When you stay at Holiday Inn Express Hamilton Upper James by IHG, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of TD Coliseum and McMaster University. Free perks include WiFi, self parking, and buffet breakfast daily between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM. Also, this hotel is within a short drive of Lake Ontario.
Juravinksi Hospital and Cancer Center - 7 min drive - 5.4 km
TD Coliseum - 8 min drive - 5.7 km
Hamilton Convention Centre - 8 min drive - 5.7 km
McMaster University - 8 min drive - 6.8 km
Getting around
John C. Munro Hamilton Intl. Airport (YHM) - 11 min drive
Kitchener, ON (YKF-Region of Waterloo Intl.) - 56 min drive
Hamilton GO Centre - 13 min drive
Aldershot Station - 16 min drive
West Harbour Station - 18 min drive
Restaurants
Tim Hortons - 18 min walk
Mandarin Buffet - 11 min walk
East Side Mario's - 6 min walk
Tim Hortons - 4 min walk
Taco Bell - 17 min walk
About this property
Holiday Inn Express Hamilton Upper James by IHG
When you stay at Holiday Inn Express Hamilton Upper James by IHG, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of TD Coliseum and McMaster University. Free perks include WiFi, self parking, and buffet breakfast daily between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM. Also, this hotel is within a short drive of Lake Ontario.
At a glance
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Hotel size
105 rooms
Arranged over 6 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out time is noon
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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
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.
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 21
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only, 2 total, up to 75 lbs per pet)*
Service animals welcome
Specific rooms only*
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free onsite self parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast 6:30 AM–9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekends
Services
24-hour front desk
Room amenities
Be entertained
55-inch flat-screen TV
Home comfort
Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
More
In-room safe
Fees & policies
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of CAD 25 per accommodation, per day
Policies
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
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
Are pets allowed at Holiday Inn Express Hamilton Upper James by IHG?
Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total and maximum weight of 75 lbs per pet. There's a charge of CAD 25 per accommodation, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Holiday Inn Express Hamilton Upper James by IHG?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Holiday Inn Express Hamilton Upper James by IHG?
You can check in starting at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.
Is there an onsite casino at Holiday Inn Express Hamilton Upper James by IHG?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Flamboro Downs (27-min drive) is nearby.
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Reviews
Holiday Inn Express Hamilton Upper James by IHG Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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9.4
Cleanliness
9.0
Amenities
9.4
Staff & service
9.2
Eco-friendliness
9.2
Property conditions & facilities
What guests liked
Breakfast was hearty, organized, and offered a variety of delicious options. (22 reviews)
Breakfast was great with a variety of choices and many nearby dining options were available. (3 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 12, 2025
Great place to stay
CRYSTAL
CRYSTAL, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 1, 2025
A new choice near Hamilton airport
The Upper James Holiday offered freshness and location at a reasonable price
Val
Val, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 21, 2025
Very nice place and convenient to the airport
Lynn
Lynn, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 25, 2025
Great Hotel
David
David, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 21, 2025
Great Experience!!
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.
THOMAS
THOMAS, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 23, 2025
Very kind staff , very nice room, great location
jan
jan, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 12, 2025
Great location (proximity to airport).
Lori
Lori, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 19, 2025
Great Stay
This is a new hotel, still working out some bugs, TV and Eleavator did not work for a short while, the staff was great, breakfast was great. Close to shopping and easy to get to. Manager discounted our room for the inconviences we encountered. Will stay there again.
marie
marie, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 3, 2025
Excellent hotel!
Leanne
Leanne, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 29, 2025
Great experience the staff were amazing room was clean. Would recommend this hotel to my family and friends
Lorraine
Lorraine, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 21, 2025
Awesome stay very clean and everyone was nice!
Kyle
Kyle, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 14, 2025
Great hotel in a great location, very enjoyable stay, thank you
Brian
Brian, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 8, 2025
Nice new hotel
Sara
Sara, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 19, 2025
Good place to stay when travelling. Close to Hamilton airport.
Ernie
Ernie, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 20, 2025
Our stay was good. No complaints about anything.
ALLAN
ALLAN, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 1, 2025
Great bed and pillows for a good night sleep
Sharon
Sharon, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 14, 2025
Great pillows and linen on beds.
Kathryn
Kathryn, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 8, 2025
Nice new hotel
John
John, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 23, 2025
Clean. In great condition. Staff was friendly and very helpful.
Haley
Haley, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 26, 2025
Loved our stay! The rooms were amazing and newly renovated. Amenities were good, as well as the food! Breakfast was beautiful
Teresa
Teresa, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 25, 2025
I enjoyed my time at this stay, I’ll be staying in this hotel again
Zaia
Zaia, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 20, 2025
Nice hotel
The Hotel was good,clean and the staff were amazing. we really enjoyed our stay
Daniel
Daniel, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 20, 2025
Newly rennovated and clean hotel.
Annette
Annette, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 26, 2025
We had a good time
Donde
Donde, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 6, 2025
Property was very clean and recently renovated. Convenient to our destination and staff were very friendly.