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

2.5 star property

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Outdoor pool
In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Exterior
Free daily buffet breakfast
Interior

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included
$144
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29

Explore the area

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1600 E 1st St, Santa Ana, CA, 92701
  • Place, Santa Ana Zoo
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Old Orange County Courthouse
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Bowers Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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

Standard Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(25 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Mobility, Accessible Tub)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Suite, 1 King Bed (Additional Living Area)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communication, Extra Floor Space)

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communication, Extra Floor Space)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communication)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(44 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communication)

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communication)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 299 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Mobility ,Accessible Tub)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 299 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Roll Shwr)

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Roll Shwr)

  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Roll Shwr)

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Roll Shwr)

  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility, Accessible Tub)

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

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

  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(74 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Extra Floor Space)

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Extra Floor Space)

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

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About this property

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

Hotel in Lyon Street
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.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Santa Ana - Orange County by IHG features an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This hotel offers access to a 24-hour business center and 8 meeting rooms. A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. This business-friendly hotel also offers barbecue grills, multilingual staff, and coffee/tea in a common area. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Santa Ana - Orange County by IHG is a smoke-free property.

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 6:00 AM and 9:30 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 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 crib
  • 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 center
  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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
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)

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. 667 out of 1201 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 292 out of 1201 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 117 out of 1201 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 60 out of 1201 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 65 out of 1201 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jahnae

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

GuoHong

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The inside of hotel was every clean and nice
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
2nd time staying here and it was great
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher A

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

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

10/10 Excellent

Hector

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter, Salem

Had a great brief stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kuldip S.

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was okay. I wish, tehy shuold have better breakfast, they can easly impove or can do better.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Alma

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second time staying here and have yet to be disappointed. Nice room, clean everything
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Guillermo

Liked: Amenities
Great customer service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kyung

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jinhan

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emanuel

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jinpeng

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francisco

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter, Salem

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very nice and we checked in efficiently
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Robin

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

A

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a great staying
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janette

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jorge

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025