Name: Holiday Inn Express Forsyth by IHG
Address: 520 Holiday Circle, Forsyth, Georgia, United States of America, Forsyth, Georgia, US
Price range: $86–$136 per night
Rating: 8.5

What guests think

At Holiday Inn Express Forsyth by IHG, travelers highlight the convenient location just off I-75 and a reliably good hot breakfast, while noting an older feel, compact rooms, and traffic noise that can affect sleep in some rooms.

Many reviews cite dated decor, worn bathroom fixtures, and occasional maintenance problems, alongside housekeeping lapses like stray hairs or musty, damp odors. Service is widely praised as friendly and accommodating with efficient check-in, though a few stays saw room-assignment mix-ups or brusque interactions. Some guests also found the entrance hard to spot and the approach through a neighboring lot unappealing. Expect a straightforward roadside stay.

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Facilities

Facilities are basic: pet-friendly with an outdoor relief area, self-serve laundry and ample parking; a pool is available but its condition varies. There is no on-site restaurant or bar despite some listings.

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Thomas

May 22, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The pool was very dirty and pumps were not on.

10

Deborah

Apr 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel was great. Located right off 75. There’s a WM just down the road. No Publix tho-you’ll have to head further south closer to Macon. My room, as requested, was on the top floor, away from elevator, making for a safe, quiet evening. Everything worked in room, ample hot water in shower. If you park midway on right side of hotel, you’ll find multiple luggage trolleys. Breakfast was generous and good! Not just carbs-several other protein options. I saw several well-behaved pet parents with their dogs. (Yes, you read that right) Definitely a good choice right off I75. On my next trip to the Smokies I’ve got a reliable place to stay.

8

Sharon

Feb 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Breakfast very good with many choices. Clean, quiet and easy parking.

10

Stephanie

Jul 10, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great service at check in! Clean and quiet room. A lot of parking, as we were pulling a trailer and had ample parking for it.

10

Jeremy

Aug 27, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I enjoy the property because the Price is Right for the location. The staff is great and the check in is simple and easy. We enjoyed this location because it has a good pool, pet friendly and the breakfast is good in the morning. The only downside to the property is the questionable people that walk through the parking lots and around the property for the nearby area.

10

Thomas

May 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice facility and was a perfect stay for a one night hit and run. Room was clean and comfortable. Great shower with outstanding water pressure. I needed to use the self laundry service and it was very easy and inexpensive. Fantastic breakfast...one of the best I have ever experienced.

4

Sandra

Apr 5, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

first-the hotel.com site states that this hotel has a bar/lounge and a restaurant. Neither is true. It is aging and needs updating. The HVAC is a health hazard with all kinds of nasty stuff spewing into the room. Our did not work. Breakfast left something to be desired. Only one woman working very hard, but no one to keep things clean and refilled.

8

Barbara

Jul 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Quick overnight. Nice salt water pool.

6

Lee Ann

Jan 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was very friendly. Unfortunately we booked this because under its listing it said it had a bar & restaurant. They had neither and have never. So the description needs to be changed.

10

John

May 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice quiet place.Pet area and decent pool

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Cleanliness

Inconsistent housekeeping: many rooms are reported clean or spotless, but recurring complaints mention hairs in tubs, lingering odors or dampness, and occasionally unprepared rooms.

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Jeff

Sep 11, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was smaller than expected and cramped. They would have done better to not put so much furniture in the room. There was barely enough space to walk between the bed and TV stand/drawers. I've paid less for better, larger rooms and definitely feel like I did not get the value I expected. The room and the entire building also had a musty smell.The shower had a big crack in the wall and there was hair from the previous guests in the tub. I had to clean it before using it. Breakfast was the usual fare and was good. The only miss there was that there was no coffee and it was not replenished the entire time I was eating. 50/50 on whether I'll stay here again.

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Tim

Feb 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very disappointed. Room/ furniture were run down w/ nicks, dirty bases, dust on lamp shades. Floors dirty and stained. The worse was there were several pubic hairs on the floor in the bathroom and hair on the counter which tells me the rest of the room would be dirty. Wife found a piece of plastic in her pancake at breakfast. Used to stop at Holiday Inn Express often but never again. We would have left if it weren't late and feared we would not find anything else. HIE will never see us again!

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Joe

Nov 5, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

When we got into bed we realized the house cleaning staff had merely remade the bed with the same sheets as there were potato chips in the sheets. Coffee grounds and filter in bathroom trash can. We were exhausted and couldn’t get redressed and go get another room. Cleaning staff ignored our room for sure.

