HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS SAULT STE MARIE BY IHG - Sault Ste. Marie ON 320 Bay St P6A1X1

320 Bay St., Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6A1X1 Canada

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Near Agawa Canyon Tour Train

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The Holiday Inn Express Sault Ste Marie offers a complimentary on-the-go breakfast, free high-speed internet, and a 24-hour business center, making it convenient for both business and leisure travelers.

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Free WiFi

Free breakfast to go

Wheelchair accessible parking

Wheelchair-accessible pool

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Reviews

"Nice room and good breakfast"

Pleasant Stay.

Cedric M. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room)

Verified Review, stayed from Tue Jun 09 to Wed Jun 10 2026 at a C$149.96 average nightly rate.

"Very friendly service"

Chris mary and Dave all went above and beyond to make my stay extra special. They definitely have customer service skills.

Darlene D. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room)

Verified Review, stayed from Tue May 19 to Wed May 20 2026 at a C$117.56 average nightly rate.

"Enjoyed the friendly and helpful staff"

Totally enjoyed our stay.

Florence N. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room)

Verified Review, stayed from Sun Oct 26 to Mon Oct 27 2025 at a C$167.99 average nightly rate.

"Room close to elevators as an elder easy access for me."

Room was very clean and very comfortable. Pleasant friendly staff.

Joann E. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room)

Verified Review, stayed from Sun Sep 07 to Tue Sep 09 2025 at a C$258.49 average nightly rate.

"Excellent Stay"

Upon arrival our room was ready and found to be very clean and spacious. Breakfast was good providing many food options.

Barbara L. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room)

Verified Review, stayed from Thu Sep 04 to Fri Sep 05 2025 at a C$214.07 average nightly rate.

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Property Description

With a stay at Holiday Inn Express Sault Ste Marie by IHG, you'll be centrally located in Sault Ste. Marie, steps from GFL Memorial Gardens and Station Mall. This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Gateway Casinos Sault Ste. Marie and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Sault Ste. Marie International Bridge.

A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Make yourself at home in one of the 115 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Essar Centre - 0.1 mi
Station Mall - 0.2 mi
Roberta Bondar Place - 0.2 mi
Agawa Canyon Tour Train - 0.3 mi
OLG Casino - 0.3 mi
Sault Ste Marie International Bridge - 0.7 mi
Searchmont Resort - 0.8 mi
Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM) - 8.0 mi

Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Sault Ste. Marie? This hotel has 172 square feet (16 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including an indoor pool, a hot tub, and a sauna. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and a picnic area.

The Holiday Inn Express wants the pleasure of hosting you while you travel to our beautiful city. We strive to fulfill your every need. We provide our guests with an ideal location, modern amenities, efficient connectivity and exemplary customer service. Located on the corner of Bay and Bruce Streets in downtown Sault Ste. Marie, we are within steps of the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Headquarters and Roberta Bondar Place, the Ministry of Natural Resources, and just minutes from Essar Steel and the Sault Area Hospital. We feature 115 well-appointed guestrooms, each providing free Express Start Breakfast each morning of your stay, as well as HDTV and reliable high-speed wireless internet access to help you stay connected. Several delicious locally-owned restaurants can be found just outside our front door, as can great nightlife and shopping, with the Station Mall and Essar Centre right across the street! Unwind and have some fun in our large indoor pool, whirlpool, sauna and Fitness Centre, which overlook our lovely green courtyard. Hold your next meeting in our Empire Room - a 1900 square-foot meeting space designed for efficiency and comfort. The Empire Room is located on our main floor and is completely accessible. Theatre-style, the Empire Room can hold 95 individuals and can hold 64 in banquet-style comfortably. Other set-ups can include Classroom, Boardroom, and U-Shape configurations. Our team will work closely with you to determine a custom set-up that best suits your needs. It can also be divided into two smaller rooms, being 1000 square feet and 800 square-feet respectively. Equipment includes projector and screen, whiteboards and flipcharts, wireless internet access (hardwire access is available for the presenter if preferred), teleconferencing phone and podium. Catering can be arranged with one of our preferred catering partners; packages are available.

Local Attractions

Agawa Canyon Train Tour, Station Mall, Essar Centre, Roberta Bondar Place, Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre, Ermatinger Clergue Discovery Centre, Art Gallery of Algoma, Mill Square, OLG Casino, Art Gallery of Algoma

Details / Other Expenses

Check-In 3:00 PM

Check-Out 11:00 AM

Year of Last Renovation: 2012

Floors: 3

Rooms: 115

Corridors: All Rooms Have Interior Hallways

Non Smoking Rooms: 115

Handicap Rooms: 3

Suites: 6

Room Windows: Windows Don't Open

Cleaning Frequency: Daily

Meeting Rooms: 4

Dist. to Food/Bars: 0.3 Mi

Dist. to 24hr Restaurant: 0.5 Mi

Dist. to Nearest Gym: 0.3 Mi

Ownership: Diamond Hotels

Nightly Parking: $0

Total Taxes: 13.00%

Total Misc Fees: $0.00 USD

Cancellation: 3pm day of arrival for individual rooms 21 days for group

Check-In Instructions:

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Amenities / Features

24-hour business center
24-hour front desk
Banquet hall
Business center
Check In: 3:00 PM
Check Out: 11:00 AM
Computer station
Conference space
Conference space size (feet) - 172
Conference space size (meters) - 16
Daily
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Elevator
Free WiFi
Free breakfast
Free breakfast to go
Garden
Handrails in stairways
Health or beauty spa nearby
Internet access in public areas - high speed
LGBTQIA+ friendly
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Meeting rooms
No accessible shuttle
No rollaway/extra beds available
Number of accessible parking spaces - 3
Number of hot tubs - 1
Number of indoor pools - 1
Off-street parking
Pets not allowed
Picnic area
Professional property host/manager
Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing
Property does not require health documentation at check-in
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Sauna
Self parking (surcharge)
Service animals are allowed
Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
Smoke-free property
Television in common areas
Vending machine
Visual alarms in hallways
Wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible meeting spaces/business center
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible spa

Green Sustainability

In the Green Key Program, we are certified at Level 3. We also participate in the Green Engage program.

