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

2.5 star property
Hotel perfectly located for exploring Santa Ana

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

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included

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)
  • 28 sq m
  • 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)
  • 28 sq m
  • 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)
  • 28 sq m
  • 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)
  • 28 sq m
  • 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)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 28 sq m
  • 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)
  • 33 sq m
  • 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)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communication)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 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)
  • 28 sq m
  • 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)
  • 28 sq m
  • 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)

  • 28 sq m
  • 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)

  • 28 sq m
  • 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)

  • 28 sq m
  • 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)
  • 28 sq m
  • 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)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Santa Ana

City center stay.With a stay at this Lyon Street hotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Santa Ana Zoo and 2 miles (3 km) of Ronald Reagan Federal Building and Courthouse. Old Orange County Courthouse and Bowers Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Santa Ana Zoo - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Old Orange County Courthouse - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Ronald Reagan Federal Building and Courthouse - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Bowers Museum - 3 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Angel Stadium of Anaheim - 6 min drive - 8.5 km

Getting around

  • Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center - 6 min drive
  • John Wayne Airport (SNA) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪El Metate Market - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Sandwich Society - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Taqueria El Gordito - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪7-Eleven - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Avila's El Ranchito - ‬14 min walk

About this property

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

Hotel perfectly located for exploring Santa Ana
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Santa Ana - Orange County by IHG offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness center. WiFi is free in public spaces. Business amenities include a 24-hour business center and 8 meeting rooms. Free breakfast is served daily. Barbecue grills, multilingual staff, and coffee/tea in a common area are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn Express & Suites Santa Ana - Orange County by IHG. Self parking is free.

This Santa Ana hotel is smoke free.

  • 161 guestrooms or units
  • 10 levels
  • Built in 1978
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed 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)
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and window guards in each accommodation. 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

Reviews

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

8.6

Excellent

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 662 out of 1188 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 289 out of 1188 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 114 out of 1188 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 60 out of 1188 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 63 out of 1188 reviews

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Jessie

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Julie

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
The room was clean, but bed comforter and linens were stained…we arrived late, or I would’ve had them changed. Breakfast was not good! Eggs, oatmeal, even coffee were lukewarm and there was no microwave to heat them. No bacon or sausage, just burnt biscuits with cold, lumpy sausage gravy. An event facility next door used up all the parking and we parked in a far part of the lot next to several people living there and fighting w each other, which felt unsafe. People from the event were coming and going in the parking lot outside our room all night, until well after 2:00 a.m.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Anastasios

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

jose

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good Service thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kayson

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

10/10 Excellent

Jahnae

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

GuoHong

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Travelled with family, Business traveller
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 traveller
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

8/10 Good

Kuldip S.

Business traveller
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

Travelled 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

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
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