10

Kathleen

May 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great and easy check in, room was spotless and their breakfast is always excellent

4

Trelyn

May 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

There were dried up boogers smeared on our shower curtain, beard clippings on the bathtub, and the room did not smell clean. We were so disappointed. The room we were in was in dire need of renovations.

10

Marsha

Dec 31, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice room, very clean bathroom & outstanding breakfast buffet & sides. Very nice staff every where!!

4

Ronald

Jul 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Checking in the room had hair in the tub. Mildew on walls. Second room better but dingy and not clean. Rooms need renovations and fire the cleaning crews. I heard the manager at breakfast complaining about how bad the staff was.

10

Patricia

Jun 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Such a really clean hotel. Our room felt just like home…just clean and fresh including the bathroom. Definitely recommend this specific hotel.

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Ginger

Aug 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Unclean. Smells bad. Need better housekeeping.

10

Thurman

May 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean & quite and easy check in checkout .

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Rooms

Rooms skew small and dated, with mixed bed comfort and noticeable highway noise in some rooms. Wi-Fi was generally adequate, though a few stays noted outages during storms.

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Jeff

Jan 9, 2023

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Stayed 19,365 nights

Our room was quite small / narrow. It didn't feel like the customary Holiday Inn Express.

4

Holly

Jul 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beds were extremely hard but breakfast was fantastic

8

Anthony

Jun 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice convenient location. And clean. Rooms were smaller than I'd prefer. Breakfast options were okay, not great.

2

Melissa

Jul 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Dated and dirty. Hairs in the tub and rooms are tiny. Wouldn’t stop there again. Staff was nice. WiFi and television didn’t work because it was storming. Sex trafficking poster in elevator made it seem extremely sketchy.

8

John

Jan 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Unfortunately for us the proximity to I75 makes the room a little noisy for our liking. Otherwise everything was good!!

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Natalie

Feb 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A lot of highway noise. Beds were great. Would not stay here again.

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Kim

Aug 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location but the interstate traffic was loud when trying to sleep

8

Mary

Dec 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room was quiet and bed was comfortable but the room was very tiny and awkwardly set up. Rooms and hallways could use an update.

10

James

Dec 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean rooms and bathroom. Walk in shower. WiFi good enough for streaming. Close to I-75 but not too noisy. Decent breakfast.

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Tammy

Feb 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was very small. Bathroom had cracked tiles and tub was cracked and glue. I expected more after payment of 170.00 for 1 night.

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Service

Staff are frequently praised as friendly, efficient and accommodating, with smooth check-in. Occasional issues include room-assignment errors or an unhelpful attitude.

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Jim

Nov 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Front desk staff were very warm and polite. Check in was quick and easy.

10

Howard

Apr 30, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The check-in process was not only efficient and courteous but extraordinarily friendly as well. The breakfast bar was the best run that I’ve ever seen and once again with a wonderful personal touch. My wife and I agree (for a change) that we’ve never experienced a chain hotel that was so flawlessly well run. We’ve been married for 45+ years and seriously, I’m not exaggerating.

10

Vivian

Dec 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Efficient check in. Friendly front desk.

10

Denishia M

Aug 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Receptionist Lynn, was warm, friendly, efficient and effective. In less than 5 minutes I was checked and on ly way. Perfect!

10

Denishia M

Aug 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

From a pleasant check-in with Lynn who was quick, efficient and most helpful, to check out, we were very pleased with our stay. Breakfast was excellent!!

6

Lisa

Sep 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

There weren’t any coffee for breakfast. The front desk person complained that he doesn’t get paid enough to handle the breakfast area when the attendant is doing something else. When I went to turn my keys in he didn’t come out of the back area to check and another person also just left his card on the desk.

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James

Feb 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Overbooked our king bed room. When we went to assigned room, it was already occupied. Went back to desk to get another abs was told they were out of king bed rooms. They offered no options but take it or leave it.

