Holiday Inn Express & Suites Alpena - Downtown by IHG

Property class: 2.5

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A free breakfast buffet, a terrace, and dry cleaning/laundry services are just a few of the amenities provided at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Alpena - Downtown by IHG. In addition to a 24-hour gym and a 24-hour business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is AED 371
AED 412 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov

Room options

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Standard Room

  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a window with a city view.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a window with a city view.

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Accessible Tub)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a window with a city view.

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a window with a city view.

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a flat-screen TV, and a large window.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, River View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • River view
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a flat-screen TV, and a large window.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, River View

  • River view
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a TV, and a window with a view.

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, River View

  • River view
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a TV, and a window with a view.

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • River view
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a small table, a TV, and a window with a view.

Suite, 1 King Bed (Living Area)

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a small table, a TV, and a window with a view.

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible

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

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a flat-screen TV, and a large window.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, River View

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

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a TV, and a window with a view.

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible Bathtub, River View

  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Alpena, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Alpena - Downtown by IHG is in the city center and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Island Park and Wildlife Sanctuary and Julius C. and Marie Moran Peter Memorial Nature Sanctuary, while Alpena Civic Theater and Thunder Bay Theater are cultural highlights. Laser Team Challenge and Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary are also worth visiting. Visit our Alpena travel guide
Map
225 River Street, Alpena, MI, 49707

What's nearby

  • Alpena County Library
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Bay View Park
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Thunder Bay Theater
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary
    11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Thunder Bay River Lighthouse
    20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    17 min walk
  • Culver's
    5 min drive
  • The Old Polish Corner
    10 min walk
  • Austin Brothers Beer Co.
    3 min drive
  • McDonald's
    3 min drive

About this property

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Alpena - Downtown by IHG

  • Hotel in the city center
  • 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
    • A banquet hall, meeting rooms, and an elevator
    • Luggage storage, wedding services, and a 24-hour front desk
  • 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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Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Alpena - Downtown by IHG?

As of 25 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Alpena - Downtown by IHG on 1 November 2026 start from AED 371, 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.

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

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

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 5-minute walk of Alpena Civic Theater and Alpena County Library. Laser Team Challenge and Thunder Bay Theater are also within 10 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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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

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 265 out of 421 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 107 out of 421 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 421 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 421 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 421 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Again a nice well kept location and great employees!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
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8/10 Good

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Clean room Convenient
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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8/10 Good

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Location is great to downtown. Comfy bed. Good breakfast! Great coffee. No hot tub
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Breakfast was great
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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6/10 Okay

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The elevator was filthy, the coffee machines didn’t work, the screen on the machine said it needed to be cleaned. It’s a great location and I’ve stayed there many times. It just seemed to be run down this time.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It enjoyed the location as there was a bike trail by the river in the back to use. It was close to downtown to walk to places to eat and explore.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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I liked that it was near attractions and the staff were helpful. The room was very musty and damp when I arrived. It was better after running the ac for a day.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is perfect. Walking distance to Shipwreck Museum, small center of river park, restaurants, and the downtown shops. Breakfast was delicious with a lot of choices. The coffee machine is spectacular! Fresh ground, freshly made cups of coffee! Whenever you want. Rooms are clean and well maintained.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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

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Very clean rooms, good breakfast options, and very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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I love how clean the place was - our room was spotless and smelled clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Disliked: Staff & service
No one cleaned our room, despite two requests - including one to housekeeping who was standing right outside our door as my husband left and promised they’d clean our room next. We called ahead to ask for a rollaway bed, then asked at check-in. Both times we were told the hotel was busy (for different reasons) with no extra beds. When we asked a third staff member, she actually made a request - and there were beds available. It was strange that the first two staff members never even checked. The hotel is nice, clean, and comfortable otherwise, and well located.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Best place to go for a clean comfortable stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
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8/10 Good

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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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10/10 Excellent

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Everything was wonderful. Clean, staff was extremely friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

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I love the location on the river and the convenience of downtown Alpena.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
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8/10 Good

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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

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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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8/10 Good

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

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Perfectly located near downtown
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
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8/10 Good

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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

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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

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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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful place - modern, clean, comfortable! Breakfast was great, and we loved the back patio overlooking the river...a great feature!