Essence Collection Staten Island

2.0 star property
Hotel in Staten Island with free parking

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
Front of property
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
Front of property

Reviews

5.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
481 Hylan Blvd, Staten Island, NY, 10305
  • Wagner College
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Staten Island Ferry St. George Ferry Terminal
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Cape Liberty Cruise Port
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • New York, NY (JFK-John F. Kennedy Intl.)
    ‪33 min drive‬

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Room options

Deluxe Single Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Comfort Single Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Staten Island

Located within a mile (2 km) of New York Harbor, Essence Collection Staten Island is within 3 miles (5 km) of Staten Island Ferry St. George Ferry Terminal. This 32-room hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like free in-room WiFi, free self parking, and a 24-hour front desk.

What's nearby

  • Fort Wadsworth - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Wagner College - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Staten Island Ferry St. George Ferry Terminal - 7 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Cape Liberty Cruise Port - 22 min drive - 11.6 miles
  • Statue of Liberty - 50 min drive - 17.6 miles

Getting around

  • Bayonne 8 Street Station - 11 min drive
  • Grasmere Station - 18 min walk
  • Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪My Pizza - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪El Pollo Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bloom Cafe - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Da Noi Downtown Staten Island - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Rispoli Pastry Shop - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Essence Collection Staten Island

Hotel in Staten Island with free parking
Guests of Essence Collection Staten Island enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas. Free parking is included with your stay. Front-desk staff are standing by 24/7 to assist with any requests.
Guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Housekeeping is available once per stay.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-midnight
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

Essence Collection Staten
Essence Collection Staten Island Hotel
Essence Collection Staten Island Staten Island
Essence Collection Staten Island Hotel Staten Island

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Essence Collection Staten Island?

Essence Collection Staten Island offers free cancellation on some room rates. For additional details, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to do near Essence Collection Staten Island?

This hotel is located in Staten Island, close to Cape Liberty Cruise Port, Statue of Liberty, and Brooklyn Cruise Terminal. You'll also find New York Harbor and Staten Island Ferry St. George Ferry Terminal within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Essence Collection Staten Island?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does Essence Collection Staten Island feature a casino on the premises?

No, Essence Collection Staten Island doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Essence Collection Staten Island?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Does Essence Collection Staten Island have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Essence Collection Staten Island feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

No, Essence Collection Staten Island doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does Essence Collection Staten Island allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Essence Collection Staten Island though service animals are welcome.

Does Essence Collection Staten Island have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

What is the closest airport to Essence Collection Staten Island?

The closest major airport to Essence Collection Staten Island is Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR), which is 14 mi away (27 minutes by car). Another top airport is Linden, NJ (LDJ), which is located 11.8 mi away (33-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Essence Collection Staten Island?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Essence Collection Staten Island.

Essence Collection Staten Island Reviews

Reviews

5.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 24 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

William, Masontown

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
When we arrived to the property after 7 hours of driving we were told the hotel doesn't exist anymore and was turned into a half-way house 3 weeks ago. So after fighting Staten Island traffic to get there we had to fight it again to get back to NJ to get another hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

2/10 Terrible

Aifang

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was closed when I checked in. We have no place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

2/10 Terrible

Susan

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

4/10 Poor

Kevin

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ewart

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location and the surrounding areas was clean
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

4/10 Poor

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Your typical HOT SHEETS motel

4/10 Poor

Dennis

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Not Worth The Price

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Starsky

2/10 Terrible

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

4/10 Poor

Lei

Traveled with family and small children, Business traveler
Disliked: Amenities
The quilt is too thin When you take shower you will be finding there is no hot water

6/10 Okay

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

No sleep til

I have not slept yet. I feel there is nuisance around This hotel on Staten Island kept me up all night I should have booked at the Ramada inn
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

4/10 Poor

Luis, Coralville

6/10 Okay

Bruce

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Betty, Piscataway

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Consistent
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Emmanuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

daouda oumar

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Far from downtown nyc tolls sucks lol. interior parking no headache for your car cool. Nice room but too small omg. lovely neighborhood. Price too high for what it offer. No breakfast. Safe place.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

2/10 Terrible

Lawrence

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No hot water or cleaning.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

2/10 Terrible

Rosie

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

TiyHearah

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Isaac

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

nancy

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Mattresses all outside a bunch of rooms where they were remodeling. My room was kind of funky and creepy. Sloppy remodeling job going on.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

TiyHearah

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place to get good sleep. Very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leonid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

2/10 Terrible

Fayar

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room smelled of smoke, it was impossible to sleep