James River Inn & Suites
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About this property
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
Amenities
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include laundry facilities, ATM/banking services, and a vending machine. Free self parking is available onsite.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 65 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. 42-inch LCD televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Location
With a stay at James River Inn & Suites in Newport News (Briarfield), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Hampton Coliseum and Hampton University. This hotel is 18.1 mi (29.1 km) from Naval Station Norfolk and 10.2 mi (16.4 km) from Chesapeake Bay.
What's nearby
Virginia War Museum(0.6 miles)
Huntington Park(0.7 miles)
Huntington Park Tennis Center(0.9 miles)
Huntington Beach(1 miles)
Skiffes Creek Redoubt(1.4 miles)
Newport News City Hall(3.3 miles)
Peninsula Town Center(3.5 miles)
The Newsome House Museum and Cultural Center(3.6 miles)
Sandy Bottom Nature Park(4.2 miles)
King-Lincoln Park(4.2 miles)
Hampton Roads Convention Center(4.4 miles)
Hampton Coliseum(4.5 miles)
Riverside Medical Center(4.5 miles)
Christopher Newport University(4.7 miles)
War Memorial Stadium(4.7 miles)
Newport News - Williamsburg Intl. Airport (PHF)(13.6 miles)
Norfolk Intl. Airport (ORF)(21.5 miles)
Location
6045 Jefferson Ave, Briarfield, Hampton, Virginia, United States of America
Virginia War Museum (0.6 miles)
Huntington Park (0.7 miles)
Huntington Park Tennis Center (0.9 miles)
Huntington Beach (1 miles)
Skiffes Creek Redoubt (1.4 miles)
Newport News City Hall (3.3 miles)
Room options
9
Deluxe Studio Suite, 1 King Bed
Room details
1 King Bed
Sleeps 2
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Kitchen
10
Deluxe Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds
Room details
2 Queen Beds
Sleeps 4
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Kitchen
10
Deluxe Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Smoking
Room details
2 Queen Beds
Sleeps 4
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Kitchen
4
Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Smoking
Room details
1 Queen Bed
Sleeps 2
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Refrigerator
10
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed
Room details
1 King Bed
Sleeps 2
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Refrigerator
9
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking
Room details
1 King Bed
Sleeps 2
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Refrigerator
Guest reviews
7.5
Good
Based on 378 verified reviews
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
Across reviews of James River Inn & Suites, travelers describe a budget, older property with frequent cleanliness problems, mixed service, and basic rooms that range from uncomfortable to acceptable, with a few areas showing limited updates.
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What guests think
Across reviews of James River Inn & Suites, travelers describe a budget, older property with frequent cleanliness problems, mixed service, and basic rooms that range from uncomfortable to acceptable, with a few areas showing limited updates.
Several guests reported safety issues such as loitering, late-night disturbances, and doors or locks that felt inadequate, though a few found it quiet. Common room issues included small showers, cold rooms with thin bedding or no heat, and worn furnishings; others noted comfortable beds. Some appreciated the courtyard and budget pricing for short stays. Expect a no-frills stay with notable compromises.
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Facilities
Amenities are sparse: guests mention no hair dryer, coffee maker or toaster, limited toiletries and linens, and an ice machine sometimes turned off. Parking is only out front with some narrow spaces and longer walks; the courtyard is a small plus.
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Rebecca
Jul 5, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
AC was leaking on the floor. No housekeeping for a 2 night stay. Shower was tiny, but I didn't end up using it anyway. There is a huge empty area that they could easily put in a tub. The few updates attempted just made the older features look worse. The only way to get to your room is past the office, which makes for a very long walk if your car is parked far from the office.
AC was leaking on the floor. No housekeeping for a 2 night stay. Shower was tiny, but I didn't end up using it anyway. There is a huge empty area that they could easily put in a tub. The few updates attempted just made the older features look worse. The only way to get to your room is past the office, which makes for a very long walk if your car is parked far from the office.
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Miriam
Dec 27, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Room was ice cold. No blankets on the bed only a very thin bedspread. We thought maybe housekeeping had missed it but when we called down to the front desk attendant said they didn’t have any.
Room was ice cold. No blankets on the bed only a very thin bedspread. We thought maybe housekeeping had missed it but when we called down to the front desk attendant said they didn’t have any.
