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Holiday Inn Express Forest City

Charlotte - NC · United States

200 Holiday Inn DriveView location

8.8/10Excellent538 Reviews
Cleanliness9.0/109.0
Service9.0/109.0
Comfort8.8/108.8
Condition8.8/108.8
Location8.8/108.8
Neighborhood8.4/108.4
Value7.0/107.0
Amenities8.8/108.8
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About Holiday Inn Express Forest City

Enjoy Great Amenities at Our Forest City HotelWhether 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.

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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.

Located in Forest City, Holiday Inn Express Forest City by IHG is within a 5-minute drive of The Foundation Performing Arts and Conference Center and Rutherford Occupational Medicine.

This hotel is 1.9 mi (3 km) from Forest City Golf Course and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Trails to Tails Dog Park. Make yourself at home in one of the 63 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions.

Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls. Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Gym
Entertainment
Non-smoking
Business facilities
Banquet facilities
Accessible facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 3:00 PM
Check-in until anytime
Check-out until 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 21

Hotel policies

No rollaway/extra beds available LGBTQIA+ friendly Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed

Important information

  • You need to know
    • 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).
  • Special Instructions
    Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • 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
  • Minimal age
    21
  • Spoken Language

    English

Nearby attractions

Rutherford Occupational Medicine 1.7 km / 1 mi
The Foundation Performing Arts and Conference Center 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Forest City Golf Course 3 km / 1.9 mi
Trails to Tails Dog Park 3.9 km / 2.4 mi
Rutherford County Farm Museum 4.2 km / 2.6 mi
Kiwanis Park 7.6 km / 4.7 mi
Bechtler House 7.9 km / 4.9 mi
Rutherford Regional Health System 8.1 km / 5 mi
Rutherford Regional Hospital 8.6 km / 5.4 mi
Cleghorn Plantation Golf and Country Club 12.2 km / 7.6 mi
Bechtler Mint Site Historic Park 13 km / 8.1 mi
Dogwood Valley Golf Course 13.5 km / 8.4 mi
Green River 14.7 km / 9.1 mi
Frank West Park 17.2 km / 10.7 mi
Haynes Branch Library 18.3 km / 11.4 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Total number of rooms: 63
  • Number of floors (main building): 3
  • Double rooms: 25
  • Suites: 19
  • hotel
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Car park
  • 24-hour reception
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Late Check-out
  • Wi-fi
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  • Laundry serviceExtra charge
  • LaunderetteExtra charge
  • Hotel safe
  • Lift accessExtra charge
  • Terrace
  • Newspapers
  • Clothes dryer
  • BBQ facilities
  • Grill/BBQ
  • Restaurant
  • Meeting room
  • Printer
  • Business centre
  • Breakfast
  • Non-smoking establishment
  • FitnessExtra charge
  • Golf practice facilityExtra charge
Meal plans

Meal plan types

Meal options depend on the room and rate you choose. Search your dates to see which meal plans are included.

BB

Bed & Breakfast

BED AND BREAKFAST

Breakfast is included with your stay.

HB

Half Board

Usually includes breakfast and one additional meal.

FB

Full Board

Usually includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

RO

Room Only

Accommodation only. Meals are usually not included.

AI

All Inclusive

Meals and selected drinks/services may be included.

Upon availability

Room types

These are the hotel's room types, rather than live offers. Choose your travel dates to see available rooms, prices and booking conditions. Check availability

  • Room Accessible KING SIZE BEDRoom • Accessible KING SIZE BED • 1 Bedroom • 5 m²ROO.H6-KG
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    Holiday Inn Express Forest City

    Room Accessible KING SIZE BED

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    1 photo

    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    5 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
    Bed setup
    King-size bed 150-183 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    Room
    View / characteristic
    Accessible KING SIZE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: ROO.H6-KG

    Room amenities

    • Wheelchair-accessible

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Wi-fi

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  • DOUBLE AccessibleDOUBLE • AccessibleDBL.H6

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    Holiday Inn Express Forest City

    DOUBLE Accessible

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    Accessible

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.H6

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • SUITE TWO QUEEN BEDSSUITE • TWO QUEEN BEDS • 1 Bedroom • 5 m²SUI.2Q
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    SUITE TWO QUEEN BEDS

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    2 photos

    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    5 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Bed setup
    2 × Queen-size bed 150-154 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    SUITE
    View / characteristic
    TWO QUEEN BEDS

