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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lake Forest by IHG

2.5 star property
Suburban hotel with free breakfast and a 24-hour fitness center

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Free breakfast
Exterior
Front of property
Outdoor pool
1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly

Room options

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Standard Room

Standard Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Room amenity

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications, Mobility)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room amenity

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(26 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room amenity

Suite, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room amenity

Suite, 1 King Bed (Spin Bike)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room amenity

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(44 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room amenity

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Mobility, Transfer Shower)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room amenity

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Comm, Mobility, Accessible Tub)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility, Transfer Shower)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
20768 Lake Forest Drive, Lake Forest, CA, 92630

What's nearby

  • Saddleback Church - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Lake Mission Viejo - 6 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Marguerite Aquatic Complex - 7 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Irvine Spectrum Center - 8 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Orange County Great Park - 9 min drive - 8.2 km

Getting around

  • Irvine Transportation Center - 14 min drive
  • John Wayne Airport (SNA) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Frisby Cellars Winery - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Big Wok Mongolian Bar-B-Q - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪El Pollo Loco - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lake Forest by IHG

Hotel near Irvine Spectrum Center
Free breakfast, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour gym are just a few of the amenities provided at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lake Forest by IHG. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Free in-room WiFi and a business center are available to all guests.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Self parking (surcharge), coffee/tea in the lobby, and a banquet hall
  • Multilingual staff, a vending machine, and a 24-hour front desk
  • An elevator, a front-desk safe, and free newspapers
  • Guest reviews say great things about the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All 60 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 49-inch LED TVs with cable channels
  • Separate sitting areas, mini fridges, and microwaves

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Filipino, French, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Uncovered self parking on site (USD 5 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 555 square feet of conference space
  • Business center

Outdoors

  • In a regional park

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 49-inch LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per day, plus a one-time cleaning fee of USD 50 and a deposit of USD 50 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 37.5 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 14 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Uncovered self parking fee: USD 5 per day
  • Pet deposit: USD 50 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per day plus USD 50 one-time cleaning fee
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lake Forest by IHG have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lake Forest by IHG?

As of Jul 16, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lake Forest by IHG on Aug 10, 2025 start from CA $169.02, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lake Forest by IHG pet-friendly?

Yes, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lake Forest by IHG allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 37.5 lbs per pet. There's a deposit of USD 50 per stay and a fee of USD 25 per pet, per day. A cleaning fee of USD 50 also applies. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lake Forest by IHG?

Self parking is available for USD 5 per day.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lake Forest by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lake Forest by IHG?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lake Forest by IHG located?

Situated in a regional park, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Pittsford Park and Etnies Skate Park of Lake Forest. Foothill Ranch Towne Centre and Saddleback Church are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lake Forest by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 408 out of 602 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 122 out of 602 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 40 out of 602 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 602 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 602 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

I appreciated the quietness of the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10

Great… as always
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10

Nicely furnished. Great staff. Amazing (casual) restaurant right next door (Olivia/Mediterannean food). Nice location.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10

Great cut service
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10

Housekeeping was good, I was just hoping the pool was cleaner to enjoy
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

The front desk staff was amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Very nice facility
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Great customer service
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10

The TV did not work properly. The blinds had holes in them. Dust hanging from the lamps. The people were very nice through
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10

All star to the staff and the safety. There is still room for the breakfast to improve.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Good customer service
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Good customer service
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Great customer service
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Clean, updated rooms and a quick and easy breakfast with good selections.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10

It was a pleasant stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10

Good customer service
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Very clean, kind staff, overall a great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10

This is in a nice area of Lake Forest, equidistant between 241 and I-5/405. It's quiet, safe and surrounded by nice little shops for breakfast and evening.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

Very neat and clean place with good breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10

Very clean
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

We stay a few times a year when we need to go to CA. It is a comfortable hotel. The staff are always friendly and helpful. Breakfast is nourishing and included as is the parking. The hotel is convenient to the toll road and there are dining options close by.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10

Very Clean and people are freendly
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

This will always be my go-to hotel when visiting the Lake Forest/Mission Viejo area. The people who work at this hotel in every function are wonderful, the best!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10

Excellent hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10

Friendly staff, clean and comfortable rooms, great price.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023