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The James, a newly built boutique townhouse hotel nestled in the heart of Tralee, Co. Kerry, Ireland. We take pride in offering an unparalleled experience that combines sophistication, charm, and warm hospitality. The James boasts 26 exquisitely designed bedrooms, catering to every type of traveler. Whether you seek a luxurious suite, spacious family rooms, or cozy classic rooms, we have the perfect accommodation for you.
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The James Hotel is celebrated for its exceptional value, with guests enjoying luxurious features at reasonable prices. Its modern, yet cozy atmosphere, complete with stylish decor and playful touches, receives high praise, as does the range of sophisticated amenities.
While service is generally lauded for being attentive and friendly, there have been occasional reports of slower service. Nestled in a prime location, The James Hotel offers guests the convenience of nearby attractions, alongside spotless rooms boasting modern comforts and luxurious bathrooms, all of which contribute to its standout reputation.
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Central
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Inviting
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Comfortable
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Reasonable
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Spotless
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Inconsistent
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Well-appointed
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The moment you step in the door you feel the warm welcome from the receptionist, everything explained and the offer of mulled wine and cake was a lovely bonus The rooms are of such a high standard feels so luxurious and warm shower so hot and powerfull
The best part of this hotel is their restaurant where the food is expectional and of such high quality and so reasonably priced . Can't wait for our next visit to this gem of a hotel.
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Date of stay: December 2024
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Response from Eimear Duffy, Guest Services / Front Office at The James Hotel
Responded Feb 6, 2025
Dear Guest, Thank you for such a wonderful review of The James Hotel - I'm glad you enjoyed some festive treats during your stay, the mulled wine was a guest favourite! I will pass on your kind words to the Bridge Lane team about your dining experience, they will be delighted to hear. I hope we get to welcome you back to The James Hotel again soon. Kind regards, Eimear
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She who must be obeyed and I were waiting for this new hotel to open and of course try it out. It's location just off the town center and next to the Garda st created a little doubt as to its standard . However as you enter you could easily be in a beautiful boutique hotel anywhere in Europe. It's modern but cosy. The dining area / bar is on the small side but it's design with the open snugs and warm fire gives you a feeling like a big hug. The staff are professional yet friendly, warm and intimate but not overbearing.. We came here twice to check out the breakfast and the lunch. The breakfast was perfectly cooked, timely and delicious. I had the full Irish and the real boss the breakfast Bap. Now the Bap had all the contents of my Irish only vertical. This caused us some giggles as I watched her try to deconstruct it. Generous to a fault .and reasonably priced.
Now there were only 8 to 10 people so we were curious as to how they would cope for a Sunday lunch. On we came on a wet and windy Sunday at 13.30. we were practically alone only 3 or 4 other couples. That makes me nervous. Usually a sign that the food is not great. So Duck for the boss and fish for me. We couldn't really fault it. If I was nit picking the fries should be chips ,real hand cooked chips. Other than that a good experience. So why on both occasions is it so quiet ?? We can only conclude that the secret is not out yet. Friendly , efficient staff Beautiful boutique hotel Good food Great value Well worth the visit
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Date of stay: January 2025Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Eimear Duffy, Guest Services / Front Office at The James Hotel
Responded Feb 17, 2025
Dear Guest, Thank you for your wonderful review of your experience in Bridge Lane - I'm delighted you enjoyed both of your visits, despite your hesitations. As a brand new business, we are taking out time in getting each step of the way just right before moving on to the next piece of the puzzle. So far, our staged opening has worked in our favour! I hope we get to welcome you to stay on your next visit to us. Kind regards, Eimear
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First time for a stayover in Tralee and had no clue which hotel to pick. I am glad the James Hotel popped up in my google search because it is defintely a lovely hidden gem! Newly refurbished, cozy and modern. The bed was very comfortable and had these light underneath that looked like it was floating in the air! Really loved the small touches like the lavender spray near the bedsidetable, the earplug and I think the most loved feature is the yellow rubber duck in the bathroom! We went to the bar and it had a lovely atmosphere, especially during the weekend there is live music however we couldn't hear any noise, its well soundproofed. Staff was very lovely. I would defintely recommend the place and will come back if around the area. Keep up the good work!