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: SUI.2Q

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Wi-fi

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • Room STANDARDRoom • STANDARD • 1 Bedroom • 5 m²ROO.ST
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    Holiday Inn Express Forest City

    Room STANDARD

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    1 photo

    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    5 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
    Bed setup
    Double bed 131-150 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    Room
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: ROO.ST

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Wi-fi

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • SUITE KING SIZE BEDSUITE • KING SIZE BED • 1 Bedroom • 5 m²SUI.KG
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    SUITE KING SIZE BED

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    3 photos

    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    5 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
    Bed setup
    King-size bed 150-183 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    SUITE
    View / characteristic
    KING SIZE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: SUI.KG

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Wi-fi

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • DOUBLE KING SIZE BEDDOUBLE • KING SIZE BEDDBL.KG-1

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    Holiday Inn Express Forest City

    DOUBLE KING SIZE BED

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    KING SIZE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.KG-1

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • Room STANDARDRoom • STANDARDROO.ST-1

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    Holiday Inn Express Forest City

    Room STANDARD

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
    Room type
    Room
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: ROO.ST-1

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • QUADRUPLE QUEEN SIZE BEDQUADRUPLE • QUEEN SIZE BEDQUA.QN

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    Holiday Inn Express Forest City

    QUADRUPLE QUEEN SIZE BED

    Room photos

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    QUADRUPLE
    View / characteristic
    QUEEN SIZE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: QUA.QN

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • DOUBLE Accessible KING SIZE BEDDOUBLE • Accessible KING SIZE BED • 1 Bedroom • 5 m²DBL.H6-KG
    DOUBLE Accessible KING SIZE BEDPhoto unavailable1 photo

    Holiday Inn Express Forest City

    DOUBLE Accessible KING SIZE BED

    Room photos

    1 photo

    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    5 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
    Bed setup
    King-size bed 150-183 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    Accessible KING SIZE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.H6-KG

    Room amenities

    • Wheelchair-accessible

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Wi-fi

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • SUITE NON SMOKINGSUITE • NON SMOKING • 1 Bedroom • 5 m²SUI.NM
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    Holiday Inn Express Forest City

    SUITE NON SMOKING

    Room photos

    3 photos

    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    5 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
    Bed setup
    King-size bed 150-183 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    SUITE
    View / characteristic
    NON SMOKING

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: SUI.NM

    Room amenities

    • Wheelchair-accessible

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Wi-fi

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • SUITE AccessibleSUITE • AccessibleSUI.H6

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    Holiday Inn Express Forest City

    SUITE Accessible

    Room photos

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
    Room type
    SUITE
    View / characteristic
    Accessible

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: SUI.H6

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • SUITE TWO QUEEN BEDSSUITE • TWO QUEEN BEDSSUI.2Q-1

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    Holiday Inn Express Forest City

    SUITE TWO QUEEN BEDS

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
    Room type
    SUITE
    View / characteristic
    TWO QUEEN BEDS

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: SUI.2Q-1

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • SUITE Accessible-Two Queen BedsSUITE • Accessible-Two Queen Beds • 1 Bedroom • 5 m²SUI.H6-2Q
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    Holiday Inn Express Forest City

    SUITE Accessible-Two Queen Beds

    Room photos

    2 photos

    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    5 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Bed setup
    2 × Queen-size bed 150-154 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    SUITE
    View / characteristic
    Accessible-Two Queen Beds

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: SUI.H6-2Q

    Room amenities

    • Wheelchair-accessible

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Wi-fi

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • DOUBLE QUEEN SIZE BEDDOUBLE • QUEEN SIZE BEDDBL.QN

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    Holiday Inn Express Forest City

    DOUBLE QUEEN SIZE BED

    Room photos

    Photos are not available for this room type.

    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    QUEEN SIZE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.QN

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • SUITE Accessible KING SIZE BEDSUITE • Accessible KING SIZE BED • 1 Bedroom • 5 m²SUI.H6-KG
    SUITE Accessible KING SIZE BEDPhoto unavailable2 photos

    Holiday Inn Express Forest City

    SUITE Accessible KING SIZE BED

    Room photos

    2 photos

    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    5 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
    Bed setup
    King-size bed 150-183 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    SUITE
    View / characteristic
    Accessible KING SIZE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: SUI.H6-KG

    Room amenities

    • Wheelchair-accessible

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Wi-fi

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • STUDIO Accessible-Queen Size BedSTUDIO • Accessible-Queen Size BedSTU.H6-QN

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    Holiday Inn Express Forest City

    STUDIO Accessible-Queen Size Bed

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 5 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    STUDIO
    View / characteristic
    Accessible-Queen Size Bed

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: STU.H6-QN

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • SUITE KING SIZE BEDSUITE • KING SIZE BEDSUI.KG-1

    Photos are not available for this room type.

