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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Alpena - Downtown by IHG

2.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near Lake Huron

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Exterior
Property amenity
1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Exterior
Indoor pool, pool loungers

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
225 River Street, Alpena, MI, 49707
  • Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Northern Lights Arena
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Alpena, MI (APN-Alpena County Regional)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - king
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Accessible Tub)

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Accessible Tub)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - king
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible Bathtub, River View

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible Bathtub, River View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - queen
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 19 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, River View

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, River View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - queen
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 19 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower (Roll-In Shower)

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower (Roll-In Shower)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - king
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - king
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed (Living Area)

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 1 King Bed (Living Area)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - king
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 2 Queen Beds, River View (Living Area)

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, River View (Living Area)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - queen
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 19 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, River View

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, River View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - queen
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 19 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible Bathtub, River View

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible Bathtub, River View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - queen
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, River View

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, River View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - queen
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the area

Alpena

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Alpena - Downtown by IHG places you in the centre of Alpena, within a short 5-minute stroll of Alpena Civic Theater and Alpena County Library. Highlights at this hotel include free buffet breakfast, an indoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .Enjoy the 24-hour gym and pool loungers. Meeting rooms and a 24-hour business centre are among the business amenities offered. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Alpena hotel include Lake Huron and Laser Team Challenge.

What's nearby

  • Thunder Bay Theater - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Thunder Bay River Lighthouse - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Northern Lights Arena - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Alpena, MI (APN-Alpena County Regional) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Culver's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Austin Brothers Beer Co. - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Alpena - Downtown by IHG

Hotel with free breakfast, near Lake Huron
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Alpena - Downtown by IHG offers its guests an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness centre. WiFi is free in public spaces. A 24-hour business centre and meeting rooms are available. Free breakfast is served. A terrace, barbecue grills, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn Express & Suites Alpena - Downtown by IHG. Free self parking is available.

This Alpena hotel is smoke free.

  • 85 guestrooms or units
  • Conference rooms
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business centre (24 hours)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Alpena - Downtown by IHG offers 85 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Alpena hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 3 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 10.0 per stay.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10.0 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG) guidelines.

We should mention

  • Up to 3 children aged 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Alpena - Downtown by IHG?

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Alpena - Downtown by IHG offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Alpena - Downtown by IHG?

Yep, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Alpena - Downtown by IHG has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Holiday Inn Express & Suites Alpena - Downtown by IHG?

Yep, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Alpena - Downtown by IHG is a short 17-minute walk from Thomson Park.

Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Alpena - Downtown by IHG have a pool?

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Alpena - Downtown by IHG has an indoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.

Is Holiday Inn Express & Suites Alpena - Downtown by IHG family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and a BBQ, as well as cots/infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Holiday Inn Express & Suites Alpena - Downtown by IHG is a hit with families.

Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Alpena - Downtown by IHG serve breakfast?

Yep, free buffet brekkie is offered at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Alpena - Downtown by IHG.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Alpena - Downtown by IHG?

No, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Alpena - Downtown by IHG does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Alpena - Downtown by IHG?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Alpena - Downtown by IHG?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Alpena - Downtown by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 249 out of 384 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 94 out of 384 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 384 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 384 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 384 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

ARIELLE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really like this hotel and I’ve stayed here every time I come back to my hometown. But I can tell that the attention to cleanliness and upkeep is severely beginning to lack. Please don’t turn into the old Holiday Inn/Ramada. Breakfast is fantastic and staff is kind enough…but I can tell that they don’t care much about the guests.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

RON

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
People above me were noisy
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Travelled with family
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Melissa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol, Brimfield

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the location on the river and the convenience of downtown Alpena.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
New and clean. Very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kandy

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is close to our vacation destination. Clean properly and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean,quiet,comfortable room. Friendly and helpful staff..
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

ARIELLE

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monique

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Love staying here Wish there was a hot tub!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Nicholas, Greenbush

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property is ok. But it's not the most well kept. Almost all the chairs in the lobby/breakfast area have stains all over them. The chair in my room had a very questionable stain The staff is ok...all be it they would rather talk to each other than take care of guests. 3 of us checking in at the same time atopd there for almost 10 minutes before anyone even showed up to the front counter.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen, Traverse city

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When I walked in, the front desk staff was very welcoming! The hotel was super clean, and so was our room. And the bed was super comfortable! The complimentary breakfast was so good, and the variety was incredible. My overall stay was amazing. I’ll definitely be staying here again and recommending this hotel to my friends and family! Thank you for a great stay 👍
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

MARIYN K.

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean rooms, good breakfast options, and very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

douglas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol, Brimfield

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved how it was right on the river walk and convenient to everything we needed to be near. Very friendly staff and very accommodating to our needs.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff at the front desk was fantastic. I apologize for stealing the charger that they let me borrow and forgetting to bring it back.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fred R

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall perfect
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rodney

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfy

Clean, comfortable stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Roger

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Family

In town for a family gathering, wife’s home town. Hotel was very nice. William at the front desk was very good at his job and very nice!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Dennice

Travelled with family and small children
The pool was cold, so my children preferred to swim in the lake. Breakfast was tasty but the variety was average. The front desk workers were not knowledgeable and didn’t seem motivated to help. The staff running the breakfast were kind and exceptionally helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024