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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Forest by IHG

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

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Forest, an IHG Hotel, welcomes travelers with genuine hospitality. Enjoy a complimentary breakfast buffet to start your day, in-room WiFi for connectivity, an outdoor pool and gym for relaxation, and a business center to stay productive.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Showing 13 of 13 rooms

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Roll-In Shower)

1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Roll-In Shower)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, Accessible (Hearing)

1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, Accessible (Hearing)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room

1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking (Hearing)

1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking (Hearing)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Hearing)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 2 Queen Beds

1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed

1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Suite, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
1275 Highway 35 S, Forest, MS, 39074

What's nearby

  • Forest City Coliseum - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Forest City Hall - 3 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Lackey Memorial Hospital - 3 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Bienville Pines Scenic Area - 7 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Roosevelt State Park - 12 min drive - 14.9 miles

Getting around

  • Evers Intl. Airport (JAN) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪SONIC Drive In - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Penn's Santa Fe Steakhouse And Grill - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Forest by IHG

Property highlights
You can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a coffee shop/cafe, and dry cleaning/laundry services at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Forest by IHG. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a gym and a business center.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • A 24-hour front desk, coffee/tea in the lobby, and free newspapers
  • A vending machine, a front-desk safe, and 1 meeting room
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All 62 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and free newspapers. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Free infant beds and free extra beds
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 32-inch 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 and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference space
  • Meeting room

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
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 3 floors
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • Banquet hall
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Free rollaway/extra bed

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs are available on request at the property

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

Pool access available from 8 AM to 10 PM
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Forest by IHG have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 8 AM–10 PM.

Is Holiday Inn Express & Suites Forest by IHG pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

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

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

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

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Holiday Inn Express & Suites Forest by IHG located?

Situated in Forest, this hotel is 1 mi (1.5 km) from Forest City Coliseum and within 3 mi (5 km) of Bienville Pines Scenic Area and Forest City Hall. Lackey Memorial Hospital is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) away.

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Reviews

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Forest by IHG Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.0

Eco-friendliness

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 224 out of 406 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 100 out of 406 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 48 out of 406 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 406 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 406 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Linda

Liked: Staff & service
Easy access off highway
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Felesha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the hotel overall
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is always friendly and rooms are always very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wilson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a good experience, with the facilities and the hotel staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Lawrence

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The outside is beautiful. Pool was dirty . There was mold in my room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Audra

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The furniture was old stain and disgusting. It smelled like mold. I did want to touch anything. However, the third shift staff front desk lady sorry I didn't get her name was absolutely the best.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keaton

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The pull out couch had stains on it
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Angela

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best Hotel in Forest

Bathroom was dirty (hair on floor and tub was not clean) and the carpet looked dirty. Definitely needs to be updated to represent the Holiday Inn brand.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, great breakfast, friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. You've got to try the donut shop next door they are amazing. Melt in your mouth
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice stay - best hotel in Forest
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Angela

Liked: Amenities
Staff was excellent in friendliness, hospitable, explaining things. But only complaint is room not comfortable. Hard hard bed and chair. Woke up in pain.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was awesome and checkin was a breeze
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Myron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Workers was nice
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
And healthy variety breakfast options and very comfortable beds and nice rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Will stay again

Staff was great, hotel was very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Lawrence

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful on the outside but not my room has mold in the ceiling g and paint peeling some faded paint
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beatriz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Burton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were nice and spacious
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

The room was clean and the beds comfortable. The breakfast was good and everyone was friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Forrest AL Holiday Inn Express

Great friendly staff, great breakfast bar! Good location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly and helpful. Room was large and the breakfast was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

LaValen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stay here every time I’m in town! Rooms are in good condition and clean. Staff is pleasant and breakfast is always a hit!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

Weldon

Disliked: Amenities
The suite wasn't what I was told it would be like.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Calvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to the family home
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
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