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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Forest by IHG

2.5 star property
Enjoy free buffet breakfast at this Forest hotel

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Free buffet breakfast
Cafe
Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free rollaway beds
Exterior
Room amenity

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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1275 Highway 35 S, Forest, MS, 39074
  • Place, Forest City Coliseum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Forest City Hall
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Lackey Memorial Hospital
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free rollaway beds

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free rollaway beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free rollaway beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free rollaway beds

Standard Room, Accessible (Hearing)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free rollaway beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(17 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free rollaway beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free rollaway beds

Standard Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free rollaway beds

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

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free rollaway beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free rollaway beds

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Hearing)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free rollaway beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free rollaway beds

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free rollaway beds

Suite, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Forest

In Forest .Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Forest hotel, you'll find Forest City Coliseum and Bienville Pines Scenic Area. Forest City Hall and Lackey Memorial Hospital are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Forest City Coliseum - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Forest City Hall - 3 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Lackey Memorial Hospital - 3 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Roosevelt State Park - 11 min drive - 14.9 miles
  • Harrell Prairie Botanical Area - 11 min drive - 4.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Forest by IHG

Enjoy free buffet breakfast at this Forest hotel
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Forest by IHG offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness center. There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. Free breakfast is available. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business center and a meeting room. The business-friendly Holiday Inn Express & Suites Forest by IHG also features a vending machine, coffee/tea in a common area, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Self parking is free.

  • 62 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Front-desk safe
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Forest by IHG offers 62 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary newspapers and coffee/tea makers. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

This Forest hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

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

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free rollaway/extra beds!
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation.

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

How close is Holiday Inn Express & Suites Forest by IHG to the airport?

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Forest by IHG is 38.8 mi (40-min drive) away from the Evers Intl. Airport (JAN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Jun 6, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Forest by IHG on Jun 14, 2026 start from $124, including 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.

Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Forest by IHG have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Forest by IHG.

Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Forest by IHG offer free breakfast?

Yes, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Forest by IHG offers free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Forest by IHG?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

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.

Is there free parking at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Forest by IHG?

This hotel offers free self parking.

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

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Forest by IHG features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 8 AM to 10 PM.

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

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Holiday Inn Express & Suites Forest by IHG to downtown Forest?

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Forest by IHG is 1.7 mi away from Forest.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Forest by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 235 out of 426 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 102 out of 426 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 51 out of 426 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 426 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 426 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lj

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quit, and easy parking, just all around very clean, i will stay again when I am in town.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Karen

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

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Abram

Liked: Staff & service
First they had construction going on during the stay. Second the tub was dirty. Third the room had ladybugs dead and alive
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Felesha

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

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Linda

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

10/10 Excellent

Burton

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Troy

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beds were great floors were clean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Beatriz

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

6/10 Okay

Monique

Unfortunately, breakfast was mediocre. Some serving bowls were empty and taste was lacking.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

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

Always a good place to rest

It’s always a good place to stay. The staff is very professional and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Erica at the front desk was just the kindest and friendliest ever! Beds werecomfy and room nice and clean. Would love to stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Calvin

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

8/10 Good

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024