When you stay at Holiday Inn Express Hamilton Upper James by IHG, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of McMaster University and Lake Ontario. Free perks include WiFi, self-parking and buffet breakfast daily between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM.
Square One Shopping Centre - 39 min drive - 68.1 km
Getting around
Hamilton, ON (YHM-John C. Munro Hamilton Intl.) - 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 - 19 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 19 min walk
Tim Hortons - 4 min walk
Tim Hortons - 18 min walk
Mandarin Buffet - 11 min walk
East Side Mario's - 6 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 McMaster University and Lake Ontario. Free perks include WiFi, self-parking and buffet breakfast daily between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM.
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
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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 cots (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only, 2 total, up to 34 kg per pet)*
Service animals welcome
Specific rooms only*
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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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
Accessibility
Lift
Lift door width (centimetres): 109
Wheelchair-accessible parking
2 on-site accessible parking spaces
Wheelchair-accessible business centre
Front entrance ramp
Well-lit path to entrance
Step-free path to entrance
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
Bath or shower
Soap and shampoo
Hairdryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Free WiFi
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Daily housekeeping
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 34 kg 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 on-site 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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9.6
Cleanliness
9.0
Amenities
9.4
Staff & service
9.2
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently described as excellent, great, good, plentiful, and delicious with a wide variety of options. (57 reviews)
Underground parking was convenient, safe, and a nice option for guests. (8 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
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10/10 Exceptional
12 Apr 2026
Highly recommend!
Bridget Akindolire
Bridget Akindolire, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
9 Feb 2026
Staff was very friendly and room was clean, will stay here again.
Esmeralda
Esmeralda, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
7 Feb 2026
Great room and the staff is amazing. Will definitely stay again.
James
James, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
9 Feb 2026
Room was very clean and cozy, staff was very friendly!
Veronica
Veronica, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
16 Feb 2026
Great new hotel near airport. Lots of dining options.
Brian
Brian, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
5 Feb 2026
Super clean, staff very friendly and helpful, location great … close to many bars and restaurants .
Simon
Simon, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
5 Jan 2026
Excellent accommodations for our business stay.
Cassandra
Cassandra, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
28 Mar 2026
Clean room, spacious and nice. Breakfast was good, though the dinning area was a little small. Amenities were good. Parking was fine
Selby
Selby, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good
11 Jan 2026
The room and hotel staff were great.
Dulcie
Dulcie, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
20 Mar 2026
Good and clean 👌
Alan
Alan, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
31 Jan 2026
Well located
Denis
Denis, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
25 Jan 2026
Everything is very clean and staff friendly and helpful
Kim
Kim, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
1 Dec 2025
Great clean hotel. Great breakfast and awesome staff!
Jon
Jon, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
28 Jan 2026
Beautiful new spotless Holiday Inn. Great breakfast spread. Helpful staff.
Elizabeth
Elizabeth, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
18 Nov 2025
Very clean, large room ,good breakfast
Adriana
Adriana, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
7 Feb 2026
It was so clean and smelled clean, too!
Connie
Connie, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
21 Dec 2025
This was an excellent hotel. Room was very clean and breakfast was good. Price was also reasonable.
Heinrich
Heinrich, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
8 Mar 2026
clean
Hal
Hal, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
1 Oct 2025
Great stay
Lovely room and great breakfast!!!
Frances
Frances, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
5 Sept 2025
Great stay!
Sandy
Sandy, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor
19 Apr 2026
Hotel staff pretended they have made up the bed. Once you lift the cover, you found bread crumbs and “toilet” paper! So gross! Also you found hairs on the washroom floor!
Danny
Danny, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
7 Dec 2025
The rooms were very nice and spacious and very clean.
Sarah
Sarah, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
26 Jan 2026
Staff was courteous and helpful. Room was clean and well-equipped. Close to major highway connections and airport.
Steffen
Steffen, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
11 Jan 2026
Room was like new, very clean, good service
Brett
Brett, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
31 Mar 2026
Room is clean, and staff are very nice and quick to respond to inquiries/service requests. Breakfast offered a good selection of pastries, some hot food items including scrambled eggs, both pork and turkey sausages, and potatoes. Other breakfast choices include cereal, fresh fruit, yogurt and beverages. Parking lot is well lit, but not gated. Security guards are on duty after-hours.