Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waterloo - St. Jacobs Area by IHG

4.1
764 reviews
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About

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Welcome to the Award-Winning Holiday Inn Express & Suites - Waterloo/St. Jacobs. We are located in the heart of Southern Ontario and just steps to the St. Jacob's Farmer's Market, Antique Market, and Factory Outlet Mall. We are just over an hour west of Toronto and our hotel is only a short drive from the Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF). We are one of the closest hotels near RIM Park as well as the University of Waterloo, Wilfrid Laurier University and Conestoga College. Travelling for business? Our tastefully appointed and newly renovated hotel in Waterloo has Corporate Shuttle Service available on request to several major world-leading companies such BlackBerry, Google, OpenText, NCR, Home Hardware, AGFA Healthcare and Manulife, Sunlife. Our 100% smoke free rooms feature a fridge, microwave, iron and board as well as a 42” Flat Panel TV and in-room safes. Every room has a speakerphone with voicemail and free superfast high-speed Internet access. Guests can all enjoy our year-round indoor heated pool, as well as our splash pad area for the kids and young at heart. Our friendly and courteous staff will do whatever it takes to make your stay a relaxing and memorable one. We look forward to seeing you!

Location

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waterloo - St. Jacobs Area by IHG
14 Benjamin Road, Waterloo, ON
N2V 2J9, Canada

Hours

Reviews

4.1
764 reviews
5 stars
423
4 stars
170
3 stars
62
2 stars
32
1 star
77

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Staff Service

Many customers praised the friendly and helpful staff, particularly during breakfast and check-in.

Cleanliness

Overall, guests found the hotel clean and well-maintained, although some reported issues with housekeeping and missing items.

Breakfast Quality

The breakfast received positive feedback for its variety and quality, with specific mentions of attentive staff.

Location

The hotel is conveniently located near St. Jacobs Market and other attractions, making it a popular choice for visitors.

Management Issues

Several reviews highlighted poor management and customer service experiences, particularly regarding reservation issues and responsiveness.
  • CL
    Claire Ludington
    2 days ago
    1.0
    Filthy bathtub and only half the lights in the suite worked, beds were uncomfortable and the entire hotel was noisy, constant alarms going off in the lobby. Dried blood droplets in the elevator that were still there the next morning, despite multiple staff using the elevator. Discussed my concerns with the front desk and was ignored. Considering I paid almost 400 dollars for one night I will never go back to this hotel nor will I recommend it to anyone.
  • KD
    Kokou jeremie blessine Djimedo
    Dec 30, 2025
    5.0
    Amazing with strict regulation, great breakfast 👌, awesome customer service, definitely the best out there for a home away from home. 🫡
  • YR
    Yash Rajyaguru
    Dec 29, 2025
    5.0
    Priyanka helped with our booking and upgrade. She was very sweet. Really enjoyed our stay. We celebrated our anniversary.
  • CL
    Cooper LeLievre
    Dec 27, 2025
    5.0
    Great Hotel, Great Experience overall being across the street from the market, room service was quick with bedsheets/pillows, rooms were spacious/tidy, and I had a great time. If I had one complaint, the security guard told me to return to my room after trying to go get ice at around 10:45pm…kind of a miserable guy, but otherwise great place for a stay.
  • AK
    A Kosove
    Dec 16, 2025
    5.0
    A clean and comfortable hotel with a friendly and helpful staff. Everything was well maintained, and our stay was smooth and enjoyable.

Frequently Asked Questions About Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waterloo - St. Jacobs Area by IHG

What time can I check in and check out at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waterloo - St. Jacobs Area?

Check-in time is at 3:00 PM and check-out is at 12:00 PM.

Is breakfast included at the hotel?

Yes, a free buffet breakfast is available for all guests.