A 24-hour front desk, free breakfast and free self-parking are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Change of towels is available on request
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.
During your stay at Holiday Inn Express Hamilton Upper James by IHG, you'll be close to TD Coliseum. You'll find features such as free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.
Free buffet breakfast served daily
Free WiFi
Free self-parking
Amenities include a lift
8 minutes by car from TD Coliseum and 11 minutes from McMaster University
Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.
This Hamilton hotel is smoke free.
Guests are served a free buffet breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and at the weekend from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
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
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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
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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 at the property
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
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. The credit card used when booking the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo ID. Other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
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
Holiday Inn Express Hamilton Upper James by IHG Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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Pros:
- The room was spaceous
- It was super clean
- It looks newly renovated
- Great customer service/staff
Cons:
- Bathroom door didn’t lock
- Underground parking needs mirrors to see people coming in/out
All but one night the noise was terrible, kids running up and down the hallway playing hockey and then knocking on doors and running away, last night was a bunch of teen girls making a lot of noise. I can there to rest and relax but was not able to. I paid good money for my stay , this is unacceptable. Kids and families should be placed a floor away from others
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
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
6/10 Okay
Dave
17 Nov 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Had to get the key reactivated 3 times.
Food was always omly luke warm.
Dave
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Joanne
Travelled with partner
16 Nov 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice! Very friendly, , attentive and helpful front desk staff