    Holiday Inn Express Forest City

    SUITE KING SIZE BED

    Room photos

    Photos are not available for this room type.

    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
    Room type
    SUITE
    View / characteristic
    KING SIZE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: SUI.KG-1

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • DOUBLE KING SIZE BEDDOUBLE • KING SIZE BED • 1 Bedroom • 5 m²DBL.KG
    DOUBLE KING SIZE BEDPhoto unavailable2 photos

    Holiday Inn Express Forest City

    DOUBLE KING SIZE BED

    Room photos

    2 photos

    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    5 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
    Bed setup
    King-size bed 150-183 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    KING SIZE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.KG

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Wi-fi

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • QUADRUPLE STANDARDQUADRUPLE • STANDARDQUA.ST

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    Holiday Inn Express Forest City

    QUADRUPLE STANDARD

    Room photos

    Photos are not available for this room type.

    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    QUADRUPLE
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: QUA.ST

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • DOUBLE TWO QUEEN BEDSDOUBLE • TWO QUEEN BEDS • 1 Bedroom • 5 m²DBL.2Q
    DOUBLE TWO QUEEN BEDSPhoto unavailable2 photos

    Holiday Inn Express Forest City

    DOUBLE TWO QUEEN BEDS

    Room photos

    2 photos

    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    5 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Bed setup
    2 × Queen-size bed 150-154 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    TWO QUEEN BEDS

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.2Q

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Wi-fi

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Holiday Inn Express Forest City

8.8
Excellent
538 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.0 /10
Service
9.0 /10
Comfort
8.8 /10
Condition
8.8 /10
Location
8.8 /10
Neighborhood
8.4 /10
Value
7.0 /10
Amenities
8.8 /10
100 reviews shown
8/10
Excellent
08 Jul 2026
Brian
solid
6/10
Pleasant
27 Jun 2026
Kathy
Management and other staff are in need of customer service training and attitude
adjustment. They don’t appear to like their work environment much.
Check in was the worst I have experienced in a very long time.
Room was clean and the breakfast was good. Would not stay there again.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
21 Jun 2026
Lisa
Clean room staff friendly
Self
10/10
Exceptional
16 Jun 2026
Andrea
Amazing, clean room, good breakfast
10/10
Exceptional
08 Jun 2026
Nicholas John
Clean room, Pleasant staff good breakfast hotel is in the middle of a lot of shopping and and other stores
Self
10/10
Exceptional
03 Jun 2026
branden
did not eat there
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
17 May 2026
Allison
Breakfast was great, staff were friendly, room was clean
8/10
Excellent
10 May 2026
Athena
Parking was convenient. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Some areas in the bathroom needing better cleaning.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
04 May 2026
james
Great coffee!
Partner
8/10
Excellent
03 May 2026
Marie
Ashley at front desk was great. Didn’t like TV selection. No Atlanta Braves game.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
15 Apr 2026
Wanda
Nice
Partner
8/10
Excellent
06 Apr 2026
Jordan
Clean room, staff very nice. Close to most things in town.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
27 Dec 2025
Delonte
hospitality was great
Friends_and_family Family
2/10
Poor
29 Nov 2025
Whitney
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.
10/10
Exceptional
02 Nov 2025
Meredith
Wonderful breakfast, fast service when needing more towels
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
27 Oct 2025
Nicholas
Clean room
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
23 Oct 2025
Kyle
The front desk lady was amazing when I was checking in. She was so friendly and kind. The hotel lobby was so clean and the hotel smelled clean. The rooms were in perfect order and beds comfortable.