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Franklin
Aug 26, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Minor problem was a loose sink faucet handle. Only 2 thin bath towels and washcloths - no hand towels, bath mat or shampoo. Parking spaces are a little narrow. Otherwise no complaints.
Minor problem was a loose sink faucet handle. Only 2 thin bath towels and washcloths - no hand towels, bath mat or shampoo. Parking spaces are a little narrow. Otherwise no complaints.
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Peter
Jul 5, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Unclean bathrooms floor was dirty no coffee. Said no they have a coffee maker, but they don’t use it.
Unclean bathrooms floor was dirty no coffee. Said no they have a coffee maker, but they don’t use it.
6
Ann Grealish
Apr 24, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Not a good value for the price. All the bedding and chair were stained. The floor was dirty. Even though the room had a kitchen there was nothing in it- not a spoon or cup or pan. The whole place had a neglected feel about it.
Not a good value for the price. All the bedding and chair were stained. The floor was dirty. Even though the room had a kitchen there was nothing in it- not a spoon or cup or pan. The whole place had a neglected feel about it.
2
Saleema
May 14, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Roach infestation Unfriendly/unavailable staff Unsafe conditions (chain lock broken and hole in door) No ashtray for smoking room and no cups Parking lot on opposite side of actual room no way to watch my car
Roach infestation Unfriendly/unavailable staff Unsafe conditions (chain lock broken and hole in door) No ashtray for smoking room and no cups Parking lot on opposite side of actual room no way to watch my car
4
Juan Carlos
Apr 7, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
They don't provide hair dryer, the kitchen is nice and remodeled but the hotel does not not provide neither a coffee machine or toaster. The hotel have an ice machine in the alley but they disconnect it some nights. No extra blankets or pillows. Bathroom towels were very thin and cheap. If you like to have a cheap hotel, this is for you. For me I should have expected much more for what I paid for. I requested and was provided a non smoking room however one night the room above ours was occupied and I don't know how but we feel someone was in our room smoking, I waked very congested due to the cigarette smoke in our room. The parking lot was full of junkies at night, every night leaving trash everywhere, definitively don't recommend and will never comeback. For $ 10.00 more a night you can get a lot nicer and better hotels nearby.
They don't provide hair dryer, the kitchen is nice and remodeled but the hotel does not not provide neither a coffee machine or toaster. The hotel have an ice machine in the alley but they disconnect it some nights. No extra blankets or pillows. Bathroom towels were very thin and cheap. If you like to have a cheap hotel, this is for you. For me I should have expected much more for what I paid for. I requested and was provided a non smoking room however one night the room above ours was occupied and I don't know how but we feel someone was in our room smoking, I waked very congested due to the cigarette smoke in our room. The parking lot was full of junkies at night, every night leaving trash everywhere, definitively don't recommend and will never comeback. For $ 10.00 more a night you can get a lot nicer and better hotels nearby.
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Ashley
Jul 3, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Love the court yard
Love the court yard
10
Nicholas
Sep 2, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Tears in the sheets, and plastic liner in bed. Only 2 pillows, 2 towels, 2 soaps, no shampoo.. very light on the extras. The location is great and the price was right, so that was good
Tears in the sheets, and plastic liner in bed. Only 2 pillows, 2 towels, 2 soaps, no shampoo.. very light on the extras. The location is great and the price was right, so that was good
10
Storm
May 28, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
It’s an older motel so don’t expect the Hilton standards. They have cameras all over the place and a sign up that says no visitors so it was a very quiet place. They have a grass courtyard in the middle with a little garden so that was nice to see. There only parking is out front so you have to walk like we did to the back of the hotel. Beds were comfortable. No bugs. There was some damage to the inside doors but again it was old. Kitchen was nice only thing that seems updated. Wouldn’t recommend walking around barefoot in the room as my kids did and their feet were black by bedtime. Would stay here again if I needed something cheap and decent.
It’s an older motel so don’t expect the Hilton standards. They have cameras all over the place and a sign up that says no visitors so it was a very quiet place. They have a grass courtyard in the middle with a little garden so that was nice to see. There only parking is out front so you have to walk like we did to the back of the hotel. Beds were comfortable. No bugs. There was some damage to the inside doors but again it was old. Kitchen was nice only thing that seems updated. Wouldn’t recommend walking around barefoot in the room as my kids did and their feet were black by bedtime. Would stay here again if I needed something cheap and decent.
