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

2.5 star property

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

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
$135
includes taxes & fees
Dec 28 - Dec 29

Explore the area

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1600 E 1st St, Santa Ana, CA, 92701
  • Place, Santa Ana Zoo
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Orange County Global Medical Center
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Old Orange County Courthouse
    ‪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
(45 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

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

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

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

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
(79 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
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 692 out of 1225 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 294 out of 1225 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 114 out of 1225 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 62 out of 1225 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 63 out of 1225 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

Athena Alize

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allen

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yuelian

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Elio

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Dirty and noisy
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Biju

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Average

Everything small but neat. No expected pressure in shower. TV should support smart.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Having the best experience while stay out there
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
AC/ heat ventilation flowing at the head of bed.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Pari

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff , parking and no noise
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Saul, Buena Park

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place. Clean. Staff not too helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darrell

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
From the moment I walked in, until the moment I left, he staff was attentive and top flight. I have had good experiences, and I’ve had great experiences, and this really, for the type of hotel and accommodation was top flight. The staff deserves praise because these are the definition of good people.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

XINYUN

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jorge

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

zachary

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

8/10 Good

Anthony

Business traveler
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

cleaning staff Mishap

We asked the room to be cleaned and when the woman came to clean, she just came in and dumped the trash, so my wife asked her to change the bed sheets and she rolled her eyes and let out a frustrated sigh, and proceeded to aggressively change the sheets! She did not even wipe anything down in the bathroom or counter area by the microwave! and she did not have gloves on at any time.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Marlowe

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

Breakfast upgrade

We appreciated the breakfast upgrades from other hotels. Real scrambled eggs, quality yogurt, half and half.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and amazing A/C!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erik

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Humberto

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexis

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

3 day business trip

Stayed here for a work trip. The hotel clean and had a small business center. The room was clean and comfortable. I would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Inseuk

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mariya

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Noisy, dirty
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roberto

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were very clean. Beds were very comfortable. Staff very polite and helpful. We spent a restful night. Breakfast was very good. Thank you.

10/10 Excellent

Sergio, Atascadero

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy access to freeway
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Leonidas

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Fix key check in

Room key failed … TWICE! Not what you want after long drive…
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natividad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The food wasn’t it to be honest
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025