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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Alpena - Downtown by IHG

2.5 star property
Hotel in Alpena with free breakfast and a 24-hour fitness center

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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
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Room options

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Showing 13 of 13 rooms

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 200 sq ft
  • 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
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 200 sq ft
  • 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
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 200 sq ft
  • 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
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 200 sq ft
  • 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
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 200 sq ft
  • 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
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 200 sq ft
  • 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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 200 sq ft
  • 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
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 200 sq ft
  • 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
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

Map
225 River Street, Alpena, MI, 49707

What's nearby

  • Alpena County Library - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Thunder Bay Theater - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Laser Team Challenge - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Old Polish Corner - ‬10 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 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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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)

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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?

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.

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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. 253 out of 396 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 98 out of 396 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 396 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 396 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 396 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Cecil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only issue was bath drain was plugged when I started using shower. Had to unscrew and pull huge amount of hair from drain myself to unclog and get water to drain. Other than that very enjoyable stay
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

2/10 Terrible

Andre

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The „Welcome“ was not a welcome at all. Very rude stuff. Indoor Pool was „out of order“. Only after we asked for the pool they put a sign out. TV program was very limited. All these topics with a 4 year old girl is hard to accept. Probably never again even we know that the people Up North are a bit more „rough“ but this was a No No.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

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

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

10/10 Excellent

scott

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

8/10 Good

Candice

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

Convenient and Easy Stay

Family friendly and convenient location. The Holiday Inn Alpena is close to restaurants and the local parks and is in the heart of Downtown Alpena. The room amenities are basic and meet the daily needs. Shampoo and soaps were all Dove products. One area I would like to see improvement is the beds. They are medium firm yet left me with a back ache. The top blankets are duvet and it’s shifts in your sleep. The hot breakfast was nice and met all our needs for our family of 6. The food staff worked hard to ensure items stayed stocked. The employees we interacted with were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 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

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

Kristie

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

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