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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
Indoor pool, pool loungers
Exterior
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Property amenity

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

Room options

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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
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - king
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath 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 (Accessible Tub)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - king
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath 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, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, River View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - queen
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
  • 19 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

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
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - queen
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
  • 19 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - king
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 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
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - king
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - king
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - queen
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
  • 19 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 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
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - queen
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
  • 19 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 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
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - queen
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
  • River view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - queen
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
  • River view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the area

Alpena

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Alpena - Downtown by IHG places you in the centre of Alpena, within a short 5-minute stroll of Alpena Civic Theater and Alpena County Library. Highlights at this hotel include free buffet breakfast, an indoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .Enjoy the 24-hour gym and pool loungers. Meeting rooms and a 24-hour business centre are among the business amenities offered. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Alpena hotel include Lake Huron and Laser Team Challenge.

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

About this property

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Alpena - Downtown by IHG

Hotel with free breakfast, near 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.

  • 85 guestrooms or units
  • Conference rooms
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business centre (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)
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
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.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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

  • 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

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

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) guidelines.

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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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Alpena - Downtown by IHG?

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Alpena - Downtown by IHG offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

Yep, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Alpena - Downtown by IHG has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Holiday Inn Express & Suites Alpena - Downtown by IHG?

Yep, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Alpena - Downtown by IHG is a short 17-minute walk from Thomson Park.

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

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Alpena - Downtown by IHG has an indoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.

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

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and a BBQ, as well as cots/infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Holiday Inn Express & Suites Alpena - Downtown by IHG is a hit with families.

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

Yep, free buffet brekkie is offered at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Alpena - Downtown by IHG.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Alpena - Downtown by IHG?

No, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Alpena - Downtown by IHG does not offer an airport shuttle service.

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

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Alpena - Downtown by IHG?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Alpena - Downtown by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 249 out of 388 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 95 out of 388 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 388 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 388 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 388 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean facility
Stayed 1 night in Jun 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

Seth

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Denise

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

Great hotel with an unprofessional manager

Daytime manager demeanor is off-putting. I reserved a 2 night weekend stay. Upon check-in, I asked to cancel the second night. The evening clerk said that I would need to contact Hotels.com to do this as that is how I reserved my stay. I did so and they contacted the hotel and issued me a refund. The next am, when I turned in my keys, I was confronted by the manager saying I was still registered for the second night. I explained that I had cancelled via Hotels.com as instructed the evening before. I also showed her the emails from Hotels.com showing that the cancellation was done and a refund issued. She kept saying, “but in our system you are still here for another night. I explained that I’d done what I was asked to do by the evening check in host and couldn’t explain why it was still in their system, particularly with th the confirmation and returned partial payment. She then said, “ well, good luck with that “ as though she doubted my effort to cancel would be successful. Normally, I wouldn’t care about a conversation like this but with several family members living in the area and many relatives who have come into town for funerals recently, this manager’s unprofessional behavior and dismissive approach are reaching legendary status. It’s a shame because the hotel is very new, nice and serves a good breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alyson

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

8/10 Good

Gaylene

Travelled with group
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

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol, Brimfield

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Doug

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely weekend. However, the family above us had small children. The children ran wild, even after we complained. It was like a herd of elephants romping above us until after 10 pm at night. The walls are very thin in the hotel. Otherwise, the stay was fine. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

scott

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

6/10 Okay

ARIELLE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really like this hotel and I’ve stayed here every time I come back to my hometown. But I can tell that the attention to cleanliness and upkeep is severely beginning to lack. Please don’t turn into the old Holiday Inn/Ramada. Breakfast is fantastic and staff is kind enough…but I can tell that they don’t care much about the guests.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

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

Travelled with family
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Melissa

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

10/10 Excellent

Carol, Brimfield

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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