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Holiday Inn Santa Ana-Orange County Airport: Traveler Reviews

3.0 of 5
2726 South Grand Ave., Santa Ana, CA 92705
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Santa Ynez, California
Senior Contributor
22 reviews 22 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“Nice staff and very well maintained”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 23, 2012

I spent the night during a 2 day seminar that was being held here. The staff was very nice and extremely helpful.

The facilities are well maintained and very comfortable. Due to the seminar I did not have time to check out the pool.

The location is close to shopping, the airport and right next to the freeway. there is more than enough parking (and it's free, something you don't find in LA).

I have been to seminars held here in the past and they all have been more than pleasant experiences.

I will be staying here again.

  • Stayed December 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
Ask gwlowe about Holiday Inn Santa Ana-Orange County Airport
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AFOMLeahS, Front Office Manager at Holiday Inn Santa Ana-Orange County Airport, responded to this review
December 26, 2012
Thank you gwlowe for your great review!

We always enjoy hearing what guests think of us and we are happy we can host your seminar time and time again. Next time you are with us, please do take some time to have a quick dip in our heated pool or relax in our Jacuzzi. We look forward to seeing you again the next time you have a seminar here!
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Witney, United Kingdom
Contributor
11 reviews 11 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Friendly service”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 23, 2012

I recently stayed at the Holiday Inn Santa Ana for 3 nights. The hotel is well situated and close to the airport and shopping malls. The room was pretty good, but could do with a make over. However, the bed was comfortable and the breakfast good. Nothing to complain about (except for the slow and weak wireless internet), but nothing really remarkable or special. The staff are friendly and polite.

  • Stayed November 2012, traveled on business
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
Ask Defector about Holiday Inn Santa Ana-Orange County Airport
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AFOMLeahS, Front Office Manager at Holiday Inn Santa Ana-Orange County Airport, responded to this review
November 26, 2012
Dear defector,

We are glad that you had a good stay with us and enjoyed our rooms, breakfast, and kind staff. Our internet was upgraded within the past week and we are so pleased with how much quicker it is! Next time you stay with us please let us know how much better it is!

Thank you,
Management
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Omaha, NE
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
“Nice stay for business trip”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 17, 2012

I recently was in Santa Ana on business and had a 9-day stay at the Holiday Inn Santa Ana-Orange County Airport. The hotel has a great location near the freeway and major roads, and it's possible to get to several nearby good restaurants and tourist attractions, as well as beaches, with minimal hassle.

The room was very clean and nicely appointed. The hotel staff was helpful and pointed us in the right direction more than once for restaurant choices. That said, we did eat at the hotel in the mornings and one evening, and the food was quite good.

This hotel is a good choice for someone who either is in Santa Ana on business or for someone traveling for leisure who wants quick access to a number of tourist-type attractions, but is ok with not staying right next door to those attractions.

  • Stayed November 2012, traveled on business
    • 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
Ask ruz about Holiday Inn Santa Ana-Orange County Airport
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AFOMLeahS, Front Office Manager at Holiday Inn Santa Ana-Orange County Airport, responded to this review
November 21, 2012
Dear ruz,
We sincerely appreciate your wonderful review! We are lucky to have been able to have you spend so long with us. I will be sure to pass along this review to the managers and our Front Desk department. They will be happy to hear such kind things said about them! We hope to see you again the next time you wind up in Orange County!
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San Francisco CA
Senior Contributor
32 reviews 32 reviews
25 hotel reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
39 helpful votes 39 helpful votes
“Good stop over on way to Disneyland - free airport and Disneyland Shuttle”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed August 25, 2012

We came in late to SNA and took the free shuttle to the hotel. We called when we were at baggage claim and just waited a minute or two for them to pick us up. The room was fine, beds were very comfortable. The hotel rooms are a bit dated. The door in our bathroom for example wouldn't close past the toilet and some of the wall outlet covers were broken. But the sheets, towels, pillows etc were all very nice and higher end. We slept well and had no troubles with noise as others have reported.

