James Hotel - Near Miami Beach Convention Center

Hotels
Independent
7.4 (134 reviews)
1680 James Avenue, Miami Beach, Florida, 33139 , Miami Beach , US

Facilities

24-hour front desk
Terrace
Garden
Luggage storage
Elevator
ATM/banking
Golfing nearby
Bicycle rentals nearby
Television in common areas
Safe-deposit box at front desk
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Good location
Helpful amenities
Cons:
Rude staff
Cleanliness issues

Categories

Cleanliness
6.54
Inconsistent cleanliness; some reviews mention the rooms were not clean with stains.
Service
6.01
Negative experiences reported with rude staff; improvement needed in guest interactions.
Location
8.55
Great location close to the beach and shopping, parking was a significant advantage.
Room Quality
7
Rooms are described as clean but outdated; beds not comfortable.
Amenities
8.03
Good amenities like free Wi-Fi and complimentary breakfast available.
Value for Money
7.99
Good value due to location and free parking, despite some maintenance issues.
Food and Beverage
7.54
Breakfast from Dunkin' Donuts enjoyed; overall satisfactory.
Overall Experience
7.51
Generally enjoyed stay despite some issues; would return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 04:34

Property Description

Experience a delightful getaway at James Hotel - Near Miami Beach Convention Center, where comfort meets convenience in the vibrant heart of Miami Beach.

Charming Rooms
Relax in one of our 54 individually furnished guestrooms, equipped with refrigerators, microwaves, and digital television. Enjoy your private bathroom complete with complimentary toiletries and stay refreshed with ceiling fans for your comfort.

Prime Location
Step outside and find yourself just moments away from renowned attractions like Ocean Drive and the Art Deco Historic District, perfect for shopping and sightseeing.

Unmatched Amenities
Take advantage of our 24-hour business center, front desk assistance, and free self-parking, ensuring a seamless experience from check-in to check-out.

Don't miss out on your chance to escape to this Miami Beach gem—book your stay today!

Important information:

  • Alcohol is not served at this property.
  • Parking height restrictions apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: MIA

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Noise policy

    Noise-free rooms not guaranteed

  • Food & Beverage

    No alcohol served onsite

  • Parking

    Parking height restrictions apply

  • Guest type

    Essential workers only - NO

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Location

Guest Reviews

7.4
Based on 134 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.54
Service: 6.01
Location: 8.55
Room Quality: 7
Amenities: 8.03
Value for Money: 7.99
Food and Beverage: 7.54
Overall Experience: 7.51
K
Karina family_with_children us
1
Não recomendo
Pros:

Não gostei de nada desse hotel.

Cons:

A atendente do dia foi rude, o hotel tem cheiro de velho, os móveis são velhos, paredes sujas, tivemos que mudar de quarto porque a luz ficava apagando e voltando e era um defeito da instalação do quarto, o chuveiro não esquenta o suficiente, o frigobar fica dentro de um closet que não abre a porta porque a cama fica bem na frente.

2026-06-06 via Nuitee
R
Rebeca solo_traveller es
8
Pros:

Un hotel senzill amb identitat pròpia i amb l'imprescindible per poder descansar, molt ben situat.

Cons:

Ha complert les espectatives

2026-06-04 via Nuitee
M
Milan extended_group us
10
2026-06-04 via Nuitee
T
Tommy solo_traveller us
4
The right improvement would take this place up a couple of notches.
Pros:

The location was close to my festivities. The price was good. I stayed from Tuesday to Sunday. I like that the place is artsy and not that far from the beach. Check in and out was easy with no hassle. The front desk guys were nice people.

Cons:

My room was warm, the window unit didn't get my room cold. It's too hot in South Beach in the summer to come in and not be cool down. The key was a bit much. The whole door and door knob. It feel like someone could have easily broken into my room. The floor had cracks in it. My ceiling fan stop working.

2026-06-01 via Nuitee
F
Francisco Apesteguia solo_traveller ar
8
2026-06-01 via Nuitee
M
Maiques solo_traveller us
10
Pros:

La limpieza, la tranquilidad y el respeto de todo el personal que trabaja en el lugar.

