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

2.5 star property

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Courtyard
Meeting facility
Exterior
Interior
Fitness facility

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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1600 E 1st St, Santa Ana, CA, 92701
  • Santa Ana Zoo
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Old Orange County Courthouse
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Bowers Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • 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, 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

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

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

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

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 Twin Bed

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communication)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(44 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, Extra Floor Space)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 33 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 (Roll Shwr)

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(72 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 (Extra Floor Space)

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

View all photos for Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Mobility ,Accessible Tub)

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

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About this property

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

Suburban hotel with free breakfast and a fitness center
An outdoor pool, a fitness center, and a 24-hour business center are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free buffet breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, coffee/tea in a common area, a business center, and laundry facilities are onsite.
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.

Our customers tell us they enjoy the free breakfast at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Santa Ana - Orange County by IHG. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Santa Ana Zoo. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus an outdoor pool.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include free lobby newspapers, a front-desk safe, and a 24-hour business center
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean accommodations and the helpful staff
  • 7 minutes by car from Honda Center and 8 minutes from Angel Stadium of Anaheim
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Santa Ana - Orange County by IHG offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness center. WiFi is free in public spaces. Business amenities include a 24-hour business center and 8 meeting rooms. Free breakfast is served daily. Barbecue grills, multilingual staff, and coffee/tea in a common area are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn Express & Suites Santa Ana - Orange County by IHG. Self parking is free.

This Santa Ana hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served free buffet breakfast daily from 6:00 AM to 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
  • 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

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

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
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)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.
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

  • 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

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 650 out of 1185 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 291 out of 1185 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 119 out of 1185 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 58 out of 1185 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 67 out of 1185 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Vincent P

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Tamar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff was friendly and very welcoming. Room was clean, shower was wonderful, and the bed let me sleep like a baby.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Salvador

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
excellent service
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Esmeralda

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Stacey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stay at this property a lot due to its proximity to my daughter’s sports team. We enjoy the convenient location, the breakfast, free parking, a nice gym and cleanliness of the rooms. However, it seems like they may have a bird problem on the property lately. There is bird excrement all over the balconies and every morning we are awakened early by very loud birds. Also, if there is an event next door at the event venue, parking is also non existent which is a little frustrating.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hong

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

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Javier, Santa Clara

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was pretty clean
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miguel

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

8/10 Good

mervick

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love everything about this hotel, the beds were very comfortable and the room was very clean and nice!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Jason

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
No way to vent room, patio door didn't open purposefully. After 3 showers room was extremely humid and hot, A/C wasn't helping. Sink faucet was sticking and so hard to operate my 10 y.o. son needed help. The back doors to the property are not keyless entery, but anyone with a small amount of dexterity can jump the short wall in the back. Security advised I park in a more visible spot due to theft / break-ins. I was about 15 spots down from front of the hotel. They do have HBO though. No hot tub either. Older facade / interior. DND sign hung on door, housekeeping still tried to enter without knocking as we were checking out.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

John Vincent

The price per night was reasonable, but the breakfast was disappointing. There was not even a sausage. The place doesn’t seem to be well maintained, and the floors in the common areas are noticeably dirty. Room looks new and clean, bathroom though was weirdly built. The sink was too far to reach. Laundry area was on the 10th floor only, will take you a trip in doing your laundry. Overall, you get what you paid for but won’t be staying here again that’s for sure.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Saul, Buena Park

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything meets our expectation to make our stay relaxing & comfortable. Very good customer service, clean room/amenities & quality breakfast options. Keep it up…
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

JULIO

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

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

4/10 Poor

Cheyenne

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
2 night stay for business. Staff friendly, hotel clean, room nice and bed comfortable enough. Unfortunately a very loud hotel. Location can be loud and walls very thin. Also booked this hotel because of the balcony and didn’t realize they have all the doors locked so you can’t open them. Being stuck in the room working was a bit stuffy, would have liked to have the breeze.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Robin

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

zac

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed many times a
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Claudia, Lake Villa

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great experience for 1 night!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Denele

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Oij m

It was very nice ann clean and front desk very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025