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Holiday Inn Express Hamilton Upper James by IHG

2.5 star property
Hotel in Hamilton with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk

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Exterior
Free daily buffet breakfast
Exterior
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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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

Standard Room

Highlights

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

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility, Accessible Tub) | Bathroom | Towels

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

Highlights

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

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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)

Highlights

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

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

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

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Room amenity

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

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

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

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Mohawk College - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • FirstOntario Centre - 8 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Hamilton Convention Centre - 8 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • McMaster University - 8 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Tim Hortons Field - 10 min drive - 5.2 miles

Getting around

  • Hamilton GO Centre - 13 min drive
  • John C. Munro Hamilton Intl. Airport (YHM) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Mandarin Restaurant - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪East Side Mario's - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Hamilton Upper James by IHG

Hotel located in Kernighan
Holiday Inn Express Hamilton Upper James by IHG provides a free breakfast buffet and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • A 24-hour front desk and smoke-free premises
Room features
All 105 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Coffee/tea makers and heating

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

More

  • 6 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CAD 25 per accommodation, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 75 lbs per pet)
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: CAD 25 per accommodation, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

Property is 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

Is Holiday Inn Express Hamilton Upper James by IHG pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 75 lbs per pet. There's a fee of CAD 25 per accommodation, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Holiday Inn Express Hamilton Upper James by IHG?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express Hamilton Upper James by IHG?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express Hamilton Upper James by IHG?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Holiday Inn Express Hamilton Upper James by IHG located?

Located in Kernighan, this hotel is 1.9 mi (3 km) from Mohawk College and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Chedoke Falls. Cameron Speedway & Amusements and St. Paul's Presbyterian Church are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Holiday Inn Express Hamilton Upper James by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 112 out of 164 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 164 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 164 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 164 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 164 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Very kind staff , very nice room, great location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Nice and quiet, clean ,excellent breakfast, definitely will use again when in this area
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Great location (proximity to airport).
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Excellent hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10

Good place to stay when travelling. Close to Hamilton airport.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Great hotel in a great location, very enjoyable stay, thank you
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Great bed and pillows for a good night sleep
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Great pillows and linen on beds.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10

Nice new hotel
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

We had a good time
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Very new and clean, friendly and accomodating service, a good free breakfast. Just stayed one night for a funeral. Really appreciated the simplicity of the facilities.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Very clean! Nice rooms! Good breakfast!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Loved our stay! The rooms were amazing and newly renovated. Amenities were good, as well as the food! Breakfast was beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

I enjoyed my time at this stay, I’ll be staying in this hotel again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Very friendly staff thank you so much for that. The breakfast was awesome. The cleanliness was wow definitely will recommend it and definitely if I ever come to Hamilton. This is my place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Newly rennovated and clean hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Nice hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Great service !
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10

Cleanliness, nice personnel
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Very clean and fresh. Front staff amazing
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10

Property was very clean and recently renovated. Convenient to our destination and staff were very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Very comfortable and clean.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10

Very nice place, good breakfast. Clean room. A couple of extra towels would be nice. Over all i would recommend this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Very cozy and clean!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

The hotel is fairly new and very clean. Staff very pleasant and helpful. Included breakfast very delicious with hot and cold options. Rooms were clean with all required amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025