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Holiday Inn Irvine Spectrum: Traveler Reviews

3.0 of 5
23131 Lake Center Drive, Lake Forest, CA 92630
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Holiday Inn Irvine Spectrum
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84 reviews from our community

Traveler rating
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Business
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Rating summary
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
Date Rating
San Luis Obispo, California
1 review
“Very Impressed”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 1, 2012

I travel to this part of Orange County quite a bit, and have become familiar with just about every hotel in this area.This is by far my absolute favorite. The decor is modern, the rooms are updated and squeaky clean, there always seems to be something fun going on in the bar/restaurant and the staff is super, super nice and helpful. Case in point-We all have our "off" days, and I was in the midst of one when I went to check in for my last stay. There was a problem with my reservation (as in, it couldn't be found-my error) and I was sick, exhausted and admittedly not very friendly to the person helping me. I later found out that she is Kelli, the hotel manager. She kept a smile on her face and went out of her way to assist me, despite my mis-directed frustration. In the end, I walked away a very happy customer and so appreciate her help, time and professionalism. She completely turned the situation around. I won't be staying anywhere else in the OC from now on. There is a personal touch at this hotel that is lacking from so many others.

  • Stayed November 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 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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Kelli H, Front Office Manager at Holiday Inn Irvine Spectrum, responded to this review
December 4, 2012
Dear itslovellie,

Thank you for taking the time to post a review in Trip Advisor. We all have our off days, I'm just glad I was able to help turn yours around :)

We look forward to your future stay with us.

Thank you,

Kelli Harvey
Front Office Manager
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2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Excellent service with a smile”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 30, 2012

Value for money particularly for a short stay. Well priced and suitable for business and pleasure. Four to five star rooms and free shuttle to mall. Very friendly and helpful staff. Only complaint is location if you don't have your own transport otherwise it was excellent and great value for money.

  • Stayed November 2012
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Kelli H, Front Office Manager at Holiday Inn Irvine Spectrum, responded to this review
December 4, 2012
Dear RoseMall,

Thank you for taking the time to post a review in Trip Advisor. Your feedback is important to the success of our hotel. I'm glad our staff was able to exceed your expectations.

We hope to see you on your next trip in Lake forest.

Sincerely,

Kelli Harvey
Front Office Manager
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Irvine
1 review
“Hands down, best Hotel in OC.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 28, 2012

Since I have family that lives there, I have stayed at many hotels in the area. This Holiday Inn is by far my preferred stay. The rooms are modern-looking, beds are very comfortable, and the location is great. It's just a minute from the 5 freeway, which gets you pretty much anywhere in OC. But beyond all the niceties of the hotel, its amenities, and the location, the reason I love this hotel is the customer service. They always greet you with a smile, and their service is prompt and friendly.
I had originally booked on a 3rd party website and ended up with a billing issue on my credit card. I had a sinking feeling that resolving this was either, a) never gonna happen, or b) take approximately 40-man hours with me on the phone to fix it. I could not have been more wrong. The manager, Kelli, was so attentive and helped me resolve the problem so easily! She even stayed late after her regular hours to talk on the phone and help fix this billing issue. After I got off the phone with her, I was left shaking my head, just amazed at how great she was in assisting me. I really appreciate great customer service and take notice when it is delivered. And Kelli definitely delivered! She has made me a lifelong patron of this hotel, and I will always choose this Holiday Inn over any other option.

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  • Stayed November 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 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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Kelli H, Front Office Manager at Holiday Inn Irvine Spectrum, responded to this review
November 29, 2012
Dear Alex S,

Thank you for taking the time to post a review in Trip Advisor. We are truly glad you enjoyed your stay and thank you for the kind words. I will share your comments with the rest of our staff.

We look forward to seeing you soon on your next visit to Lake Forest :)

Warm Regards,

Kelli Harvey
Front Office manager
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Tucson AZ
Senior Contributor
47 reviews 47 reviews
11 hotel reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
“My favorite place to stay in OC for buisness”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 4, 2012

With the negotiated corporate rate, this hotel is quite reasonably priced. I prefer this over many of the other hotels in the same range because this hotel has room service and has fast elevators. The exercise room is better than most. With my priority club card, I get a free breakfast, but I haven't actually tried it, so I can't comment on it.

  • Stayed November 2012, traveled on business
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Kelli H, Front Office Manager at Holiday Inn Irvine Spectrum, responded to this review
November 8, 2012
Dear FirstOnes,

Thank you for posting a review in Trip Advisor.

We are happy to hear you are enjoying your stays with us and we look forward to your next one.

Thank you,
Kelli Harvey
Front Office Manager
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San Francisco, California
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews 8 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Nice hotel”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 29, 2012

Booked a prepaid room through another company that does not reveal the name of the hotel till after you pay. When I saw it was a HI I was not too happy at first but after reading some of the reviews on Tripadvisor I feltmuch better. Indeed the hotel is very nice and spotless. The bed was so comfortable I did not want to get up in the morning and both front desk clerks I interacted with were very pleasant. I will stay there again on my next SoCal trip.

  • Stayed October 2012, traveled solo
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Kelli H, Front Office Manager at Holiday Inn Irvine Spectrum, responded to this review
November 8, 2012
Dear NathalieSFO,

Thank you for taking the time to post a review on Trip Advisor.

Getting our valued guests to return has never been a problem for us, it's getting people here in the first place. We are extremely glad you enjoyed your stay and we will see you on your next trip to So Cal.

Thank you,
Kelli Harvey
Front Office Manager
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Holiday Inn Irvine Spectrum Hotel Lake Forest
Address: 23131 Lake Center Drive, Lake Forest, CA 92630
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Region: United States > California > Orange County > Lake Forest
Amenities:
Business Center Fitness Center Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Restaurant Room Service Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
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Ranked #2 of 8 hotels in Lake Forest
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Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
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