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Holiday Inn Express Helen by IHG

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

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Holiday Inn Express Helen, an IHG Hotel, offers a mountain retreat with continental breakfast and on-site golfing. Visit the nearby vineyard for wine tastings and relax by the firepit. Enjoy high-speed WiFi and a staff that consistently earns positive reviews.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
The current price is €105
includes taxes & fees
3 Dec - 4 Dec

Room options

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

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King 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
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 37 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

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

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

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

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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View from room

Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
8100 South Main Street, Helen, GA, 30545

What's nearby

  • Alpine Helen/White County Convention and Visitors Bureau - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Helen Festhalle - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Helen Arts & Heritage Center - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Charlemagne's Kingdom - 13 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Bigg Daddys Restaurant & Tavern - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Helen Festhalle - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Troll Tavern - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Pink Pig Southern BBQ - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Helen by IHG

Hotel in the mountains
Consider a stay at Holiday Inn Express Helen by IHG and take advantage of free continental breakfast, golfing on-site and a firepit. Sip on a glass of local wine at this hotel, which boasts a tasting room, winery tours and a vineyard. In addition to a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • ATM/banking services, a 24-hour front desk and smoke-free property
  • 3 meeting rooms, a lift and a gift shop
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 86 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Hairdryers and shampoo
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels and DVD players
  • Fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers

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  • Parking included
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includes taxes & fees
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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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

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.
Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 10.0 per night

Payment types at the property

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

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)
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
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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Frequently asked questions

Does Holiday Inn Express Helen by IHG have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 9:00 AM to 11 PM.

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

As of 25 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express Helen by IHG on 3 Dec 2025 start from €105.23, 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.

Is Holiday Inn Express Helen by IHG pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Holiday Inn Express Helen by IHG?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express Helen by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express Helen by IHG?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Holiday Inn Express Helen by IHG located?

Situated in a national park, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Chattahoochee River and Alpine Helen/White County Convention and Visitors Bureau. Alpine Mini Golf and Helen Festhalle are also within 10 minutes.

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Holiday Inn Express Helen by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 624 out of 827 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 141 out of 827 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 827 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 827 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 827 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David

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

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

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

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

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

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was beautifully clean and had plenty of light. The staff was friendly and very helpful as well. The breakfast was great with plenty of choices.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very clean facility, quiet and friendly staff. Close to nearly everything
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful visit! Everything's was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

LUIS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
clean room,frendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Always easy to check in and accommodations are excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOSHUA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Nice place.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location, delicious homemade cookies daily, friendly, helpful staff, hot breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, newer hotel with excellent customer service.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
it is a nice property close to the main attractions but far enough away to allow for some quiet which is important in a tourist town. breakfast was awesome and the breakfast staff person was so helpful and very welcoming.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very impressed with the cleanness of the area outside and inside. Room was extremely refreshing would recommend highly. Staff friendly. Enjoy your stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was nice and walking distance to all of the restaurants and nice not to have to worry about driving at night
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Would stay again

Clean and comfy with friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Needs small covered outside seating. Has a beautiful outdoor seating also.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient to the downtown area
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miguel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, spacious, good breakfast, conveniently located.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was excellent! Clean and comfortable. Easy parking. Hotel very convenient to areas we wanted to visit. Everyone we encountered was friendly and hospitality was over the top. Will definitely be back for Oktoberfest again in Helen! Staying in Holiday Inn Express & Suites is a must!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean. We have a good time
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great area. Clean and comfortable room. Breakfast was good!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Starla

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cesia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love it !
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025