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Holiday Inn Express Hamilton Upper James by IHG

Property class: 2.5

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A Holiday Inn Express hotel with a modern facade, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.
A hotel lobby with a long reception desk, two yellow armchairs, a small table, and a blue patterned wall.
A marina with boats docked, a large decorative structure, and a bridge over water.
A water park with multiple slides and a view of the ocean.
Three people seated at an outdoor table with a building labeled "GRAIN & GRIT" in the background.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $138
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10

Explore the area

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1276 Upper James St, Hamilton, ON, L9C 3B3
  • Place, Flying Squirrel Trampoline Park
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Lazermania
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, TD Coliseum
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hamilton, ON (YHM-John C. Munro Hamilton Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, two nightstands, a blue accent wall, and wall-mounted lamps.

Standard Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a window with a view, and a TV.

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A modern bathroom with a bathtub, shower, and a mirror with a bed in the background.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Mobility, Accessible Tub)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, two nightstands, a blue accent wall, and wall-mounted lamps.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(48 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a bedside table with a digital clock, a telephone, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(39 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a window with a view.

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Holiday Inn Express Hamilton Upper James by IHG

Hotel in Kernighan
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 safes and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and hair dryers. This Hamilton hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and change of towels can be requested.

A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

Holiday Inn Express Hamilton Upper James by IHG is a smoke-free property.

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • 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 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Elevator (43 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 6 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

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 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 75 lbs per pet)
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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

Holiday Inn Express Hamilton Upper James by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 430 out of 647 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 141 out of 647 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 647 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 647 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 647 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location with a comfortable room and a nice breakfast with many choices.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel, good beds, clean rooms, decent breakfast, and conveniently located--what more can one want from a hotel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, spacious room, good breakfast spread
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect stay! Comfortable beds.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a great one night stay. The staff was professional and thoughtful. The room and hotel were clean and breakfast was good.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and well renovated
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible spacious room. We loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were fabulous.. the breakfast was great.. definitely recommend
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Breakfast was great
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed our stay. Only one night. Room clean and breakfast was really good
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Breakfast was fresh and parking was good, safe
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful clean and great location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was plentiful and with good variety.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is very easy to get to if you are arriving in Hamilton for your first time. Our plane arrived late and the front desk staff were so kind and helpful on our arrival. Underground parking lot is spacious. Rooms are a good size and the bed was very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms very nice and modern. Excellent security. Staff very accommodating and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk man was great! Very helpful and breakfast was great
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
comfortable room..nice breakfast included..towels could be a bit bigger...housekeeping staff was extremely courteous and helpful. Front desk staff were friendly. Room has required amenities - iron, board, blowdryer, shampoo etc.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast selection was great, room was mostly clean, staff were phenomenal, parking was limited but the hotel staff did try and help and the hotel itself was cleaned very nicely.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were helpful and the hotel was very clean. Thanks
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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