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Holiday Inn Express Helen by IHG

2.5 star property

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Exterior
Exterior
Property amenity
A modern restaurant with high ceilings, wooden beams, and a mix of seating arrangements including booths and tables.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is $139
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24

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

View all photos for Standard Room - Non Smoking

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a chair, a lamp, and a wall-mounted artwork.

Standard Room - Non Smoking

  • 291 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a chair, a lamp, and a wall-mounted artwork.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(28 reviews)
  • 291 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a wooden dresser, a flat-screen TV, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Walk in Shower)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 291 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a chair, a lamp, and a wall-mounted artwork.

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 291 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a chair, a lamp, and a wall-mounted artwork.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 291 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(29 reviews)
  • 291 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 291 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a wooden table, a TV, and a desk.

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 398 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a chair, a lamp, and a wall-mounted artwork.

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

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

View all photos for Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Roll-in Shower (Communications Accessible)

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a wooden dresser, a flat-screen TV, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible (Communications)

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a wooden table, a TV, and a desk.

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible (Communications)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a chair, a lamp, and a wall-mounted artwork.

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony

A balcony with a view of a parking lot and forested hills.

Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony

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

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About this property

Holiday Inn Express Helen by IHG

Helen hotel walkable to Chattahoochee River
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.

Holiday Inn Express Helen by IHG features an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. The hotel offers a coffee shop/cafe. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This hotel offers access to a 24-hour business center and 3 meeting rooms. Event facilities measuring 3325 square feet (309 square meters) include a conference center. This business-friendly hotel also offers gift shops/newsstands, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and laundry facilities. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

Holiday Inn Express Helen by IHG is a smoke-free property.

A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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 center
  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Conference center (3,325 square feet 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
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar in shower
  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed

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 movies

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

We should mention

Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 11 PM
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Express Helen By Ihg Helen
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Holiday Inn Express Helen by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 720 out of 955 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 160 out of 955 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 36 out of 955 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 955 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 955 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay, very clean , good breakfast!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Melody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was one of the best Holiday Inn Express's that we have stayed at. It was extremely clean, breakfast was very good and the area was wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I will stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Aundria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was an excellent spot to stay in Helen. It was in a great spot to walk to restaurants and small shops. All amenities were on spot and very well kept/ clean!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good breakfast and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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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

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Triesta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was ok. The a/c kept the room cold, but was quite noisy. The room was wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 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

Karen Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Mar 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

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
Verified

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

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

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 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
Verified

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