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Holiday Inn Express Helen by IHG

2.5 star property

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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

Room options

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

Standard Room

  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(28 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility Accessible, Communications)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(28 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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View from room

Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Holiday Inn Express Helen by IHG

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

This Helen hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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

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

Our customers tell us that 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 newspapers in reception, a front desk safe and a 24-hour business centre
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Helen Festhalle and Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park
Holiday Inn Express Helen by IHG offers its guests an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness centre. There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A 24-hour business centre and 3 meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 3325 square feet (309 square metres) and includes a conference centre. 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 a 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
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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

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

  • 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.
  • Cots (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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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. 710 out of 939 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 155 out of 939 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 939 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 939 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 939 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Tammra R

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Randy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice clean rooms , close to Downtown !
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room and great staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Louis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tommy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room staff was friendly and helpful. I would recommend staying here
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Yuliya

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, kind staff, great room layout
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms and good staff!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel lives up to its rating by reviewers. It is extremely well maintained and very clean. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love Holiday Inn Express, never disappoints.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rakesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent location and amenities. Great place to stay with family. Close to many attractions and dining options.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was clean
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was exceptionally clean and comfortable, which is my number one priority along with it being very safe feeling and great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

betty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was very clean and the staff was all nice. Had a nice atmosphere
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was very walkable to all parts of Helen. King room was super spacious and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spotless, breakfast great, staff friendly!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Gisela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was very accommodating, the front desk gave us what we needed. Hotel is clean. Location is great
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Justine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location, large parking area
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was excellent, especially for breakfast. Very friendly, offered suggestions for things to do and kept the breakfast station clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Wanda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and quiet. Great location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was incredibly friendly and courteous. The property and rooms were clean and everything worked well.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
This is the best hotel in Helen!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

marshall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Outstanding room! Your breakfast variety was wonderful, very well ran overall A+
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It is a cozy place with great location, nice breakfast, having the laundry area is very useful, and the gym is well equipped.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

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