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