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Cleanliness
Multiple reviews report dirty floors and bathrooms, stained or burned linens, mildew or mold, pests (including roaches), bad odors, and housekeeping not refreshing towels or emptying trash over multi-night stays.
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Theresa
Jun 19, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
This place is horrible. Stay away at all cost. You have people who live there hanging out harassing you wanting to do drugs and hook up hanging outside all hours of the night. The staff doesn’t care about anything. First room they gave us was filthy. Black mold covered the shower curtain. Went back to front desk said something. They got an attitude but gave us another room. This room was just as bad. Filthy. Dirty sheets dirty towels. Mold in the bathroom. We ended up cutting our losses and leaving not staying there. We didn’t feel safe due to the harassment of the guys who lived there and it was just too dirty.
This place is horrible. Stay away at all cost. You have people who live there hanging out harassing you wanting to do drugs and hook up hanging outside all hours of the night. The staff doesn’t care about anything. First room they gave us was filthy. Black mold covered the shower curtain. Went back to front desk said something. They got an attitude but gave us another room. This room was just as bad. Filthy. Dirty sheets dirty towels. Mold in the bathroom. We ended up cutting our losses and leaving not staying there. We didn’t feel safe due to the harassment of the guys who lived there and it was just too dirty.
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Lawrence
Apr 26, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
It was absolutely and honestly nothing like the images that they display up here. Upon opening the door. Noticed the comforter were heavily stained. When i pulled the comforter off. It had a very huge burn hole on it. About the size of 4 irons. Then immediately Noticed the very dirty, dingy like pillows. The refrigerator and stand will fall or collapse soon. The chair in the room was filthy. Burn holes and all. Shower hadn't been cleaned. Toilet seat hadn't been cleaned. Had urine all over it. Upon trying to wash my hands. The handle on the faucet fell off once i touched it. I didn't even bother asking for a refund or anything. Because i felt like they gave me this room on purpose. I will be reaching out to the BBB. And supply them with the videos that I took of the room. Oh, and the smell of the room was very moving.
It was absolutely and honestly nothing like the images that they display up here. Upon opening the door. Noticed the comforter were heavily stained. When i pulled the comforter off. It had a very huge burn hole on it. About the size of 4 irons. Then immediately Noticed the very dirty, dingy like pillows. The refrigerator and stand will fall or collapse soon. The chair in the room was filthy. Burn holes and all. Shower hadn't been cleaned. Toilet seat hadn't been cleaned. Had urine all over it. Upon trying to wash my hands. The handle on the faucet fell off once i touched it. I didn't even bother asking for a refund or anything. Because i felt like they gave me this room on purpose. I will be reaching out to the BBB. And supply them with the videos that I took of the room. Oh, and the smell of the room was very moving.
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Paul
Jul 10, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Dirty, cockroaches, Unsafe
Dirty, cockroaches, Unsafe
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Regina
Aug 17, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Dirty and roaches everywhere. Holes everywhere. Unsafe because of big hole in door.
Dirty and roaches everywhere. Holes everywhere. Unsafe because of big hole in door.
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Peter
Jul 5, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Unclean bathrooms floor was dirty no coffee. Said no they have a coffee maker, but they don’t use it.
Unclean bathrooms floor was dirty no coffee. Said no they have a coffee maker, but they don’t use it.
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Bruce
Sep 27, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Absolutely nasty didnt stay, took a look in the room and immediately ask for money back and found different hotel
Absolutely nasty didnt stay, took a look in the room and immediately ask for money back and found different hotel
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Jennifer
Jul 30, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The entire experience was unpleasant. Check in was difficult with the "receptionist" not being able to find the reservation and not communicating, at all, what was going on. Literally just bustling about w/o saying a word. Some other employee/owner breezed in behind their security barrier desk ,chatted a bit, glanced my way, all w/o a word. Gave serious creep vibes. Door to room was "flimsy". Floor in room was dirty. Bathroom had hair and a few dead bugs in various places, including a "hairball" smashed on the back of the door. Luckily I bought one of those extra door locks because around 1:30 am someone tried to enter the room. I didn\'t stay the 2nd night I had booked
The entire experience was unpleasant. Check in was difficult with the "receptionist" not being able to find the reservation and not communicating, at all, what was going on. Literally just bustling about w/o saying a word. Some other employee/owner breezed in behind their security barrier desk ,chatted a bit, glanced my way, all w/o a word. Gave serious creep vibes. Door to room was "flimsy". Floor in room was dirty. Bathroom had hair and a few dead bugs in various places, including a "hairball" smashed on the back of the door. Luckily I bought one of those extra door locks because around 1:30 am someone tried to enter the room. I didn\'t stay the 2nd night I had booked
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Andre
Jul 19, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Though i appreciate the effort to "update" the rooms, they were dirty, blankets had questionable stains and residue left in the freezer. Also, the shower curtain had mildew stains.
