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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
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Point of interest
In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Free daily buffet breakfast
Holiday Inn Express Hamilton Upper James by IHG provides a free breakfast buffet and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included
  • Pet friendly
  • 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
In-room safe
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
In-room safe
Iron/ironing board
  • 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)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Room amenity

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)

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)

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 neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Mohawk College - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Juravinksi Hospital and Cancer Center - 7 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • TD Coliseum - 8 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Hamilton Convention Centre - 8 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • McMaster University - 8 min drive - 4.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Mandarin Buffet - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪East Side Mario's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Hamilton Upper James by IHG

Hotel near TD Coliseum
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
  • Smoke-free premises and a 24-hour front desk
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

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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
  • Smoking not allowed

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
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
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

Property payment types

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
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

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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Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Hamilton Upper James by IHG Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 197 out of 295 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 59 out of 295 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 295 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 295 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 295 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dorota

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Xiangming

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room is clean, breakfast has more options than other hotels.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, attentive staff and very comfortable beds!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Thank you for the great stay. So clean and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location suited our purpose and hotel was clean, comfortable and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

George W.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stay 2 nights quiet and clean place !
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Grant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, Friendly, close to airport
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jarret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a fairly new property in a very convenient location. Good breakfast options included in price. I would highly recommend this hotel
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rodney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay very satisfied with hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Shelley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quick and easy check in, extremely clean property and courteous front desk person. Only a quick few hours of sleep due to flight delays so unable to enjoy breakfast but the area looked organized and well supplied.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
New Hotel, very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, clean, comfortable hotel with easy access to amenities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

CRYSTAL

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian Mich

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place and the room are nice and clean and modern looking which I like. I also like the floors too
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dorota

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice hotel with super friendly staff. It’s clean, quiet, and great for a peaceful stay. I totally recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff and a very well appointed hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joyce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great facility. I would highly recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

joumana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in and out
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and clean! Front staff were wonderful !
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Nice & clean everyone very helpful at front desk
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

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