We were looking for a cheap, clean place to stay, and that's we got. The room was spacious and clean and the bathroom was fully stocked with towels, soap etc. Walls are a bit thin though. We went for breakfast somewhere else since the "Continental Breakfast" was a box of Corn Flakes and Danish.

The first thing that hit me upon entering the room was the smell. What IS that?? It was so bad, I went and got some Febreeze spray just to make it tolerable. The walls are paper-thin. We could hear everything from the next room, even water running. We were awakened several times throughout the night by noise and from the LOUD, antiquated heater. I should have known it would be lousy, though, because as we were checking in, another couple ahead of us was asking the clerk where the maintenance man was. Their toilet had clogged up, and the clerk asked them if their child had used too much TP.

The worst part, though, was the restaurant. Dingy and gross! I did not eat there. I tried to get a beer, and the bartender actually yelled at me for not tipping her! The sad part is that I had just gotten my drink, and had my hand in my pocket, reaching for my money when she started yelling. I have never been treated in such a way by a bartender or waitress before and I just couldn't believe it!!! She claimed to be the owner of the place. So, needless to say, I enjoyed the rest of my weekend AWAY from the Hofbrau Hotel and Restaurant. I would NEVER go back, and I would advise anyone to stay away.

It's on the river, and I must concede that it is a beautiful view. But don't be fooled by that. It's NOT worth it.

We stayed in room 402 the DELUX Suite. We paid way too much for this suite. The bathroom with the JACUZZI had not been updated for at least 30 years. It had blue and peach wallpaper, green sink with 40 or more cigarette stains around the edge of the sink. The tub was dirty. The tiles around the tub and on the floor were two different colors - biege and pinkish. The towels were more like rags. The carpet was flithy - nasty. The furniture was old and gross. The room smelled like mold.

My husband and I love Helen, GA and try to go every year for Octoberfest, we have stayed at the Hofbrau Riverfront Hotel in the past and are staying there this year. We booked the honeymoon suite and loved it. We had no problems and loved everything and everyone we encountered. Helen is an old town, using what they have and managed to keep its town running after the close of the Gold Rush made most other towns ghost towns. It is hard to make a 5 star hotel out of such an old building. They have my 5 stars.