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Courtyard by Marriott Foothill Ranch Irvine East/Lake Forest

3.4 (117 reviews)

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Allison C.

Was able to check in early I think around 2p. Quick easy check in. Paid self parking right out front. Lots of EV charger port parking outside as well. We stayed in the one bed room with pull out sofa. The pull out sofa was small, but my two kids were able to fit. There's a mini fridge. I had previously read noise was an issue and I agree. I could hear the footsteps above us. I would get top floor if you can. Bathroom has the shampoo, conditioner body wash dispensers. Was good enough for us. There's also a little mini store in the lobby as well as restaurant but we didn't eat there. Lots of places to eat in the same plaza. Starbucks and McDonald's a short drive away too. There are entrances on each side of the building as well. Don't have to enter thru main lobby but you'll need your key card or course. They probably offer bell service but my friend found a bell cart and they were able to push belongings upstairs themselves if you want to save on tip lol I put in request to be near elevator and our friends and thankfully they were able to honor it.

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Dana S.

Area seems safe. You will be given a parking permit to place in your car upon checkin. Don't come in with your hands full only to go right back outside. Courtyard is always a rub for me. Most Marriott brands offer complimentary breakfast. It bothers me that they don't here and the cafe prices are not a great value for what you receive. Complimentary coffee in the lobby would go a long way. The room was clean, I did find a dirty, torn rag I think must have fallen out of the maintenance cart on my floor upon arrival, otherwise everything was great in the room. Mini fridge kept the wine cold and the AC worked perfectly. Location and proximity to parking was also excellent. Room is a bit dated, some older furnishings and side table that looked worn but everything was in working order. Mobile keys worked great here but once used, my regular room key stopped working. Door had a decent gap which I was able to partly remedy by placing a towel along the floor. Overall the experience was food, I just wish it were a bit closer to the major freeways. It's off the beaten path in a business/industrial area but was packed as the lobby was full of business travelers during the happiest hours of the day.

A. S.

AVOID. This place is terrible. $299 a night. The surprising $15 parking fee was waived. I'm suspicious that they do this every time. Not sure for what they're charging; I never saw a security officer and the spots are TINY. The entry door to the room doesn't block sound. You can hear the footfalls of people walking on the carpet with the "crunchy" padding that is in the room, as well; doors with the clunky hotel locks and handles opening and closing, and hallway conversations make it seem like the entry door isn't even there. I could hear my neighbors conversation while in the bathroom, making me rather self conscious of any sound I might make. It was clear a male and female were having a conversation. Although I am the only person renting the room, I was put in a room with an adjoining door (why would hospitality do that!?). They either rented the room or the residents came back. Seemed like there was a lady sitting by the adjoining door talking. Aspects of the room are rundown or broken. The upscale lobby is nice and makes you feel like you're in a hotel that charges $299/night, but you enter the room and it's about the same as a Motel 6 or Travel Lodge. I feel scammed. I worked a 7-hour day doing hard, manual labor. Thought I'd stay in the area rather than commute home, only to be back the next day. I should have no problem falling asleep, but it's loud here and I'm am so tired. It is a Friday, but still... Bed is very soft. Nice for those that sleep on their back, but, being a side and stomach sleeper, I felt like I was being folded. The stupidity of putting me next to an occupied room with an adjoining door has made me forget whatever pleasantries the front desk staff might have exuded. Neighbors just informed me of the Michigan women's basketball score through the door- it's tied at 80. Never mind just went to OT. Calling the front desk to move.

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Dawn B.

The staff at this hotel has been the best thing about the Courtyard by Marriott foothill Ranch. It's a nice property. The rooms are nice the gym is amazing you'll see that my pictures the gym is fabulous for hotel gym. I had a number of issues on this day. The phone message light wouldn't shut off, so I finally had to disconnect the phone. My door lock was not working properly that caused a little bit a challenge. There was some teeny tiny refrigerator in my room, and I always travel with my food so that was a bit of a challenge, but the staff make sure that everything was great and typically the staff here is pretty amazing and all the challenges of the reason I'm giving it four stars instead of my five which I would normally give it, but it's a great local place if you're doing business or visiting in the area.

Chris A.

Needed a hotel for the night and chose this one based on brand and rewards. The hotel has plenty of parking and is close to highways. Tried getting checked in and a digital key online but for some reason the app wasn't updating. Staff was friendly and helpful and we got our key quickly. The hotel is clean and either new or newly renovated. Our room was clean and everything was in good shape. The bathroom was very clean and well maintained. Really the only thing was the mini fridge was sitting on the floor and not in the dresser compartment so you could hear it going on and off. If you don't want to pay for breakfast since there is no free breakfast provided there is a Starbucks and bagel shop on the other side of the parking lot. Overall good stay and would use again

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Britt Z.

We enojoyed our stay at this hotel. Friendly staff, nice rooms, comfy beds, and nice pool/hot tub. We did not experience any issues.

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August 14-17, 2025: We stayed here to celebrate our 45th wedding anniversary. Its prime location…read moreis in close proximity to the Pageant of the Masters, Sawdust Art Festival, & Art-a-Fair in Laguna Beach and the OC Fair. I can build up points as an IHG Rewards member. The cost to stay here was very reasonable. It was certainly a great stay! The Queen suite was impeccably clean, very comfortable, and the perfect size for us. It was convenient to have a fully equipped kitchenette with a good size refrigerator and microwave oven. A well stocked and tasty breakfast was provided each morning and socials are available in the evening from Monday through Thursday. We partook of tasty chicken wings, salad, and assorted fruit at the Thursday night social. We truly appreciated the entire staff! They were all so kind, friendly, and hospitable from check in/out, housekeeping, and the breakfast/socials staff. There was a time on Sunday around 1:00 am (I suffer from insomnia) that the power went out & was restored at about 4:00 am. We look forward to staying here again and we highly recommend this hotel!