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Date of stay: July 2024
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:Â The parking is onstreet
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Response from Eimear Duffy, Guest Services / Front Office at The James Hotel
Responded Aug 14, 2024
Dear guest, Thank you most kindly for taking the time to write such a glowing review of your stay at The James Hotel. We pride ourselves in taking care of the little things - such as a good night sleep and a giggle at a rubber duck - so you can take care of the big things like a day's adventuring! We would love to welcome you back to The James Hotel if you're in the area, do let us know. Kind regards, Eimear
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We stayed here for 2 nights (family of 4 adults). The hotel is very nice, modern and sophisticated. We were able to get a rate that included breakfast in the morning. The staff was friendly and accommodating. We were placed in a room that was handicapped accessible, although we did not require it). The room was quite large and the layout provided each of the queen sized beds to have some sense of privacy. The bathroom was large (I suspect the layout may be different than a non-handicapped accessible room) and there was just an open space with a shower head. Due to this fact, the bathroom would get very wet after each shower but we made due with the towels on the floor to sop up the extra water. The beds were very comfortable. There were plenty of outlets and charging outlets. The extra little details provided were great—a little rubber duckie, a lavender pillow spray, toiletries locally sourced in Ireland. The one thing that was broken was the coffee maker but since we had coffee provided at breakfast, we didn’t complain. Overall, a great hotel in a central location to the Dingle peninsula and the Ring of Kerry!
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Date of stay: August 2024
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Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Eimear Duffy, Guest Services / Front Office at The James Hotel
Responded Aug 23, 2024
Dear Guest, Thank you kindly for such a wonderful review of your stay at The James! I am thrilled that you picked up on the smaller details of the privacy between the beds in the family & accessible rooms, the extra plug sockets, and our locally sourced toiletries. I'm even more thrilled that you liked our rubber duckies and our sleep kits - I hope they all found their way into your suitcase! Please note, I have had all of our coffee machines looked at by maintenance since your review, thank you for highlighting this. We hope to welcome you back to The James Hotel again in the future. Kind regards, Eimear
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Very modern and well equipped hotel right in the heart of Tralee. Everything appeared to be of a high standard and all the staff were incredibly helpful and very friendly, making the trip feel a very personal one. I would highly recommend and hope that we can visit again one day
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Date of stay: September 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:Â Centrally located and close to excellent restaurants and Irish music bars. Very accessible for...
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Response from Eimear Duffy, Guest Services / Front Office at The James Hotel
Responded Sep 14, 2024
Dear Julie, Thank you for your lovely review of The James Hotel! I'm glad you enjoyed your stay with us, as well as our personal touches. I hope we get the opportunity to welcome you back to Tralee again soon. Kind regards, Eimear
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We stayed one night in the James Hotel and it exceeded our expectation. The hotel and bar/lounge has been recently tastefully renovated so everyone is new and clean, bedrooms a fair size with a modern large bathroom. We had one drink in bar which had a nice vibe, cocktail was complimentary and very well made. The next morning we had a great table service breakfast with all staff and manager very friendly, I would really recommend it as a weekend stay.
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Date of stay: May 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Eimear Duffy, Guest Services / Front Office at The James Hotel
Responded May 28, 2024
Dear Ger, Thank you for such a lovely review of The James Hotel. I'm thrilled that you liked everything we have to offer, from our bedrooms to our cocktails to our staff! Should we get the opportunity to welcome you back, please reach out to me at stay@thejames.ie and we'd be more than happy to look after you. Kind regards, Eimear
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We had such a lovely experience here! The location in the town centre makes it really easy to pop out to the local shops & restaurants even if it's drizzly outside. Although the cocktails & music in the joining bar are so good that we didn't feel like wandering too far! Our room was beautifully decorated with a very comfy bed & big bathroom with a huge shower. There was also extra touches like the sleeping kits which made our stay feel extra luxurious. Staff were so welcoming & helpful although my boyfriend struggled to understand the Kerry accents! Can't wait to come back!
