Holiday Inn Express Hamilton Upper James by IHG

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When you stay at Holiday Inn Express Hamilton Upper James by IHG, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of TD Coliseum and McMaster University. Free perks include WiFi, self parking, and buffet breakfast daily between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM.
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk

Main amenities (2)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • 24-hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Elevator
  • Bathtub or shower
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
  • Flat-panel TV
$118 nightly
$138 total
Apr 6 - Apr 7
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

Showing 6 of 6 rooms
Hair dryer, towels, soap, shampoo
In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Room amenity

Standard Room

Exceptional
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility, Accessible Tub) | Bathroom | Hair dryer, towels, soap, shampoo
In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility, Accessible Tub)

Exceptional
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Mobility, Accessible Tub) | Bathroom | Hair dryer, towels, soap, shampoo
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Mobility, Accessible Tub) | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Mobility, Accessible Tub) | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Mobility, Accessible Tub)

Wonderful
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
Hair dryer, towels, soap, shampoo
Standard Room, 1 King Bed | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Exceptional
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Hair dryer, towels, soap, shampoo
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Exceptional
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Roll-In Shower) | Bathroom | Hair dryer, towels, soap, shampoo
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Roll-In Shower) | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Room amenity

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Roll-In Shower)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

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1276 Upper James St, Hamilton, ON, L9C 3B3

What's nearby

  • Lazermania - 4 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Canadian Football Hall of Fame & Museum - 6 min drive - 2.9 km
  • McMaster University - 9 min drive - 12.6 km
  • TD Coliseum - 14 min drive - 16.2 km
  • Square One Shopping Centre - 38 min drive - 67.8 km

Getting around

  • John C. Munro Hamilton Intl. Airport (YHM) - 11 min drive
  • Kitchener, ON (YKF-Region of Waterloo Intl.) - 56 min drive
  • Hamilton GO Centre - 13 min drive
  • Aldershot Station - 16 min drive
  • West Harbour Station - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪East Side Mario's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Mandarin Buffet - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Hamilton Upper James by IHG

When you stay at Holiday Inn Express Hamilton Upper James by IHG, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of TD Coliseum and McMaster University. Free perks include WiFi, self parking, and buffet breakfast daily between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 105 rooms
    • Arranged over 6 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • Check-out time is noon

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
    • Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only, 2 total, up to 75 lbs per pet)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only*

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast 6:30 AM–9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekends

Services

  • 24-hour front desk

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 43
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 2 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV

Home comfort

  • Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap and shampoo
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of CAD 25 per accommodation, per day

Policies

The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover

Also known as

Holiday Inn Express Hamilton Upper James by IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Hamilton Upper James an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Hamilton Upper James by IHG Hamilton
Holiday Inn Express Hamilton Upper James by IHG Hotel Hamilton

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Holiday Inn Express Hamilton Upper James by IHG?

Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total and maximum weight of 75 lbs per pet. There's a charge of CAD 25 per accommodation, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at Holiday Inn Express Hamilton Upper James by IHG?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Holiday Inn Express Hamilton Upper James by IHG?

You can check in starting at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Is there an onsite casino at Holiday Inn Express Hamilton Upper James by IHG?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Flamboro Downs (27-min drive) is nearby.

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Holiday Inn Express Hamilton Upper James by IHG Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • Breakfast options were plentiful and of high quality with many guests praising the selection and taste. (46 reviews)
  • Breakfast was great with a variety of choices and many nearby restaurants were convenient. (4 reviews)
  • Underground parking was a convenient and safe spot for guests. (6 reviews)
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6/10 Good

The room and hotel staff were great.
Dulcie, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Well located
Denis, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

clean
Hal, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

It was so clean and smelled clean, too!
Connie, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great clean hotel. Great breakfast and awesome staff!
Jon, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very clean, large room ,good breakfast
Adriana, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The rooms were very nice and spacious and very clean.
Sarah, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

GREAT
Michael, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great stay

Lovely room and great breakfast!!!
Frances, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

The room was comfortable. Close to the Hamilton airport and where else we were going. The hot breakfast was ok, typical hotel breakfast. Have underground parking.
Jackie, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great stay!
Sandy, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Staff was great
John, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Staff was very friendly. Room was clean and breakfast was really good. There were minor problems like no tv cable and the bathroom door was difficult to close but other than that it was a great hotel.
Sheryl, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean room, good breakfast and easy parking
Mark, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very clean, attentive staff and very comfortable beds!
Lorna, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent place
Dorota, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Everything
William, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay! Love the new renovation
Haiqing, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Location suited our purpose and hotel was clean, comfortable and quiet.
James, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay
CRYSTAL, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Good place to stay
Jarret, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Room is clean, breakfast has more options than other hotels.
Xiangming, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Room was spotless. All front desk staff were very friendly and helpful with any inquiry I had. Breakfast choices were amazing.
maria, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

newly remodeled, very nice! Hot breakfast was good
Judy, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great stay very satisfied with hotel
Rodney, 2-night trip