The only down side was the fire alarm went off in the middle of the night and we were left outside for close to a half hour while the fire department figured that out. But that’s not the staffs fault at all.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
12 Oct 2025
Angela
Clean and quiet great location for our needs.
Business_and_leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
06 Oct 2025
Olivia
Fantastic place to stay!
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
29 Sep 2025
David
I was in town for my father‘s services… The hotel staff did an excellent job in making sure that we were taken care of… I would like to shout out about the front desk, clerk Miss Ashley, she was very understanding and made our stay very comfortable and our needs were taken care of.. she is deserving of a five star rating for service provided.
I will probably be in need of additional time to attend to affairs and will definitely be using Holiday Inn for city as my home while in town.. again thank you for providing an excellent experience during my troubled times…

Sincerely
David Pies…
Self
10/10
Exceptional
26 Sep 2025
Mark
Our check in was quick and the room was excellent!
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
14 Sep 2025
Samantha
For the price point, I expected less. Great property and no complaints. The hot breakfast options were a welcomed surprise.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
18 Aug 2025
Verified traveler

IHG review

The staff was friendly and helpful. The room was clean. Food options offered variety. The bed was comfortable. i had no complaints
Business
10/10
Exceptional
10 Aug 2025
Cynthia
Nice staff, room and property
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
03 Aug 2025
Trevor

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.
Friends_and_family Friends
6/10
Pleasant
01 Aug 2025
Barbara

Consistent with Holiday Inn Express

Note: I can’t rate the breakfast, workout room, nor any of the other amenities as I came, stayed the night and left the next morning. It could have been cleaner. Spacious room. Consistent with other Holiday Inn Express rooms. However: the guest next door kept their TV blaring all night, and some folks were sitting in the parking lot watching videos and smoking cigarettes in their car. Odd behavior.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
27 Jul 2025
Julia
Bed was very comfortable.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
21 Jul 2025
Sharon
Easy check in, out. Helpful staff. Attractive decor.
10/10
Exceptional
13 Jul 2025
Matthew
Extremely clean and the staff were very friendly and helpful
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
08 Jul 2025
William
The rooms were clean just getting older need renovations Capet had stains in them and chaise had rip in it
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
29 Jun 2025
Carlotta

Stay at Forest City

All the light shades in the sconces in the hallway were burned by the bulbs.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
24 Jun 2025
Eva
We stay here almost every time (once or twice per month) we drive up from Savannah, GA. It’s always a good experience.
Business_and_leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
22 Jun 2025
Hope

Very pleasant experience

Was great!
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
22 Jun 2025
Amanda
Nice, comfortable room and good breakfast.
2/10
Poor
19 Jun 2025
Sloan
Walked into room that smelled terribly of cigarette smoke. Immediately noticed air conditioner was not on and temperature was nearly 80. Unit would not turn on. Went to front desk to ask for another room and was placed in a king suite with a pull out and I specifically needed 2 beds. Traveling companion had to sleep on the pull out. New room smelled better and was cooler but everything in the room became damp including our clothes, pillows, and bedding.
Business
10/10
Exceptional
16 Jun 2025
Susanne
I was there several days. I was close to places to eat .
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
15 Jun 2025
Christy
Great lovation. Shuttle to airport.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
28 May 2025
Evan
Always available whenever I get home
10/10
Exceptional
27 May 2025
Sandi
Very clean. Breakfast food always keep full and fresh.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
20 May 2025
Ryan D
Thank you!
Leisure Family_with_children
2/10
Poor
17 Apr 2025
Tamara
I left a night early because I didn't feel safe in the area.
10/10
Exceptional
13 Apr 2025
shelly
It was amazing
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
05 Apr 2025
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.
Business
10/10
Exceptional
20 Mar 2025
Diana
Great place to stay. Attentive staff, very clean, very comfy beds. No complaints whatsoever!!
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
08 Mar 2025
Aaron
Overall good stay. Rooms were clean. The walls are thin though. We heard everything in the halls and other rooms televisions/music. When flushing our toilet, every other time, the pipes would scream. Not fun when someone went to the bathroom at 5 am!
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
03 Mar 2025
Judi
No shampoo in the shower. Body wash and two conditioners. I’m guessing one was shampoo, but should be labeled appropriately.
Business
8/10
Excellent
28 Feb 2025
kiecha
I wasn't sure what to expect but this was good for the area. Restaurants nearby, Sonic in the next parking lot even. It was a little pricey but everything else was motel. If I ever come back, I'll stay here again
10/10
Exceptional
27 Feb 2025
Leslie
Nice clean property. Very spacious and comfortable room
Business Self
10/10
Exceptional
14 Feb 2025
Tim
I loved the atmosphere and especially the breakfast with a to-go baggie to take to work.
Business Self
2/10
Poor
12 Feb 2025
Krystal

