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 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 Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk

Main amenities (2)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • 24-hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Lift
  • Bath or shower
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
  • Flat-screen TV
£100
includes taxes & fees
12 Apr - 13 Apr

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 Single 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)

Exceptional
  • 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 area

Map
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

  • Hamilton, ON (YHM-John C. Munro Hamilton Intl.) - 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

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Mandarin Buffet - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪East Side Mario's - ‬6 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 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 cots (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only, 2 total, up to 34 kg per pet)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only*

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free on-site 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

  • Lift
  • Lift door width (centimetres): 109
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 2 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Step-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

  • Bath or shower
  • Soap and shampoo
  • Hairdryer
  • 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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 34 kg 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 on-site 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. (48 reviews)
  • Breakfast options were great with a variety of choices and nearby restaurants made dining very convenient. (5 reviews)
  • Underground parking was convenient, safe, and a nice spot. (7 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

Room was very clean and cozy, staff was very friendly!
Veronica, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great new hotel near airport. Lots of dining options.
Brian, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Clean room, spacious and nice. Breakfast was good, though the dinning area was a little small. Amenities were good. Parking was fine
Selby, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Good and clean 👌
Alan, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent accommodations for our business stay.
Cassandra, 2-night trip
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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

Great clean hotel. Great breakfast and awesome staff!
Jon, 1-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

clean
Hal, 2-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

This was an excellent hotel. Room was very clean and breakfast was good. Price was also reasonable.
Heinrich, 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 stay

Lovely room and great breakfast!!!
Frances, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great stay!
Sandy, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

GREAT
Michael, 3-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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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

AC/heat is a bit noisy, and waterflow in basin is weak
Angela, 1-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

Great place to stay
CRYSTAL, 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

Excellent place
Dorota, 3-night trip