10

Heather

Aug 3, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

I stay in this hotel every time I'm down here at least 4 times a year. The customer service is on point. Happy to be a customer

10

Kristy

Sep 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was so very accommodating. We traveled 14 hours by car and about 2 1/2 hours prior to arriving, I made the reservation on hotels.com. Not sure if I inadvertently tried wrong date or you can’t make reservations for same date but I didn’t verify before accepting non refundable rate. I called hotel directly and they told me they thought they could change it. When I arrived I was told they had made a mistake and they could change it but they would let us stay without payment as they get payment the next night from hotels .com. . I offered to pay and they they could reimburse me later. Very impressed with all the work that Amelia at front desk and (perhaps her manager) did to work with me. They never once made me feel like I was putting them out for my own mistake. Highly recommend for customer service. My only minor complaint was the beds were too firm for my liking but I would still stay again knowing how much their staff values their customers

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Kelly

Apr 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Host at front desk was rude when I asked about a government discount because I am a teacher. I tried to contact the hotel directly but I was cut off multiple times, so I booked through a 3rd party and then was not able to get a discount. She said my credit card information was already taken and when I explained that I had tried to call ahead to book through the hotel, she said they were too busy to take calls. She was not nice about it.

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Location

Very convenient for I-75 travel and near a few dining options. Some guests reported highway noise and noted the entrance can be difficult to find.

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Mark

Feb 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is a bit older, but it was clean. The staff were friendly. Breakfast was good. Bathrooms are a little small. Good Mexican restaurant next-door. Right off the freeway yet still quiet. I would stay here again.

8

hollis

Jul 29, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

rough concrete and difficult access... through red roof inn parking

10

Barbara

Jan 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Liked nightlight in handle of blow dryer in bathroom. It was difficult to find entrance , drove past hotel and had to turn around.

10

Barbara

Mar 26, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Easy access from the ex-way. Nice clean hotel. Friendly staff

8

John

Jan 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Unfortunately for us the proximity to I75 makes the room a little noisy for our liking. Otherwise everything was good!!

10

CONNIE

Jan 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Convenient to interstate …local area quaint with good food options

10

Mike

Oct 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice hotel with a friendly staff. Typical free breakfast like most hotels. Easy on and easy off by 75 which made it nice.

10

Kim

Aug 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location but the interstate traffic was loud when trying to sleep

8

Dennis

Feb 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location to get back on road.

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John

Mar 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

located in quiet area but yet close to interstate. Peaceful night of sleep. Older motel could use some makeup. But we'd stay there again. Breakfast was very good and clerk who checked us in was very polite.

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Dining

Breakfast is often described as hot, fresh, and varied with plenty of choices. Some noted coffee or item shortages and, less often, a slow or rude attendant.

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10

Denishia M

Aug 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

From a pleasant check-in with Lynn who was quick, efficient and most helpful, to check out, we were very pleased with our stay. Breakfast was excellent!!

8

Sharon

Feb 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Breakfast very good with many choices. Clean, quiet and easy parking.

6

Lisa

Sep 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

There weren’t any coffee for breakfast. The front desk person complained that he doesn’t get paid enough to handle the breakfast area when the attendant is doing something else. When I went to turn my keys in he didn’t come out of the back area to check and another person also just left his card on the desk.

8

Jessica

Oct 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was very friendly! Beds were comfortable. Breakfast in the morning was hot and fresh. Property is older, but overall a good stay.

10

Theresa

Jul 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean, comfortable and convenient to the exit during my trip. The staff was very accommodating and friendly. The breakfast was varied and tasty. I will probably always book with Holiday Inn from now on, very pleased!

8

James

Oct 26, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Liked the price, the staff and the location. Didnt think the breakfast area flowed well and ran out of pancake batter. Also the water fountain was out of order

10

Marsha

Dec 31, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice room, very clean bathroom & outstanding breakfast buffet & sides. Very nice staff every where!!

8

Barbara

Sep 15, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The room was clean, quiet, and spacious. My only complaint was the breakfast. The food was very dry and the coffee and orange juice were both bitter.

10

Steve

Dec 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room, close to interstate, great breakfast

10

Michele

Jan 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Breakfast was great. Lots of options, even for those with dietary restrictions.

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Month	Average price
January	$97
February	$107
March	$113
April	$110
May	$108
June	$100
July	$102
August	$90
September	$113
October	$119
November	$113
December	$98

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16 $130	17 $88	18 $116	19 $108
20 $99	21 $111	22 $109	23 $112	24 $103	25 $117	26 $113
27 $103	28 $125	29 $130	30 $112

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $118	2 $131	3 $131
4 $114	5 $108	6 $120	7 $125	8 $113	9 $134	10 $114
11 $96	12 $136	13 $125	14 $118	15 $104	16 $89	17 $89
18 $86	19 $120	20 $136	21 $121	22 $104	23 $123	24 $101
25 $102	26 $104	27 $119	28 $114	29 $114	30 $110	31 $101

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Standard Room

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Leisure)

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