Though i appreciate the effort to "update" the rooms, they were dirty, blankets had questionable stains and residue left in the freezer. Also, the shower curtain had mildew stains.
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Andrea
Aug 23, 2025
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Stayed 7 nights
The floor was dirty I stayed there for 9 days never once they came and gave me fresh trashbag never empty my trash air conditioner needs to be cleaned bed was comfy but the cover and sheet had burnholes all over never asked me if I need some fresh towels room was old bad smell all over all stinking place
The floor was dirty I stayed there for 9 days never once they came and gave me fresh trashbag never empty my trash air conditioner needs to be cleaned bed was comfy but the cover and sheet had burnholes all over never asked me if I need some fresh towels room was old bad smell all over all stinking place
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Thomas
Jun 26, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Sheets were nasty and room was dirty. Didn’t look like pictures
Sheets were nasty and room was dirty. Didn’t look like pictures
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Rooms
Rooms are basic and aging; reports range from comfortable beds and some updated kitchenettes to small showers, cold rooms with thin bedding or no heat, and worn furnishings.
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Jessica
Apr 27, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Couldve been cleaner, definitely needs an upgrade beds werent the most comfortable
Couldve been cleaner, definitely needs an upgrade beds werent the most comfortable
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Gloria
Apr 6, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Picture on web didn't match. Shower is very small. Not worth the price. No chairs to sit in the room. Only one hanger to hang up your clothes. And the bed was uncomfortable
Picture on web didn't match. Shower is very small. Not worth the price. No chairs to sit in the room. Only one hanger to hang up your clothes. And the bed was uncomfortable
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Terrell
Feb 23, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Worst hotel I have ever stayed at it was 12° outside. They had no heat. He would not give us heaters or more blankets and could not get a refund.
Worst hotel I have ever stayed at it was 12° outside. They had no heat. He would not give us heaters or more blankets and could not get a refund.
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Miriam
Dec 27, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Room was ice cold. No blankets on the bed only a very thin bedspread. We thought maybe housekeeping had missed it but when we called down to the front desk attendant said they didn’t have any.
Room was ice cold. No blankets on the bed only a very thin bedspread. We thought maybe housekeeping had missed it but when we called down to the front desk attendant said they didn’t have any.
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Andrea
Oct 26, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
It was quiet even when located on major Ave nobody was noisy in the room friendly staff toward my service dog they did not give me any problems .. what I had with other hotels in the same city
It was quiet even when located on major Ave nobody was noisy in the room friendly staff toward my service dog they did not give me any problems .. what I had with other hotels in the same city
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Andrea
Oct 30, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Comfo4tble bed
Comfo4tble bed
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Sherry
Jul 12, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Not the hotels fault but the domestic disputes from guests there that night were loud and noisy.
Not the hotels fault but the domestic disputes from guests there that night were loud and noisy.
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Juan Carlos
Apr 7, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
They don't provide hair dryer, the kitchen is nice and remodeled but the hotel does not not provide neither a coffee machine or toaster. The hotel have an ice machine in the alley but they disconnect it some nights. No extra blankets or pillows. Bathroom towels were very thin and cheap. If you like to have a cheap hotel, this is for you. For me I should have expected much more for what I paid for. I requested and was provided a non smoking room however one night the room above ours was occupied and I don't know how but we feel someone was in our room smoking, I waked very congested due to the cigarette smoke in our room. The parking lot was full of junkies at night, every night leaving trash everywhere, definitively don't recommend and will never comeback. For $ 10.00 more a night you can get a lot nicer and better hotels nearby.
