Welcome to the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gainesville-Lake Lanier Area! We are conveniently located to Georgia's most popular outdoor recreation area Lake Lanier. Guest can enjoy our convenient location to outdoor parks like Longwood Park, Lanier Point Park, Atlanta Botanical Gardens, and Elachee Nature Science Center. Enjoy fine dining in nearby Downtown Gainesville such as Atlanta Highway Seaford Market, Avacodos, Re-cess Southern Gastro-Pub, Rabbittown Cafe for southern food and home cooking, Cheddars, Olive Garen, Chipotle Mexican Grill, Buffalo Wild Wings and so much more. We are steps away from beautiful Lake Lanier and close to an abundance of shopping, sighting seeing, and dining. Begin your day with our complimentary hot Express Start® breakfast bar and relax in our pool when you come home in the evening. Guests will appreciate our southern hospitality in our brand new Simply Smart bed.