Hilton Garden Inn Irvine Spectrum Lake Forest

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel near Irvine Spectrum Center

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Front of property - evening/night
Terrace/patio
Point of interest
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee
Lobby

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

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23131 Lake Center Drive, Lake Forest, CA, 92630
  • Place, The Orchard at Saddleback
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Massage Envy Spa
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Saddleback Memorial Medical Center
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Roll-In Shower)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(107 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Roll-In Shower)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(38 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

King Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2

Mobility Accessible Two Queen Room with Bathtub

  • Sleeps 4

Mobility Accessible King Room with Roll in Shower

  • Sleeps 2

Mobility Accessible King Room with Bathtub

  • Sleeps 2

Mobility Accessible Two Queen Room with Roll in Shower

  • Sleeps 4

Two Queen Room

  • Sleeps 4

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About the area

Lake Forest

In shopping district.You'll be within 6 miles (10 km) of Irvine Spectrum Center and 9 miles (15 km) of Orange County Great Park. University of California, Irvine is within 12 miles (20 km) and Pelican Hill Golf Course is within 16 miles (25 km).

What's nearby

  • Costume Castle - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • The Orchard at Saddleback - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Massage Envy Spa - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Saddleback Memorial Medical Center - 2 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Disneyland® Resort - 20 min drive - 33.5 km

Getting around

  • Irvine Transportation Center - 9 min drive
  • John Wayne Airport (SNA) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Hat - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪De Lucia’s Italian Restaurant & Bar - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Hilton Garden Inn Irvine Spectrum Lake Forest

3.5-star hotel near Irvine Spectrum Center
Hilton Garden Inn Irvine Spectrum Lake Forest offers its guests an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a 24-hour fitness center. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Event space at this hotel measures 1200 square feet (111 square meters) and includes conference space. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the business-friendly Hilton Garden Inn Irvine Spectrum Lake Forest. Parking is available for a fee.

This 3.5-star Lake Forest hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 148 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • 1200 sq ft of conference space
  • 111 sq m of conference space
  • Deli
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Hilton Garden Inn Irvine Spectrum Lake Forest offers 148 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. 48-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

This Lake Forest hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Covered self parking on site (USD 20 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; USD 9.70 to 18.32 for adults and USD 10.78 to 10.78 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Hot tub
  • 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.
  • 7 accessible parking spaces
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 48-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
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: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property 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.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 9.7 to 18.32 for adults, and USD 10.78 to 10.78 for children
  • Covered self parking fee: USD 20 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay
  • 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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton)
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 guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton).

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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IRVINE Holiday Inn
IRVINE SPECTRUM Holiday Inn
Inn Irvine Irvine Spectrum
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Hilton Garden Inn Irvine Spectrum Lake Forest Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 858 out of 1198 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 196 out of 1198 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 66 out of 1198 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 1198 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 45 out of 1198 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Vivien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is friendly and breakfast was good
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Basel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean property.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexis

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was good and staff were professional and great
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Belinda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was really friendly and helpful. Room was clean and comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

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

Pet friendly & quiet

It worked out great with our dog. Even though it is next to the freeway we couldn't hear a thing so don't let that stop you.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nedra

Business traveller, Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay! The shower/bath was a little small. Otherwise, we recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very happy with hotel. Soundproof rooms, comfortable mattresses, very clean. And, my room had a microwave! Staff extremely polite and efficient. Restaurant was great, they need more wine choices and almond milk. Definitely will stay here again when visiting my mother-in-law at Laguna Woods as only 10 minutes away.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dominic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
100% great
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Weird smell in hallways. Powerful ac. Nice staff and good level clientele.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Nazia

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking cost $29 / night… total rip off. Worst Expy.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay was very pleasant. All the staff were very polite and helpful, especially in the restaurant for Saturday breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Zoe

Travelled with partner
During our 3 night stay, no one cleaned our room until the last day. Called multiple times for new towels. Other than that, the stay was good.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jeany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

carlos

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean room great staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Howard, Buckeye

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property was clean and the staff friendly On the down side: Light motion sensor in the bathroom did not work. Had to figure out how to manually turn on the light at night. Paper cups were supplied with the ice bucket for drinks. They leaked.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mauricio

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Juan, Merritt Island

Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Alejandro

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff did not inform me there would be $20 fee per day and simply just asked for a deposit in case there was damages after when checking in. Did not provide any details about anything when checking in. Room service claim was they are open until 10pm. Called to order room service at 8:27pm and told its closed. No details and abrupt hung-up. We walked downstairs and it had been obvious the restaurant was closed for a while as it was dark and no activity at 8:35pm. Stop advertising room service online and on papers that they close at 10pm. It’s false information. When I checked out was surprised and got an email saying I had been charged $40 for the 2 days i used their parking. Again staff failed to mention there was this fee eve when checking out. Will not come back here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yu

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is nice and clean. It doesn’t have any musty smell like other places. The staff is friendly and courteous. The bed is comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Nikole

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our son just moved to college so we chose this hotel to stay the night for unpacking, etc. We are actually looking for a hotel to stay regularly when we are up visiting. Overall we liked the hotel. Very quiet (except the Clydesdale horse that was in the room above us, but not the hotel’s fault) Given that the hotel is right on the freeway, it is remarkably quiet. The bed was very comfortable and the lobby is lovely. Lots of snack options. The downside was the breakfast, not great, and the fact that they are trying to cram everyone into a small area for breakfast when there’s a rather large eating area, was irritating. I’m sure other items were good but we didn’t enjoy our breakfast at all. So we left. Mainly because one of the bussers/server insisted on mopping while we were eating. Such a turn off. When I politely asked the gentleman if he could wait a few minutes, he said “no, I have to mop before lunch.” Meanwhile there was hardly anyone even eating except the people crammed in the breakfast area. I’m mad I didn’t hold my ground, but my husband did speak with the fellow at the front desk and he comped our breakfast (not what I was after, but it was a nice gesture). I thought the guy mopping was rude and no one should have to smell bleach while trying to gag down over cooked eggs. Other than the breakfast fiasco, we might come back because it is a nice hotel, but hopefully this can be remedied in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025