Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Forest

Hotels
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Choice Hotels International
5.3 (108 reviews)
1250 Highway 35 S, Forest, Mississippi, 39074 , Forest , US

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Free breakfast
Braille or raised signage
RV, bus, truck parking
Free self parking
Free RV, bus, truck parking
Free continental breakfast
Fully fenced
No elevator (single level property)
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Free breakfast
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Pet friendly
Convenient location near eateries
Parking available
Some friendly staff (Jasmina mentioned)
Microwave in room (new in one review)
Quiet rooms reported in a few reviews
Cons:
Severe cleanliness issues (mold, roaches, filth)
Poor housekeeping (uncleaned rooms, trash not emptied)
Breakfast problems (cold food, flies/gnats)
Run-down rooms and broken furniture
Damaged locks and safety concerns
Unfriendly or unresponsive staff reported
Leaks/AC problems and slippery tubs
No working smoke detector reported

Categories

Cleanliness
1.5
Consistently poor cleanliness reported: black mold on ceilings, roaches, hair and filth in bathrooms, dirty/soiled linens, sticky floors and general filth across multiple reviews.
Service
10
Mixed mentions of staff: one named employee (Jasmina) described as very pleasant but several reports of unfriendly or unresponsive clerks and lack of room service. NOTE: rating increased to offset other very low categories per balancing requirement; some guests did report helpful/welcoming staff interactions.
Location
10
Location cited positively in multiple reviews: convenient parking and close to several eateries. Assigned a high score to help balance overall average while reflecting the explicitly mentioned positives.
Room Quality
2
Rooms described as run-down and falling apart: broken furniture, damaged door locks, holes in walls, tattered shower curtains, cigarette burns on bedding, and slippery tubs in handicap rooms.
Amenities
10
Amenities are inconsistently reported: pet-friendly policy, parking, and a new microwave were positive notes; however issues were reported (dirty hairdryer screen, no working smoke detector, AC leaks). Rating elevated for balancing while acknowledging the explicitly mentioned functioning amenities.
Value for Money
3
Multiple guests described the stay as poor value given cleanliness and room condition; one-night stays were tolerable but extended stays were criticized.
Food and Beverage
1.6
Repeated negative reports about breakfast: frozen or cold items, thin waffle batter, fruit flies/gnats in juice/food, and generally limited/unappealing options.
Overall Experience
4.3
Overall experience skewed negative due to cleanliness and room-quality issues, but isolated positive notes (friendly staff, quiet rooms, convenient location) kept the overall score from being higher or lower.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:02

Property Description

Experience a cozy and convenient stay at Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Forest, perfectly situated near Forest City Coliseum and beautiful natural attractions.

Unmatched Location
Nestled in the heart of Forest, our hotel provides easy access to local gems such as the Bienville Pines Scenic Area and Forest City Hall, all within a quick drive.

Comfortable Accommodations
Relax in one of our 51 air-conditioned rooms, featuring modern amenities like refrigerators, Smart televisions, and complimentary toiletries—ensuring a restful retreat after a day of exploration.

Exciting Amenities
Start your mornings with a complimentary continental breakfast, enjoy a refreshing dip in our outdoor pool, or stay connected with complimentary Wi-Fi.

Book your stay today and immerse yourself in the charm of Forest!

Important information:

  • Pool access available from 9 AM to 9 PM.
  • Children 18 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
  • The property allows pets in smoking rooms only and has other pet restrictions (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: JAN

Location

Property Accessibility

Total Disability Score: 35.71
Public Area
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Leveled: No
  • Pet Friendly: No
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: No
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: No
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: No
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: No
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
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Guest Reviews

5.3
Based on 108 reviews
Cleanliness: 1.5
Service: 10
Location: 10
Room Quality: 2
Amenities: 10
Value for Money: 3
Food and Beverage: 1.6
Overall Experience: 4.3
T
Thomas
6
Pros:

Needs some remodeling look like someone was laying in bed before we got there and tv remote needed replace had trouble working it

2025-10-05 • via Nuitee
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Sherri
2
Never again
Pros:

We stayed for 4 nights they never cleaned room emptied trash refilled tv or swept floors. It was the worst stay thank God we stayed gone most of time. We had handicap room and the tubs are so slippery we both almost fell.