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Date of stay: February 2024
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Response from Eimear Duffy, Guest Services / Front Office at The James Hotel
Responded Feb 14, 2024
Dear Laura, Thank you kindly for such a glowing review, I'm delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay and our cocktails. Our sleep kits are a James Hotel special, I'm glad you liked them and I hope you took our lovely pillow mist home with you! I can't offer any advice on understanding the accent however, maybe he needs to return to us for some more exposure to the accent... he might even pick it up! I hope we get to welcome you back to Tralee in the future. Kind regards, Eimear
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Went to the James Hotel for breakfast. Lovely hotel, lovely setting, nice bar. However, the breakfast experience I had with my wife and kids was poor. The service was very slow even though it wasn't busy. I received my toast 15 minutes before the fry up that I ordered arrived. No cutlery! Had to butter the toast with a spoon! My daughters pancakes were all burnt on the bottom and at 12 euro for plain pancakes with Nutella I would expect a lot better. No water for the table when the food came, even though I had requested it when our order was taken. The beans with my fry up were cold. My daughters "plain" bacon bap was covered in relish even though she had requested "just bacon,nothing else".There were 1 or 2 other small things as well but on the whole the food was only average and the service was poor. I love to see new business's in the town and I really hope the James Hotel does well but the service and the quality of the food has to improve.
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Date of stay: October 2024Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Eimear Duffy, Guest Services / Front Office at The James Hotel
Responded Oct 9, 2024
Dear Guest, Thank you kindly for your review, albeit a negative one. I can assure you this is not the standard of service we expect to deliver to our guests. I'm sorry I did not get to meet you on the day in question. Please contact me directly on stay@thejames.ie to discuss this matter further. Kind regards, Eimear
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Went to the Bridge Lane dining area of the hotel and had lunch with a family member. I have not stayed in the hotel but am reviewing the bar/restaurant within the hotel! On entering I noticed some tables had been vacated but had not been cleared or cleaned of the dishes etc of the previous customers. I chose a table that was available and clean. I ordered a vegetarian option and my companion asked what was the roast of the day. No price on the menu and the price was not visible/displayed-waitress indicated it was e20. My food was just satisfactory and my companions found his meat option tough and just about edible. On payment he was charged E32 for the roast of the day and not e20 as advised. The food he got was grossly overpriced and certainly poor quality.
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Date of stay: August 2024Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Eimear Duffy, Guest Services / Front Office at The James Hotel
Responded Oct 9, 2024
Dear Guest, I am sorry to read of your disappointing visit to Bridge Lane for lunch. I have spoken to the team in Bridge Lane and can assure you this is not the standard of service we strive for. If you would like to discuss this further, please do not hesitate to reach out to me directly. Kind regards, Eimear
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Had lunch with a friend today in the bar/ resturant. The place is absolutely fabulous but thats where it ended for us. I had the fish and chips and I only eat one piece reluctantly the second was raw. I told the girl and said take that back to the kitchen its not cooked. She took it and never returned to offer something else or to apologise for the unacceptable dish I was served. My friend paid the full amount and the girl said she didnt realise we were complaining . This member of staff had no training what so ever so I don't blame her entirely but its not good enough. I know its new but look after ur customers if you want them to come back.
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Date of stay: October 2024Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Response from Eimear Duffy, Guest Services / Front Office at The James Hotel
Responded Oct 9, 2024
Dear Guest, Thank you kindly for your review, albeit a negative one. I'm sorry I did not get to meet you on the day in question. Please contact me directly on stay@thejames.ie to discuss this matter further. Kind regards, Eimear
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There are more places to choose from in the Tralee area.
PRICE RANGE
C$198 - C$305 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
IrelandProvince of MunsterCounty KerryTralee
NUMBER OF ROOMS
26
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