Holiday Inn Express Helen by IHG

2.5 star property
Hotel in Helen with free breakfast and a 24-hour fitness center

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Exterior
Free daily continental breakfast
Exterior
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Property amenity

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Gym
  • 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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

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

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

  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Walk in Shower)

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

Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony

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

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

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible (Communications)

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

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

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

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

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

Standard Room - Non Smoking

  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

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

About the neighborhood

Helen

Holiday Inn Express Helen by IHG places you within a 5-minute walk of Chattahoochee River and Alpine Helen/White County Convention and Visitors Bureau. 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 - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Helen Festhalle - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Helen Arts & Heritage Center - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Innsbruck Resort & Golf Club - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Bigg Daddys Restaurant & Tavern - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pink Pig Southern BBQ - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Troll Tavern - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Helen by IHG

Hotel in Helen with free breakfast and a 24-hour fitness center
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

  • 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

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

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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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 Sep 23, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express Helen by IHG on Oct 3, 2025 start from $349.0, excluding 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, just steps from Chattahoochee River, and within a 10-minute walk of Helen Festhalle and Alpine Mini Golf. You'll also find Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park and Unicoi State Park 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. Accessible 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 and a vineyard plus some guestrooms include city views.

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

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

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?

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

Are there rooms with balconies 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.

Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Helen by IHG Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 584 out of 781 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 137 out of 781 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 781 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 781 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 781 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property. Comfortable room
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori, Yulee

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice facility. Room clean and comfortable bed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Traveled 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