Holiday Inn Express Hamilton Upper James by IHG

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Free daily buffet breakfast - Holiday Inn Express Hamilton Upper James by IHG (Hamilton)
Free daily buffet breakfast - Holiday Inn Express Hamilton Upper James by IHG (Hamilton)
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 (1)

  • 24-hour front desk

Feel at home (4)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Free self-parking
£81
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026

Room options

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Towels
In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Room amenity

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
In-room safe
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility, Accessible Tub) | Bathroom | Towels
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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
In-room safe
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Mobility, Accessible Tub) | Bathroom | Towels
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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
In-room safe
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
Towels
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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
In-room safe
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Towels
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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
In-room safe
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Roll-In Shower) | Bathroom | Towels
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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
In-room safe
Iron/ironing board
  • 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 - 39 min drive - 67.1 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 - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Mandarin Buffet - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪East Side Mario's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Hamilton Upper James by IHG

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

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

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

  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • 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

Eco-friendliness

9.2

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • Breakfast options were plentiful and of high quality with a good variety to suit different tastes. (36 reviews)
  • Breakfast was great with a variety of choices and many nearby dining options were available. (3 reviews)
  • Underground parking was a convenient and safe spot. (4 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

Great stay

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

6/10 Good

New Hotel, Super Clean, hoghly irganized happy anf helpful staff specially Nishant
Reza, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Great location, clean and friendly
George W., 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Stay 2 nights quiet and clean place !
Juan, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful staff and a very well appointed hotel
Thomas, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great staff. Friendly and helpful and went out of way to accommodate you. Very clean and tidy everywhere. Free upgrade. Breakfast was really good and well stocked with good variety. Person serving was great. Highly recommended.
Mary Ellen, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very clean and comfortable. 5 stars across the board. Recommended
David, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice place and convenient to the airport
Lynn, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Staff was very friendly. Room was great. Lack of recycling at the breakfast was terrible. First snow of the season and there was no salting or shovelling done.
Brad, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Really nice hotel with super friendly staff. It’s clean, quiet, and great for a peaceful stay. I totally recommend it.
Dorota, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice & clean everyone very helpful at front desk
Kathryn, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay, clean. Breakfast good, helpful staff! Would stay again!
Laura, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

A new choice near Hamilton airport

The Upper James Holiday offered freshness and location at a reasonable price
Val, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice place and the room are nice and clean and modern looking which I like. I also like the floors too
Ian Mich, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff were great and the room was clean and comfortable with modern touches.
Angela, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful stay for our Girls Trip to Niagara! Conveniently close to the highway and very clean, new hotel property. Staff was very courteous and warm, and the front desk clerk even went out of his way to get me a large bag of ice for our cooler :) Would highly recommend!
Vanessa, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Rooms and hotel clean. Buffet breakfast was well supplied and hot. Staff very friendly. However on checkout day, in the morning live TV and streaming stopped working. Also just before leaving our room card key wouldn't open our door, had to ask for assistance to open our room. Not clearly marked for check-in parking.
Joel, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location (proximity to airport).
Lori, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice and quiet, clean ,excellent breakfast, definitely will use again when in this area
Kevin, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel in a great location, very enjoyable stay, thank you
Brian, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This is the second time I've stayed at this Holiday Inn Express. The room was comfortable and clean. Checking in and out were no problem. the free breakfast, while not gourmet, was certainly serviceable. I have no problem recommending this hotel.
Kenneth, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was a such a wonderful place! The breakfast was such a wonderful touch to my morning. 5/5!
Samala, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great experience the staff were amazing room was clean. Would recommend this hotel to my family and friends
Lorraine, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great Experience!!

The hotel and its staff were superior from the front desk clerk to the housekeeping staff. Everyone was friendly and helpful. Our room was clean and comfortable. The breakfast was about on par with other hotel "free" breakfasts, but it all was well organized, very clean and fresh. The hotel location was great on Upper James St. as there was everything you could imagine within a 5 minute drive. We'll definitely plan on staying here again.
THOMAS, 4-night trip