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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lake Forest by IHG

2.5 star property
Lake Forest guestrooms with free WiFi

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Exterior
Free breakfast
Outdoor pool
1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Front of property

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot Tub
  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
20768 Lake Forest Drive, Lake Forest, CA, 92630
  • Etnies Skate Park of Lake Forest
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Saddleback Church
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Lake Mission Viejo
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room

  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Room amenity

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

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

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Room amenity

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(26 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

Suite, 1 King Bed (Spin Bike)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room amenity

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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Room amenity

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room amenity

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Lake Forest

In regional park.You'll find Etnies Skate Park of Lake Forest and Foothill Ranch Towne Centre within 2 miles (3 km) of this hotel. Saddleback Church and Arden-Modjeska Historic Site are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Etnies Skate Park of Lake Forest - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Saddleback Church - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Lake Mission Viejo - 6 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • Marguerite Aquatic Complex - 7 min drive - 5.1 miles
  • Irvine Spectrum Center - 8 min drive - 6.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Frisby Cellars Winery - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Big Wok Mongolian Bar-B-Q - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪El Pollo Loco - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lake Forest by IHG

Lake Forest guestrooms with free WiFi
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.

  • 60 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 555 sq ft of conference space
  • 52 sq m of conference space
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Front-desk safe
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
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.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Filipino, French, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 49-inch LED TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

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: 3 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.

Property payment types

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

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)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lake Forest by IHG to the airport?

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lake Forest by IHG is 17 mi (21-min drive) away from the John Wayne Airport (SNA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lake Forest by IHG?

As of Jun 23, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lake Forest by IHG on Jul 3, 2025 start from $147.0, 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.

Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lake Forest by IHG have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lake Forest by IHG.

How close is Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lake Forest by IHG to the beach?

This hotel is 18.3 mi (34-min drive) from Thousand Steps Beach and 18.8 mi (37-min drive) from Table Rock Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lake Forest by IHG offer free breakfast?

Yes, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lake Forest by IHG offers free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lake Forest by IHG?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lake Forest by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM.

Is there free parking at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lake Forest by IHG?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for USD 5 per day.

Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lake Forest by IHG have a pool?

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lake Forest by IHG features an outdoor pool.

Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lake Forest by IHG have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lake Forest by IHG to downtown Lake Forest?

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lake Forest by IHG is 1.5 mi away from Lake Forest.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lake Forest by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 404 out of 596 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 121 out of 596 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 596 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 596 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 596 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jennifer

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

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great small hotel! Friendly service, nice spacious clean rooms. We loved the cookie at check in! Breakfast was just ok. I’ve stayed at many Holiday Inn Express hotels and this was not my favorite. The fried eggs were kind of rubbery, the pancake machine was broken, and there weren’t a lot of bread options BUT I’m still super grateful for a free breakfast and it was very clean. Overall a great experience and we would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christianne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good customer service
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Curtis

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marjan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Staci

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

Great stay, highly recommended

Great stay. We were in town for a volleyball match just down the road. Breakfast ready early with great variety. Room comfy, bathroom and shower large and clean. Very quiet at night. Starbucks in the parking lot along with couple other restaurants that we didn’t try. Nothing fancy as most HIE hotels aren’t, but just what we needed for a quick overnight. Definitely stay here again when playing at Clava.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jill

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights for a volleyball tournament. King suite, spacious, with a desk and 2 sitting chairs. Pretty comfortable bed, although I did call front desk at 11pm to ask for a blanket and was told that there were none and that the front desk was too busy at the moment to help me which was strange to be busy so late at night in this area? I could have easily walked down to front desk to grab a blanket but that apparent wasn't an option. Anyway, quiet location just off of the toll road. Good breakfast ready at 6:30am which was convenient for us. No Netflix or streaming capability just regular cable. WiFi was spotty. Very small parking lot but parking was free so no complaints. Starbucks in same parking lot which was helpful, as well as a few restaurants (sushi, Mediterranean/pizza) within walking distance. All in all good for what we needed, which was a quiet place to sleep central in OC.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk staff was amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
THE STAY WAS GOOD -- BUT HOW DO I GET A BILL -? IS IT EMAILED TO ME? THANK YOU
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fredy

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Salanthia

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alishia, Santa Barbara

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was the same everyday, not switched up. Pancake machine wasn’t working pancakes not cooked.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith

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

Convenient location with good service.

We stay a few times a year when we need to go to CA. It is a comfortable hotel. The staff are always friendly and helpful. Breakfast is nourishing and included as is the parking. The hotel is convenient to the toll road and there are dining options close by.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

karen

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

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

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

I stay where I feel 100% welcome.

I absolutely love Todd at the front desk and all other employees I've had contact with at this hotel. They're not just great employees who are professional in every way, they're just lovely people.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

JAVIER

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle, Sedona

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is in a nice area of Lake Forest, equidistant between 241 and I-5/405. It's quiet, safe and surrounded by nice little shops for breakfast and evening.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Lauren

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
The fridge was broken in the room. The breakfast was ok but the dinning area for it was pretty small. They had the ice machine and water machine on oppositie sides of the hotel. It would make more sense for them to just be next to each other. Overall the location was close to shopping and food so that was convienent. The staff were all nice as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mercan

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024