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Holiday Inn Express Costa Mesa: Traveler Reviews

2.5 of 5
2070 Newport Blvd., Costa Mesa, CA 92627
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Plymouth, Michigan
1 review
“Perfect location for us”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed July 6, 2011

Spent fourth of July weekend in the OC. Decided to stay here. Excellent choice. It is out of the way of the crazy beach crowds, yet close enough to get down there in a jiffy. Hotel was clean and had a good free breakfast. Free underground parking was a plus (kept the car cool)! We didn't spend much time at the hotel so didn't really need a lot of extras that run up the price. Beds were VERY comfortable.
Oh yeah, we got there at 10am and they were able to check us in (normal check in is 3pm) Very good service!

  • Stayed July 2011, traveled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Wallaceburg, Canada
1 review
“The staff and hotel condition was great”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 27, 2011

The staff was great; the rooms were very clean; it is within walking distance to a grocery store; no pool; it was quiet even though the freeway is close; We had an "accessible" room.....my wife is in a wheelchair so the "roll-in" shower and the entire room was very accessible for us; I would recommend this hotel to anyone (esp. people in wheelchairs).

  • Stayed March 2011, traveled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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CMAGM, Manager at Holiday Inn Express Costa Mesa, responded to this review
May 5, 2011
Thank You for your recent stay at our property. Thank You for the excellent review and hope to see you again at our hotel.

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Costa Mesa, California
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192 helpful votes 192 helpful votes
“Nice MOTEL...!!!”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 6, 2011

We are locals, and I have booked several friends and relatives in to this Holiday Inn Express over the years.

Generally speaking, everyone has been happy as long as you understand that you're booking a motel room....not a hotel room.

The motel offers underground parking. The rooms I have seen have all been remodeled, are quite large, clean and offer both a fridge and a microwave. The free "Continental Breakfast" is quite good.

There is only one restaurant within VERY easy walking distance. Several (many) more within less than a mile.

Price: The motel is located in Costa Mesa....bordering on the beaches of Newport Beach. You should therefore expect to pay more during the summer months....less during off season. I have had good luck booking this motel using hotwire.com.

It's not a Ritz-Carlton, but I'll happily stay there.

  • Stayed November 2010, traveled with friends
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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CMAGM, Manager at Holiday Inn Express Costa Mesa, responded to this review
May 5, 2011
While we do not conside our establishment a motel, we appreciate the nice review. We believe that we deliver genuine service here and consider our property to be the nicest in the area. Thank You for all of your bookings with us!

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San Diego, California
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54 helpful votes 54 helpful votes
“Not cozy but perfectly fine for a night or two”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 5, 2011

This is one of the un-coziest hotels I've ever stayed at...the view out the windows screams "motel" but overall this place isn't bad. They have underground parking, unspectacular but comfortable rooms, and a free breakfast in the morning. Paid $46 on Hotwire and felt it was well worth the money. Bathrooms and rooms appeared to have some recent remodeling and were nicer than I would have expected.

Someone else mentioned this, but the vending machines are indeed right in the middle of the hallway, in fact, they were right across from my room. Luckily the place was pretty dead but it was odd none the less.

I only sampled some fruit and yogurt from the free breakfast but it looked decent. Check in and out was easy and the staff encountered seemed nice. This hotel isn't in the nicest of neighborhoods but it's not too bad.

Free internet, parking, and breakfast...for $46 it was a good deal. Beds were also comfy and I had a good night's sleep. Rooms also have a microwave and refrigerator.

If I had to crash somewhere for a night and didn't care about ambiance, I'd stay here again.

  • Stayed December 2010, traveled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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CMAGM, Manager at Holiday Inn Express Costa Mesa, responded to this review
May 5, 2011
Thank You for the review. Over the past few months we have strived to update our hotel with a new look. We have added new TV's, new wallpaper in all rooms as well as the lobby. Our parking garage is currently being redone as well. We are updating our look to make future stays with us pleasant!

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Phoenix, Arizona
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“GREat Place”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed September 30, 2010

I was really happy with the hotel and ammenities. Staff was friendly and it was a great location!

Stayed September 2010, traveled as a couple
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Holiday Inn Express Costa Mesa CA - Orange County
Address: 2070 Newport Blvd., Costa Mesa, CA 92627
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Region: United States > California > Orange County > Costa Mesa
Amenities:
Business Center Fitness Center Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Wheelchair access
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Ranked #10 of 23 hotels in Costa Mesa
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Hotel Class:2.5 star (2.5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Welcome to the Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites in Costa Mesa! You are at the heart of everything: beautiful beaches, the ultimate shopping experience, fine dining, entertainment and the arts. Getting here is to be fast and convenient too. We are only 2.5 miles from the John Wayne International Airport, so you'll spend less time in traffic and more time in doing what you came to Costa Mesa to do. And there is easy access to the 405 and 55 Freeways. Whether you are coming to Costa Mesa/Newport Beach Area for business or just for fun your room at the Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Costa Mesa is your personal retreat. You ll have room to work, relax and make the most of your day. Amenities such as high-speed Internet access, business center, plush towels and luxurious bedding mean every night is a great night and every day starts right. Have the ultimate shopping experience at the South Coast Plaza, dine at one of the many fine dining restaurants, feel the excitement with the weekend events at the OC Fair and Event Center or enjoy an evening at the Orange County Performing Arts Center. We're here, ready with all you need to make your trip to Costa Mesa a success. We're the Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Costa Mesa. ... more   less 
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