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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lake Forest by IHG

2.5 star property

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Free breakfast
Outdoor pool
Front of property
Exterior
Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

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

Room options

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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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Standard Room

Standard Room

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Suite, 1 King Bed

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

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(46 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 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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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Mobility, Transfer Shower)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed (Spin Bike)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lake Forest by IHG

Suburban hotel with free breakfast and a 24-hour fitness center
This hotel features an outdoor pool, a 24-hour fitness center, and a hot tub. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, coffee/tea in a common area, a business center, and conference space are onsite.
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.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the free breakfast at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lake Forest by IHG. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Pittsford Park. Free WiFi in public areas, an outdoor pool, and a 24-hour gym are available.
  • Free breakfast offered
  • Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Self parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Amenities include free lobby newspapers, a front-desk safe, and a business center
  • Onsite recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the breakfast and the helpful staff
  • 9 minutes by car from Irvine Spectrum Center and 10 minutes from Orange County Great Park
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lake Forest by IHG offers its guests an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a 24-hour fitness center. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. There's an onsite business center. Free breakfast is served. Event space at this hotel measures 555 square feet (52 square meters) and includes conference space. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and coffee/tea in a common area are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lake Forest by IHG. For a fee, parking is available.

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

Guests are served free breakfast.

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: 4:00 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: USD 25 per pet, per day, plus a one-time cleaning fee of USD 50 and a deposit of USD 50 per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 37.5 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only
  • 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.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 14 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • 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

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 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)
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. 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

  • Up to 2 children 14 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
  • 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. 430 out of 635 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 127 out of 635 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 45 out of 635 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 635 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 635 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

6/10 Okay

Eileen

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The strong chemical fragrance in the hotel was overwhelmingly. It was in the lobby, elevator and hallways. It would be better if it was a natural fragrance or no fragrance at all.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

ruifeng

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice and clean
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 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

6/10 Okay

John

Travelled with family
The TV did not work properly. The blinds had holes in them. Dust hanging from the lamps. The people were very nice through
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Hadi

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

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

10/10 Excellent

Judy

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

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

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

8/10 Good

Judith

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

10/10 Excellent

Rheanna

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

david

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great… as always
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Very loud upstairs
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jose Eduardo, la crescenta

Travelled with family
Housekeeping was good, I was just hoping the pool was cleaner to enjoy
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Monica

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Saul

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christianne

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

10/10 Excellent

Christianne

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great cut service
Stayed 1 night in May 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

6/10 Okay

Stefanie

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

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