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James River Inn & Suites

Property class: 2.5

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A compact kitchen with a black refrigerator, stainless steel microwave, and a white countertop with a sink. - James River Inn & Suites (Newport News)
A motel with a central courtyard, multiple balconies, and a stone wall. - James River Inn & Suites (Newport News)
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a kitchenette. - James River Inn & Suites (Newport News)
A hotel reception desk with a clock, a 'No Smoking' sign, a 'Check-In Time 3:00 PM' sign, a 'Check-Out Time 11:00 AM' sign, and a 'No Pets Allowed' sign. - James River Inn & Suites (Newport News)
A motel with a central lawn, multiple balconies, and blue doors. - James River Inn & Suites (Newport News)
James River Inn & Suites provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside lamps, a desk with a mirror, a microwave, and a chair.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Smoking | Desk, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Deluxe Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, kitchenette, and a TV.

Deluxe Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside lamps, a desk with a mirror, a microwave, and a chair.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Deluxe Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Briarfield, a neighborhood in Newport News, is home to James River Inn & Suites. Huntington Park Tennis Center and Cinemark City Center are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Chesapeake Bay and Sandy Bottom Nature Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Hampton Coliseum, or consider a night out at The Historic Post Office. Visit our Newport News travel guide
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6045 Jefferson Ave, Newport News, VA, 23605

What's nearby

  • A calm lake with ducks swimming, a rocky shoreline, and a distant power line structure.
    Huntington Park
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • A coastal cityscape with a prominent bridge, a marina, and a large building complex.
    Huntington Beach
    17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Virginia War Museum
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Huntington Park Tennis Center
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Skiffes Creek Redoubt
    3 min drive - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Newport News Station
    17 min walk
  • Newport News - Williamsburg Intl. Airport (PHF)
    20 min drive

Restaurants

  • Wawa
    11 min walk
  • Bisou
    4 min drive
  • McDonald's
    7 min walk
  • TJ's Sports Tavern
    20 min walk
  • Taco Bell
    8 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

You need to know

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Frequently asked questions

Is James River Inn & Suites pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at James River Inn & Suites?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at James River Inn & Suites?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is James River Inn & Suites located?

Located in Briarfield, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Virginia War Museum and Huntington Park. Huntington Park Tennis Center and Huntington Beach are also within 1 mi (2 km). Newport News Station is 17 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

James River Inn & Suites Reviews

6.0

5.8

Cleanliness

5.2

Amenities

6.2

Staff & service

5.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 216 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 216 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 40 out of 216 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 216 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 64 out of 216 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They could use a desk and a chair and an outlet near the desk. There is ample space for a desk. But other than that that AC worked extremely well. It was very hot at the days I stayed here. Decent location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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6/10 Okay

If your looking for somewhere to stay but your not expecting much, just somewhere decent you’ll love this place. It’s is a little sketchy area but I had a good nights sleep and a hot shower.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Courteous staff and nice bed. Plumbing was lacking and leaky.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Staff didnt give me any attitude about Service dog

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
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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4/10 Poor

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Linen was clean. Unit was clean. But a lot of small ants appeared on bathroom sink in the middle of the night. No coffee. No shampoo. Towels were threadbare. Cheap compared to others. Would look for another place next time. Property is old and in need of renovation.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Decent stay

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.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Amenities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very helpful and friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff was very accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was good stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was absolutely filthy,
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The ac was strong and worked well. I enjoyed the stay. Looks shabby on the outside but it’s a good hotel I’m pleased. Shower was a little tiny but nonetheless for the price sooo worth it.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a lot hotels can do but they don’t like new towels better soap ,
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nasty ass place
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place
Stayed 11 nights in May 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was nasty pulling up to the hotel. Checked in and out within the first hour of being in town. The room had roaches all over the place. The bathroom was disgusting. I’m still waiting on a refund.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awful place
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Amenities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
When we first arrived and checked into our room it was bugs in the bed and the bathroom wasn’t clean I went to report it and they came and cleaned the room properly and changed the bedding
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s like a mini apartment, there is a lot of space to store your things and a lot of room to move around, the staff is really friendly and helpful when you ask. No one seems to not like their job and it’s always a clean environment and open walkways for you to bring materials to your room if you please.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As soon as I pulled into the lot and registered I walk out of the front desk area and there are cops everywhere looking for two guest that had been fighting. The rooms have been renovated, as advertised however it is very low rent renovations at best.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026