St. James Hotel

Frommer's Review

Actually, this is two different buildings, one of which used to be -- get this! -- the St. James Infirmary, sung about so memorably by many a mournful jazz musician. Either that, or an old coffee and sugar company. (Whichever.) A new semi-Caribbean post-K redo gives the place a touch more style than the fresh white-bed generic look popping up all over town. Look for parrots, palm trees, and even monkey-shaped pull chains on the lamps. Rooms vary in size and style, and a few lack windows. Rooms in the back building have high ceilings. Rooms have either painted texture or, on the top floor, exposed brick and wood. All have feather beds, soft towels, and marble bathrooms. Two suites and a room share a small, private brick courtyard with a fountain -- a nice setup for a small group. There is a teeny-weeny pool -- you might be forgiven for considering it really just a large puddle with nice tile. The hotel's restaurant is Cuvée.

Facilities:
Restaurant; pool; concierge; laundry; dry cleaning

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