Is parking available at the hotel?

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site.

What type of breakfast is offered?

A complimentary buffet breakfast is included with the stay.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM, and check-out is by 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and could incur additional charges.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities, including public areas and rooms.

Where is the hotel located in relation to nearby attractions?

The hotel is located within a 5-minute drive of Bienville Pines Scenic Area and Forest City Coliseum, approximately 2.3 miles from Forest City Hall and 2.6 miles from Lackey Memorial Hospital.

Does the hotel have a swimming pool?

Yes, there is an outdoor swimming pool available, operational from 8 AM to 10 PM, and it is seasonal.

Are children allowed at the hotel?

Yes, children are welcome at the property. There is no minimum age for children to stay for free.

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Forest

Average nightly price at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Forest by IHG by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$114
February	$120
March	$115
April	$121
May	$128
June	$137
July	$141
August	$127
September	$133
October	$130
November	$122
December	$96

What guests think

At Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Forest by IHG, guests often praise the friendly staff, while recurring complaints cite dated facilities with maintenance problems, a dirty or poorly maintained pool, and inconsistent cleanliness with musty or moldy odors.

Rooms are spacious for some, but decor feels old, beds skew firm, and occasional AC, outlet, or noise issues are reported. Breakfast is frequently described as good with variety, though some mornings see empty items or uneven quality and timing. The location offers convenient highway access and nearby shops, and several guests find the property quiet and safe. Expect a straightforward stay in an older property.

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Facilities

Facilities show age and maintenance issues; several guests mention a dirty or poorly maintained pool, and some note broken amenities like ice machines and rusting gym equipment, plus occasional construction, though parking is easy.

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Barbara

May 14, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Staff was great very friendly and helpful. Property was extremely dated with worn out furnishings. Fitness equipment was rusting and room key system using very old tech with no UBS drive plug ins. Need remodeling ASAP.

4

Odell

Jul 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The only nice hotel in Forest Mississippi has gone down drastically. Was once our favorite place to stay, but now we are considering staying in Meridian and driving back and forth to Forest. Everything in the hotel is outdated and needs an overall change. Not representing the Holiday brand!

4

Abram

Feb 23, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

First they had construction going on during the stay. Second the tub was dirty. Third the room had ladybugs dead and alive

8

Ginger

Sep 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Not kept up very well. Old, outdated facility. But it was an ok stay.

6

Wanda

Jul 8, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Everything was okay. The only issue I had was that the bathroom has mold in the wall by the toliet and it smell like mold on the side of the bed I slept on. In addition, the swimming pool had not been cleaned.

6

Teah

Apr 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Decor was not Holiday Inn standard. There was a jacuzzi in the room but it was broken. There was a toothbrush in the shower and the shower needed cleaning. Desk clerk was slow. The eggs were out at breakfast with still 30 min of breakfast time left so we had to ask and wait over 20 for them. She was not friendly. Ice makers were broken. Just not up to expected quality of Holiday Inn Express.

6

Yalando

Aug 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

They just need to clean carpets and pool.. very nice and friendly people. But property needs lots of maintenance and repairs.. for 2 years the pool have been green and it’s too hot in Mississippi to not be able to cool off in the pool

6

Carol

May 28, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Building getting old has and old smell, needs carpet replaced and remove those low toilets. I've been coming to this hotel since it was first built.

4

Lawrence

Sep 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The outside is beautiful. Pool was dirty . There was mold in my room

10

Lj

Nov 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Quit, and easy parking, just all around very clean, i will stay again when I am in town.

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Cleanliness

Feedback is mixed: multiple reviews cite musty or moldy smells, dirty bathrooms or carpets, and occasional pests or stains, while others describe rooms and common areas as clean.

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10

Maureen

Oct 13, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

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

8

Anna

Dec 28, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

This property appears to be newer from the outside, but was pretty worn and in need of repair inside. In our room the bathroom appeared to be in disrepair and could have used a deeper cleaning.

4

Abram

Feb 23, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

First they had construction going on during the stay. Second the tub was dirty. Third the room had ladybugs dead and alive

4

Denis

Jul 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was not super clean. Dirty carpets and holes in the sheets.

10

Jaida

Dec 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff is always friendly and rooms are always very clean.

