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Holiday Inn Express Hamilton Upper James by IHG

2.5 star property

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Exterior
Free daily buffet breakfast
In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Free daily buffet breakfast
Meeting facility

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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1276 Upper James St, Hamilton, ON, L9C 3B3
  • Place, Lazermania
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, McMaster University
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Square One Shopping Centre
    ‪39 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hamilton, ON (YHM-John C. Munro Hamilton Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(38 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(33 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Roll-In Shower) | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Holiday Inn Express Hamilton Upper James by IHG

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

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 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

Rating 10 - Excellent. 349 out of 523 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 110 out of 523 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 523 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 523 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 523 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Gabriel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and nice rooms + friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room and amenities and wonderful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Courteous staff and comfortable room.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotless room, bed was very comfortable and breakfast included was lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Esmeralda

Liked: Cleanliness
Staff was very friendly and room was clean, will stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room and the staff is amazing. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

MaryLynne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything - great breakfast too!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was very clean and cozy, staff was very friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great new hotel near airport. Lots of dining options.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super clean, staff very friendly and helpful, location great … close to many bars and restaurants .
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Cassandra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent accommodations for our business stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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6/10 Okay

Dulcie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room and hotel staff were great.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
New looking hotel..nice room.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a great new hotel in Hamilton we were very pleased. Staff were helpful every time i needed help
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great clean hotel. Great breakfast and awesome staff!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Denis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Well located
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kim

Everything is very clean and staff friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Adriana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, large room ,good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Fang

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was nice and clean
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Frances

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

Great stay

Lovely room and great breakfast!!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful new spotless Holiday Inn. Great breakfast spread. Helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Elsbeth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk staff were amazing,clean room, will definitely stay at this location again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Heinrich

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was an excellent hotel. Room was very clean and breakfast was good. Price was also reasonable.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025