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Holiday Inn Express Helen by IHG

2.5 star property

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Exterior
Fitness facility
Property amenity
Meeting facility
Free daily continental breakfast

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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8100 South Main Street, Helen, GA, 30545
  • Alpine Helen/White County Convention and Visitors Bureau
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Helen Festhalle
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park
    ‪10 min walk‬

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 37 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Mobility, Communications)

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Mobility, Communications)

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Walk in Shower)

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Walk in Shower)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Roll-in Shower (Communications Accessible)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible (Communications)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Balcony (Communications)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower (Mobility Accessible, Communications)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Holiday Inn Express Helen by IHG

Hotel in Helen with free breakfast and a 24-hour fitness center
This smoke-free hotel features an indoor pool, a 24-hour fitness center, and a 24-hour business center. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a conference center, a coffee shop/cafe, and a business center.
Holiday Inn Express Helen by IHG offers 86 accommodations with DVD players and safes. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels and pay movies. Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers are provided.

This Helen hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.

Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Holiday Inn Express Helen by IHG. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Chattahoochee River. Features include free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool
  • Amenities include free lobby newspapers, a front-desk safe, and a 24-hour business center
  • Onsite recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Just a 3-minute walk from Chattahoochee River and 4 minutes by foot from Alpine Helen/White County Convention and Visitors Bureau
Holiday Inn Express Helen by IHG offers its guests an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A 24-hour business center and 3 meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 3325 square feet (309 square meters) and includes a conference center. The business-friendly Holiday Inn Express Helen by IHG also features gift shops/newsstands, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available.

This Helen hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served free continental breakfast daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Golf
  • Indoor pool
  • Private wine tours
  • Vineyard
  • Wine tasting room
  • Wine tours

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Conference centre (3,325 square foot of space)

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • Vineyard

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
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Lift
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 10.0 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 11 PM.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Express Helen
Holiday Inn Express Helen
Express Helen By Ihg Helen
Holiday Inn Express Helen by IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Helen by IHG Helen
Holiday Inn Express Helen an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Helen by IHG Hotel Helen

Holiday Inn Express Helen by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 579 out of 775 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 137 out of 775 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 775 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 775 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 775 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean! Nice hot breakfast as well.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Baruch, denver

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was conveniently located to all the shops and restaurants. A 10 minute walk at most.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Delmar L, Johnson City

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The maid service did not clean the toilet and tub when they serviced the room. Toilet still soil with fecal matter and hair left in the tub(316) We only had the room serviced once at our request.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ola

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room. Beakfast was great. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

jack

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

john

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

comfortable stay

Came here for hiking the local state parks and I definitely enjoyed my stay for the week and will be back. The room was very comfortable and quiet, spacious and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, friendly staff and great breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very helpful on finding a gluten free restaurant for me.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Miguel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is great being close to everything in Helen.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

It was very nice property.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very clean and provided everything we needed. It was close to downtown and restaurants and had a great breakfast bar.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amee

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Carlos

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Relaxing. Upgraded our room on arrival.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

carol e

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, beautiful scenery, excellent staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cierra

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chelsey

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025