Hotel★★½
Essence hotel
South Battery, New York (NY), United States
About Essence hotel
Essence hotel is a hotel in South Battery, New York (NY), United States. It holds a 2.5-star rating. Guests rate it 7.9 out of 10 across 99 reviews. Facilities include free breakfast, free wi-fi. It is 7.8 km from the centre of New York (NY). The nearest airport, LaGuardia Airport (LGA), is 14 km away.
- Type
- Hotel
- Star rating
- ★★½
- Other stays within 500 m
- 7
Hotel prices in New York (NY) by month
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How Essence hotel scores
Better rated than 30% of hotels in New York (NY)
- Guest rating 7.9
- Location 5.8
- Public transport 8.8
New York (NY) average
Rating on Google
3.0/5
From the property’s public Google Maps listing. It is shown for reference and is not part of the StayVersus score.
Amenities
Food & drink
- Free breakfast
Internet
- Free Wi-Fi
Services
- 24-hour front desk
In the rooms
- Air conditioning
Based on the property listing at our booking partner.
Location
- Location score
- 5.8/10
- Walk grade
- 84/100 Good for walkers
- Restaurants & cafés within 500 m
- 150
- Shops within 500 m
- 14
- Sights within 1 km
- 5
| Nearest station86th Street (BMT Fourth Avenue Line) | 380 m6 min walk |
|---|---|
| Nearest airportLaGuardia Airport (LGA) | 14 km32 min drive |
| Distance to the centreNew York (NY) | 7.8 km18 min drive |
Main sights of New York (NY)
| National September 11 Memorial & Museum | 4.4 km10 min drive |
|---|---|
| Madison Square and Madison Square Park | 7.0 km16 min drive |
| Empire State Building | 7.7 km17 min drive |
| Times Square | 8.7 km20 min drive |
| Museum of Modern Art | 9.2 km21 min drive |
| Central Park Zoo | 9.9 km22 min drive |
Everyday places nearby
| Food shopPremium Foods | 40 m1 min walk |
|---|---|
| PharmacyThe Modern Chemist - Gowanus | 160 m3 min walk |
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Questions about Essence hotel
How do guests rate Essence hotel?
Essence hotel has a guest rating of 7.9 out of 10 from 99 reviews, which is better than 30% of rated hotels in New York (NY).
Does Essence hotel include breakfast?
The listing mentions free breakfast. Check the room you book to confirm it is included.
How far is Essence hotel from the airport?
The nearest airport, LaGuardia Airport (LGA), is 14 km away in a straight line.
Is there a supermarket or food shop near Essence hotel?
Yes: Premium Foods, about 40 m away (1 min walk).
Where is the nearest pharmacy to Essence hotel?
The Modern Chemist - Gowanus is the closest pharmacy we know of, about 160 m away (3 min walk).
Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score