They don't provide hair dryer, the kitchen is nice and remodeled but the hotel does not not provide neither a coffee machine or toaster. The hotel have an ice machine in the alley but they disconnect it some nights. No extra blankets or pillows. Bathroom towels were very thin and cheap. If you like to have a cheap hotel, this is for you. For me I should have expected much more for what I paid for. I requested and was provided a non smoking room however one night the room above ours was occupied and I don't know how but we feel someone was in our room smoking, I waked very congested due to the cigarette smoke in our room. The parking lot was full of junkies at night, every night leaving trash everywhere, definitively don't recommend and will never comeback. For $ 10.00 more a night you can get a lot nicer and better hotels nearby.
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Storm
May 28, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
It’s an older motel so don’t expect the Hilton standards. They have cameras all over the place and a sign up that says no visitors so it was a very quiet place. They have a grass courtyard in the middle with a little garden so that was nice to see. There only parking is out front so you have to walk like we did to the back of the hotel. Beds were comfortable. No bugs. There was some damage to the inside doors but again it was old. Kitchen was nice only thing that seems updated. Wouldn’t recommend walking around barefoot in the room as my kids did and their feet were black by bedtime. Would stay here again if I needed something cheap and decent.
It’s an older motel so don’t expect the Hilton standards. They have cameras all over the place and a sign up that says no visitors so it was a very quiet place. They have a grass courtyard in the middle with a little garden so that was nice to see. There only parking is out front so you have to walk like we did to the back of the hotel. Beds were comfortable. No bugs. There was some damage to the inside doors but again it was old. Kitchen was nice only thing that seems updated. Wouldn’t recommend walking around barefoot in the room as my kids did and their feet were black by bedtime. Would stay here again if I needed something cheap and decent.
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Jermar
Dec 7, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Amazing space
Amazing space
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Service
Service feedback varies: some found staff friendly or attentive, while others describe rude or absent front-desk agents, check-in difficulties, limited help with room changes, and reluctance to provide receipts.
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ANTHONY
Aug 8, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The staff wasn’t at the desk..gunshots across the street.. dirty bathroom.. smoke smell inside.. it was like a room in a drug deal movie.. seriously.
The staff wasn’t at the desk..gunshots across the street.. dirty bathroom.. smoke smell inside.. it was like a room in a drug deal movie.. seriously.
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michael
Jun 17, 2023
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Stayed 5 nights
They seem to be trying hard to be the best of the worst. And they might be.
They seem to be trying hard to be the best of the worst. And they might be.
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Princess
Jul 2, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
I was able to check in with no trouble. Staff was attentive. I was content w the condition of my room. It had obviously been renovated. Room was a little dusty but for the price I paid, I dont have any real complaints (you get what you pay for). I was able to sit outside and read in the center area, while my son slept. It wasnt quiet but it wasnt disturbingly loud. It was well lit, and I was comfortable. Overall I'd give this stay an 8/10. If you are trying to go on vacation while on a budget, this is truly the best of the worst.
I was able to check in with no trouble. Staff was attentive. I was content w the condition of my room. It had obviously been renovated. Room was a little dusty but for the price I paid, I dont have any real complaints (you get what you pay for). I was able to sit outside and read in the center area, while my son slept. It wasnt quiet but it wasnt disturbingly loud. It was well lit, and I was comfortable. Overall I'd give this stay an 8/10. If you are trying to go on vacation while on a budget, this is truly the best of the worst.
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Andrea
Oct 26, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
It was quiet even when located on major Ave nobody was noisy in the room friendly staff toward my service dog they did not give me any problems .. what I had with other hotels in the same city
It was quiet even when located on major Ave nobody was noisy in the room friendly staff toward my service dog they did not give me any problems .. what I had with other hotels in the same city
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Monique
Apr 6, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
It was my Birthday weekend and I booked a deluxe king room with the kitchenette but ended up with a deluxe king room without the kitchenette. Not only that our room was all the way at the end in a corner where I didn’t feel comfortable. When I went to the front desk to ask about my reservation he told me I booked for a deluxe king without the kitchenette, ok cool but when I asked to change rooms because I didn’t feel comfortable at the end of the walkway he told me they were all booked up and if I have any problems just let him know. Mind you they had more than 8 vacant rooms with the kitchenette on the bottom floor where we were staying and I’m pretty sure more on the 2nd floor. Even without the kitchenette I would have rather had another room but lesson learnt, my first and last time staying at this hotel. I did make the best of my birthday which was Saturday, April 5 and enjoyed myself at the beach while I was down there.