10

Cynthia

Nov 5, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff was great, hotel was very clean

6

Angela

Jul 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

4

Lawrence

Sep 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The outside is beautiful. Pool was dirty . There was mold in my room

6

Monica

Sep 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel seemed clean but there is a smell of musty, mildewy air inside. My room was way worse. It smelled so musty it was hard to sleep. My skin felt sticky and damp. I usually stay at Holiday inn so I'm guessing it maybe just the humidity of the area

8

Margaret

Oct 22, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Floors was dirty bathroom wasn’t very clean

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Rooms

Rooms feel dated with mixed bed comfort; some are spacious, but guests report occasional AC or outlet issues and noise from adjacent units.

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6

Barbara

May 14, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Staff was great very friendly and helpful. Property was extremely dated with worn out furnishings. Fitness equipment was rusting and room key system using very old tech with no UBS drive plug ins. Need remodeling ASAP.

4

Bryan

Mar 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Just an overnight stop on a cross country road trip. We arrived late and the room was HOT. Most don’t air condition rooms prior to arrival so it wasn’t that big of a deal……until it NEVER COOLED OFF. Older property where you still change the air on the actual unit under the window. It displayed the temp as 77 upon arrival and even with it set at 65 it never got below 77 in the room. There was no wall thermostat so this was not user error in case you’re wondering. Miserable nights “sleep” when you can’t get comfortable

10

Charles

May 16, 2023

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Stayed 6 nights

The room was clean and spacious, and the staff was overly friendly.

10

Burton

May 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Rooms were nice and spacious

10

Michelle

Nov 6, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Only issue was the beds were a bit hard, but everyone has their preference for the bed type.

10

Max

Jan 26, 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

The room looked good, wasn’t really happy with the layout. It called itself as sweet, but it really wasn’t so I could not be in the living room and turn on the light without waking up my husband.

10

Marco

May 20, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

All went well with our stay. The reception staff was effective and quick to check us in. Breakfast was very good and our checkout was also quick. The noise from the A/C unit in the next room was loud, but I guess we were tired from the road trip that after a few minutes we did not hear it.

8

Michael

Jun 6, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Like so many other hotels, they've gone to a FIRM mattress on the beds. They do this because the firm mattresses last longer. But shouldn't the comfort of the guest be more important? The firm mattress makes my back hurt and my body sore. And the 'soft' pillow was as hard as laying my head on the floor. The breakfast Saturday was over done and Sunday it was cold. Usually the breakfast is good. We have stayed at this hotel many times and it is usually good. We will likely continue to stay there when we are in Forrest. It's still the best hotel in town.

6

Angela

Aug 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was excellent in friendliness, hospitable, explaining things. But only complaint is room not comfortable. Hard hard bed and chair. Woke up in pain.

6

David

Jun 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I like that the hotel is close to the casino, but it needs upgrading. The outlets are no good or don’t work. Cheaper hotels at least have a microwave and/or mini fridge. The rest of the facilities are nice.

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Service

Service is commonly praised as friendly and helpful, though a few guests reported slow or mishandled check-in and limited after-hours support.

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10

Mark

Jan 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was awesome and checkin was a breeze

10

James

Jan 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

check in was easy. Clerk had by inform & room ready. Clean room Curosity call to check on me. Service good at this location

4

Robert

Jan 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I had made my reservation thru Hotels .com for a king rm with a handicap roll-shower for $146.59. When i checked in and found I had a tub rather than a walk in shower i checked at front desk why? They said they only had one room like that it got double booked and the other person checked in before me so they got the room. I was not happy and could not take a shower from a tub!!

10

David

Jun 22, 2023

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Traveled for business. Hotel was nice, clean, staff was attentive, and I was able to check in very late. Free breakfast was also good. There's nothing to do in Forest, but I was aware of this beforehand.

2

Clarence

Oct 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The property was overbooked. Never got to check in

10

Jaida

Dec 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff is always friendly and rooms are always very clean.

6

Teah

Apr 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Decor was not Holiday Inn standard. There was a jacuzzi in the room but it was broken. There was a toothbrush in the shower and the shower needed cleaning. Desk clerk was slow. The eggs were out at breakfast with still 30 min of breakfast time left so we had to ask and wait over 20 for them. She was not friendly. Ice makers were broken. Just not up to expected quality of Holiday Inn Express.

10

Joanne

Apr 29, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We were in town for a very short stay due to a death in the family. The staff was very nice, friendly, and professional. The breakfast offered a variety of choices and was very good.

10

Stewart A.

Apr 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Along with courteous and professional staff, this location is a perfect balance of quality and price…look no further.

10

mary

Jul 31, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff was friendly and helpful. Room was large and the breakfast was good.