Locals Not Welcome

Hotels.com doesnt have it posted thst this hotel wont rent to locals. So when i went to check in to slend my daughter's birthday with her i was turned away and am currently waitibg to get my refund
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
08 Feb 2025
Martin
The room was nice. The breakfast was complete, eggs bacon sausage, good coffee, plenty of dining space. Internet access was speedy. Comfy beds. Hot shower. What more can you ask for?
8/10
Excellent
02 Feb 2025
Elizabeth
Great bed and pillows, nice layout. Good breakfast. Staff is not pleasant. Door would not open fully. Smoke smell from other room.
Business_and_leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
30 Jan 2025
Tim
I loved the property's cleanliness, my room, and the breakfast.
Business_and_leisure Self
4/10
Poor
27 Jan 2025
Kate
Had a medical emergency while at hotel. Left for hospital returned to find some of my husbands belongs had been taken. Hotel staff acted strange when asked where the items were and wouldn’t acknowledge the missing items. The items were random too including 1 shoe, a 45 lb weight and a cane.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
30 Dec 2024
Rhonda
Desk clerk Anna was friendly
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
27 Dec 2024
Melvenia

Clean comfy room

Very clean and modern room with 2 comfy queen beds. The set up of the room was great and had the amenities we needed; such as mini frig, microwave, and keurig coffee pot with a variety of coffee and teas. Clean bathroom with large tub and shower combo with Dove body wash, shampoo, conditioner, lotion, and liquid hand soap.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
26 Dec 2024
Ron
The staff was informative. Checkin was easy. Room was nice. But the noise from above our room was terrible. We were informed of this when we checked in, and attendant tried to move us to third floor, but nothing was available. Over all nice stay.
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
16 Dec 2024
Fernando R

Fer

I stay 2 days but they never clean up my room
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
15 Dec 2024
Wayne
We arrived late Friday and the night desk person was awesome helping us get checked in. Everyone we encountered that weekend was polite and very helpful. We will stay there again if we cone back through there.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
09 Dec 2024
Verified traveler

Thank You

Key card continued not to work. Parking was not great too many large work trucks and trailers.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
26 Oct 2024
Heather

Good Stay

Clean and comfortable.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
01 Oct 2024
Denise C.
We feel so fortunate that our hotel in Firest City had (and kept) power following Helene. It was such a safe haven for us and our friends who we came up to visit for their wedding in Rutherfordton. Their cabin was flooded and without power. The breakfast every morning was exceptional!!! Thank you.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
27 Sep 2024
Catherine
This was a business trip
Business
10/10
Exceptional
27 Aug 2024
Andrew
Great staff, great location.
10/10
Exceptional
16 Aug 2024
Bethany

Pleasant stay

I was pleasantly surprised by this stay. This was a quick, one night stop but the front desk staff was very friendly and helpful. Lemonade and cookies were out for guests as well as a sign with the names of guests checking in. Location was close to a lot of restaurants. Would stay again.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
04 Aug 2024
Juan

Hotel stay

Staff were professional and courteous. Room was clean and well stocked.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
30 Jul 2024
Verified traveler
Friendl staff and clean room, thanks
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
24 Jul 2024
Joann
The reception crew was very friendly & helpful, and location was good. Just a hop-skip-and-a-jump to the main streets of downtown Forest City, Rutherfordton and about 15 miles from Lake Lure. The room was comfy and clean for a nights stay.
Business_and_leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
24 Jul 2024
Evelyn
The staff was very friendly!
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
21 Jul 2024
Jen
We stopped on our way to the NC mountains. Perfect spot!
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
26 Jun 2024
Harry
Super convenient to the local community college where I saw Steve Earle play an acoustic set. Only a five minute drive, so a little too far to walk.
Plenty of shopping and restaurants in the area, a movie theater at a mall as well all a very short drive away.
The room has cold AC and the bed was comfortable. There was a desk where I was able to get some work done while I was there.
The workout room didn't have any weights but there is a nice exercise bike and treadmill.
If you like Sonic it is within feet of the lobby entrance.
The breakfast buffet was adequate and very similar to other hotels I've stayed in.
I would stay there again if I were to come back to town.

Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
18 Jun 2024
Rose
Easily accessible to highways
10/10
Exceptional
07 Jun 2024
Oliver
Have stayed here multiple times - always a great experience.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
25 May 2024
Gary
Convenient to everything
Business_and_leisure Self
6/10
Pleasant
01 May 2024
Katherine
It was fine. Staff was never working ir available but could always be found smoking out back. It was clean and comfortable and fine. For the price, i found it not worth it. If it was $100-120 nightly, i wouldve been happy. However at $170, not worth it.
Leisure Partner
2/10
Poor
18 Apr 2024
Janie
Checked in looked in the room turned around and left. Very sketchy! I was put in the very back on the bottom floor. I didn’t feel safe at the location or that area. I did not stay.
Business_and_leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
25 Mar 2024
Larry

Bamapeach

Bed was clean and both mattress and pillows were comfortable.
Bathroom tub, toilet and sink area was clean. Bathroom floor looked like it needed a little extra cleaning. I know it can be difficult for housekeeping staff to view the room from the bathtub and toilet but if so, it would be good to do that because that is what your guest see.
We had the King suite and we loved how spacious it was and the additional seating in the room was great.
Overall definitely worth the affordable price.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
24 Mar 2024
SANDHYA
Safe
Leisure Friends
4/10
Poor
07 Mar 2024
Madalyn
There was a used dried up wash cloth hanging over the shower left over from the previous guest. I was not happy to find this, because it meant the room was not properly cleaned.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
05 Feb 2024
Jame
The staff was friendly at check-in, it was a easy process. The rooms was clean and stocked with items i didn't have to reach out for anything.
Business Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
02 Feb 2024
Paul
Clean and convenient to a lot of restaurants
Business_and_leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
28 Jan 2024
Billie
Very clean and comfy, close to lots of eating options, friendly staff
Business Self
8/10
Excellent
21 Jan 2024
samantha
Good hotel. A but louder than wanted for sleeping but probably because I was on the first floor near the lobby. Only negative was the heater was so loud I had to turn the heat off in the middle of the night to be able to sleep.
Business
10/10
Exceptional
20 Jan 2024
John
My stay was excellent.
10/10
Exceptional
20 Jan 2024
susan
Front desk personnel courteous and helpful. Room is clean and comfortable
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
22 Dec 2023
Derek

Would stay again

The room was clean and bed comfortable. The fridge in the room didn’t work and kept making a clicking sound all night so had to unplug it.
Friends_and_family Family
6/10
Pleasant
10 Dec 2023
Verified traveler
Curtains were missing-they hung up a shower curtain instead. Shower curtain in accessible room didn’t reach the floor, causing water to pool outside shower enclosure.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
02 Dec 2023
Paul
Close but private
Business_and_leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
28 Nov 2023
David
It was simple and just nice. Staff was friendly and the breakfast in the morning was excellent
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
28 Nov 2023
Maria Y
We always stay here during our visits. Great rooms and great staff.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
24 Nov 2023
Carolyn
Good, clean room. Decent breakfast.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
24 Nov 2023
Reinaldo
Good breakfast
Business Family
10/10
Exceptional
17 Nov 2023
Rhea

Service

The front desk lady’s are wonderful
Business
8/10
Excellent
08 Nov 2023
Marcia

Not Up To Par

Breakfast- hard dry eggs, no milk, no fresh fruit. Caulk around bathroom sink old, big gaps. Otherwise very good!
Partner
8/10
Excellent
05 Nov 2023
J PATRICK

Some prepaid sites don't operate correctly!!!

Problem with the check in because the site I booked through had one reference number for two rooms which were prepaid, but only sent it to you as one room and I had to pay for my room again at the desk. I had the receipt showing that I had prepaid for two rooms. You may get paid for two rooms from the site and if you do--please refund the amount I had to pay again on Friday night.
Friends_and_family Family
6/10
Pleasant
23 Oct 2023
Nour-Eddine
Typical Holiday Inn Express experience, except there were few sub par flaws. One luggage cart sites, the other was taken by a customer and the staff has no clue where it was.. Ice machine on our floor (3) broken, juice machine for breakfast broken, so theee was no juices… there was no effort to inform guests when the broken things will get fixed or suggestions for alternatives.
Leisure Partner
4/10
Poor
18 Oct 2023
Gary
A/C wasn’t working properly. Mold on bathroom walls. Requested room service didn’t make the beds or empty trash and didn’t leave cups for coffee.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
14 Oct 2023
Sharon
Kayla at checkin was so sweet. She also gave a great recommendation for dinner.
Business
10/10
Exceptional
08 Oct 2023
Nicole
Comfy beds, nice rooms, quiet
10/10
Exceptional
13 Sep 2023
Angela
Nice location
Business_and_leisure Partner

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Holiday Inn Express Forest City
200 Holiday Inn Drive, Forest City, United States

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