Overall an ok stay from Staybridge. Stood here with my family prior to a flight out of Santa Ana…read moreairport. The service was probably the best thing here. Upon check in, we were greeted and welcomed as IHG Rewards members. There was also someone who was asking to be switched rooms because apparently they were having issues with their toilet. Staff were professional and offered various solutions which was great to see, especially in the face of someone who didn't seem to want to accept the solutions offered. Nonetheless staff maintained professional. When we got to our room it was clean and a good size. We also ate breakfast which had a nice variety and a lot of seating in the lobby. The hotel also doesn't charge for parking which is nice and is located close to a various eateries and shops. A few things to improve is definitely the bed. Usually hotel beds are not an issue for me but the bed was not comfy at all or the couch bed. In addition I didn't experience the same toilet issue as mentioned by a previous guest but I could tell the toilet needed some service in our room. In short the water pressure seemed low which caused us to have to flush 2-3 times. Maybe it's an issue overall at this property I don't know. We would stay here again if in the area. The price was also good for being a Staybridge suites.

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My husband and I booked this hotel last week with his holiday inn rewards account. We had requested…read morea room away from the elevators and ice machines. We were placed in a room next to the elevator the first night. After a few minutes in the room, we discovered the toilet wouldn't stop running. We stepped out of the room into a cloud of pot smoke, descended the elevators, and told the front desk person about the toilet /pot smell. He apologized for the experience and said that he was unable to assist us with moving rooms as they were sold out. He promised to "comp" us for the night and assured us there would be rooms available the next night. We specifically requested a room away from the elevators. The walls are also thin, so we heard our neighbors tv until the middle of the night. We didn't sleep. A manager called during the day and offered a subpar percentage of points to compensate for the lost night of sleep, which was not a "comp" at all. We arrived back at the hotel for the second night and were terribly disappointed to find that we were once again next to the elevators in a much smaller room than the first night. The desk person, who was very casually clad, was not professional or understanding regarding our experience. We were told again that they were sold out and none of the rooms were available. False promises, disappointing/unprofessional communication, and an overall sleepless experience. The price is decent and bedsheets are clean. The experience was not great and I would not recommend this hotel .

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Hampton Inn by Hilton Irvine East - Lake Forest - Lobby

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I typically stay at Hiltons while traveling, they give you a comfortable stay, nice amenities and…read moreat a reasonable price. This location has some areas to improve, but I did enjoy my stay, the room was nice, although could use some updates, bathroom was updated, but other parts were not. I enjoyed the gym, they had cardio equipment, dumbbells up to 75 pounds, a multi-function weight machine, kettle bells, etc. The breakfast was good, a bit smaller than other Hampton, but they did a good job. A couple do betters, when I arrived, rooms were not ready and were still being cleaned, it was 3:40 PM, also, apparently Management did not order any water, so I did not get waters when I arrived and they did not have any for the two days I was there. Other than that, a nice stay. I would stay here again and give them a chance to improve on a couple things. If they do, I think people would give higher reviews overall. This location also has free parking, a pool and complimentary breakfast, so they give you a good value for your stay. I did not get a shot of the front entrance though, apologies. Enjoy!

No Housekeeping at a Hilton Hotel? They said it's their hotel policy to clean every 3 days. I've…read morebeen a Hilton Honors Member for 10 years and they don't care. If you're paying for each night you should get a clean room everyday. Poor customer service. Stay at the Marriott instead. They won't treat their customers this way.

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Homewood Suites by Hilton Irvine Spectrum Lake Forest - Breakfast Area

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Pros: awesome fitness center, fantastic healthy daily breakfast options, delicious free coffee in…read morethe lobby all day long, helpful and knowledgeable staff, perfect location in a great area of OC, best water pressure in the shower at any hotel I have ever stayed at Cons: refrigerator so loud it sounded like an industrial vacuum (so loud I unplugged it for the entirety of my stay), walls so thin that the voices from the room next door twice woke me up out of my sleep - and the people downstairs complained about me making noise, even though I was by myself and not doing anything strange in my room, incredibly uncomfortable mattress (ugh, my back) and flat flat pillows, needed to plug the room key into the wall for lights/power to come on which canceled out using a digital key to bypass check-in because I had to go to the desk anyway to get physical keys - which they do not tell you beforehand - so two trips up and down from the 4th floor for this after I was already exhausted from traveling Not sure if I would stay here again. The rooms are not great and the thin walls are a huge issue. But it's a tough call considering how much I love this area.

Homewood Suites in Lake Forest (Irvine Spectrum) is our favorite hotel to stay at when we come…read morevisit my parents in South Orange County. We've stayed at five different hotels in the Lake Forest/Laguna Hills/Aliso Viejo area, and this one wins hands down. It's easy to get to from the I-5 and I-405. It's near lots of shopping centers with grocery stores if you need anything. Staff are friendly and efficient. The rooms are comfy and roomy and we love having our own kitchen for cooking and reheating food. There's a full-size fridge with freezer, two-burner inset cooktop, microwave, dishwasher, pots and pans, dishes and bowls, two knives, towels and dish soap, cutting board, and silverware. The chef's knife is super dull but we still used it. They also allow you to get a free breakfast from their dining room AND the adjoining Hampton Inn's dining room. Lots of great hot and cold choices! Recently, I got jasmine rice and carnitas, and my hubs got a Western omelette with a flour tortilla and salsa. Delish! Kudos to the management and the cooks for giving us such good food options. We visit South OC a few times a year, and next time we do, we will stay again at Homewood Suites!

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