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Holiday Inn Express Forest City by IHG

2.5 star property
Hotel in Forest City with free breakfast and a fitness center

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Free buffet breakfast
Interior entrance
Property amenity
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Exterior
Holiday Inn Express Forest City is centrally located, offering a free breakfast buffet and a relaxing terrace. Guests enjoy in-room WiFi and a fitness center. The staff is consistently praised for their helpfulness.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (LEISURE)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(30 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed

In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
200 Holiday Inn Dr, Forest City, NC, 28043

What's nearby

  • Bubba's Fun Park - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • The Foundation Performing Arts and Conference Center - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Forest City Golf Course - 5 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Rutherford County Farm Museum - 5 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Tryon International Equestrian Center - 18 min drive - 16.1 miles

Getting around

  • Greenville-Spartanburg Intl. Airport (GSP) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Carolina Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Denny's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Forest City by IHG

Property highlights
At Holiday Inn Express Forest City by IHG, you can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a terrace, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a gym and a business center.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • A vending machine, a banquet hall, and a front-desk safe
  • An elevator, a 24-hour front desk, and 1 meeting room
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 63 rooms boast comforts such as air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews say good things about the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Gym

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • No housekeeping service

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Forest City Holiday Inn Express
Holiday Inn Express Forest City
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Forest City
Forest City Holiday Inn
Holiday Inn Express Forest City Hotel Forest City
Holiday Inn Forest City
Holiday Inn Express Forest City Hotel
Forest City Holiday Inn
Holiday Inn Forest City

Frequently asked questions

Is Holiday Inn Express Forest City by IHG pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Holiday Inn Express Forest City by IHG?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express Forest City by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express Forest City by IHG?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Holiday Inn Express Forest City by IHG located?

Situated in Forest City, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Bubba's Fun Park, Rutherford Occupational Medicine, and The Foundation Performing Arts and Conference Center. Forest City Golf Course and Trails to Tails Dog Park are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Holiday Inn Express Forest City by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 287 out of 498 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 129 out of 498 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 48 out of 498 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 498 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 498 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Olivia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and quiet great location for our needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our check in was quick and the room was excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Nice, comfortable room and good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed was very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely clean and the staff were very friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For the price point, I expected less. Great property and no complaints. The hot breakfast options were a welcomed surprise.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in, out. Helpful staff. Attractive decor.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Eva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stay here almost every time (once or twice per month) we drive up from Savannah, GA. It’s always a good experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I was there several days. I was close to places to eat .
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great lovation. Shuttle to airport.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Attentive staff, very clean, very comfy beds. No complaints whatsoever!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the atmosphere and especially the breakfast with a to-go baggie to take to work.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the property's cleanliness, my room, and the breakfast.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Oliver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Have stayed here multiple times - always a great experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

shelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
It was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eva

We stay here at least once per month as we travel to Lake Lure (where we’re building a vacation home). The staff is always friendly, the rooms clean, the atmosphere safe and peaceful, and the food nice & warm. We highly recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean. Breakfast food always keep full and fresh.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The rooms were clean just getting older need renovations Capet had stains in them and chaise had rip in it
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan D

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean property. Very spacious and comfortable room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay!!!!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a great stay, front desk staff were excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

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