We found nothing to criticise

The location of the hotel was ideal being situated in the centre of the town and within easy walking distance of the station and with many good bars and restaurants close by. The hotel had a very pleasant old world feel to it, which was lovely. Without exception, the staff were friendly and helpful. The breakfast was very good with a good selection of food.

Stayed in April 2024

Excellent location, close to centre, super staff, lovely breakfast. This was an excellent choice for our short stay in Trieste. Would certainly recommend this hotel

Stayed in March 2024

No coffee facilities in room

Location and friendly staff

Stayed in March 2024

Excellent location. Friendly staff😜

Stayed in March 2024

The staff and the location make this hotel an excellent choice for your stay in Trieste. Breakfast was very good with both hot and cold options. Really hope to return.

Stayed in March 2024

Calm & cosy even in the centre of town. I would definitely stay at the James Joyce again.

Stayed in February 2024

At night, because the hotel is located in a small side street, it can get a bit (very) noisy, depending on which party passes by.

Upon arrival I was a bit disappointed to learn that this small hotel had no special connection at all to James Joyce apart from its name and the fact that while living in Trieste the Irish writer liked to hang out in the neighborhood. That said, the location is rather convenient to reach anything in center city within minutes walking. My room, although being out of reach of the elevator (which only goes to the second-highest floor), was spacious and comfortable, with some water bottles provided, as well as a generous number of towels. The breakfast was so so, ... it starts at 7:30 am, and a few times items were often missing at the beginning. Sometimes there was no fruit (apart from perhaps a mandarine), sometimes no egg (which when it did exist was usually dry and not expertly prepared). Most items were exactly the same on the five mornings, even the music ... always the one CD by the "Jazz Liberators," a certain lack of inspiration that unfortunately permeates the place, which would benefit from someone shaking things up a little, especially the dull breakfast, at hardly any extra cost.

Stayed in March 2024

Less noise would have been better, but in Italy you accept/forgive that :)

The hotel is very well located, in a nicely renewed historic building. The neighbourhood is very lively and full of local people, having a drink, coffee, or eating out. Sea is very close too. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Good places and real Italian vibe are in the neighbourhood.

Stayed in February 2024

The location was very central and close some really cool wine bars. The breakfast had a small but nice selection of food and the coffee was freshly made to order. It was a perfect stay for a weekend trip.

Stayed in February 2024

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Exepcional hidden gem in the center of the city. Close to parking and all the restaurants and attractions. Rooms are clean, nice, cute. Bathroom clean and new. The stuff and service are exeptional. Nice, friendly. amd very deferent. One of best hotels we have everr been.

Stayed in February 2024

Very centrally located

Stayed in February 2024

The shower tray was leaky. This is a small issue and certainly didn't negatively affect our stay. I would highly recommend this hotel.

Excellent hotel. Very helpful and friendly staff, really lovely. Great location. The room was clean and modern. Very cosy, well heated. Had a small refrigerator. The en suite has all mod cons.

Stayed in January 2024

Nadine was one of the nicest persons we met in Italy! Hotel was also super cozy with a strong feeling of Italy vibes 🤌🏼

Stayed in December 2023

Location was great and cosy room.

Stayed in November 2023

Our only dislike was a shower that seemed to leak under the door while taking a shower. Shower was a bit small but that is to be expected in a historic building.

We really liked the location as it was close everything (food, shopping and most importantly seeing the historic sites in Trieste) including the port where our cruise started.

Stayed in October 2023

We wanted to be in the center of the port area but also near the port. The James Joyce met both expectations 100%. We spent several days walking the interesting port city area and three minuets walking the bag drag to the ship for departure on our cruise. The hotel itself met all our needs and expectations. We did not pre-order breakfast but did eat and pay for breakfast a few mornings, which was very reasonable, plentiful and excellent. All of the staff was excellent.

Stayed in October 2023

A little difficult to find as the hotel is in a narrow street but that was partly because my navigational skills aren't the best!

Friendly and welcoming staff. I only stayed one night pre cruise but I would certainly stay there again. The hotel has lots of character - and a lift! It's close to restaurants and a few minutes walk to the cruise terminal.

Stayed in October 2023

The breakfast offer for glutenfree eating people.

Location (we needed the hotel to be as close to center as possible, coming for an event)

Stayed in October 2023

Can’t think of anything.

Location was excellent, near to everything we wanted to see and experience. Very close to the main square and cruise terminal.

Stayed in October 2023

Only minor complaints: a bit far to walk with luggage from the train station, small breakfast room a bit crowded but overall, a really nice hotel.

Excellent location, wonderful front desk person.

Stayed in October 2023

Nothing specific- it was fine

Close to the cruise port and the main square of Trieste.

Stayed in October 2023

Hotel indication. It is difficult to find the hotel for the foreigners.

Good breakfast. Excellent location.

Stayed in October 2023

I loved EVERYTHING about this hotel. The location could not be better, right in a very happening part of town. The rooms were comfortable, mine even had a window in the bathroom. The staff!! OMG! What can I say, helpful, considerate, charming, multilingual, I could go on and one!! There's an elevator. It's close to the cruise terminal. Close to the beautiful square. Breakfast was outstanding!

Stayed in October 2023

Room was a little stuffy and warm. Breakfast area is small and also not well ventilated.

Great staff and excellent location.

Stayed in October 2023