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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gainesville - Lake Lanier Area by IHG

2.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near Lake Lanier

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Suite, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gainesville - Lake Lanier Area is near Wilshire Trails Park and Brenau University. Guests enjoy free breakfast, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a 24-hour gym. Free in-room WiFi and laundry facilities add comfort to every stay.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Parking included

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications Accessible)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Sofa bed - king
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Suite, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Sofa bed - king
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Suite, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Sofa bed - queen
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications Accessible)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Mobility)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Communications Accessible)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Leisure)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room

Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Sofa bed - queen
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Mobility)

Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Mobility)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Sofa bed - queen
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Mobility)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Sofa bed - king
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

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1189 Dawsonville Hwy, Gainesville, GA, 30501

What's nearby

  • Lake Lanier - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Wilshire Trails Park - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Brenau University - 5 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Lanier Technical College - 11 min drive - 7.1 miles
  • Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville - 12 min drive - 5.9 miles

Getting around

  • Gainesville Station - 8 min drive
  • Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) - 86 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Culver's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gainesville - Lake Lanier Area by IHG

Hotel near Lake Lanier
Located close to Wilshire Trails Park and Brenau University, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gainesville - Lake Lanier Area by IHG provides a free breakfast buffet, a firepit, and laundry facilities. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a 24-hour gym and a 24-hour business center.
Additional perks include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, a banquet hall, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • A water dispenser, a vending machine, and 1 meeting room
Room features
All 94 rooms have comforts such as premium bedding and pillow menus, in addition to thoughtful touches like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Pillowtop mattresses, down comforters, and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and eco-friendly toiletries
  • 42-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, LED light bulbs, and mini fridges

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 850 square feet of conference space
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • In a nature reserve
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Elevator (20 inch wide door)
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (20 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 4 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2018
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Free crib
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electrical adapters
  • Elliptical machine
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Free weights
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Treadmill
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Workout equipment

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2:30 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
This property enforces quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 11:30 PM

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
1 child per adult, up to the age of 16 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 25.00 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 50
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from May 27 to September 09
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Alcohol is not served at this property
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility, and guests under 16 years old are only allowed in the swimming pool and fitness facility with adult supervision
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Express Gainesville Lake Lanier Area Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Lanier Area Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Gainesville Lake Lanier Area
Holiday Inn Express Lanier Area
Inn Express Lanier Area
Holiday Inn Express Suites Gainesville Lake Lanier Area
Holiday Inn Express Suites Gainesville Lake Lanier Area by IHG

Frequently asked questions

Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gainesville - Lake Lanier Area by IHG have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 9:00 AM–10:00 PM.

Is Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gainesville - Lake Lanier Area by IHG pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gainesville - Lake Lanier Area by IHG?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gainesville - Lake Lanier Area by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2:30 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gainesville - Lake Lanier Area by IHG?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gainesville - Lake Lanier Area by IHG located?

Located in the heart of Gainesville, this hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Lake Lanier, Wilshire Trails Park, and Brenau University. Frances Meadows Aquatic Center and Atlanta Botanical Garden, Gainesville are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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