It was my Birthday weekend and I booked a deluxe king room with the kitchenette but ended up with a deluxe king room without the kitchenette. Not only that our room was all the way at the end in a corner where I didn’t feel comfortable. When I went to the front desk to ask about my reservation he told me I booked for a deluxe king without the kitchenette, ok cool but when I asked to change rooms because I didn’t feel comfortable at the end of the walkway he told me they were all booked up and if I have any problems just let him know. Mind you they had more than 8 vacant rooms with the kitchenette on the bottom floor where we were staying and I’m pretty sure more on the 2nd floor. Even without the kitchenette I would have rather had another room but lesson learnt, my first and last time staying at this hotel. I did make the best of my birthday which was Saturday, April 5 and enjoyed myself at the beach while I was down there.
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john
Jun 19, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Ive stayed in hotel in Pakistan that were cleaner! Disgusting, the guy at the feont desk was wierd and rude.
Ive stayed in hotel in Pakistan that were cleaner! Disgusting, the guy at the feont desk was wierd and rude.
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Cody
Sep 23, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Not a pet friendly location. Customer swrvice rep at the desk was rude at check-in and check-out. Air conditioning did not work in the room. Customer swrvixe refused to print off a receipt upon check-out and said expedia is responsible for reciepts.
Not a pet friendly location. Customer swrvice rep at the desk was rude at check-in and check-out. Air conditioning did not work in the room. Customer swrvixe refused to print off a receipt upon check-out and said expedia is responsible for reciepts.
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Saleema
May 14, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Roach infestation Unfriendly/unavailable staff Unsafe conditions (chain lock broken and hole in door) No ashtray for smoking room and no cups Parking lot on opposite side of actual room no way to watch my car
Roach infestation Unfriendly/unavailable staff Unsafe conditions (chain lock broken and hole in door) No ashtray for smoking room and no cups Parking lot on opposite side of actual room no way to watch my car
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John
Jun 17, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
the staff was half dressed and barefoot and looked like he came from his bedroom with dishevled hair and half asleep. ( we did check in very late at almost 2am as we were traveling.) The room had a roach, the furniture was broken, both beds had an unpleasant odor, and the only lock (in this unsafe neighborhood) on the door was the electric key card lock. Never again!
the staff was half dressed and barefoot and looked like he came from his bedroom with dishevled hair and half asleep. ( we did check in very late at almost 2am as we were traveling.) The room had a roach, the furniture was broken, both beds had an unpleasant odor, and the only lock (in this unsafe neighborhood) on the door was the electric key card lock. Never again!
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Jennifer
Jul 30, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The entire experience was unpleasant. Check in was difficult with the "receptionist" not being able to find the reservation and not communicating, at all, what was going on. Literally just bustling about w/o saying a word. Some other employee/owner breezed in behind their security barrier desk ,chatted a bit, glanced my way, all w/o a word. Gave serious creep vibes. Door to room was "flimsy". Floor in room was dirty. Bathroom had hair and a few dead bugs in various places, including a "hairball" smashed on the back of the door. Luckily I bought one of those extra door locks because around 1:30 am someone tried to enter the room. I didn\'t stay the 2nd night I had booked
The entire experience was unpleasant. Check in was difficult with the "receptionist" not being able to find the reservation and not communicating, at all, what was going on. Literally just bustling about w/o saying a word. Some other employee/owner breezed in behind their security barrier desk ,chatted a bit, glanced my way, all w/o a word. Gave serious creep vibes. Door to room was "flimsy". Floor in room was dirty. Bathroom had hair and a few dead bugs in various places, including a "hairball" smashed on the back of the door. Luckily I bought one of those extra door locks because around 1:30 am someone tried to enter the room. I didn\'t stay the 2nd night I had booked
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Location
Several guests cite safety concerns around the property, including loitering, harassment, and gunshots nearby, though a few said it was quiet or liked the location.
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ANTHONY
Aug 8, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The staff wasn’t at the desk..gunshots across the street.. dirty bathroom.. smoke smell inside.. it was like a room in a drug deal movie.. seriously.
The staff wasn’t at the desk..gunshots across the street.. dirty bathroom.. smoke smell inside.. it was like a room in a drug deal movie.. seriously.
