Best Western Plus Irvine Spectrum Hotel

2.5 star property

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Property amenity
Lobby
Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub, Corner
Lobby
Lobby

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi

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23192 Lake Center Dr, Lake Forest, CA, 92630
  • Place, The Orchard at Saddleback
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Saddleback Memorial Medical Center
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Laguna Woods Golf Club
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub (with Sofabed)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub, Corner

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub (with Sofabed)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Balcony (with Sofabed)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly;with Sofabed)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

Corner King Suite with Sofa Bed - Non smoking

  • Sleeps 4

King Suite with Balcony with Sofa Bed - Non smoking

  • Sleeps 4

King Suite with Sofa Bed - Disability Access - Non smoking

  • Sleeps 4

King Suite With Two King Beds

  • Sleeps 6

Queen Suite with Sofa Bed - Pet Friendly - Non smoking

  • Sleeps 6

Queen Suite with Two Queen Beds - Disability Access - Non smoking

  • Sleeps 6

Queen Suite with Two Queen Beds with Balcony - Non smoking

  • Sleeps 6

Whirlpool Suite-1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 4

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About this property

Best Western Plus Irvine Spectrum Hotel

Hotel in Lake Forest with free breakfast and a fitness center
Along with an outdoor pool, this hotel has a fitness center and a 24-hour business center. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a hot tub, a business center, and concierge services.
Best Western Plus Irvine Spectrum Hotel offers 99 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies. Beds feature premium bedding. LED televisions come with premium cable channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with deep soaking bathtubs, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

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 blackout drapes/curtains. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.
The free breakfast at Best Western Plus Irvine Spectrum Hotel gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you'll be close to Irvine Spectrum Center. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus an outdoor pool.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • RV/bus/truck parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and luggage storage
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the breakfast and the helpful staff
  • Just a 5-minute drive from Irvine Spectrum Center and 9 minutes from Orange County Great Park
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
Best Western Plus Irvine Spectrum Hotel offers its guests an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a fitness center. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A 24-hour business center and meeting rooms are available. Free breakfast is served daily. A terrace, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Best Western Plus Irvine Spectrum Hotel. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Lake Forest hotel.

Guests are served free continental breakfast on weekdays from 6 AM to 9 AM and on weekends from 7 AM to 10 AM.

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
  • Free covered self parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry parking (surcharge) on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available 6 AM to 9 AM on weekdays and 7 AM to 10 AM on weekends

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room sofa bed
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Outdoor pool
  • Separate bedroom

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

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

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 accessible parking spaces
  • Braille/raised signage
  • No lift
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

More

  • 3 buildings
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 1988
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • LED TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 40.00
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

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: USD 30 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 25 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 150.00 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 30 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 40.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Best Western Irvine
Best Western Irvine Spectrum
Best Western Irvine Spectrum Hotel
Best Western Plus Irvine Spectrum
Best Western Plus Irvine Spectrum Hotel
Best Western Plus Irvine Spectrum Hotel Lake Forest
Best Western Plus Irvine Spectrum Lake Forest
Best Western Spectrum Irvine
Irvine Best Western
Irvine Spectrum Best Western
Irvine Hotel Lake Forest
Best Plus Irvine Spectrum
Best Western Plus Irvine Spectrum Hotel Hotel
Best Western Plus Irvine Spectrum Hotel Lake Forest
Best Western Plus Irvine Spectrum Hotel Hotel Lake Forest

Best Western Plus Irvine Spectrum Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 569 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 219 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 114 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 55 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 49 out of 1006 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
fine
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beatriz

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa, San Bernardino

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was my 2nd time staying here in recent weeks. I again had a great interaction with the gentleman who checked me in, my room was clean and comfortable, and I took advantage of their considerable continental breakfast options. I would definitely recommend to any friends or family traveling through the area.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Mitchell

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is great and Irvine is a beautiful city. Close to the Irvine Spectrum Center.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eliseo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Consistently Exceptional – A Quiet Return, A Warm Welcome This was my second stay at the hotel — first over the summer, and now again for a few days — and once more, the experience exceeded expectations. Rita continues to set the standard for front-desk hospitality. Cheerful, attentive, and always willing to help, she brings a warmth to the stay that never feels forced. Her consistency is truly impressive — a rare quality in service these days. On the later shift, Jatin has taken the baton with grace. Professional, calm, and reliably present when needed, he maintains the same high standard with a steady demeanor and a gentleman’s approach. It’s reassuring to know that whether it’s early or late, the hotel is always in capable hands. Some hotels are remembered for their comfort and dependability. This one earns its place in memory through the quiet excellence of its people — those who carry out their roles not just with skill, but with unmistakable class. — The Quiet Stoic
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean. Beds were hard
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Amy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were comfortable and clean. Good breakfast. Fitness room could use a fan.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the in room jetted tub was great, second floor common outside area is nice plenty of tables and seating, separate in room seating area with television, staff is good at what they do
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its next to a freeway but its fairly quite, they have several elevators throughout which makes it very convenient for moving luggage. Friendly and helpful front staff, free breakfast, 24/7 coffee machine, and comfy bed, what more do you need? 👍
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Audrie

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable, clean, large sized rooms with friendly and helpful staff!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isaiah

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

8/10 Good

Edgar

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities
The staff was friendly and welcoming at check in. The stay was over all very pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Beatriz

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Andy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice that the jacuzzi works. Nice to have a fridge in the room, but ours was not cold the first day. Good location near dining, shopping.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Juan, Hesperia

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice from start to finish
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tahera

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Rosa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Brian

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

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