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

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is AU$166
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026

Explore the area

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

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

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

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

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony

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

About the area

Helen

At Holiday Inn Express Helen by IHG you'll be within a short 5-minute stroll of Chattahoochee River and Alpine Helen/White County Convention and Visitors Bureau. Highlights at this hotel include free continental breakfast, an indoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .This business-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas and a 24-hour fitness centre, and has a business centre. Added amenities include a conference centre, a 24-hour business centre and a coffee shop/cafe. Each morning free breakfast is served. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Helen hotel include Alpine Mini Golf and Helen Festhalle.

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
  • ‪Helen Festhalle - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Campfire Gather Round - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Troll Tavern - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Helen by IHG

Hotel in Helen with free breakfast and 24-hour fitness centre
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.

  • 86 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 3325 sq ft of conference space
  • 309 sq. m of conference space
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Business centre (24 hours)
  • Conference centre
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • ATM
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
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.

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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
  • 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

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

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)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    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 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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG) guidelines.

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

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Express Helen By Ihg Helen
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Holiday Inn Express Helen by IHG?

Holiday Inn Express Helen by IHG offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 19 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express Helen by IHG on 4 Jan 2026 start from AU$166.11, 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 parking available at Holiday Inn Express Helen by IHG?

Yep, Holiday Inn Express Helen by IHG has a free self car park.

Does Holiday Inn Express Helen by IHG have a pool?

Holiday Inn Express Helen by IHG has a pool and an indoor pool. The pool is open 9:00 AM to 11 PM.

Does Holiday Inn Express Helen by IHG have a waterslide?

No, there is no waterslide at Holiday Inn Express Helen by IHG, but Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park is a short 10-minute walk away.

Does Holiday Inn Express Helen by IHG serve breakfast?

Yep, free continental brekkie is available daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Holiday Inn Express Helen by IHG?

No, Holiday Inn Express Helen by IHG does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Holiday Inn Express Helen by IHG?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Holiday Inn Express Helen by IHG?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Holiday Inn Express Helen by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 634 out of 839 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 143 out of 839 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 839 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 839 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 839 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

Tim

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

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was wonderful - convenience - cleanliness-service- coffee was amazing - - pool could have been warmer -beds and pillows comfortable- shower was great
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

ConniE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clark

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Scott

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a little bit of a walk but nothing we couldn't handle.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Everything was perfect. The accommodations were excellent. The lady that took care of the breakfast was so sweet and kind and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights 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

Robert

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

10/10 Excellent

WAYNE AND GEORGIA

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Travelled with group
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

VALERIE

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Indoor pool and exercise room were great. Downtown activities were within 1/2 mile to 1 mile walk.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff and very clean. Less than a mile walk to all the downtown shops.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

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

8/10 Good

Awilda

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Sherry

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Property was very well taken care of and very clean. Staff very friendly. Great free breakfast if you wanted to dine in. Looking forward to staying again very soon. Helen is a wonderful Bavarian town to explore and this hotel makes it so convenient to walk to everything it offers.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

amanda, Dacula

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025