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Theresa
Jun 19, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
This place is horrible. Stay away at all cost. You have people who live there hanging out harassing you wanting to do drugs and hook up hanging outside all hours of the night. The staff doesn’t care about anything. First room they gave us was filthy. Black mold covered the shower curtain. Went back to front desk said something. They got an attitude but gave us another room. This room was just as bad. Filthy. Dirty sheets dirty towels. Mold in the bathroom. We ended up cutting our losses and leaving not staying there. We didn’t feel safe due to the harassment of the guys who lived there and it was just too dirty.
This place is horrible. Stay away at all cost. You have people who live there hanging out harassing you wanting to do drugs and hook up hanging outside all hours of the night. The staff doesn’t care about anything. First room they gave us was filthy. Black mold covered the shower curtain. Went back to front desk said something. They got an attitude but gave us another room. This room was just as bad. Filthy. Dirty sheets dirty towels. Mold in the bathroom. We ended up cutting our losses and leaving not staying there. We didn’t feel safe due to the harassment of the guys who lived there and it was just too dirty.
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Andrea
Oct 26, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
It was quiet even when located on major Ave nobody was noisy in the room friendly staff toward my service dog they did not give me any problems .. what I had with other hotels in the same city
It was quiet even when located on major Ave nobody was noisy in the room friendly staff toward my service dog they did not give me any problems .. what I had with other hotels in the same city
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Ron
Mar 23, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The James river hotel formally the King James is almost historical in Newport News. The hotel has been through VERY ROUGH times of people it's time in business. Overall it has truly stood the TEST OF TIME. The age of the rooms would be a five on my scale. However other than that I will stay again as I have done for over 40 years. God bless
The James river hotel formally the King James is almost historical in Newport News. The hotel has been through VERY ROUGH times of people it's time in business. Overall it has truly stood the TEST OF TIME. The age of the rooms would be a five on my scale. However other than that I will stay again as I have done for over 40 years. God bless
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Saleema
May 14, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Roach infestation Unfriendly/unavailable staff Unsafe conditions (chain lock broken and hole in door) No ashtray for smoking room and no cups Parking lot on opposite side of actual room no way to watch my car
Roach infestation Unfriendly/unavailable staff Unsafe conditions (chain lock broken and hole in door) No ashtray for smoking room and no cups Parking lot on opposite side of actual room no way to watch my car
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Sherry
Jul 12, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Not the hotels fault but the domestic disputes from guests there that night were loud and noisy.
Not the hotels fault but the domestic disputes from guests there that night were loud and noisy.
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John
Jun 17, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
the staff was half dressed and barefoot and looked like he came from his bedroom with dishevled hair and half asleep. ( we did check in very late at almost 2am as we were traveling.) The room had a roach, the furniture was broken, both beds had an unpleasant odor, and the only lock (in this unsafe neighborhood) on the door was the electric key card lock. Never again!
the staff was half dressed and barefoot and looked like he came from his bedroom with dishevled hair and half asleep. ( we did check in very late at almost 2am as we were traveling.) The room had a roach, the furniture was broken, both beds had an unpleasant odor, and the only lock (in this unsafe neighborhood) on the door was the electric key card lock. Never again!
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Juan Carlos
Apr 7, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
They don't provide hair dryer, the kitchen is nice and remodeled but the hotel does not not provide neither a coffee machine or toaster. The hotel have an ice machine in the alley but they disconnect it some nights. No extra blankets or pillows. Bathroom towels were very thin and cheap. If you like to have a cheap hotel, this is for you. For me I should have expected much more for what I paid for. I requested and was provided a non smoking room however one night the room above ours was occupied and I don't know how but we feel someone was in our room smoking, I waked very congested due to the cigarette smoke in our room. The parking lot was full of junkies at night, every night leaving trash everywhere, definitively don't recommend and will never comeback. For $ 10.00 more a night you can get a lot nicer and better hotels nearby.
They don't provide hair dryer, the kitchen is nice and remodeled but the hotel does not not provide neither a coffee machine or toaster. The hotel have an ice machine in the alley but they disconnect it some nights. No extra blankets or pillows. Bathroom towels were very thin and cheap. If you like to have a cheap hotel, this is for you. For me I should have expected much more for what I paid for. I requested and was provided a non smoking room however one night the room above ours was occupied and I don't know how but we feel someone was in our room smoking, I waked very congested due to the cigarette smoke in our room. The parking lot was full of junkies at night, every night leaving trash everywhere, definitively don't recommend and will never comeback. For $ 10.00 more a night you can get a lot nicer and better hotels nearby.
