Hampton Inn by Hilton Irvine Spectrum/Lake Forest

3.0 star property

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Terrace/patio
Tapas bar
Front of property
Lobby
Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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23021 Lake Center Drive B, Lake Forest, CA, 92630
  • Place, Costume Castle
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, The Orchard at Saddleback
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Massage Envy Spa
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Ontario Intl. Airport (ONT)
    ‪58 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(47 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility & Hearing, 3x3 Shower)

  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(61 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (3x3 Shower)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Hearing)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Lake Forest

Located in Lake Forest, Hampton Inn by Hilton Irvine Spectrum/Lake Forest is in the suburbs, within a 10-minute drive of Irvine Spectrum Center and Concordia University. .This hotel is 6.9 mi (11.1 km) from Orange County Great Park and 8.9 mi (14.4 km) from University of California, Irvine.

What's nearby

  • Costume Castle - 3 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Irvine Spectrum Center - 3 min drive - 3.7 km
  • The Orchard at Saddleback - 3 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Massage Envy Spa - 3 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Orange County Great Park - 6 min drive - 7.4 km

Getting around

  • Irvine Transportation Center - 11 min drive
  • John Wayne Airport (SNA) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Hat - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Carl's Jr. - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Hampton Inn by Hilton Irvine Spectrum/Lake Forest

Hampton Inn by Hilton Irvine Spectrum/Lake Forest offers 92 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 48-inch LCD televisions come with premium digital channels.

This Lake Forest hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness center.

Children under 17 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

Stay in one of 92 guestrooms featuring LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and a ballroom.
You can enjoy a meal at the restaurant serving the guests of Hampton Inn by Hilton Irvine Spectrum/Lake Forest, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a computer station, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Lake Forest? This hotel has 2000 square feet (186 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM on weekdays.
Oceans Bar - Onsite tapas bar. Happy hour is offered.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Covered parking on site (USD 20 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available on weekdays 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Oceans Bar

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 2,000 square feet of conference space
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2020
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 48-inch LCD TV with premium digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 82.65
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Covered self parking fee: USD 20.00 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 82.65 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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, debit card, or cash deposit 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton)

We should mention

Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply
Children under 17 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Hampton Inn Irvine Spectrum/Lake Forest
Hampton Inn Lake Forest Irvine Spectrum CA
Hampton Inn by Hilton Irvine Spectrum/Lake Forest Hotel
Hampton Inn by Hilton Irvine Spectrum/Lake Forest Lake Forest

Hampton Inn by Hilton Irvine Spectrum/Lake Forest Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 705 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 149 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 53 out of 1006 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shaghayegh

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was great, staff was nice. Parking existed. Paying for it was unnecessary.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Michele

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Sara Mia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was great. Staff was kind.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Luigi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was our 2nd time stayed there, still felt the same. Very nice staff, clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Ricardo

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chong

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ming Na

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is very clean, and my floor is very quiet during our family vacation in California. The Staff are very friendly. The transportation is very convenient for us, lots of restaurant nearby the hotel.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Antelope

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The cleanliness made us feel comfort and the staff is very nice and professional.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was great at the hotel, except the bathroom door, absolutely no privacy whatsoever. The barn door left about a 2 inch gap and did not close properly. Not sure this was how it was supposed to be or if it was broken.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Claribel

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Rich

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room. Helpful, friendly staff. Excellent housekeeping service.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Miles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean room, staff was great, breakfast was alright, and parking was fine.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jongmo

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Adam

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Miao

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, nice bathroom
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was what we were told and expected. The check in staff were awesome!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff, breakfast was okay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Damian J.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

javad shahbazi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
it was okey
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice place , courteous staff , kinda bothered by the parking fee . I wasn’t aware of it until I checked in .
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

josephine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean, staff friendly and professional
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Abdelrahman

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The fact they charge 20$/night for parking and it’s not explicitly mentioned is honestly terrible way to fake low rates
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025