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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lake Forest by IHG

2.5 star property

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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot Tub
  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
$120
$109 nightly
$120 total
Total with taxes and fees
Dec 21 - Dec 22

Explore the area

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20768 Lake Forest Drive, Lake Forest, CA, 92630
  • Place, Pittsford Park
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Foothill Ranch Towne Centre
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Saddleback Church
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

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Room amenity

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room

  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Room amenity

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Room amenity

Suite, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room amenity

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(47 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Hearing Accessible King Room with Roll in Shower

  • Sleeps 2

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Room amenity

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room amenity

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room amenity

Suite, 1 King Bed (Spin Bike)

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

1 King Bed Standard

  • Sleeps 2

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

1 King Bed Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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

1 King Bed Suite Comm Accessible Tub

  • Sleeps 2

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Desk, blackout drapes, 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 neighborhood

Lake Forest

When you stay at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lake Forest by IHG in Lake Forest, you'll be in a regional park, within a 15-minute drive of Irvine Spectrum Center and Orange County Great Park. .This hotel is 12 mi (19.4 km) from University of California, Irvine and 13.8 mi (22.2 km) from Mission San Juan Capistrano.

What's nearby

  • Pittsford Park - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Etnies Skate Park of Lake Forest - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Foothill Ranch Towne Centre - 2 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Saddleback Church - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Heritage Hill Historic Park - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

  • Irvine Transportation Center - 14 min drive
  • John Wayne Airport (SNA) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Carl's Jr. - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Big Wok Mongolian Bbq - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lake Forest by IHG

Suburban hotel with free breakfast and a 24-hour fitness center
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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 60 guestrooms featuring microwaves and LED televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and separate sitting areas, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, a banquet hall, and a vending machine.
A complimentary breakfast is included.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Planning an event in Lake Forest? This hotel has facilities measuring 555 square feet (52 square meters), including conference space. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
A complimentary breakfast is offered.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Uncovered self 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 center

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.
  • Elevator
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per day, plus a one-time 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 37.5 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at 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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

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 USD 50 one-time 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

Reviews

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lake Forest by IHG Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 435 out of 643 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 129 out of 643 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 46 out of 643 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 643 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 643 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alan

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

4/10 Poor

sara

Business traveler
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

10/10 Excellent

Arianna

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

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

10/10 Excellent

VICTOR

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

10/10 Excellent

VICTOR

Traveled with family
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

6/10 Okay

Karen

The worst breakfast

The room was comfortable and the beds were comfortable. The breakfast was the worst! Coffee was barely lukewarm, the hot food looked like it had been sitting out for a couple of days, and selection was low. The bagel I ate was stale.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 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

Rebecca

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

My favorite hotel in SoCal

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Nobuhide

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

6/10 Okay

Eileen

Business traveler
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 traveler
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

Traveled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Traveled 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

Traveled 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