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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
1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Property amenity
Indoor pool, sun loungers
Exterior
In the heart of downtown Alpena, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Alpena - Downtown offers a warm welcome with a breakfast buffet, terrace views, and modern convenience. Unwind at the indoor pool or stay active in the 24-hour gym while enjoying free newspapers and WiFi.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - king
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Accessible Tub)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - king
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible Bathtub, River View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - queen
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 200 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, River View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - queen
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 200 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - king
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 1 King Bed (Living Area)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - king
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

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 - queen
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 200 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, River View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - queen
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 200 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible Bathtub, River View

Highlights

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

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

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, River View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - queen
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
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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 Lake Huron and Island Park and Wildlife 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.
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Map
225 River Street, Alpena, MI, 49707

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
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive

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 with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Barbecue grills, free newspapers, and an elevator
  • A 24-hour front desk, a banquet hall, and a front-desk safe
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

Languages

English

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

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from August 25 2025 to August 29 2025 (dates subject to change):
  • Swimming pool

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)

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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. The pool will be unavailable from August 25 2025 to August 29 2025 (dates subject to change).

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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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Alpena - Downtown by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 249 out of 387 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 95 out of 387 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 387 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 387 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 387 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

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

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

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

6/10 Okay

Kathleen

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beds were not comfortable, too soft. And the pillows were terrible, one super firm and one felt like 1/2 the feathers were gone. Area around was fine but staff was not welcoming at check-in.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean facility
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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

6/10 Okay

Terry

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was excellent in every way. However, the charge was $20 more than the Expedia rate. When questioned, the desk clerk indicated that the extra was due to Expedia, so the rate was the full rate of the hotel. Very disappointed.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

scott

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

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

Kristie

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

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

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

8/10 Good

paul

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Breanna

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

8/10 Good

Kevin

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

8/10 Good

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Easy access friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 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

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

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!