several reviews mention dirty sheets and room conditions.
Service
7.68
Some positive mentions of staff politeness, though mixed experiences.
Location
8.22
Conveniently located near public transport and supermarkets.
Room Quality
6.17
Varied mentions of room cleanliness and comfort.
Amenities
7.2
Basic amenities available, though some complaints about facilities.
Value for Money
5.16
Mixed feelings about worth for price, especially regarding cleanliness.
Food and Beverage
6.71
No breakfast offerings, but nearby supermarket available.
Overall Experience
6.68
Mixed experiences noted; some guests enjoyed stay while others were dissatisfied.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 02:07

Property Description

Convenient Location
Located close to popular attractions like Prudential Center and New Jersey Performing Arts Center.

Family-Friendly Accommodation
Comfortable and spacious family rooms available for a pleasant stay.

Helpful Reception Staff
Get insider tips and guidance on exploring the area from our welcoming reception team.

Book now for a delightful stay at Essence Express Elizabeth EWR Airport and explore nearby attractions hassle-free.

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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Location

Guest Reviews

6.5
Based on 221 reviews
Cleanliness: 4.21
Service: 7.68
Location: 8.22
Room Quality: 6.17
Amenities: 7.2
Value for Money: 5.16
Food and Beverage: 6.71
Overall Experience: 6.68
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Philip couple us
1
Buyer beware
Pros:

It was easy to get to.

Cons:

The pictures did not accurately represent the rooms. There were damaged drawers in the room and the floors, table, microwave, and much of the bathroom was not cleaned properly.

Also, the bathroom outlet did not work.

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
I
Idowu couple us
5
It’s manageable
Pros:

It’s okay..

Cons:

It was dirty

2026-07-07 via Nuitee
K
King solo_traveller pa
5
Pros:

Solo el precio

Cons:

Lo demás

2026-07-05 via Nuitee
T
Torres couple us
10
2026-06-19 via Nuitee
P
Paula solo_traveller br
1
Pior experiência que tive em um hotel. Não vale o preço
Pros:

Nada

Cons:

Local sujo e desconfortável

2026-06-09 via Nuitee
A
Anoniem solo_traveller nl
9
Pros:

Perfect en zeer schoon.

Cons:

Niets

2026-06-02 via Nuitee
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Patricia solo_traveller us
1
No one should ever book this place
Pros:

Hotel was a dump and towels were raggedy. It was not a deluxe king and the rate was extortion! There was nothing to like

Cons:

Towels that were not ripped, air conditioner that shuts off and on and is noisy

2026-05-22 via Nuitee
L
Lisa couple us
7
Great late night emergency option
Pros:

The room was very clean. The tile was very stylish/pretty. But the A/C was very loud and the furniture was kind of shabby. The bed was too soft for my taste. The towels were kind of skimpy. However, these were emergency accommodations when our airline left us stranded at EWR at 1:00 AM and I am very grateful that they took us after midnight and allowed us a few hours of sleep. Staff was very accommodating.

Cons:

A/C was too loud. Furniture looked like it was found at a curbside "free stuff".

2026-05-21 via Nuitee
J
john solo_traveller us
7
2026-05-10 via Nuitee
R
Ramos solo_traveller us
10
2026-04-23 via Nuitee
W
Wilhelm couple us
7
Need improvement about the cleanliness
Pros:

The location

Cons:

Need more attention (cleaning)

2026-03-19 via Nuitee
G
Guillermo couple us
1
Falta mucha limpieza
Pros:

Nada

Cons:

La Limpieza es pésima, la housekeeping acumula las toallas sucias en el bucket de la trapeadoras junto al agua sucia, la bańera tiene hongos además de estar en pésimas condiciones, las tohallas están muy sucias y huelen mal, las sábanas de cama sucias se ve que no las cambian, muy sucio , no lo recomiendo para nada

2026-03-15 via Nuitee
P
Pedro couple us
7
2026-02-12 via Nuitee
S
Sarmiento couple us
8
2026-01-24 via Nuitee
R
Rachael extended_group gb
10
Excellent stay in every way
Pros:

Excellent clean rooms and lovely staff

Cons:

This property was faultless

2026-01-24 via Nuitee
D
Dayadri couple us
1
Pesimo
Cons:

Las sabanas estaban sucias, la habitacion sucia, un desastre.

2026-01-20 via Nuitee
D
Derian couple us
10
2026-01-20 via Nuitee
P
Prisca solo_traveller gb
1
Terrible
Pros:

Sadly I didn’t.

Cons:

What has been advertised on booking.com and what I actually experienced were two different things. I think booking.com really need to review the safety and efficacy of this place as it’s not appropriate at all. First things first, staff are not friendly on arrival and kept making facial expression whilst speaking in another language in front of me. There are no staff on site to support with luggage and so I had to struggle up the stairs with it. On arrival into my bedroom, it smelt of strong cigarettes and cannabis. Luckily I had diffusers in my suitcases to support with this however this was a daily occurrence with one man smoking directly outside my room at 9am. It got so bad I had to put the spare towels between the gap of the door to stop the smell from coming in. The bed was decent to be honest and did appear to be clean. There are no bedside tables which makes it difficult at night time to do anything. The heater was not working at all. The shower is incredibly old (only an overhead option) and was filled with limescale. The bath also looked awful and unkempt. The fan in the bathroom is extremely loud when switching on the bathroom lights. The customers they take in sometimes made stay uncomfortable whether it’s loud noise or following me into my bedroom. It’s a shame because area wise it’s not too bad as it takes 20 minutes to get into NY Penn however accommodation was shocking and you don’t even get your moneys worth.

I would not recommend!

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
A
Antje solo_traveller de
3
Pros:

...?

Cons:

very load

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
L
Lucas extended_group fr
10
2026-01-19 via Nuitee