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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lake Forest by IHG

2.5 star property
Travelers start their day with coffee by the pool or head to the 24-hour gym for an energizing workout at this comfortable Orange County retreat

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lake Forest offers a convenient base in Orange County. Guests enjoy free breakfast each morning before relaxing in the spa tub or outdoor pool. The hotel provides high-speed WiFi throughout, and attentive staff ensure stays are restful and efficient.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is ₹8,747
₹9,638 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan

Room options

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Room amenity

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room | Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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Room amenity

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(30 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed

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 curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Room amenity

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(48 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Hearing Accessible King Room with Roll in Shower

Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Hearing Accessible King Room with Roll in Shower

  • Sleeps 2

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

Room amenity

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

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Mobility, Transfer Shower)

Room amenity

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

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility, Transfer Shower)

Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed (Spin Bike)

Room amenity

Suite, 1 King Bed (Spin Bike)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

1 King Bed Standard

  • Sleeps 2

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

1 King Bed Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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Bathroom | Combined shower/bathtub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

1 King Bed Suite Comm Accessible Tub

  • Sleeps 2

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

2 Queen Beds Standard

  • Sleeps 4

2 Queen Standard Mobil Access Trans Shwr

  • Sleeps 4

Standard Room With 1 King Bed And Communications Mobility Accessible

  • Sleeps 2

Standard King Room With Transfer Shower-Mobility Accessible

  • Sleeps 2

1 King Suite Spin Bike

  • Sleeps 2

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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Pittsford Park - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Etnies Skate Park of Lake Forest - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Foothill Ranch Towne Centre - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Saddleback Church - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Heritage Hill Historic Park - 3 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Irvine Transportation Center - 14 min drive
  • Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Carl's Jr. - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Big Wok Mongolian Bbq - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬3 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 centre are available to all guests.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Self-parking (surcharge), a front desk safe and a vending machine
  • Free newspapers, coffee/tea in reception and a banquet hall
  • Multilingual staff, a lift and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews speak highly of 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 such as free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • 49-inch LED TVs with cable channels
  • Separate sitting areas, mini fridges and microwaves

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  • Pet-friendly
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The price is ₹10,640
₹11,725 total
includes taxes & fees
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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 transport

  • Uncovered parking on site (USD 5 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 25, per pet, per day, plus a one-off 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 17 kg per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on 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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

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 a one-off USD 50 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

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 7 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lake Forest by IHG on 11 Jan 2026 start from ₹8,746.73, 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 17 kg 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: 4:00 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?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

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

Situated in a regional park, this hotel is within 3 miles (5 km) of Foothill Ranch Towne Centre, Heritage Hill Historic Park and Saddleback Church. Arden-Modjeska Historic Site and Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Reviews

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lake Forest by IHG Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 438 out of 648 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 131 out of 648 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 46 out of 648 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 648 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 648 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Norma

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room is really clean, very spacious and checkin was great!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arianna

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

10/10 Excellent

Marco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay, clean, quiet area. would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

VICTOR

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, very clean, comfortable bed, quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yvette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was very clean! The staff was great too.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Seth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No complaints. This place rocks
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed with children and loved it
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Aurora

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great except I can hear the upstairs to the point I couldn’t go back to sleep
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Amenities
Clean
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very helpful and nice. :)
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith

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

Great stay

This hotel is always a pleasure to stay at. The gentleman who checked us in was very personable and helpful. He remembered me from my last stay and gave me a room where I requested. The room is always very well presented; clean, comfortable and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

VICTOR

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, quiet bed comfortable, great hotel, will come back. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here for vball tournament. Staff friendly. Common areas clean. Double room was perfect for an overnight stay. Clean and Beds comfy. Bathroom shower drained well. Room stocked w enough towels. Coffee 24/7 was AWESOME. Breakfast was good. Lots of free parking. Very close drive to CLAVA and shopping area. Walking distance to good sushi, Starbucks, bakery, gas station, and Mediterranean dining. Price very good compared to other nearby hotels. Would def stay here again. Thanks!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Shante

Friendly
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I appreciated the quietness of the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and convenient for us.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Away from the freeway. Very comfortable and affordable.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

JAVIER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent places
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

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

4/10 Poor

sara

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I’m surprised this hotel was full. The hotel itself looks old. The room I was in though big was very run down. It seemed like a Motel 6.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Hobart and Cheryl

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

8/10 Good

Nobuhide

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good condition
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, updated rooms and a quick and easy breakfast with good selections.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shivaraj

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