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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Alpena - Downtown by IHG

2.5 star property

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Exterior
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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Fitness facility
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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225 River Street, Alpena, MI, 49707
  • Place, Alpena County Library
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Thunder Bay Theater
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Alpena, MI (APN-Alpena County Regional)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room

  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Accessible Tub)

  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, River View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • River view
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, River View

  • River view
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, River View

  • River view
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • River view
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Suite, 1 King Bed (Living Area)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, River View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible Bathtub, River View

  • River view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Alpena - Downtown by IHG

This smoke-free hotel features an indoor pool, a 24-hour fitness centre and a 24-hour business centre. Free buffet breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a business centre, dry cleaning and laundry facilities.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Alpena - Downtown by IHG offers 85 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

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

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness centre.
During your stay at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Alpena - Downtown by IHG, you're just a quick walk from Alpena Civic Theater. Free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking are available.
  • Free buffet breakfast offered
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, luggage storage and wedding services
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Just a 3-minute walk from Alpena Civic Theater and 10 minutes on foot from Lake Huron
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Alpena - Downtown by IHG offers its guests an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness centre. WiFi is free in public spaces. A 24-hour business centre 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.

Guests are served a free buffet breakfast.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • Cot (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 centre
  • 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
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • 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
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Cot (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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 10.0 per stay.

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Up to 3 children aged 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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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Alpena - Downtown by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 255 out of 400 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 99 out of 400 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 400 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 400 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 400 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I love how clean the place was - our room was spotless and smelled clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location, easy access, good breakfast, friendly staff, and very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was super clean!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was great, clean room, polite staff and the breakfast had a good selection of food for me, my wife and my kids. I also appreciate the fresh ground coffee machine available at all times.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was wonderful. Clean, staff was extremely friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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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
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8/10 Good

FRANK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was very clean and staff very helpful and friendly. The breakfast was not as good as I've had in other IHG sites. The location is exceptional. You can get to anywhere in Alpena in a few minutes and you can wall to shops, cinema, and restaurants in a few minutes as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

MARIYN K.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean rooms, good breakfast options, and very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

BRADLEY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best place to go for a clean comfortable stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
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8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel in an undiscovered resort town in eastern Michigan. Nice places to visit with lots to see and do in an up and coming town for tourism.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Carol

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
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10/10 Excellent

Monique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Love staying here Wish there was a hot tub!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Carol

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
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10/10 Excellent

Kristie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was short, but comfortable & clean!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Kandy

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
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10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This property was very clean, up to date, and the staff was great!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
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8/10 Good

paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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8/10 Good

Salvatore

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

Holiday Inn Alpena Michigan

Nice, clean and quiet hotel with comfortable bed
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Breanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfectly located near downtown
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Joyce

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

Really good place to stay

Love my visit love the view room was very clean. I will definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022