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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Alpena - Downtown by IHG

2.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near Lake Huron

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Exterior
Exterior
Indoor pool, sun loungers
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Property amenity
The Holiday Inn Express & Suites Alpena - Downtown is centrally located, offering modern comforts. Guests enjoy terrace views, a breakfast buffet, an indoor pool, and a 24-hour gym. Free WiFi and newspapers complete the stay, making it perfect for exploring the city.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Showing 13 of 13 rooms

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Accessible Tub)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Roll-In Shower)

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, River View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
  • 19 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, River View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
  • 19 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, River View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
  • 19 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 2 Queen Beds, River View (Living Area)

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
  • 19 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed (Living Area)

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed (Living Area)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, River View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
  • River view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible Bathtub, River View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
  • River view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
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About the neighborhood

Map
49707, MI, Alpena, 225 River Street

What's nearby

  • Thunder Bay Theater - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Thunder Bay River Lighthouse - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Northern Lights Arena - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Old Polish Corner - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Austin Brothers Beer Co. - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pompeyo’s Mexican Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Nowicki's Sausage Shoppe - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Alpena - Downtown by IHG

Hotel near Lake Huron
You can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a terrace, and dry cleaning/laundry services at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Alpena - Downtown by IHG. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a 24-hour gym and a 24-hour business center.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An indoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Meeting rooms, smoke-free premises, and wedding services
  • An elevator, barbecue grills, and luggage storage
Room features
All 85 rooms offer comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

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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
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

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

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
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

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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)

We should mention

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is Holiday Inn Express & Suites Alpena - Downtown by IHG pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Alpena - Downtown by IHG?

Self parking is free at this property.

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

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

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

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Holiday Inn Express & Suites Alpena - Downtown by IHG located?

Located in the heart of Alpena, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Alpena Civic Theater and Lake Huron. Alpena County Library and Laser Team Challenge are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Alpena - Downtown by IHG Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 252 out of 394 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 97 out of 394 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 394 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 394 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 394 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It is very walkable and a great place.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Gaylene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is right on the river and very convenient to downtown shops and restaurants. I would stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel right near the river . We will stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was awesome i will stay here the next time
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was short, but comfortable & clean!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Breanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfectly located near downtown
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

Comfy

Clean, comfortable stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were very pleased by the cleanliness of this property. Great dining experience within walking distance. Staff very friendly and personable!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff is very friendly and helpful. Safe and walkable location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

keith

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

Will stay here again

My stay was pleasant and uneventful. Couldn’t have asked for more.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

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

8/10 Good

Roger

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

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay! Only hotel I have stayed at in awhile for an extended stay that I didn't have to call down to get clean towels and get my room cleaned when the flyer wasn't on the door. Very, very, very clean, great location on the river and good breakfast! Brst hotel in Alpena. Definitely will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was updated and very clean. They were very accommodating with any requests
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent job
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

meggin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Right in downtown. You could walk to everything!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

RON

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location for dining, brews, parks, views, accessibility to in/out of Alpena… almost new, fresh, clean … good free breakfasts… we loved our stay. Visited nearby museums, Rockport SRA, the “sinks” (though the Stevens Twin Sinks and Bruski Sinks about 20 minutes further were better looks at “sinks). Swam in Huron up at Presque Isle … all sorts of activities. Loved Alpena!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My go-to place to stay whenever I'm in Alpena, whether for business or recreation. No surprises. Always exceptional. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Dennice

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

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Near downtown restaurants and river. No hot tub which i was expecting (my fault). Decent breakfast. Sofa for 3rd bed is very poor although at least sheets/pillows for it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Nicholas

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

8/10 Good

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Nice Place to Stay

Room was great and location is convenient to downtown. My only issue is with the housekeeping. We stayed 3 nights and no housekeeping service was provided. We did get clean towels once because we requested them. Not sure if it's a shortage of staff but if that's the case they should let their customers know. Other than that it's a very nice place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

Joseph

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
No bottled water (even in the lobby market). No BASIC TV networks. Over-priced. I booked Holiday Inn Express because I thought the quality standards could be relied on. Big disappointment.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bad plumbing, rock hard beds. No fun!

The plumbing was pretty wacky. Anytime I flushed the toilet, there'd be a loud knocking sound followed by loud squealing. I also heard it from other rooms. The shower pressure was so bad, it literally felt like someone was peeing on me. I have stayed in a fair few Holiday Inn Express hotels, but the bed on this one was incredibly hard. I woke in with back pain. I would not recommend this hotel. It absolutely is not worth the $200/night fee. I would like a refund.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024