Holiday Inn Express Forest City by IHG

4.1
388 reviews
Welcome to the Holiday Inn Express Forest City

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Enjoy Great Amenities at Our Forest City Hotel Whether you're headed to Forest City to enjoy the scenery of Western North Carolina or to take care of business, you're sure to enjoy our charming Holiday Inn Express® hotel in Forest City.You can host an event in our meeting room or attend to business at nearby textile companies like 3TEX, National Textiles and Tanner Companies. Our Forest City hotel's location is near Isothermal Community College and major businesses, including Duke Energy, First Choice Armor and Eaton Corporation. We offer print, copy and fax services in our 24-hour Business Center and free Wi-Fi access throughout the property.If a love for the outdoors brings you to Forest City, NC our hotel is a great starting point for exploring the area's natural wonders. You can travel to the top of Chimney Rock for a view of Hickory Nut Gorge, play a round of golf at the top-rated Cleghorn Plantation or take a romantic sunset cruise on nearby Lake Lure. Our hotel is also near downtown Forest City where you can see an original fountain from 1914. Enjoy local restaurants and fun activities like KidSenses InterACTIVE Museum or tubing down the Broad River, too. No matter if you're here to conduct a meeting or relax on the shores of Lake Lure, our hotel's amenities are sure to make your stay more comfortable. We have a Fitness Center, free Wi-Fi access and a free Express Start Breakfast Bar, so make your reservations today!

Location

Holiday Inn Express Forest City by IHG
200 Holiday Inn Drive, Forest City, NC
28043, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.1
388 reviews
5 stars
200
4 stars
99
3 stars
36
2 stars
20
1 star
33

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Staff Performance

Many customers praised the friendly and helpful staff, particularly mentioning individuals like Ashley, Kayla, and Charles for their exceptional service.

Cleanliness

Overall, guests noted that the hotel was clean and well-maintained, although some reviews pointed out issues with mold and inadequate housekeeping.

Customer Service Issues

Several reviews highlighted significant problems with customer service, particularly regarding the manager's rude behavior and the hotel's policy of not renting to locals.

Breakfast Quality

Guests generally enjoyed the breakfast offerings, describing them as hot and varied, although some suggested improvements could be made.

Room Conditions

While many found the rooms spacious and comfortable, there were complaints about maintenance issues, such as mold, broken amenities, and cleanliness concerns.
  • CJ
    Chris Jones
    Dec 3, 2025
    5.0
    First time here. Real clean. Very homey. Smells great.
  • LL
    Luis Lopez
    Nov 30, 2025
    5.0
    Súper bien la atención
  • WD
    Whitney Deviney
    Nov 28, 2025
    1.0
    What a disaster with a disgusting no people skill having General Manger and I use that term loosely MELISSA COTTON. 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!!!! Melissa 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. What is going on MELISSA????
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    Samantha Tapley
    Nov 21, 2025
    5.0
    Ms Ashley, Ms Lacey, Ms Johnnie, Ms Aquala, Mr Eric, Ms Melissa are all amazing! Y'all are all so kind and helpful! It has been an absolute pleasure staying with y'all!
  • IR
    Iris Roberts
    Nov 12, 2025
    5.0
    We stayed here because our friends were having a wedding in thr area. Great hotel tucked away from the main road but you could walk across the parking lot to Sonic. Yjis hotel had a very friendly and kind staff. The hotel was exeptionally clean from yhe lobby to our room. I was quite pleased. We got a good night's sleep as well. Breakfast was hot and good. The only thing was that water pressure was very weak. Other than that I would recommend to stay here if you are ever in the area.

Frequently Asked Questions About Holiday Inn Express Forest City by IHG

What time can I check in and check out at Holiday Inn Express Forest City by IHG?

Check-in time is 3:00 PM and check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Is breakfast included in the stay at Holiday Inn Express Forest City?

Yes, a free Express Start Breakfast Bar is available, including a buffet breakfast option.