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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Johnny • family_with_children • us
9
The Bohemian James.
Pros:

The eclectic decor. The artsy vibes, the misterios elevator, the fact that they lend you beach chairs and umbrellas

Cons:

It needs a better dusting

2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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Theodore • solo_traveller • us
5
Cons:

The room was very dirty - I kept finding hairs everywhere, and the towels had fresh lipstick marks which hadn't been noticed by the cleaning staff

2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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Nirmallya Ghosh • family_with_children • in
8
Pros:

Location, it's very near to south Beach. Just a walkable distance and different types of restaurants are available.

Cons:

Not very well maintained and very cleaned.

2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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Halina • solo_traveller • gb
10
Very nice and friendly staff
Pros:

Very good location

2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Elvis Mirko • family_with_children • fr
5
Good location
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Didn’t like my wife booked and paid online
And because she wasn’t with us they wanted the reservation cancelled then i had to repay its stupid

2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Mélanie • family_with_children • be
7
Pros:

Place de parking disponible.
ACCEUIL super sympa.
La grandeur des chambres.

Cons:

Rien

2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Florencia • extended_group • ar
9
Pros:

La ubicación, amabilidad de duelos y empleados

2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
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Cinthia • family_with_children • br
7
Nao tem muito conforto, somente a localização e valor para essa área.
Pros:

Localização, dá para fazer tudo a pé. Estacionamento. Hotel exótico rs.
Não tem café da manhã mas eles deixam donuts e café a
Disposição durante o dia.

Cons:

Toalhas pequenas e mais ásperas.
Barulho ar condicionado
Quartos mais antigos

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Marcin • family_with_children • pl
8
2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Phoebe • extended_group • us
8
A charming no-frills space two blocks from the beach
Pros:

It was very charming and the staff were super friendly, also the location was absolutely fantastic.

Cons:

There are no frills: no free drinking water, no ice machine, no real outdoor area like a patio / rooftop

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Kinga • extended_group • us
10
Pros:

Great location, very kind staff and clean rooms. I think this price is great for what they are offering!!

Cons:

Lack of kettle in the room

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Marlena • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Klein Alas • solo_traveller • es
10
2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Aica • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Ana Bela Buque • solo_traveller • pt
2
Pros:

Apenas da localização e da simpatia da funcionária.

Cons:

Muito bolor e calcário na loiça sanitária, muito velho e muito usado parecia um motel de última categoria.

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Nikola • extended_group • rs
10
Pros:

The hotel is fantastic, with a great reception and super friendly staff! Special thanks to Belen — helpful, lovely, and always smiling. She deserves a raise! 😄

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Nikola • solo_traveller • rs
10
2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Knut • couple • mt
10
Something special, you love it or hate it
Pros:

My absolute favourite hotel.
A hotel, not like much others.
Art deco
Sleeping very well and parking

Cons:

Nothing.
It’s old and it shows.
Here, it’s a part of the style

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Sofia • couple • it
6
I would suggest it for a short stay
Pros:

The parking is very useful, the receptionist was nice and large rooms. It’s close to the beach.

Cons:

One of the bed was broken, ants in the room and not very clean.

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Victor • solo_traveller • us
10
Great location for a great price
Pros:

Price and location... perfect location everything nearby

Cons:

TV

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee