Nestled in the mountains, Holiday Inn Express Helen, an IHG Hotel offers a cozy retreat with continental breakfast and golfing on site. Explore the vineyard, sip wine at the tasting room or unwind by the firepit; enjoy high-speed WiFi and helpful staff who have impressed previous guests.
Reviews
9.29.2 out of 10
Wonderful
Popular amenities
Gym
Pool
Laundry facilities
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Main amenities (12)
Daily housekeeping
Indoor pool
24-hour fitness center
Coffee shop/cafe
24-hour business center
Conference center
Business center
3 meeting rooms
24-hour front desk
Front-desk safe
ATM/banking services
Self-serve laundry
Feel at home (6)
Microwave
Premium TV channels
Daily housekeeping
Laundry facilities
Coffee/tea maker
Elevator
The current price is CA $164
CA $164
CA $196 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 13 - Apr 14
Room options
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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds
Highlights
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
27 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds
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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)
Highlights
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
27 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds
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Standard Room, 1 King Bed
Highlights
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
27 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
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Suite, 2 Queen Beds
Highlights
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
City view
37 sq m
Sleeps 5
2 Queen Beds
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Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility)
Highlights
Balcony
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
27 sq m
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed
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Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Walk in Shower)
Highlights
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
27 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
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Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony
Highlights
Balcony
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
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Alpine Helen/White County Convention and Visitors Bureau - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
Helen Festhalle - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Helen Arts & Heritage Center - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Charlemagne's Kingdom - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Getting around
Atlanta, GA (PDK-DeKalb-Peachtree) - 94 min drive
Atlanta, GA (FTY-Fulton County) - 107 min drive
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) - 118 min drive
Restaurants
Bigg Daddy S Restauran - 5 min walk
Cowboys & Angels - 11 min walk
Troll Tavern - 9 min walk
Spice 55 - 5 min walk
La Cabana Mexican Restaurant - 2 min walk
About this property
Holiday Inn Express Helen by IHG
Holiday Inn Express Helen by IHG is a great choice for a stay in Helen. Guests can splash around at the indoor pool or grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe. A 24-hour fitness center and a fitness center are offered, and in-room conveniences include refrigerators and microwaves. Fellow travelers say good things about the helpful staff and walkable location.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
86 rooms
Arranged over 4 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 21
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free continental breakfast each morning 6:00 AM–10:00 AM
Coffee shop
What to do
Golfing
Private winery tours
Working away
24-hour business center
3 meeting rooms
Conference center (3325 square feet of space)
Services
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Facilities
ATM/banking
Safe-deposit box at front desk
24-hour fitness center
An indoor pool
Vineyard
Wine tasting room
Banquet hall
Firepit
Accessibility
Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Assistive listening devices available
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Closed captioned TV
Grab bar in shower
Well-lit path to entrance
Pool hoist on site
Room amenities
Be entertained
DVD player
Flat-screen television
Premium cable channels
Pay movies
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Soap and shampoo
Hair dryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Free local calls
Food and drink
Refrigerator
Microwave
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Fees & policies
Children & extra beds
Cribs/infant beds are available for USD 10.0 per night
Rollaway beds are available for USD 10.0 per night
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 11 PM
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool
Policies
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).
Also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Does Holiday Inn Express Helen by IHG offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Holiday Inn Express Helen by IHG does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Holiday Inn Express Helen by IHG?
Yes, there's an indoor pool. Guests have pool access from 9:00 AM to 11 PM.
Are pets allowed at Holiday Inn Express Helen by IHG?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Holiday Inn Express Helen by IHG?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Holiday Inn Express Helen by IHG?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
What is there to do at Holiday Inn Express Helen by IHG and nearby?
Holiday Inn Express Helen by IHG has an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.
What's the area around Holiday Inn Express Helen by IHG like?
Holiday Inn Express Helen by IHG is a short 3-minute walk from Chattahoochee River and 9 minutes' walk from Helen Festhalle. The local area is walkable and popular with nature enthusiasts.
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Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Staff & service
9.2/10
Amenities
9.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 15, 2025
Waldo
Waldo, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 9, 2025
Beautiful hotel right near the town
Very nice hotel in excellent placement to downtown Helen. The property is in great condition, the breakfast is hot and offers eggs, bacon, biscuits, waffles, fruit, cereal, and muffins. Hot coffee and various juices. The city park is directly behind the hotel on the river. Beautiful area
Greg
Greg, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
Feb 5, 2025
Glenn
Glenn, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 2, 2025
Julie
Julie, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 30, 2024
Harvy
Harvy, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 27, 2024
CAROL
CAROL, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 26, 2024
Close to town center, great restaurants next door. Hotel was clean, had a great lobby and staff was friendly and helpful.
Monet
Monet, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 25, 2024
walter
walter, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 24, 2024
Highly recommend
The room was very nice. Everything from the front desk, to breakfast, to the room was great. Nothing negative at all.
Tom
Tom, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 8, 2024
Everything was super clean and an all around great stay
Joel
Joel, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Dec 1, 2024
Carla
Carla, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Dec 1, 2024
Very nice stay.
Everything was great however we could hear people above us stomping feet. In both of our rooms the people over us were so loud at 2am. I don’t think they ever slept because we could hear them at 6:30am, 5pm, 9pm, 2am. I think there were kids over us. But happened in the 2nd room we had too.
Also the bed was not comfortable but we do have a higher end mattress at home so I am spoiled. I did not sleep for the past 2 nights so for that reason it was an ok place to stay.
The staff was great. Housekeeper, front desk, cooks, etc. Breakfast was good and nice to not have to wait in line at a restaurant so that was great!
Parking was ample especially for such a small town. They made sure guests had a place to park by roping it off with no additional charge. Much appreciated for that too.
Verified traveller
2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 1, 2024
Verified traveller
2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 1, 2024
Clean rooms and friendly staff
Brandon
Brandon, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 25, 2024
Richard
Richard, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Nov 25, 2024
Denise
Denise, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 16, 2024
First and Last Time
Hotel was in good location to restaurants, etc. Unfortunately, hotel was a little shabby & not very clean. Shower had caked on soap scum on glass. The room stunk of bodies, and the mattress was very worn. There were splatter stains on paint behind the toilet - don't even want to know - and one of the elevators did not work. Parking was very limited near the entrance. There was parking behind the hotel but you had to walk up a hill to get to an entrance.
Verified traveller
1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 10, 2024
Location was great The room was clean and the breakfast was great
tracy
tracy, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 8, 2024
Sarah
Sarah, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 7, 2024
Felicia
Felicia, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Nov 4, 2024
Helen Ga stay
Parking was inadequate, TV channels were messed up and couldnt get ABC to watch a couple of the big games on Sat night. We were gone most of the day Sat and housekeeping dudnt get to our room.
Gene
Gene, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 30, 2024
Tracy
Tracy, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
Oct 28, 2024
Teresa
Teresa, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 26, 2024
We had a quick check in, great room and comfortable bed. The hotel was clean and the staff is great.