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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Watertown-Thousand Island by IHG

Property class: 2.5

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A large stone building with multiple towers and turrets, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and trees.
A historic building with a prominent tower, large windows, and a dock extending into a body of water.
A buffet with various food options, including omelets and other dishes, displayed in stainless steel containers.
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a wooden reception desk, a glass door entrance, and a ceiling light fixture.
A hotel room with a bed, a sitting area, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a desk with a lamp.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $112
$101 nightly
$112 total
Total with taxes and fees
Dec 4 - Dec 5

Explore the area

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1290 Arsenal St, Watertown, NY, 13601
  • Place, Salmon Run Mall
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Jefferson Community College
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Regal Salmon Run
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Watertown, NY (ART-Watertown Intl.)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a chair, and a TV.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(92 reviews)
  • 248 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A bed with white bedding and a wooden headboard.

Standard Room

  • 248 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a sitting area with a chair, a small table, a nightstand, a lamp, and a bathroom with a bathtub and a mirror.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 248 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, two bedside tables, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(59 reviews)
  • 248 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a lamp, and a desk.

Suite, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, two bedside tables, and a window with curtains.

Room, 1 King Bed, Hearing Accessible (Mobility, Roll-In Shower)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, two bedside lamps, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)
  • 248 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a chair, and a TV.

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 248 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a lamp, a telephone, and a window with curtains.

Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a lamp, and a desk.

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Watertown

With a stay at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Watertown-Thousand Island by IHG in Watertown, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Lake Ontario and Fort Drum. .This hotel is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Salmon Run Mall and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Regal Salmon Run.

What's nearby

  • Salmon Run Mall - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Jefferson Community College - 2 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Regal Salmon Run - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Kostyk Field - 3 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Fort Drum - 15 min drive - 13.9 miles

Getting around

  • Watertown, NY (ART-Watertown Intl.) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪7 Brew Coffee - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Watertown-Thousand Island by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Watertown-Thousand Island by IHG offers 115 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and complimentary weekday newspapers, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 115 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an indoor pool or take in the view from a terrace. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
At Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Watertown-Thousand Island by IHG, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and express check-out. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM.
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Watertown-Thousand Island by IHG has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • 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
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • 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
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: noon
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express 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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Express Hotel Watertown-Thousand Island
Holiday Inn Express Watertown-Thousand Island
Holiday Inn Express Watertown-Thousand Island
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites Watertown Thousand Island
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Island
Holiday Inn Express Island
Express Watertown Thousand
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites Watertown Thousand Island

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Watertown-Thousand Island by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 708 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 219 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 49 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 1001 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Love staying here.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

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Had a very nice stay there.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Love staying here are go to when we’re in Watertown always clean and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We stayed here for a lacrosse tournament and it worked out well!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean room pleasant staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Decent breakfast clean room affordable stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

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Clean and very handy to all amenities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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For starters the staff was very pleasant, room was clean, bedding was excellent, no issues with parking. Having a breakfast at the hotel is perfect and the choices were great for the days we stayed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Everything was top notch. Very impressed withe grind and brew coffee and the options for breakfast. Rooms were quiet snd beds were very comfy!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good location for us and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff was very helpful and friendly. They always make you feel welcome!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Efficient and pleasant staff. Clean room, well maintained. Good experience overall.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The hotel was clean and pretty quiet. The breakfast was good and fresh. I have no complaints
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful place!!!!! Great room! Breakfast is very tasty! Loved the suite we were in. Highly recommended
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The breakfast was great
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Everything was great. Pool was warm and breakfasts were great. Cordial staff and clean room.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff was super nice and accommodating
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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I would gladly stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean room, property in great shape. Breakfast was quite good! Had no complaints!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent all around, great location, easy to get to.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great staff - very pleasant. Room spacious, comfortable and clean. Very nice breakfasts, and ample parking. Enjoyed my stay, will book again next time in Watertown.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

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Staff was super friendly , breakfast was plenty and very good and although the room was a bit dated, it had everything we needed and was a good size
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing and clean room great food
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Pristine room, excellent bean to cup Costa coffee and very friendly ladies at the front desk.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This was our 2nd year staying here for our girls weekend. We enjoy how easy and friendly the check in was. We were early but had no problem checking in. The room was clean, the beds comfortable and it was quiet. The pool was wonderful and breakfast hade a nice variety of. We will be back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026