Cons:

Todo me pareció bien.

2026-05-31 via Nuitee
J
Juliana solo_traveller br
10
Maravilhosa sempre!
Pros:

É sempre bom se hospedar no James. A localização dele é imbatível.

2026-05-31 via Nuitee
J
Janeth solo_traveller us
9
Pros:

Close to beach, convention center and Lincoln ave

Cons:

Hotel had problems with electricity

2026-05-30 via Nuitee
R
Romero couple us
1
Incómoda
Pros:

La ubicación

Cons:

No servía el ascensor el aire no funcionaba la cama dura almohada no sirven y de paso el baño el lavamanos casi encima de la poceta y olía mal las toallas eran tiesa parecían lijas menos mal que lleve toalla , no me dejaron estacionar el carro , caminé muchas cuadras , y de paso la atención de una joven que estaba ame regañó estaba que la ahorcaba y ustedes no me ayudaron yo quería salir de allí corriendo a otro hotel por qué yo estoy pagando eso no es gratis . No voy más a ese hotel no lo recomiendo para nada, mala atención llegue a las 11 de la noche y entré a la habitación 3 horas después gracias a la ayuda de un señor mayor , yo había visitado el hotel anteriormente pero casi nunca estaba allí solo iba a bañarme y descansar un rato la estadía allí está pocas horas pero no lo recomiendo u la tipa que use esta en recepción la joven es pedante y mal educada se ve que no tiene educación .

2026-05-29 via Nuitee
N
nihaila couple bq
8
2026-05-28 via Nuitee
K
Klleber extended_group us
2
Awful stuff, lie about parking, and room with issues
Pros:

Awful experience

Cons:

My experience with the James Hotel was lacking in several areas. Regarding parking, the booking website indicated that a parking lot was available. However, upon arrival, I was informed that my SUV was “too large” for their parking, and I would need to obtain permission from a manager for it to be accommodated. The attendant mentioned she would seek this permission by the following morning. When I left early, I did not have the opportunity to speak with the manager, and upon returning in the afternoon, the same employee informed me that the parking spot was no longer available since I had not spoken with the manager. It appeared that the attendant was providing excuses, as they clearly lied about having parking for the guesses. As for the room, there were issues with the bathroom light, which would turn off shortly after being activated, resulting in primarily dark showers. Additionally, the elevator was out of service on three occasions during our five-day stay. Overall, the customer service fell short, and the issues with both the parking and the room detracted from the experience. Based on this, I would not recommend staying at the James Hotel if you are visiting Miami Beach. I plan to return to Miami Beach next week and will be more careful when selecting my accommodation.

2026-05-28 via Nuitee
F
Fernando solo_traveller ar
10
Todo muy bien
Pros:

La ubicación excepcional y es un trato muy familiar

Cons:

Está todo bien

2026-05-28 via Nuitee
N
Nolkha couple us
8
Pros:

Location and customer service

Cons:

Rooms were cold during the night only

2026-05-26 via Nuitee
S
sirenia extended_group us
1
Poor customer service. No parking available. They send you to a parking lot across the street that costs $70, and no one
Pros:

nothing

Cons:

The administration seemed careless about the guests’ needs. She said we should have read the parking rules; however, no one contacted us to let us know that our room had no electricity, including no lights in the room or bathroom. I had to use a flashlight.

2026-05-26 via Nuitee
S
Sonia solo_traveller bm
10
Our stay at James Hotel.
Pros:

The location, it's comfortable, clean, and staff are very kind and helpful.

Cons:

We liked everything about the hotel.

2026-05-26 via Nuitee
L
Laura solo_traveller ar
7
2026-05-25 via Nuitee
B
Baralt family_with_children us
1
2026-05-25 via Nuitee
Y
Yulio couple es
7
Excelente ubicación
Pros:

Ubicación

2026-05-25 via Nuitee
L
liliana solo_traveller ar
6
Pros:

La ubicación

Cons:

La decoración

2026-05-24 via Nuitee
S
Sue extended_group au
8
2026-05-22 via Nuitee