Name: Holiday Inn Exp Hamilton Upper James
Address: Hamilton, CA
Price range: From $142

Holiday Inn Exp Hamilton Upper James, HamiltonHoliday Inn Exp Hamilton Upper James in Hamilton, Canada has a corrected score of 3.7 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 3 of 14 hotels we score in Hamilton. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.7 before correction: Booking.com 3.8, Tripadvisor 3.9, Google 3.5. Rooms from about $142 a night (cached, not a live quote).Located on Upper James Street in Hamilton, this three-star hotel serves business travellers and airport commuters. It sits near John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport and is a short drive from McMaster University. The rooms feature modern interiors, air conditioning, and flat-screen televisions. Guests can access free parking, complimentary breakfast, and Wi-Fi throughout the building. The property is pet-friendly and includes a business centre and proximity to a golf course. While the hotel offers updated facilities, guests must be at least 21 years old to check in. It provides a practical base for those visiting Lake Ontario or navigating the local area.What stands out

Free breakfast and parking

Modern room interiors

Pet friendly policy

Close to the airport

Watch out for

Minimum age requirement of 21

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