Holiday Inn Express Hamilton Upper James by IHG

Hotels
Holiday Inn Express
8.8 (155 reviews)
1276 Upper James St, Hamilton, Ontario, L9C 3B3 , Hamilton , CA

Pets allowed

Facilities

Free breakfast
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Free breakfast
Smoke-free property
Free self parking
Free buffet breakfast

Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean
Friendly staff
Good location
Cons:
Inconsistent housekeeping
Noisy air conditioning
Average breakfast

Categories

Cleanliness
8.56
Many reviews noted rooms as clean, but one mentioned dirty carpet and inadequate housekeeping.
Service
9.53
Staff received multiple positive mentions, described as friendly and helpful.
Location
9.17
Several reviews praised the location as convenient for travel and nearby amenities.
Room Quality
8.82
Rooms were generally described as clean, comfortable, and modern.
Amenities
8.35
Breakfast options were seen as average, with some inconsistency in quality.
Value for Money
8.31
Standard quality for this hotel tier, appropriate for an express hotel.
Food and Beverage
8.36
Breakfast reported as serviceable but not gourmet, with mixed reviews on quality.
Overall Experience
9.33
Overall feedback was very positive with multiple recommendations.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 21:06

Property Description

Welcome to Holiday Inn Express Hamilton Upper James by IHG, your perfect haven in the heart of Hamilton!

Delicious Complimentary Breakfast
Start your day right with our complimentary buffet breakfast available on weekdays and weekends, offering a delightful selection to fuel your adventures.

Modern and Comfortable Guestrooms
Unwind in one of our 105 contemporary guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions and complimentary WiFi, ensuring you stay connected during your stay. Enjoy added conveniences like safes and coffee/tea makers for a touch of comfort.

Prime Location for Exploration
Located just minutes from top attractions such as the Canadian Football Hall of Fame & Museum and Mohawk College, you’ll find endless opportunities for sightseeing and adventure right at your doorstep.

Don’t miss out on a wonderful stay—book your room at Holiday Inn Express Hamilton Upper James today!

Important information:

  • This property allows pets in specific rooms only (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can request one of these rooms by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Check-in and check-out hours:

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Maximum number of pets per room 2

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • Pets

    Pets allowed

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

See all policies

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 155 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.56
Service: 9.53
Location: 9.17
Room Quality: 8.82
Amenities: 8.35
Value for Money: 8.31
Food and Beverage: 8.36
Overall Experience: 9.33
Y
Yvon
8
Pros:

Nice

2025-10-12 via Nuitee
J
Julien
8
Pros:

Some things in the room didn't work. Lights/outlets

2025-10-11 via Nuitee
M
Mark partner
10
Pros:

Clean room, good breakfast and easy parking

2025-10-10 via Nuitee
X
Xiangming friends
8
Pros:

Room is clean, breakfast has more options than other hotels.

2025-10-07 via Nuitee
D
Dorota family
10
Pros:

Excellent place

2025-10-07 via Nuitee
M
Mary
10
Pros:

Thank you for the great stay. So clean and friendly.

2025-10-07 via Nuitee
J
Jay partner
4
Pros:

The staff were very friendly and quick to check in and out the problem was the room it was nice at first look but as I stayed you could see all the sloppy finishes and the AC unit was extremely loud and turned on and off all night the property next door keeps their parking lot lit up very bright and the blind they have on that window is not room darkening so the room was very bright I would suggest a room darkening curtain as well as the blinds parking was convenient and their included breakfast was the best part ofy stay

2025-10-04 via Nuitee
S
Shelley partner
8
Pros:

Quick and easy check in, extremely clean property and courteous front desk person. Only a quick few hours of sleep due to flight delays so unable to enjoy breakfast but the area looked organized and well supplied.

2025-10-02 via Nuitee
F
Frances
10
Great stay
Pros:

Lovely room and great breakfast!!!

2025-10-01 via Nuitee
C
Carol
10
Pros:

This is a fairly new property in a very convenient location. Good breakfast options included in price. I would highly recommend this hotel

2025-09-30 via Nuitee
P
Penny friends
10
Pros:

We stayed at this HI property with another couple just as a stopover as we flew into Hamilton late and were on our way to Niagara.
It was very refreshing to arrive in a clean smelling room with super clean, crisp sheets!
Bathroom was clean as well! I did have to wash off my night stand as there were sticky coffee rings on it. Other than that the room was very clean and comfortable.
We did have the breakfast but it was just ok. My scrambled eggs were cold as were the sausages. The coffee was good and the bacon that came out just before we left was crispy and hot.
I confidently recommend this hotel!

2025-09-27 via Nuitee
B
Bryanna
10
Pros:

Clean. Quiet. Comfortable.

2025-09-27 via Nuitee
I
Ian Mich
10
Pros:

Very nice place and the room are nice and clean and modern looking which I like. I also like the floors too

2025-09-25 via Nuitee
L
Lorna friends
10
Pros:

Very clean, attentive staff and very comfortable beds!

2025-09-23 via Nuitee
R
Rhonda
8
Pros:

The staff was very nice.
The only problem we encountered was that the handicap accessible room we were given did not accommodate all of my husbands needs. The bed was too high for him to transfer easily and the bathroom had a tub not a roll in shower. However, I reserved this room online so I’m not sure if the hotel was aware of which type of accessibility was required.

2025-09-23 via Nuitee
T
THOMAS
10
Great Experience!!
Pros:

The hotel and its staff were superior from the front desk clerk to the housekeeping staff. Everyone was friendly and helpful. Our room was clean and comfortable. The breakfast was about on par with other hotel "free" breakfasts, but it all was well organized, very clean and fresh. The hotel location was great on Upper James St. as there was everything you could imagine within a 5 minute drive. We'll definitely plan on staying here again.

2025-09-21 via Nuitee
K
Kenneth family
10
Pros:

This is the second time I've stayed at this Holiday Inn Express. The room was comfortable and clean. Checking in and out were no problem. the free breakfast, while not gourmet, was certainly serviceable. I have no problem recommending this hotel.

2025-09-18 via Nuitee
J
Joyce partner
10
Pros:

Great facility. I would highly recommend it.

2025-09-17 via Nuitee
R
Radia partner
4
Pros:

L’emplacement de l’hôtel est très bruyant et difficile de sortir du parking. Le tapis des chambres est sale et le ménage est à désirer. Nous étions obligés de se plaindre à la réception pour que notre chambre soit nettoyée. Le petit déjeuner est juste un continental, rien de surprenant!
Nous étions déçu!

2025-09-13 via Nuitee
J
James partner
10
Pros:

Location suited our purpose and hotel was clean, comfortable and quiet.

2025-09-10 via Nuitee