Holiday Inn Express Deforest by IHG

2.5 star property
Enjoy the indoor pool at this De Forest hotel

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Room options

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Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Roll-in Shower (Mobility)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking (Communications)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room

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

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Extra Floor Space)

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Extra Floor Space)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(27 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Mobility)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Communications)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Adjustable Shower Head)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the area

De Forest

In suburbs.At this De Forest hotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Pink Elephant and 6 miles (10 km) of Achenbach Hills Trail. Mousehouse Cheesehaus is within 6 miles (10 km) and Token Creek Park is within 9 miles (15 km).

What's nearby

  • Pink Elephant - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Alliant Energy Center - 23 min drive - 39.6 km
  • University of Wisconsin-Madison - 24 min drive - 28.1 km
  • Camp Randall Stadium - 26 min drive - 29.2 km
  • Kalahari Indoor Waterpark - 33 min drive - 67.1 km

Getting around

  • Madison Station - 23 min drive
  • Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kwik Trip - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪DeForest Family Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Deforest by IHG

Enjoy the indoor pool at this De Forest hotel
Holiday Inn Express Deforest by IHG offers its guests an indoor pool and a fitness center. WiFi is free in public spaces. A business center and a meeting room are available. Free breakfast is served daily. Event space at this hotel measures 750 square feet (70 square meters) and includes conference space. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and a picnic area are also featured at Holiday Inn Express Deforest by IHG. Free self parking is available.

This De Forest hotel is smoke free.

  • 70 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 750 sq ft of conference space
  • 70 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1997
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Front-desk safe
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
Holiday Inn Express Deforest by IHG offers 70 accommodations with complimentary newspapers and coffee/tea makers. 37-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This De Forest hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor 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
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-width doorways

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 37-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels
  • Pay movies

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from February 3 2026 to June 30 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Hallway
  • Lobby
  • Meeting facilities
  • Select guestrooms
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 30 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 35 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Breakage deposit: USD 25.00 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 30 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7 AM to 11 PM.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Express Deforest
Holiday Inn Express Deforest De Forest
Holiday Inn Express Deforest Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Deforest Hotel De Forest

Holiday Inn Express Deforest by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 312 out of 588 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 169 out of 588 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 58 out of 588 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 588 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 588 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room and common area clean. Good pool and hot tub.Staff courteous. Parking lot plowed after major snow storm.Conveniently located.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Qiana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was one of the cleanest hotels I've stayed in this year. I feel even the more upscale hotels have started cutting corners when it comes to cleanliness and customer service. This establishment hit the nail on the head with their overall appearance and customer service. From check in to check out, we enjoyed our stay. I would definitely choose this hotel again. It's also kid friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean hotel, great location. Friendly staff. Decent hotel continental breakfast. Did not hear traffic from highway. Several fast food restaurants, Starbucks, and Ehlennbach’s Cheese Chalet in walking distance. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Kenneth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Your description of the room is deceiving. It stated that it was accessible and communications? What does that mean? I wanted a handicap room and did not get one by paying through Expedia. There was no other mention of you offering a handicap room.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Tim

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Paula

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

A nice place to stay

The hotel is redoing the rooms. They are very nice. New carpet, bathroom fixtures etc. There is much variety at breakfast. The staff was welcoming. Everything was clean. My one complaint was our room was facing a large gas station. There were large lights that shined right into our room. Our room had no black out shades.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Tristan

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was nice. It had a nice decor of blue and white.. And extremely dated television, a small bathroom. Beds were actually very good. We did have to change our room because they accidentally put us in a room that hadn’t been cleaned. They were very apologetic and happy to accommodate. This hotel is half being remodeled from best Western to a holiday so that was evident. There were some lingering cigarette smells throughout the hotel, but not in the rooms. The elevator was disgusting and had a huge stain in it, and it was stained yellow all over. The breakfast was two stars just mediocrity. I would not stay at this holiday again. It was also very expensive for the weekend and what we were getting.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Kerrie

Liked: Cleanliness
The hotel didn’t seem to be full but I was put next to rooms that were occupied as well. That wouldn't have bern a problem except the walls are paper thin and you can hear everything! The people next to me were violently slamming their bathroom door over and over, and no one from the hotel came to check on the noise. The shower caulking was non-existent so water was all over the bathroom and I had to use every towel to try to soak it up. The bathroom mirror had led built in that blinked all night long when off. The only upside was the complimentary hot breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patti

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
They are in the middle of renovating the hotel. They have guests staying on the floor already fine and it's nice. Comfortable beds and pillows! As always with all hotels, could use overhead lighting but it seems like no one does. We will stay again as this was our 3rd stay there....
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Heidi

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room smelled terrible, like there was an air freshener in the a/c. It also didn’t cool the room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Patrick

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miguel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Carol

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Facility was nice and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The air conditioner rattled all night. The toilet was so low it was hard to get up from it. The beds qere very comfy.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sarahlisa

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bad smell

The room was smelling of cigarettes so bad and we were with a baby
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lance

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, clean hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kevin

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Noisy A/C Units and De-Humidifiers running because the carpeting was soaking wet by the A/C unit.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

George

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Not up to Holiday Inn Express standards!

I stayed at other Holiday Inn expresses throughout the years and this one did not live up to the names standards. Where do I start? For starters, it smelt like Indian curry inside the hotel, I found a long hair on my bed, the wallpaper was from the 80s, the TV was not a modern smart TV. It was from the 2010s and was not able to stream Netflix, the carpet was from the 80s the faucets were from the 90s
Hair on the bed.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jessica

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

Family

Very clean still remodeling but convenient spot good breakfast.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

denise

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Collin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy stay! Helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Tom

Travelled with family

Not great

Felt shabby. The toilet ran until you removed the tank lid and manually fixed it. The shower had two bottles of conditioner and no shampoo. The regular thermostat had a sign saying it didn’t work and to use the window unit, which made an awful inconsistent rattle/scraping noise that made it hard to sleep. The lighting was inconsistent inside varying between full spectrum and soft warm lighting. I asked our last night at the front desk if they had a corkscrew for a bottle of wine and I got a weird response asking if it was only the one bottle and that I wasn’t going to be rowdy (I’m a 50 year old guy staying with my wife and 14 year old daughter). Staying closer to Madison when visiting my family will cost more and have more traffic but I imagine it’s worth it over this place. I won’t be staying here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025