James River Inn & Suites puts you within a 10-minute drive of Hampton Coliseum and Christopher Newport University. Guests will have free perks like WiFi and self parking. Also, Langley Air Force Base and Hampton University are within a short drive.
James River Inn & Suites puts you within a 10-minute drive of Hampton Coliseum and Christopher Newport University. Guests will have free perks like WiFi and self parking. Also, Langley Air Force Base and Hampton University are within a short drive.
At a glance
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Hotel size
65 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 21
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Laundry facilities
Facilities
ATM/banking
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Stair-free path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
42-inch LCD TV
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Coffee/tea maker
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Shower only
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi (speed of 25+ Mbps)
Food and drink
Refrigerator
Microwave
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Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Policies
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
James River Inn & Suites Hotel
James River Inn & Suites Newport News
James River Inn & Suites Hotel Newport News
Frequently asked questions
Does James River Inn & Suites offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, James River Inn & Suites does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at James River Inn & Suites?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at James River Inn & Suites?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at James River Inn & Suites?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What's the area around James River Inn & Suites like?
James River Inn & Suites is a short 13-minute walk from Huntington Park and 12 minutes' walk from Virginia War Museum.
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James River Inn & Suites Reviews
Reviews
5.8
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5.4/10
Cleanliness
5.8/10
Staff & service
4.2/10
Amenities
4.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
4.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
Room
Bed
Kitchen
Location
Reviews
6/10 Good
Jul 30, 2025
It was a room to sleep
Kevin
Kevin, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Aug 23, 2025
Beds with bugs
First room I was given had bedbugs crawling on me before I even got under tbe blankets, was then given a new room.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Jul 19, 2025
I don’t recommend this hotel for nobody
Hamza
Hamza, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 8, 2025
It was so bad it was funny
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.
ANTHONY
ANTHONY, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Aug 23, 2025
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
Andrea
Andrea, 7-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 29, 2024
Place was overall great!
Rachael
Rachael, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
May 14, 2025
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
Saleema
Saleema, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Jun 17, 2025
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!
John
John, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 23, 2025
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
Ron
Ron, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 5, 2024
Great value
Jared
Jared, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Aug 20, 2024
It was okay for a short period
Taeshawn
Taeshawn, 2-night trip
2/10 Poor
Jun 19, 2025
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.
Theresa
Theresa, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Nov 1, 2024
Never again
NEVER AGAIN THEY HAD BED BUGS
Zac
Zac, 2-night trip
2/10 Poor
Feb 23, 2025
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.
Terrell
Terrell, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 13, 2024
Es un buen lugar para ir a dormir. Tiene una pequeña cocina pero no utensilios. Olía a humedad. Pero en términos generales, es un lugar accesible y cómodo.
Nanet
Nanet, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Jun 19, 2024
Ive stayed in hotel in Pakistan that were cleaner! Disgusting, the guy at the feont desk was wierd and rude.
john
john, 2-night trip
2/10 Poor
Dec 27, 2024
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.
Miriam
Miriam, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Jul 6, 2024
Cool
Johnathan
Johnathan, 2-night trip
4/10 Fair
Jul 25, 2024
Xxx
Raffaele
Raffaele, 2-night trip
2/10 Poor
Jul 6, 2024
Very unclean room.
Randall
Randall, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 26, 2024
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.
Franklin
Franklin, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Apr 16, 2024
Not bad for cheap price
Room does what it needs if you’re just staying the night. Nothing luxurious. Staff was friendly and easy to work with. AC was obnoxiously loud in our room, unsure if it’s just the systems they use. Tiny showers. Overall, you get what you pay for.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
4/10 Fair
Jun 17, 2023
nice try - more to go
They seem to be trying hard to be the best of the worst. And they might be.
michael
michael, 5-night trip
4/10 Fair
Apr 6, 2025
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.
Monique
Monique, 2-night trip
4/10 Fair
Apr 7, 2025
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.