Airport & Shuttle Info

Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM) is twenty minutes from the Holiday Inn Express. Flat Rate with Soo Yellow Cab is $35 one-way.

Sorry, no airport shuttle available.

Local Shuttle Info:

Breakfast Information

Free Express Start Breakfast included in each night's stay. Includes hot and cold breakfast buffet items. Coffee and tea are available 24 hours a day.

Pet Friendly?

Pets are not allowed

Self parking fee: CAD 6 per night (in/out privileges) The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
Contactless check-out is available.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Contactless check-out is available

Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitization guidelines Clean Promise (IHG)

Essential workers only - NO

Cashless transactions are available

Free Express Start Breakfast

Have their own 100% Arabica Smart Roast Coffee

Free high-speed internet service in every room

eHost Online Concierge Service where guests can learn about hotel amenities, major airlines nearby, up-to-date local weather and even car rental services

Perfect for the business traveler on the go, Holiday Inn Express offers 24/7 hours & photocopy services

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Suggested AI Generated Itinerary

Day 1

Breakfast The Breakfast Pig - Start your day with delicious breakfast options. Located 0.3 miles from the hotel.

Lunch Low & Slow Smoked Fusion BBQ - Indulge in mouthwatering BBQ dishes. Located 0.7 miles from the hotel.

Dinner Arturo's Ristorante - Enjoy authentic Italian cuisine in a cozy atmosphere. Located 0.5 miles from the hotel.

Activity Sault Ste. Marie Canal National Historic Site - Explore the historic canal and enjoy scenic views. Located 1.2 miles from the hotel.

Day 2

Breakfast Stackburger - Try their famous gourmet burgers for breakfast. Located 0.4 miles from the hotel.

Lunch The Breakfast Pig - Enjoy their lunch specials and unique dishes. Located 0.3 miles from the hotel.

Dinner The Boiler Room - Experience fine dining with a diverse menu. Located 0.8 miles from the hotel.

Activity Agawa Canyon Tour Train - Embark on a scenic train journey through breathtaking landscapes. Located 1.5 miles from the hotel.

Day 3

Breakfast The Breakfast Pig - Start your day with their mouthwatering breakfast options. Located 0.3 miles from the hotel.

Lunch Solo Trattoria - Delight in authentic Italian dishes for lunch. Located 0.7 miles from the hotel.

Dinner Gusto's Bar and Grill - Savor delicious pub-style food and drinks. Located 0.6 miles from the hotel.

Activity Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre - Discover the history of bushplanes and aviation. Located 0.9 miles from the hotel.

Frequent Questions

FAQs about Holiday Inn Express Sault Ste Marie by IHG

What time is check in?

Check in time is 3:00 PM based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.

What time is check out?

Check out time is 11:00 AM based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.

How many rooms does Holiday Inn Express Sault Ste Marie by IHG have?

There are 115 rooms in the property.

Is there any meeting space at Holiday Inn Express Sault Ste Marie by IHG?

Yes, they have 4 meeting rooms that can support various table layouts.

What kind of breakfast is at Holiday Inn Express Sault Ste Marie by IHG?

Free Express Start Breakfast included in each night's stay. Includes hot and cold breakfast buffet items. Coffee and tea are available 24 hours a day.

Is there a pool at Holiday Inn Express Sault Ste Marie by IHG?

Yes, there is a pool on-site at the property. Large indoor pool overlooking green courtyard is open daily from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Is there shuttle service at Holiday Inn Express Sault Ste Marie by IHG?

Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM) is twenty minutes from the Holiday Inn Express. Flat Rate with Soo Yellow Cab is $35 one-way.

Meeting Space

Meeting Rooms and Banquet Rooms at Holiday Inn Express Sault Ste Marie by IHG

Below are the meeting, banquet, conference and event spaces at Holiday Inn Express Sault Ste Marie by IHG.

Feel free to use the Holiday Inn Express Sault Ste Marie by IHG meeting space capacities chart below to help in your event planning. Hotel Planner specializes in Sault Ste. Marie event planning for sleeping rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, negotiated rates and trade shows.

Banquet

64/--

Crescent

Classroom

Hollow Square

U-Shape

Boardroom

Convention

8/--

Theater

Reception

Regist. Desk

Room Details

The Empire Room at the Holiday Inn Express offers flexible meeting space for both corporate and leisure clients. The Empire Room can be divided into two smaller rooms for more intimate gatherings. 1900 Square Feet of meeting space on the ground floor of the Holiday Inn Express offer convenient and easily accessible meeting space away from your own offices. Allow us to arrange for catering for an even more comprehensive experience. Additional features include projector and screen, whiteboards and flipboards, podiums, complimentary water service, fast and reliable WiFi and teleconferencing capabilities. Set-ups will be tailored to each group's individual needs.

Room Type:General Meeting Room

Floor Level:Ground Level

Power Outlets:6

Natural Light?:Yes

Obstructions?No

Built In Screens?No

Built In Stage?No

Built In A/V?No

Classroom

Hollow Square

U-Shape

Boardroom