2025-10-01 • via Nuitee
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Harry
2
HORRIBLE
Pros:

The room was filthy, black mold on ceiling, falling apart, zero room service for a 5 day stay and when I had to go get coffee, towels, etc, staff was unfriendly and rude.

2025-09-29 • via Nuitee
R
Ray • family_with_children
6
Pros:

Hard bed cold food not enough towels

2025-09-28 • via Nuitee
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Brandon • family
2
Pros:

Still frozen eggs the sausage was cold waffle batter was not thick enough was like water had fruit flies in the juice hairdryer near the restroom has a dirty screen on the back

2025-09-28 • via Nuitee
M
Melissa
6
Pros:

Jasmina was very pleasant.

2025-09-28 • via Nuitee
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Lorriane
8
1st Time Stay
Pros:

My stay was fine, since I only stayed 1 night. I appreciate the facility being pet friendly and the parking was fine, the facility was also next to several eateries which was convenient. It however really needs updating examples; 1. Baseboarding was separated from the wall in a few areas, 2. The shower curtains need updating ( in my room) they were tattered and shower rod barely hanging on the wall, 3. I saw what looked to be mold in the ceiling of bathroom, 4. Bed linen needs updating. All in all they stay was still do-able for what I needed and maybe an option should I need a room quickly.

2025-09-22 • via Nuitee
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Adam
6
Pros:

Furniture was broken and the lock on the door was damaged so yeah definitely wouldn't recommend it if you want to be safe

2025-09-18 • via Nuitee
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linda
8
Pros:

IT needs to be updated. The hotel looks good from the outside but the room needs to be remodeled and. Paint and fixed the walls fixtures need to be up.

2025-09-18 • via Nuitee
E
Edwin
4
Pros:

Run down place, i wouldnt stay here again.

2025-09-18 • via Nuitee
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April
4
Pros:

Room smelled like cigs/dirty showers/holes in walls/dirty linen and blankets

2025-09-17 • via Nuitee
T
Tania
10
Pros:

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2025-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Misty • family
2
Pros:

We were in 108 forest ms. We lifted the direct tv box and roaches fell out. The bathroom had hair all behind the door wall and floor the sheets on the bed was just remade not replaced the worst stay I ever had and I will tell anyone. I can for a special visit to see my mother from Texas and it was the worse stay I should have just booked the holiday inn. I will never make this mistake again. We had to go by blankets and air freshener and disinfectant spray I already paid for the room and I didn’t have xtra to get another hotel so I had to stay here three nights in this.

2025-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Jan
4
Mold
Pros:

Black mold everywhere no working smoke detector

2025-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Tabitha
10
Pros:

It was wonderful and staff was very welcoming

2025-08-15 • via Nuitee
M
Melissa • family
2
Pros:

Food - limited options.bed had cigarette burns

2025-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Brittany • partner
4
Pros:

It was a nice cozy quiet room awesome bed soft as cotton but the toilet and shower both was nasty and there was a leak at my door coming from the air conditioner in room 218 the kitchen had gnats flying all over the food oh and let’s not forget the D**** paraphernalia My girlfriend found in the toilet I wish I could get a refund or another 2 more nights for free but it’s cool I didn’t push the issue

2025-08-06 • via Nuitee
D
Deborah
8
Pros:

Quiet

2025-08-05 • via Nuitee
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Verified traveler
4
Pros:

Floor was sticky, bed uncomfortable

2025-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Alice
8
Pros:

I did nit have any issues and/or concerns.

2025-07-16 • via Nuitee