With a stay at James River Inn & Suites in Newport News (Briarfield), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Hampton Coliseum and Langley Air Force Base. .This hotel is 18.1 mi (29.1 km) from Naval Station Norfolk and 8.1 mi (13 km) from Hampton University.
What's nearby
Huntington Park - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
Virginia War Museum - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
Huntington Park Tennis Center - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
James River Inn & Suites offers 65 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include showers.
Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). 42-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
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.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
Featured amenities include laundry facilities, ATM/banking services, and a vending machine. Free self parking is available onsite.
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
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
Property is also known as
James River Inn & Suites Hotel
James River Inn & Suites Newport News
James River Inn & Suites Hotel Newport News
James River Inn & Suites Reviews
Reviews
6.0
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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.
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.
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.
For whatever reason, my room especially the bathroom has those little flies flying around and the towels looked like they just rinsed out and hung it back up
Edward
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Jermar
Dec 7, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Amazing space
Jermar
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review
2/10 Terrible
Angela
Mar 23, 2026
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Staff needs help to be on point. No ice machine, really?
Ac good. Dirty floor. No ice machine. No coffee maker
Angela
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Anna
Nov 10, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Courteous staff and nice bed. Plumbing was lacking and leaky.
Anna
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review
8/10 Good
Andrea
Oct 30, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Comfo4tble bed
Andrea
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review
4/10 Poor
Angela
Mar 15, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
No blankets. Smelly bed decorative covers that they try to pawn off as blankets.
You will be accosted by men that try to ask you if you need help. Do the math.
Have
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
The rooms are definitely dated... Was cleanand bed was comfy enough... There is a lot of empty space, no chairs or table, not even a luggage rack....pics show that the bathroom counter should ha e space, be prepared it does NOT... shower is only 2/3 feet wide and deep, expect to hit ur elbows on every move... But hey the waters hot... Was good for a quick stay but get the suite if you stay for longer