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Location

Convenient for highway access and close to spots like a donut shop, Walmart, and a casino; several guests also note it feels quiet and safe.

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Linda

Jun 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Easy access off highway

10

Sameak

Dec 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It was an overnight stay for work. Everything was clean and food options was amazing and next to a Walmart which was a bonus because I needed some personal items. Will recommend this hotel if I had to stay in this area again.

10

James

May 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I like staying here. It is convenient and safe. The room are becoming dated.

10

Danny Remore,

Apr 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice property that’s quiet with friendly service

10

Johanna

Mar 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It was a nice stay - best hotel in Forest

8

Barbara or Alan

Apr 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It’s the only nicer hotel in Forest, MS they need to up date their rooms

8

Michael

Jun 6, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Like so many other hotels, they've gone to a FIRM mattress on the beds. They do this because the firm mattresses last longer. But shouldn't the comfort of the guest be more important? The firm mattress makes my back hurt and my body sore. And the 'soft' pillow was as hard as laying my head on the floor. The breakfast Saturday was over done and Sunday it was cold. Usually the breakfast is good. We have stayed at this hotel many times and it is usually good. We will likely continue to stay there when we are in Forrest. It's still the best hotel in town.

8

Calvin

Sep 1, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Close to the family home

6

David

Jun 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I like that the hotel is close to the casino, but it needs upgrading. The outlets are no good or don’t work. Cheaper hotels at least have a microwave and/or mini fridge. The rest of the facilities are nice.

10

Chris

Apr 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location. You've got to try the donut shop next door they are amazing. Melt in your mouth

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Dining

Breakfast is generally good with a decent variety, but some mornings suffer from empty items, uneven quality, or timing that doesn't suit early departures.

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Monique

Nov 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Unfortunately, breakfast was mediocre. Some serving bowls were empty and taste was lacking.

6

Teah

Apr 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Decor was not Holiday Inn standard. There was a jacuzzi in the room but it was broken. There was a toothbrush in the shower and the shower needed cleaning. Desk clerk was slow. The eggs were out at breakfast with still 30 min of breakfast time left so we had to ask and wait over 20 for them. She was not friendly. Ice makers were broken. Just not up to expected quality of Holiday Inn Express.

10

Tara

Jun 11, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We enjoyed our overnight visit on Friday, June 9, 2023. The room was clean, AC worked well, shower was clean (always a plus). The continental breakfast the next morning was great! Lots of variety in the options, fresh and hot.

10

Karen

May 21, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean, great breakfast, friendly staff!

10

Joanne

Apr 29, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We were in town for a very short stay due to a death in the family. The staff was very nice, friendly, and professional. The breakfast offered a variety of choices and was very good.

4

Mark

Oct 22, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

It’s a run down property with walls that need repair, dirty carpets and uncomfortable, hard, stained bedding. Breakfast was barely edible. Poor night’s stay.

10

Beverly

Mar 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Courteous staff. Clean room. Good breakfast. Would definitely stay here again.

8

Michael

Jun 6, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Like so many other hotels, they've gone to a FIRM mattress on the beds. They do this because the firm mattresses last longer. But shouldn't the comfort of the guest be more important? The firm mattress makes my back hurt and my body sore. And the 'soft' pillow was as hard as laying my head on the floor. The breakfast Saturday was over done and Sunday it was cold. Usually the breakfast is good. We have stayed at this hotel many times and it is usually good. We will likely continue to stay there when we are in Forrest. It's still the best hotel in town.

10

Dewane

Aug 25, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Clean. Good breakfast. Comfy.

10

Cynthia

Sep 10, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was nice and clean. The staff were very helpful and friendly. The breakfast food was very good and there was a variety of choices to choose from. Our family enjoyed our stay very much.

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $116	2 $133	3 $146
4 $98	5 $108	6 $108	7 $116	8 $112	9 $170	10 $170
11 $107	12 $108	13 $116	14 $121	15 $121	16 $173	17 $178
18 $107	19 $129	20 $117	21 $115	22 $117	23 $178	24 $173
25 $103	26 $112	27 $146	28 $129	29 $92	30 $130	31 $123

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
1 $86	2 $92	3 $96	4 $96	5 $109	6 $132	7 $125
8 $86	9 $92	10 $96	11 $102	12 $92	13 $130	14 $120
15 $107	16 $92	17 $172	18 $137	19 $92	20 $123	21 $117
22 $107	23 $112	24 $92	25 $125	26 $99	27 $132	28 $120
29 $110	30 $89

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