An indoor pool, coffee/tea in a common area, and conference space are available at this hotel. Free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, express check-out, a picnic area, and a TV in a common area are onsite. Change of towels is available on request.
Econo Lodge Helen offers 54 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. A pillow menu is available. 48-inch Smart televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.
Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered daily and change of towels can be requested.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool.
Children under 13 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or hot tub without adult supervision.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. Event facilities measuring 24 square feet (2 square meters) include conference space. For a surcharge, an airport shuttle during limited hours is offered to guests. This business-friendly hotel also offers an indoor pool, a terrace, and a vending machine. Onsite self parking is complimentary.
Econo Lodge Helen has designated areas for smoking.
Guests are offered a complimentary breakfast each morning.
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Renovations and closures
The following facilities are closed on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday:
Hot tub
The following facilities are closed on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday:
Indoor pool
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 21 years old
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Children under 13 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or hot tub without adult supervision
Property is also known as
Jameson Inn Helen
Jameson Helen
Jameson Inn Suites Helen GA
Jameson Inn
Budgetel Inn Suites
Budgetel And Suites Plus Helen
Budgetel Inn and Suites Plus Hotel
Budgetel Inn and Suites Plus Helen
Budgetel Inn and Suites Plus Hotel Helen
Reviews
Econo Lodge Helen Reviews
6.6
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6.4/10
Cleanliness
7.2/10
Staff & service
6.2/10
Amenities
6.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
6.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 76 out of 265 reviews
10 - Excellent
76
Rating 8 - Good. 44 out of 265 reviews
8 - Good
44
Rating 6 - Okay. 62 out of 265 reviews
6 - Okay
62
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 265 reviews
4 - Poor
41
Rating 2 - Terrible. 42 out of 265 reviews
2 - Terrible
42
Reviews
6/10 Okay
Cindy
Traveled with family
Jun 3, 2025
Given wrong room number at check-in. Room was already occupied. Remedied situation quickly. Room was clean but definitely showed signs of age and wear. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Breakfast offerings were coffee, juice and pre-packaged muffins and danish.
Price is affordable. Front clerk was very accommodating/kind. The surrounding area is beautiful and bed was comfy. Everything I needed after a long drive. Would definitely stay again!
The place is a dump. There was hair in the bathtub, the sheets looked nasty like someo ne had sex in it before we got there. The walls were dirty with stainsThere was no continental breakfast and no clerk available when we were trying to check out. We had to give the maid our keys when we left. The poor lady was standing there calling the clerk and the owner because she was locked out.
This is the worst hotel i have ever stayed at.Pool and hot tub closed asked about it was told it would be open Saturday still wasnt opened we checked out and went to another hotel said they would refund our money for saturday night they never did and wont return my phone calls.Please skip this place and pay more you will be so much happier.
Front desk staff was friendly and check-in was smooth. That’s about where the positives end. The room door had a huge dent/hole they tried to repair. The door frame lock on the inside would not have stopped anyone as it easily moved around when wiggled. The floors in the bathroom had bugs, dirt and hair from others. The door to the bathroom was disgusting in both sides. The walls had splatters of who knows what on them. The sheet wasn’t even all the way on the bed and was inside out. The bed was surprisingly comfortable. Only stayed one night and will not be back. The value for the amount paid was poor. The property was dirty and rooms were rundown and not kept clean.
The Hotel needs some TLC. The staff was good but they were limited with help. They definitely did their part. The hotel needs some maintenance especially in the bathroom. The maintenance looks to be done armature at best with no sense of pride or just pressured for a quick fix. The Hotel has a lot of potential.