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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Alpena - Downtown by IHG

2.5 star property
Hotel perfectly located for exploring Alpena

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Relax in a spacious room with a central island, seating areas, and a large window offering a view of lush greenery.
Relax by the pool surrounded by comfortable lounge chairs and enjoy a refreshing swim.
Work from a stylish office space with a reception desk, chair, and modern amenities.
Two reception desks with blue and white sections stand against a geometric wall design.
Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, separate guest bed, and desk with flat-screen TV.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
225 River Street, Alpena, MI, 49707
  • Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Northern Lights Arena
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Alpena, MI (APN-Alpena County Regional)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Accessible Tub)

  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room

  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible Bathtub, River View

  • 200 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, River View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower (Roll-In Shower)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 1 King Bed (Living Area)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, River View (Living Area)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, River View

  • 200 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible Bathtub, River View

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible Bathtub, River View

  • River view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, River View

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, River View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • River view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Alpena

Heart of Alpena.Within a 5-minute walk of this Alpena hotel, you'll find Alpena Civic Theater and Alpena County Library. Laser Team Challenge and Thunder Bay Theater are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Thunder Bay Theater - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Thunder Bay River Lighthouse - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Northern Lights Arena - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Alpena, MI (APN-Alpena County Regional) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Culver's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Austin Brothers Beer Co. - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Alpena - Downtown by IHG

Hotel perfectly located for exploring Alpena
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Alpena - Downtown by IHG offers its guests an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. WiFi is free in public spaces. A 24-hour business center and meeting rooms are available. Free breakfast is served. A terrace, barbecue grills, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn Express & Suites Alpena - Downtown by IHG. Free self parking is available.

This Alpena hotel is smoke free.

  • 85 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Alpena - Downtown by IHG offers 85 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Alpena hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

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Jul 27 - Jul 28
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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

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 and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Indoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 3 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 10.0 per stay.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10.0 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

We should mention

  • Up to 3 children 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Holiday Inn Express & Suites Alpena - Downtown by IHG to the airport?

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Alpena - Downtown by IHG is 7.4 mi (12-min drive) away from the Alpena, MI (APN-Alpena County Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Alpena - Downtown by IHG?

As of Jul 12, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Alpena - Downtown by IHG on Jul 27, 2025 start from $121.68, excluding 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.

Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Alpena - Downtown by IHG have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Alpena - Downtown by IHG.

How close is Holiday Inn Express & Suites Alpena - Downtown by IHG to the beach?

This hotel is 0.9 mi (2-min drive) from Thomson Park and 1.7 mi (6-min drive) from Starlite Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Alpena - Downtown by IHG offer free breakfast?

Yes, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Alpena - Downtown by IHG offers free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Alpena - Downtown by IHG?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Alpena - Downtown by IHG?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Alpena - Downtown by IHG?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Alpena - Downtown by IHG have a pool?

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Alpena - Downtown by IHG features an indoor pool.

Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Alpena - Downtown by IHG have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Holiday Inn Express & Suites Alpena - Downtown by IHG to downtown Alpena?

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Alpena - Downtown by IHG is 0.2 mi away from Alpena.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Alpena - Downtown by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 249 out of 384 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 94 out of 384 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 384 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 384 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 384 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

RON

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
People above me were noisy
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Traveled with family
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Melissa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol, Brimfield

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the location on the river and the convenience of downtown Alpena.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
New and clean. Very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kandy

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is close to our vacation destination. Clean properly and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean,quiet,comfortable room. Friendly and helpful staff..
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

ARIELLE

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monique

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Love staying here Wish there was a hot tub!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Nicholas, Greenbush

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property is ok. But it's not the most well kept. Almost all the chairs in the lobby/breakfast area have stains all over them. The chair in my room had a very questionable stain The staff is ok...all be it they would rather talk to each other than take care of guests. 3 of us checking in at the same time atopd there for almost 10 minutes before anyone even showed up to the front counter.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen, Traverse city

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When I walked in, the front desk staff was very welcoming! The hotel was super clean, and so was our room. And the bed was super comfortable! The complimentary breakfast was so good, and the variety was incredible. My overall stay was amazing. I’ll definitely be staying here again and recommending this hotel to my friends and family! Thank you for a great stay 👍
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

MARIYN K.

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean rooms, good breakfast options, and very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

douglas

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol, Brimfield

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved how it was right on the river walk and convenient to everything we needed to be near. Very friendly staff and very accommodating to our needs.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fred R

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammi

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall perfect
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rodney

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfy

Clean, comfortable stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Roger

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Family

In town for a family gathering, wife’s home town. Hotel was very nice. William at the front desk was very good at his job and very nice!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Dennice

Traveled with family and small children
The pool was cold, so my children preferred to swim in the lake. Breakfast was tasty but the variety was average. The front desk workers were not knowledgeable and didn’t seem motivated to help. The staff running the breakfast were kind and exceptionally helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

BRADLEY

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best place to go for a clean comfortable stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Myra, Grayson

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024