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Holiday Inn Express Hamilton Upper James by IHG

2.5 star property
Hotel in Hamilton with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk

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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

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is NZ$177
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 Jan 2026

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 Single Bed

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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
(10 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)

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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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(25 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
In-room safe
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Roll-In Shower)

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

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 area

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

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 - 39 min drive - 67.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Mandarin Buffet - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪East Side Mario's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Hamilton Upper James by IHG

Hotel located in Kernighan
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 property and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All 105 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as 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 transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

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
  • Smoke-free property

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
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 are 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 34 kg per pet)
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation

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

  • 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 34 kg per pet. There's a fee of CAD 25 per accommodation, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

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

As of 20 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express Hamilton Upper James by IHG on 1 Jan 2026 start from NZ$177.12, 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.

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?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Holiday Inn Express Hamilton Upper James by IHG located?

Located in Kernighan, this hotel is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Lazermania and within 3 miles (5 km) of Canadian Football Hall of Fame & Museum and Mohawk College. Chedoke Falls is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) away.

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Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Hamilton Upper James by IHG Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 246 out of 368 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 72 out of 368 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 368 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 368 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 368 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jon

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

10/10 Excellent

Adriana

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

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were very nice and spacious and very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

maria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spotless. All front desk staff were very friendly and helpful with any inquiry I had. Breakfast choices were amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandy

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

10/10 Excellent

russ

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotless clean comfortable and modern! Very impressed! Great location. Underground parking!!! Very friendly staff! Really nice breakfast selection and eating area! Would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really liked the whole experience, and I think it was a pretty good value
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, good breakfast and easy parking
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
newly remodeled, very nice! Hot breakfast was good
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Haiqing

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

Dorota

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

Viken

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
- ROOM WAS CLEAN. - Staff was helpful. - TV was best in this hotel trust me, no lags.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff and ease of check in
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darrell

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

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice! Very friendly, , attentive and helpful front desk staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 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

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

Sheilagh

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything good
Stayed 1 night in Nov 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

Victoria

Liked: Amenities
Staff was friendly and helpful. Room was clean and comfortable. Hotel was 15 minutes from the airport, with a similar distance to the highway. It was perfect for our needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fadi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms. Great staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 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

George W.

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