James Hotel

Hotels
7.2 (3642 reviews)
1680 James Avenue , Miami Beach , us

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Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Terrace
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Safety deposit box
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent location (close to beach, malls and good airport access)
Free on-site parking (rare in the area)
Friendly/helpful reception staff (positive mentions, e.g. Casimir)
Nice decor/design that creates a resort-like feel
Suitable for short stays where location is the priority
Cons:
Poor cleanliness (stained sheets, reports of insect bites, cracked tile causing injury)
Room quality is dated: terrible mattresses, damaged furniture and dark rooms
Aged and potentially unsafe facilities (old elevator)
Weak Wi‑Fi and minimal/poor breakfast offering
Inconsistent or problematic management behavior (isolated aggressive incident, unresponsive emails)
Occasional issues with luggage handling and check-in/check-out service

Categories

Cleanliness
4.5
Multiple reviews report dirty/stained sheets, cracked tile that caused an injury and reports of insect bites; overall cleanliness is a clear weakness.
Service
8.7
Service is mixed but often positive: several guests praise friendly reception staff (special mention to Casimir) and helpfulness; however there are isolated but serious negative incidents (aggressive behaviour from an owner/manager, unresponsive emails) that lower consistency.
Location
9.7
Consistently praised — very close to the beach, malls and with good airport access; many guests highlight the excellent, convenient location.
Room Quality
4
Rooms are described as very dated: bad mattresses, damaged bed bases, dark/old rooms, and safety concerns (old elevator); room condition is a major negative.
Amenities
8.1
Positive points include free on-site parking and appealing decor; negatives include weak Wi‑Fi, no water fountain, and aged facilities (elevator), giving an overall good-but-aged amenities profile.
Value for Money
7.7
Mixed value: free parking and excellent location add value, but worn rooms, poor breakfast offering (only coffee and a stale pastry reported) and maintenance issues make the price feel high for some guests.
Food and Beverage
7.7
Very limited offerings reported — breakfast often not as advertised (minimal coffee/donut) and no drinking-water stations; acceptable for basic stays but below expectations for a higher-tier breakfast.
Overall Experience
7.2
Overall mixed: many guests appreciate location, parking and friendly staff for a simple overnight stay, while cleanliness, room condition and occasional severe service incidents produce highly variable experiences.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-13 04:15

Property Description

Welcome to James Hotel in Miami Beach!

Convenient Amenities: Enjoy free property-wide Wi-Fi, on-site parking, and in-room microwave and refrigerator.

Business-Friendly: Take advantage of the business center with computer and printer, ideal for work trips.

Prime Location: Just minutes away from the beach, Ocean Drive, Miami Beach Convention Center, and Lincoln Mall.

Book your stay at James Hotel now for a memorable Miami Beach experience!

Important information:

Please note that parking is limited and based on a first-come, first-serve basis. Parking reservations are not possible. If lot is full upon arrival, guest must find alternate parking arrangements.

Please note guests must leave the key to their car with the front desk.

Please note that parking for guests is one car per room.

This property cannot accommodate large trucks or vans.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
Airport code: MIA

Location

Guest Reviews

7.2
Based on 3642 reviews
Cleanliness: 4.5
Service: 8.7
Location: 9.7
Room Quality: 4
Amenities: 8.1
Value for Money: 7.7
Food and Beverage: 7.7
Overall Experience: 7.2
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Regina • solo_traveller • br
8
Near to the beach
Pros:

Location super close to the beach. The rooms are simple but enough if your priority is staying close to beach.
One of the reasons that made me choose this hotel was the free parking. The parking is very tight for big cars and you have to leave the keys in case they need to move your car.

2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
J
Juan Carlos • family_with_children • it
8
Super ragazzi!
Pros:

Tutto

2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Rafael • extended_group • es
8
Pros:

Bien ubicado en Miami Beach. Cerca de la playa y lugares de interés. Personal muy amable. Decoración original. Cada mañana ofrecían café y donnuts de cortesía.

2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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Jhoselyn • extended_group • us
8
2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
S
Silvana • solo_traveller • br
5
Aceitável
Pros:

Local

Cons:

Café da manhã e recepção

2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
S
Susanna • solo_traveller • it
7
Buona esperienza
Pros:

Molto centrale, posizione eccellente

Cons:

Hotel un po' datato ma camera molto spaziosa e pulita

2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
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Paola • solo_traveller • ar
8
Pros:

La ubicación es excelente y la atención de Belen y el chico de la noche en recepción !

Cons:

Que no había dispensar de agua fría ni caliente

2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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Tengesdal • solo_traveller • no
6
2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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Greg Carlos • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Location. Location was excellent..

2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
H
Hounas • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
A
Anne • family_with_children • us
7
2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Javed • solo_traveller • us
9
Pros:

I really like the vibes of James hotel. It was super clean and comfortable. It was quite near to Miami beach. I took miamitoursbus too and their office was also very near to the hotel.

Cons:

Actually I like everything

2026-08-16 • via Nuitee
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Laurence • solo_traveller • fr
3
Pros:

Proche des magasins

2026-08-16 • via Nuitee
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Michael • solo_traveller • mx
7
Would not book again
Pros:

It is ok as the price is low but otherwise there is nothing noteworthy positive to mention here

Cons:

Front desk staff was friendly but the manager had a bad attitude. Everything is old and worn out which is somewhat expected at the price and location. Will not book again.

2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
S
Sara • extended_group • it
6
2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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Nicola • solo_traveller • it
8
Notte a Miami
Pros:

Vicinanza dalla spiaggia

Cons:

Nulla di particolare...
Mobilio un po' datato ma in un contesto molto caratteristico

2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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Georges • solo_traveller • fr
8
Correct
Pros:

Sans commentaire

Cons:

Pas de petit déjeuner

2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
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georges • solo_traveller • gf
8
Pas de commentaire
Pros:

Correct

Cons:

Pas de petit déjeuner

2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
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Pamela • family_with_children • us
10
Cómodo
Pros:

Si me gustó

Cons:

Me gustó todo en realidad

2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
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Silvina • extended_group • ar
9
Precio/ubicacion es un 10
Pros:

La ubicación y que el estacionamiento es gratuito

Cons:

Los colchones son muy blandos

2026-08-10 • via Nuitee