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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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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
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(30 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
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
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
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
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
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 Bathtub (Mobility)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower (Mobility)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
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 Bathtub (Mobility)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
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 Bathtub (Mobility)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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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
  • Rutherford Occupational Medicine - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • The Foundation Performing Arts and Conference Center - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Tryon International Equestrian Center - 14 min drive - 15.1 miles
  • Lake Lure - 32 min drive - 25.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Carolina Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Denny's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 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 banquet hall, a front-desk safe, and an elevator
  • Smoke-free premises, barbecue grills, and a 24-hour front desk
  • 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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Terrace/patio
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  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
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The price is $147
Dec 11 - Dec 12
Total with taxes and fees
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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

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Frequently asked questions

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

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Express Forest City by IHG?

As of Dec 5, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express Forest City by IHG on Dec 19, 2025 start from $107.2, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

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. 289 out of 501 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 129 out of 501 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 48 out of 501 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 501 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 501 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

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

Amanda

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

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

IHG review

The staff was friendly and helpful. The room was clean. Food options offered variety. The bed was comfortable. i had no complaints
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 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

Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay !
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

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

Clean, Comfortable and Friendly Staff

Myself and a friend were in town for a race down the road at the equestrian center. The hotel parking lot was clean and there were many options for parking. The inside was clean, staff friendly to check in. Room was clean, bathroom stocked. Beds were comfortable. Breakfast was GREAT! I was pleasantly surprised. We ended up needing a late check out and the staff were able to accommodate without issue. I will plan to stay again in the future for races in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

Larry

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

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

Oliver

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

2/10 Terrible

Whitney

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a disaster with a disgusting no people skill having General Manger. I booked a room online thru Expedia. I’m driving from Nashville TN WHERE I LIVE AND OWN A HOUSE! I have a TN drivers license and my car has a TN tag because I AM A TENNESSEE RESIDENT!!!! Tge GM calls while I’m driving and is immediately RUDE. She states they don’t rent to locals so I can’t have a room. I explained that I’m not a local and am a resident of TN. Her response was “Since when?” EXCUSE ME!!!! Since I sold my house a year and a half ago and MOVED TO Tennessee!!! My children still have family here and I’m driving in to pick them up. I’m staying one night. She says VERY RUDELY that if I have a TN drivers license I can check in. I drive the 7 hours in my car that has a TN tag I get here and am told I’m on a “do not rent list” I ask why and just told that I won’t be checking in. I asked what I did to be put on a list they didn’t have an answer.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, great location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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