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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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Exterior
Indoor pool, sun loungers
Fitness facility
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Exterior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • 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
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Alpena, MI (APN-Alpena County Regional)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room

  • 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)
  • 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)

  • 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)
  • 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 (Roll-In Shower)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 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)
  • 200 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, River View

  • 200 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, River View

  • 200 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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)
  • 200 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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)
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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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)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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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
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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

About the neighborhood

Alpena

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Alpena - Downtown by IHG places you within a 5-minute walk of Alpena Civic Theater and Alpena County Library. This 85-room hotel has conveniences like free breakfast, an indoor pool, and a 24-hour gym.

What's nearby

  • Alpena County Library - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Thunder Bay Theater - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Laser Team Challenge - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Northern Lights Arena - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Austin Brothers Beer Co. - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Old Polish Corner - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Joe's Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Alpena - Downtown by IHG

Hotel in Alpena with free breakfast and a 24-hour fitness center
At Holiday Inn Express & Suites Alpena - Downtown by IHG, guests enjoy features like an indoor pool, a 24-hour gym, and free WiFi in public areas. If you drive, put free parking to good use. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with dry cleaning/laundry, securing valuables, and luggage storage. Additional amenities include meeting rooms, a 24-hour business center, and free newspapers.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and flat-screen TVs with cable channels. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Other amenities include refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee makers.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.

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  • Breakfast included
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  • Parking included
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Total with taxes and fees
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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
  • Limited onsite 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

  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Up to 3 kids 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding
  • 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

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10.0 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per night

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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)
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Alpena - Downtown by IHG?

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Alpena - Downtown by IHG offers free cancellation on certain room rates. If you'd like to learn more, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to do near Holiday Inn Express & Suites Alpena - Downtown by IHG?

Located steps from Alpena Civic Theater, this hotel is in Alpena, and within a 10-minute walk of Alpena County Library and Laser Team Challenge. You'll also find Lake Huron and Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Alpena - Downtown by IHG?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Alpena - Downtown by IHG have a casino on the premises?

No, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Alpena - Downtown by IHG doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Alpena - Downtown by IHG?

Yes, this hotel has an indoor pool.

Is Holiday Inn Express & Suites Alpena - Downtown by IHG good for couples?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like an indoor pool and wedding services plus some guestrooms include river views.

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

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Alpena - Downtown by IHG have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Alpena - Downtown by IHG offers free buffet breakfast though there is no restaurant.

Will Holiday Inn Express & Suites Alpena - Downtown by IHG allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Alpena - Downtown by IHG though service animals are welcome.

Are there connecting rooms at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Alpena - Downtown by IHG?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

How close is the airport from Holiday Inn Express & Suites Alpena - Downtown by IHG?

The closest major airport to Holiday Inn Express & Suites Alpena - Downtown by IHG is Alpena, MI (APN-Alpena County Regional), which is 7.4 mi away (12 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Alpena - Downtown by IHG?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Alpena - Downtown by IHG.

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

Take advantage of the wedding venue at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Alpena - Downtown by IHG if you plan to say "I do" during your trip.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Alpena - Downtown by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 254 out of 397 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 98 out of 397 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 397 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 397 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 397 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

2/10 Terrible

Andre

Traveled with family
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

6/10 Okay

Kathleen, ann arbor

Traveled with family and small children
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

6/10 Okay

Terry

Traveled with family
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

8/10 Good

Lauri

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Candice

Traveled with family
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

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

Traveled 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

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

8/10 Good

Gaylene

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled with family
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Melissa

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

10/10 Excellent

Carol, Brimfield

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

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