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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lake Forest by IHG

2.5 star property

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Indulge in a variety of dishes, including turkey sausage and bacon, at our buffet.
Two single beds with white linens and wooden headboards, a nightstand with a lamp and telephone, and abstract art adorn the walls.
Welcome to our hotel lobby, featuring two reception desks and a spacious staircase.
Situated on a hillside, this hotel offers a scenic view of the surrounding landscape.
Enjoy a refreshing swim in our pool, surrounded by comfortable lounge chairs and tables.

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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20768 Lake Forest Drive, Lake Forest, CA, 92630
  • Saddleback Church
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Lake Mission Viejo
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Irvine Spectrum Center
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room

Standard Room

  • 23 sq m
  • 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)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room amenity

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(27 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room amenity

Suite, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room amenity

Suite, 1 King Bed (Spin Bike)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room amenity

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(44 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room amenity

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Lake Forest

When you stay at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lake Forest by IHG in Lake Forest, you'll be in a regional park, within a 15-minute drive of Irvine Spectrum Center and Orange County Great Park. .This hotel is 17.2 mi (27.7 km) from Fashion Island and 12 mi (19.4 km) from University of California, Irvine.

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

Suburban hotel with free breakfast and a 24-hour fitness center
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lake Forest by IHG offers 60 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. 49-inch LED televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and 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 blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 60 guestrooms featuring microwaves and LED televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and separate sitting areas, 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 banquet hall, and a vending machine.
A complimentary breakfast is included.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Planning an event in Lake Forest? This hotel has facilities measuring 555 square feet (52 square meters), including conference space. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
A complimentary breakfast is offered.

Languages

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

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Uncovered 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 centre

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.
  • Lift
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • 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

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

Prominence Hotel
Prominence Hotel Lake Forest
Prominence Lake Forest

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lake Forest by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 411 out of 606 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 123 out of 606 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 40 out of 606 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 606 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 606 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 Excellent

Christianne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great customer service
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lora

Huge room

The room was huge, double the size of a normal room. Refrigerator, microwave and dark out window shades.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed at this Hotel after having surgery. It was quiet, convenient and close to everything we needed!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith

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

Great stay!

This hotel is always very clean and comfortable. The office staff are courteous and friendly. It is like a home away from home.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Babak

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Abe

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Christianne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great customer service
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great customer service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good customer service
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Linda

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
Ok
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christianne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good customer service
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeannine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jimmy W

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Breakfast options were good. They were painting the 2nd floor and our room had a strong chemical smell. My husband mentioned this to the person working the desk and they sent someone up to check. The person told my husband they didn’t smell anything and they acted like we were exaggerating.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christianne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great customer service
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great small hotel! Friendly service, nice spacious clean rooms. We loved the cookie at check in! Breakfast was just ok. I’ve stayed at many Holiday Inn Express hotels and this was not my favorite. The fried eggs were kind of rubbery, the pancake machine was broken, and there weren’t a lot of bread options BUT I’m still super grateful for a free breakfast and it was very clean. Overall a great experience and we would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christianne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good customer service
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Curtis

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

RINALDI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice facility
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marjan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Staci

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

Great stay, highly recommended

Great stay. We were in town for a volleyball match just down the road. Breakfast ready early with great variety. Room comfy, bathroom and shower large and clean. Very quiet at night. Starbucks in the parking lot along with couple other restaurants that we didn’t try. Nothing fancy as most HIE hotels aren’t, but just what we needed for a quick overnight. Definitely stay here again when playing at Clava.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jill

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights for a volleyball tournament. King suite, spacious, with a desk and 2 sitting chairs. Pretty comfortable bed, although I did call front desk at 11pm to ask for a blanket and was told that there were none and that the front desk was too busy at the moment to help me which was strange to be busy so late at night in this area? I could have easily walked down to front desk to grab a blanket but that apparent wasn't an option. Anyway, quiet location just off of the toll road. Good breakfast ready at 6:30am which was convenient for us. No Netflix or streaming capability just regular cable. WiFi was spotty. Very small parking lot but parking was free so no complaints. Starbucks in same parking lot which was helpful, as well as a few restaurants (sushi, Mediterranean/pizza) within walking distance. All in all good for what we needed, which was a quiet place to sleep central in OC.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk staff was amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
THE STAY WAS GOOD -- BUT HOW DO I GET A BILL -? IS IT EMAILED TO ME? THANK YOU
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fredy

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025