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Holiday Inn Express Helen by IHG

Property class: 2.5

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • 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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A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a chair, a small table, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

Standard Room - Non Smoking

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a chair, a small table, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a lamp, and a view of the outside through a window.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Walk in Shower)

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a chair, a small table, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a chair, a small table, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

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

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(34 reviews)
  • 291 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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
(5 reviews)
  • 291 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, 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

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A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a chair, a small table, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

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

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A 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

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A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, 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

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A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a chair, a small table, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

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

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

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

Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony

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

About the neighborhood

Helen

Holiday Inn Express Helen by IHG places you within a 15-minute stroll of popular sights such as Helen Festhalle and Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park. This hotel has 86 rooms and welcomes guests with conveniences like free breakfast, an indoor pool, and a 24-hour gym.

What's nearby

  • Alpine Helen/White County Convention and Visitors Bureau - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Helen Festhalle - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Unicoi Hill Park - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Helen Arts & Heritage Center - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Atlanta, GA (PDK-DeKalb-Peachtree) - 94 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Campfire Gather Round - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bigg Daddys Restaurant & Tavern - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Pink Pig Southern BBQ - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪La Cabaña Mexican Restaurant - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Helen by IHG

At Holiday Inn Express Helen by IHG, guests enjoy features like an indoor pool, a 24-hour gym, and free WiFi in public areas. If you drive, take advantage of free parking. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with luggage storage and securing valuables. Additional amenities include a conference center, a 24-hour business center, and free newspapers.
Flat-screen TVs come with cable channels and DVD players, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee makers.
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.

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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

  • Bed sheets 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

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • 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

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

Important information

Optional extras

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

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

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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)
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • 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.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.
  • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • 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

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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

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Holiday Inn Express Helen by IHG?

Holiday Inn Express Helen by IHG offers free cancellation on select room rates. If you'd like to learn more, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Express Helen by IHG?

As of Nov 1, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express Helen by IHG on Nov 18, 2026 start from $162, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What's there to do near Holiday Inn Express Helen by IHG?

Guests positively rate the hotel's walkable location in Helen, and it's a short 9-minute walk from Helen Festhalle and also 10 minutes on foot from Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park. You'll also find Chattahoochee River and Helen Arts & Heritage Center less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at Holiday Inn Express Helen by IHG?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Wheelchair-accessible van parking is also available for guests.

Does Holiday Inn Express Helen by IHG include a casino?

No, Holiday Inn Express Helen by IHG doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Holiday Inn Express Helen by IHG?

Yes, this hotel has an indoor pool. Guests have pool access between 9:00 AM and 11 PM.

Is Holiday Inn Express Helen by IHG good for couples?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like an indoor pool plus some guestrooms include a city view and free WiFi.

Does Holiday Inn Express Helen by IHG have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Holiday Inn Express Helen by IHG have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Holiday Inn Express Helen by IHG serves free continental breakfast each morning from its cafe.

Will Holiday Inn Express Helen by IHG allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Holiday Inn Express Helen by IHG though service animals are welcome.

Does Holiday Inn Express Helen by IHG have connecting rooms available?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Holiday Inn Express Helen by IHG?

Yes, some guestrooms at Holiday Inn Express Helen by IHG offer a balcony and may feature city views.

Holiday Inn Express Helen by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 745 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 173 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 40 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1003 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very kind and helpful. We really enjoyed our stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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wonderful facility and staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very helpful, Breakfast was OK . Room was clean and comfortable. Would stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great hotel, great experience, breakfast was awesome!!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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a very clean place. and good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The staff was friendly, it was well located in town.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful stay, very clean , good breakfast!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The staff worker during the complimentary breakfast hours was very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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Friendly staff, room was clean and quiet, central location, all restaurants and entertainment in walking distance.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

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I will stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Always a great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The room was very clean and comfortable. The staff were very courteous. It was a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Liked the cookies. Breakfast was ok, seems on Thursday July 30th they were out of most things. No worries, we stay there often and love the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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All the staff was great we specially liked the woman who takes care of the breakfast area in the mornings she was very polite and kind and helpful to everybody we didn't catch your name but she's the tall lady we appreciate her and everyone else.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The customer service was excellent and the property was extremely clean.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

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Good hotel in the center of town to explore Helen, GA. For a free breakfast it was good as well. Only down fall out room 310 could use new curtains lots of light came in from the outside.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

Great
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very clean room and breakfast was good. Cookies in the lobby in the afternoon and evening are a nice touch. Enjoyable walk to the shops and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Good breakfast and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

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The top floor had a wet smell of chlorine because of the pool and the hallway visibly needed to be vacuumed, not horrible by any means, but other than that, the stay was pleasant. The room was clean and well stocked.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026