The staff was very friendly and went the extra mile for us, explaining how to reach the nearby garage (even offering to take us there to avoid walking back to return the parking card); gave us good tips around places/restaurants in Triest. The room was excellent (old flair), with wooden beams, air conditioning, large bathroom and we got well in advance (to hotel arrival) a question from hotel if we would be Ok with this room as one would need to climb the stairs for one floor. Hotel located centrally nearby main attractions.

Very good breakfast, but breakfast room small and rather busy. We ended up on a table on the street that gave a nice atmosphere for the breakfast.

The hotel is in the middle of every important site, restaurant, bar and life of Trieste. The location could not have been better, on a quiet street with no noise whatsoever. The staff were beyond hospital and went out of their way to ensure our stay was perfect. I simply loved the hotel.

Nothing really to say on the negative side. It would be nice to have a coffee maker in the room but that is it.

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.

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.

nice characterful and cool room. Friendly helpful staff. Excellent location in old part of time, very close to restaurants, coast. good for public transport - bus stop very close and you can pay with contactless. Has a lift despite being an old building.

The bottom sheet was not wide enough to tuck in. The breakfast room is small and hot so eating out breakfast could be better in summer.

The location in the old town was wonderful; an easy walk to most of the inner city and its sights and an easy connection via bus or cab to sights around the area. The breakfast was quite good. The quality was excellent and the dining area was cozy. The exceptional factor was the staff. To a person, they were friendly and helpful.

The bed linens were adequate but not exceptional.

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.

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.

We found nothing to criticise

Very friendly staff, comfortable room and excellent location. Also, we needed a wheelchair for the duration of our stay which the hotel sourced, collected and dropped back on our behalf without adding anything to the rental charge for the chair itself. Trieste is a lovely city and this is a great hotel to see and experience the best of it.

Nothing

Friendly staff great location

Very friendly staff. Lovely breakfast excellent location. Lady at breakfast made food for us because we had to check our early. Nothing was a problem. Nadine at reception was so knowledgeable and helpful. Highly recommemd this hotel and will definitely be back. A few steps from resteraunts which were fabulous.

Cozy little room, perfect for one night stay passing through on our way to Ljubljana. Great location, friendly people, quiet, clean and comfortable.

Sometimes the water wasn't hot in the shower, or would go back and forth from hot to cold, and the soap and shampoo pumps were out. We weren't sure people were paying attention. No art on the walls so the room looked a little barren, but it was clean and comfortable which is what you hope for most in a hotel. The room we had was dark but it was quiet. We were quite happy, but a little more detailed attention to the aesthetic experience would go a long way.