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Holiday Inn Express Helen by IHG

8100 South Main Street, Helen, GA, US
4.0Very Good
Hotel amenities
Gym
Laundry
Free Breakfast
Pool
Non-Smoking
Parking

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About this property

Holiday Inn Express Helen by IHG is located in Helen, Georgia, within a 5-minute drive of Unicoi State Park and the Chattahoochee River. The hotel sits 0.3 miles from the Alpine Helen/White County Convention and Visitors Bureau and Alpine Mini Golf, making it a convenient base for exploring the natural attractions and outdoor activities in the area.

The property offers 86 guestrooms, including 24 suites, each equipped with a refrigerator, flat-screen television, and cable programming. Rooms include DVD players, complimentary wireless internet access, a safe, desk, and a phone with free local calls. Guest comfort ratings are strong at 4.6 out of 5.

Dining is available at the hotel's on-site coffee shop and cafe, which serves a complimentary continental breakfast daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM. Recreational amenities include an indoor swimming pool and a 24-hour fitness center. The property also features a gift shop, banquet hall, and business center with conference space spanning 3,325 square feet across three meeting rooms. Additional conveniences include free self-parking, free WiFi throughout the property, an ATM, and laundry facilities. The hotel is smoke-free and wheelchair accessible, with accessible parking, pool facilities, and a registration desk designed for guest mobility.

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Service animals are welcome at no additional charge. With a guest recommendation rate of 94.2% and an overall rating of 4.6 out of 5 based on over 700 reviews, the property is well-regarded by visitors.

Location & nearby attractions

With a stay at Holiday Inn Express Helen by IHG in Helen, you'll be in a national park, within a 5-minute drive of Unicoi State Park and Chattahoochee River. This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Alpine Helen/White County Convention and Visitors Bureau and 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Alpine Mini Golf.
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Chattahoochee River - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Alpine Helen/White County Convention and Visitors Bureau - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Alpine Mini Golf - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Helen Festhalle - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Helen Tubing & Helen Water Park - 0.9 km / 0.5 mi
Helen Arts & Heritage Center - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Unicoi Hill Park - 1 km / 0.6 mi
Unicoi State Park - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Nora Mill Granary - 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Hardman Farm Historic Site - 2.7 km / 1.7 mi
Romeo and Juliet Indian Mound Tragedy Site - 2.8 km / 1.7 mi
Chattahoochee National Forest - 3.2 km / 2 mi
Dukes Creek Gold & Ruby Mines - 3.5 km / 2.2 mi
Sautee Nacoochee Vineyards - 4.5 km / 2.8 mi
Black Bear Dinner Theatre - 6 km / 3.7 mi

The nearest airports are:
Atlanta, GA (PDK-DeKalb-Peachtree) - 122.2 km / 75.9 mi
Atlanta, GA (FTY-Fulton County) - 144.4 km / 89.7 mi
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) - 156.3 km / 97.1 mi

Rooms

Make yourself at home in one of the 86 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Cable programming and DVD players are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.

Dining

Complimentary breakfast.

Satisfy your appetite at the hotel's coffee shop/cafe. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Amenities & features

Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a banquet hall.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Helen? This hotel has 3325 square feet (309 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 3 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.

Getting here

Hartsfield Jackson Airport is 100 miles from Helen, GA
Sorry, no airport shuttle available.

Check-in & check-out

Check-in 3:00 PM - anytime
Check-out 11:00 AM
  • 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)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Contactless check-out is available

Pet policy

  • Pets not allowed
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • We only allow service animals
  • Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Fees & policies

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

Know before you go

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 11 PM.
  • Contactless check-out is available.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).