Breakfast choices were good. The kids and I had the buffet ($9.95/adults - $4.95 /' kids). My husband ordered a omelette off the menu. All were very good. Note that kids eat free at holiday inn, but that doesn't include the buffet.

We then took the free disneyland shuttle. I understand that it leaves at 9:00AM daily and it was the same shuttle van that picked us up at the airport. The ride to disney was about 15 minutes with no traffic on a Sunday.

While the hotel itself lacked the polish of a nicer hotel, the staff more than made up for it, from our shuttle drivers to the front desk to the breakfast folks. Our shuttle driver overheard my son say "I hope we are on the top floor" and when he came in he also checked us in and moved rooms without me asking.

I would easily stay here again on our way to disneyland.

  • Stayed August 2012, traveled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
Ask audigal about Holiday Inn Santa Ana-Orange County Airport
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AFOMLeahS, Front Office Manager at Holiday Inn Santa Ana-Orange County Airport, responded to this review
August 27, 2012
Dear audigal,
We truly appreciate you taking the time to complete such a detailed review of our hotel and your recent visit to us and Disneyland...
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Colorado Springs, Colorado
Senior Contributor
34 reviews 34 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
“Close and inexpensive to Disneyland”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed August 12, 2012

This hotel was really nice and very comfortable to sleep at. The hotel picked us up from the airport by shuttle (parents be sure to ask for them to bring a carseat if you didn't bring yours), and took us to the hotel to check in and immediately took us to Disneyland. They asked what time we'd like to be picked up, and was able to pick us up fromt he front of the park. The hotel was very clean, and the bed was one of the most comfortable beds I've slept on at a hotel; very fluffy. I would stay at this hotel again, if I need to be in the area.

  • Stayed October 2011, traveled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 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
Ask Travel_Expert_84 about Holiday Inn Santa Ana-Orange County Airport
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AFOMLeahS, Front Office Manager at Holiday Inn Santa Ana-Orange County Airport, responded to this review
August 17, 2012
Thank you travel_expert_84 for your fantastic review!

We are so pleased that you had a wonderful experience with us and we were able to make your trip to Disneyland a memorable one. We are also happy that you got to utilize our complimentary airport and Disneyland shuttle.

We anticipate welcoming you back the next time you are back in Orange County!
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Holiday Inn Santa Ana-Orange County Airport Hotel Santa Ana
Holiday Inn Santa Ana-Orange County Airport Hotel
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Holiday Inn Santa Ana-Orange County Airport CA
Address: 2726 South Grand Ave., Santa Ana, CA 92705
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Region: United States > California > Orange County > Santa Ana
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Business Center Fitness Center Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Restaurant Room Service Shuttle Bus service Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#7 Business Hotels in Santa Ana
Price Range: $$
Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Welcome to the Holiday Inn Orange County Airport Santa Ana! Minutes away from Orange County s John Wayne Airport, local businesses, world class shopping and a variety of dining choices. Centrally located with the beach to our south and Disneyland 12 miles north. Easy access to the 55, 405 and 5 freeways. Or leave the driving to us! Free scheduled shuttle service within 3 miles and once daily to Disneyland! Call us when you get into John Wayne Airport and we will happily pick you up.Whether you are coming to Orange County for business or just to have fun your room at the Holiday Inn OCA is your personal retreat. You ll have room to work, relax and make the most of your day. Amenities such as complimentary Wireless Internet, ample work space, fridge, microwave and all new pillow top mattresses and linens mean every night is a great night and every day starts right.Work out in our cardio-fitness center or soak up some California sun at our outdoor heated pool and Jacuzzi. Then relax with a cool one at our Panini Lounge. And when it s time to dine you can enjoy our Panini Restaurant serving Italian specialties along with steaks and seafood. For your convenience we also offer in room dining for breakfast and dinner daily. Add our event space and outstanding service and you will see that the Holiday Inn Orange County Airport is the place to be. Your home away from home! ... more   less 
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