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Nicholas
Sep 2, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Tears in the sheets, and plastic liner in bed. Only 2 pillows, 2 towels, 2 soaps, no shampoo.. very light on the extras. The location is great and the price was right, so that was good
Tears in the sheets, and plastic liner in bed. Only 2 pillows, 2 towels, 2 soaps, no shampoo.. very light on the extras. The location is great and the price was right, so that was good
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Storm
May 28, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
It’s an older motel so don’t expect the Hilton standards. They have cameras all over the place and a sign up that says no visitors so it was a very quiet place. They have a grass courtyard in the middle with a little garden so that was nice to see. There only parking is out front so you have to walk like we did to the back of the hotel. Beds were comfortable. No bugs. There was some damage to the inside doors but again it was old. Kitchen was nice only thing that seems updated. Wouldn’t recommend walking around barefoot in the room as my kids did and their feet were black by bedtime. Would stay here again if I needed something cheap and decent.
It’s an older motel so don’t expect the Hilton standards. They have cameras all over the place and a sign up that says no visitors so it was a very quiet place. They have a grass courtyard in the middle with a little garden so that was nice to see. There only parking is out front so you have to walk like we did to the back of the hotel. Beds were comfortable. No bugs. There was some damage to the inside doors but again it was old. Kitchen was nice only thing that seems updated. Wouldn’t recommend walking around barefoot in the room as my kids did and their feet were black by bedtime. Would stay here again if I needed something cheap and decent.
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carolyn
3 weeks ago
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Stayed 1 night
Very clean room,air condition was excellent and staff had good customer service
Very clean room,air condition was excellent and staff had good customer service
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Kiara
3 weeks ago
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Stayed 1 night
Thanks for welcoming me and my family we enjoyed our time
Thanks for welcoming me and my family we enjoyed our time
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Courtney
4 weeks ago
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Stayed 3 nights
Got into room flicked the lights on roaches on the cabinets and on the floor open fridge mouse poop all through it went back down demanded a refund staff gave back no issues
Got into room flicked the lights on roaches on the cabinets and on the floor open fridge mouse poop all through it went back down demanded a refund staff gave back no issues
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kennesha
Aug 14, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
The first room I got when I got there was 236 and soon I walked in it was roaches I killed 2 didn't see no more so I started to chill. Then something was crawling on me and it was ants on the bed. I instantly went down and asked for another room because I come there often just to get away but kit to far from my job. But I never experienced no bugs since I been goin there even tho they had a bad reputation about that. But I was switched to a better room and the stay was good from there
The first room I got when I got there was 236 and soon I walked in it was roaches I killed 2 didn't see no more so I started to chill. Then something was crawling on me and it was ants on the bed. I instantly went down and asked for another room because I come there often just to get away but kit to far from my job. But I never experienced no bugs since I been goin there even tho they had a bad reputation about that. But I was switched to a better room and the stay was good from there
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Jasmin
Jul 30, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Motel was old and outdated. Even tho they claim that rooms were remodeled rooms still had old furniture. The Bed was OK but the pillows were old and flat. The small kitchenette had a full size fridge and microwave and some counter space. Bathroom very small and only the toilet was newer.. All rooms are facing a small courtyard. AC was newer and fully functional. Could have been cleaner.
Motel was old and outdated. Even tho they claim that rooms were remodeled rooms still had old furniture. The Bed was OK but the pillows were old and flat. The small kitchenette had a full size fridge and microwave and some counter space. Bathroom very small and only the toilet was newer.. All rooms are facing a small courtyard. AC was newer and fully functional. Could have been cleaner.
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Free self parking is available on-site.
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Check-in time is at 3:00 PM and check-out time is at 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.
What is the location of the hotel in relation to key landmarks?
The hotel is located in Newport News (Briarfield), within a 15-minute drive of Hampton Coliseum and Hampton University. It is approximately 18.1 miles from Naval Station Norfolk and 10.2 miles from Chesapeake Bay.
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Children are allowed at the property, but the minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.
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The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - midnight. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 21 years old.
- 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
- Cashless transactions are available
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
- Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
- Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
- Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
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