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Holiday Inn Express Hamilton Upper James by IHG

2.5 star property
Hamilton hotel in Kernighan area

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Exterior
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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Free daily buffet breakfast
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Pet friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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1276 Upper James St, Hamilton, ON, L9C 3B3
  • Place, Mohawk College
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, TD Coliseum
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, McMaster University
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hamilton, ON (YHM-John C. Munro Hamilton Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility, Accessible Tub) | Bathroom | Towels

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Mobility, Accessible Tub) | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Hamilton

Kernighan stay.Your stay at this Kernighan hotel places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Mohawk College and Chedoke Falls. Cameron Speedway & Amusements and St. Paul's Presbyterian Church are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Mohawk College - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Juravinksi Hospital and Cancer Center - 7 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • TD Coliseum - 8 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Hamilton Convention Centre - 8 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • McMaster University - 8 min drive - 4.3 miles

Getting around

  • Hamilton GO Centre - 13 min drive
  • John C. Munro Hamilton Intl. Airport (YHM) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Mandarin Buffet - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪East Side Mario's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Hamilton Upper James by IHG

Hamilton hotel in Kernighan area
Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.

This Hamilton hotel is smoke free.

  • 105 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • No smoking on site
Holiday Inn Express Hamilton Upper James by IHG offers 105 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

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
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: CAD 25 per accommodation, per day
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 75 lbs per pet)
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

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

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.

  • Pet fee: CAD 25 per accommodation, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
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
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. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Holiday Inn Express Hamilton Upper James by IHG to the airport?

Holiday Inn Express Hamilton Upper James by IHG is 5.3 mi (11-min drive) away from the John C. Munro Hamilton Intl. Airport (YHM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Express Hamilton Upper James by IHG?

As of Oct 25, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express Hamilton Upper James by IHG on Nov 4, 2025 start from $110.75, 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 Hamilton Upper James by IHG have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Holiday Inn Express Hamilton Upper James by IHG.

Does Holiday Inn Express Hamilton Upper James by IHG offer free breakfast?

Holiday Inn Express Hamilton Upper James by IHG offers free buffet breakfast on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM and weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Holiday Inn Express Hamilton Upper James by IHG?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Flamboro Downs (27-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express Hamilton Upper James by IHG?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Holiday Inn Express Hamilton Upper James by IHG?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Holiday Inn Express Hamilton Upper James by IHG have a pool?

Holiday Inn Express Hamilton Upper James by IHG does not have a pool.

Does Holiday Inn Express Hamilton Upper James by IHG have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Holiday Inn Express Hamilton Upper James by IHG to downtown Hamilton?

Holiday Inn Express Hamilton Upper James by IHG is 3.1 mi away from Hamilton.

Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Hamilton Upper James by IHG Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 210 out of 314 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 61 out of 314 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 314 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 314 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 314 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Otefe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My experience was pleasant. I would recommend it and if I am in the area again, I definitely would highly consider using it again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fairy new hotel. Room was clean, decorated fine and had a great shower. Breakfast was included and was very good with a variety of chooses. Eating area had lots of seating. Very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Melissa

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Elizabeth

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This property is barely a year old and things are already falling apart. The toilet paper holder was like a seesaw and the roll kept falling on to the floor. My room wasn't cleaned properly. There was hair in quite a few spots throughout. The ice bucket had melted ice from the guest before. All the pillows smelled of other people's odors. There are no blackout curtains meaning at 530 am you're up due to the brightness from outside. Breakfast wasn't great. Staff were pleasant though.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean spacious modern room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Steve

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Donald

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, clean. Breakfast good, helpful staff! Would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

carol-ann

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk miguel was very helpfil and informative. I wish all holiday inn express were like this Clean, Quiet, easy parking
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Madison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were great and the room was clean and comfortable with modern touches.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff and a very well appointed hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff were very friendly and efficient. Beds were comfy with good quality bedding. The breakfast looked good but the "hot" food was not very warm! A nice selection, though (sausages, scrambled eggs, pancakes, fruit, and a variety of bread, english muffins, etc.) I'd stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was nice. Bed was comfortable. Room above had a plumbing leak and the ceiling was stained. Door handle on the bathroom was not fastened properly and fell off a few times. Service was quick and friendly. The gym is nice and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzie

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Could’ve used more towels for four people
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

David

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
New build, rooms were clean. The complimentary breakfast was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mobeen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025