A quick but captivating ghost story set in the late 1970s. While I didn't enjoy this one as much as Mason's other tale, "The Small Bronze Carriage on the Mantelpiece," it was rich with detail and provided a noteworthy sense of place and the characters inhabiting it. Events didn't quite go the way I was expecting, or hoping, but that's not necessarily a bad thing. Ultimately, I found "The Residents of James Hotel" satisfying and worthwhile. It just wasn't a perfect fit for me, given my personal tastes and preferences when experiencing such narratives.