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Holiday Inn Express Hamilton Upper James by IHG

2.5 star property
Hotel in Hamilton with free parking

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Exterior
Free daily buffet breakfast
Point of interest
Free daily buffet breakfast
Point of interest

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$166
includes taxes & fees
22 Feb - 23 Feb

Explore the area

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1276 Upper James St, Hamilton, ON, L9C 3B3
  • Place, Lazermania
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Canadian Football Hall of Fame & Museum
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, McMaster University
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hamilton, ON (YHM-John C. Munro Hamilton Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

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About the area

Hamilton

At Holiday Inn Express Hamilton Upper James by IHG you'll be 3 km (1.9 mi) from Mohawk College and 4.7 km (2.9 mi) from Chedoke Falls. Highlights at this hotel include a complimentary breakfast and free self-parking. .This pet-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a lift. .In the area of this Kernighan hotel, you'll find McMaster University.

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬4 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

Hotel in Hamilton with free parking
Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.

This Hamilton hotel is smoke free.

  • 105 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
Holiday Inn Express Hamilton Upper James by IHG offers 105 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include baths or showers and hairdryers. This Hamilton hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and change of towels can be requested.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

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

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Lift (109 centimetre wide door)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 6 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • 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
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.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: CAD 25 per accommodation, per day
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 75 lb per pet)
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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.

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

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
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
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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

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 parking available at Holiday Inn Express Hamilton Upper James by IHG?

Yep, Holiday Inn Express Hamilton Upper James by IHG has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Express Hamilton Upper James by IHG?

As of 2 Feb 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express Hamilton Upper James by IHG on 22 Feb 2026 start from AU$166.13, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Holiday Inn Express Hamilton Upper James by IHG serve breakfast?

You bet, free buffet breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Holiday Inn Express Hamilton Upper James by IHG?

No, Holiday Inn Express Hamilton Upper James by IHG does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Holiday Inn Express Hamilton Upper James by IHG?

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

Holiday Inn Express Hamilton Upper James by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 269 out of 404 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 82 out of 404 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 404 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 404 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 404 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room especially the washroom. I saw someones scrubbing the floor of the washroom and that's made me say that's why the washroom are clean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Marcus

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything from check-in to check-out went smoothly. The room was clean and quiet. There are good restaurants nearby. Good not be better.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Connor

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cody

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was nice. The breakfast in the morning was just perfect, Eggs sausage and hashbrowns with a nice spread. Well worth it.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darrell, Edmonton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A large bright modern room and friendly helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious rooms, clean and modern. Good variety at breakfast. Close to Hamilton airport.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Petra, Surrey

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ivan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The bathroom door was broken and would not close. It was a sliding door that was off its track. It was inconvenient but we made the best of it. We did notify the front desk but not much they could do over a weekend to repair it.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jamie

Reserved by Debit Visa and when arrived, did not give me a room as they didn't accept the card i reserved it under.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Melissa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Did not like that Breakfast options never varied. And had to ask two times over a five night stay for clean towels, hand towels, facecloths and toilet paper even though our room was cleaned daily.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Appreciated the underground parking in the rain! Tv was a little hard to figure out…perhaps better instructions
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean and comfortable. 5 stars across the board. Recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

tina

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rand

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice friendly staff, clean rooms good breakfast. Liked the underground parking .. carry safe and convenient spot .
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Joanne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Heating/cooling system ran all night no matter how we adjusted it Very noisy. When we told management upon check out they didn’t seem to care.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Haiqing

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay! Love the new renovation
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Yvon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Julien

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Some things in the room didn't work. Lights/outlets
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025