Welcome to the Holiday Inn Express and Suites Hendersonville SE -Flat Rock hotel! Our modern, beautifully designed, and comfortable hotel located in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains allows our guests to reap all of the benefits of staying in touch with all of the cutting edge conveniences of our high tech world while still enjoying the breathtaking beauty of the Western North Carolina Mountains. The hotel is conveniently located just off of I-26 at the intersection of Upward Road, just minutes from Historic Downtown Hendersonville and the Village of Flat Rock. We are also the closest hotel to a favorite attraction in our area: The Flat Rock Playhouse. Visitors can spend the day touring the Carl Sandburg Home, just moments from the hotel, before taking in one of the top-rated plays offered at the Playhouse. Chimney Rock Park, just 20 minutes from the hotel, allows guests to enjoy spectacular vistas and views of the amazing Blue Ridge Mountains. We are also just moments from the bustle of downtown Asheville, North Carolina. This allows guests to spend the day exploring a truly unique city, while still spending the night with us in serene Flat Rock. The Asheville area boasts a myriad of amazing attractions, including the Biltmore Estate, the Grove Park Inn, and entrances to the Blue Ridge Parkway.