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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Santa Ana - Orange County by IHG

2.5 star property

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Outdoor pool
Exterior
In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Interior
Free daily buffet breakfast

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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1600 E 1st St, Santa Ana, CA, 92701
  • Place, Santa Ana Zoo
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Orange County Global Medical Center
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Old Orange County Courthouse
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Mobility, Accessible Tub)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed (Additional Living Area)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communication, Extra Floor Space)

In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communication, Extra Floor Space)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communication)

In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communication)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(45 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communication)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications, Accessible Tub)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Mobility ,Accessible Tub)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Roll Shwr)

In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Roll Shwr)

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Roll Shwr)

In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Roll Shwr)

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility, Accessible Tub)

In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

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

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(79 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Extra Floor Space)

In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Extra Floor Space)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Exterior
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About the area

Santa Ana

With a stay at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Santa Ana - Orange County by IHG, you'll be centrally located in Santa Ana, within a 10-minute drive of Honda Center and Anaheim Convention Center. .This hotel is 7.5 mi (12.1 km) from Disneyland® Resort and 7.7 mi (12.4 km) from Downtown Disney® District.

What's nearby

  • Santa Ana Zoo - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Cabrillo Tennis Center - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Orange County Global Medical Center - 2 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Old Orange County Courthouse - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Ronald Reagan Federal Building and Courthouse - 3 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center - 6 min drive
  • John Wayne Airport (SNA) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Sandwich Society - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Taqueria El Gordito - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Taqueria de Anda - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Avila's El Ranchito - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Santa Ana - Orange County by IHG

Suburban hotel with free breakfast and a fitness center
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Santa Ana - Orange County by IHG offers 161 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. 55-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Santa Ana hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 161 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. 55-inch flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and barbecue grills.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. This hotel has 8 meeting rooms available for events. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 6:00 AM and 9:30 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • 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 daily 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • 8 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 10 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1978
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
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 not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)

We should mention

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Hotel Santa Ana Plaza
Santa Ana Plaza
Holiday Inn Express Suites Santa Ana Orange County
Holiday Inn Express Suites Santa Ana Orange County by IHG
Holiday Inn Express Suites Santa Ana Orange County an IHG Hotel

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Santa Ana - Orange County by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 691 out of 1224 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 294 out of 1224 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 114 out of 1224 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 62 out of 1224 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 63 out of 1224 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Biju

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Average

Everything small but neat. No expected pressure in shower. TV should support smart.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Having the best experience while stay out there
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
AC/ heat ventilation flowing at the head of bed.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Pari

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff , parking and no noise
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Saul, Buena Park

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place. Clean. Staff not too helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darrell

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
From the moment I walked in, until the moment I left, he staff was attentive and top flight. I have had good experiences, and I’ve had great experiences, and this really, for the type of hotel and accommodation was top flight. The staff deserves praise because these are the definition of good people.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

XINYUN

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jorge

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

zachary

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

8/10 Good

Anthony

Business traveller
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

cleaning staff Mishap

We asked the room to be cleaned and when the woman came to clean, she just came in and dumped the trash, so my wife asked her to change the bed sheets and she rolled her eyes and let out a frustrated sigh, and proceeded to aggressively change the sheets! She did not even wipe anything down in the bathroom or counter area by the microwave! and she did not have gloves on at any time.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Marlowe

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

Breakfast upgrade

We appreciated the breakfast upgrades from other hotels. Real scrambled eggs, quality yogurt, half and half.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and amazing A/C!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erik

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Humberto

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexis

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

3 day business trip

Stayed here for a work trip. The hotel clean and had a small business center. The room was clean and comfortable. I would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Inseuk

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mariya

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Noisy, dirty
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roberto

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were very clean. Beds were very comfortable. Staff very polite and helpful. We spent a restful night. Breakfast was very good. Thank you.

10/10 Excellent

Sergio, Atascadero

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy access to freeway
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Leonidas

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Fix key check in

Room key failed … TWICE! Not what you want after long drive…
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natividad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The food wasn’t it to be honest
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Rosa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and spacious, with modern decor. The breakfast was great! The hotel was located on a busy street and close to a freeway, and so was somewhat noisy.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

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