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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lake Forest by IHG

2.5 star property
Suburban hotel with free breakfast and 24-hour fitness centre

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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
The current price is NZ$246
includes taxes & fees
1 July - 2 July

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

Standard Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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Room amenity

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room amenity

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(26 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed

Room amenity

Suite, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed (Spin Bike)

Room amenity

Suite, 1 King Bed (Spin Bike)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Room amenity

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(44 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Mobility, Transfer Shower)

Room amenity

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

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Room amenity

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

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility, Transfer Shower)

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

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

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Lake Forest

At Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lake Forest by IHG you'll be within a 20-minute walk of Etnies Skate Park of Lake Forest and 2.7 km (1.7 mi) from Foothill Ranch Towne Centre. Highlights at this hotel include free breakfast, an outdoor swimming pool and a 24-hour gym. .This business-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a business centre and a 24-hour front desk. Additionally, you'll find a hot tub, coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Attractions within a 15-minute drive of this Lake Forest hotel include Irvine Spectrum Center and Orange County Great Park.

What's nearby

  • Etnies Skate Park of Lake Forest - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Saddleback Church - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Lake Mission Viejo - 6 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Marguerite Aquatic Complex - 7 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Irvine Spectrum Center - 8 min drive - 10.0 km

Getting around

  • Irvine Transportation Center - 14 min drive
  • Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne) - 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

Suburban hotel with free breakfast and 24-hour fitness centre
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lake Forest by IHG offers its guests an outdoor pool, Access to hot tub, and a 24-hour fitness centre. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. There's an onsite business centre. Free breakfast is served. Event space at this hotel measures 555 square feet (52 square metres) and includes conference space. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and coffee/tea in 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 members are multilingual
  • Front desk safe
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lake Forest by IHG offers 60 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. 49-inch LED televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

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

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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: 3 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

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 lb 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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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 a one-off USD 50 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 guest room 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 all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG) guidelines.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 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

What is the cancellation policy at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lake Forest by IHG?

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lake Forest by IHG offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 29 Jun 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lake Forest by IHG on 1 Jul 2025 start from NZ$245.68, including 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.

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

Yep, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lake Forest by IHG has an uncovered self car park for USD 5 per day.

Are there any beaches close to Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lake Forest by IHG?

The closest beach to Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lake Forest by IHG is Main Beach (17.1 km).

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

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

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lake Forest by IHG?

No, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lake Forest by IHG does not offer an airport shuttle service.

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

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lake Forest by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 404 out of 597 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 122 out of 597 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 597 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 597 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 597 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

Jimmy W

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Breakfast options were good. They were painting the 2nd floor and our room had a strong chemical smell. My husband mentioned this to the person working the desk and they sent someone up to check. The person told my husband they didn’t smell anything and they acted like we were exaggerating.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christianne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great customer service
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

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

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

RINALDI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice facility
Stayed 1 night 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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 traveller
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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Michelle, Sedona

Travelled 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