Holiday Inn Express & Suites Santa Ana - Orange County By Ihg, Santa Ana ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

1600 East First Street, Santa Ana, California, United States

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Santa Ana - Orange County By Ihg features contemporary amenities and comfortable rooms, earning a 3-star rating with an 8.2/10 score on Booking.com. The hotel offers an outdoor heated swimming pool, a free breakfast buffet, and fitness facilities. It is a Santa Ana hotel located near various shopping, dining, and entertainment options.

Rooms & Amenities

Each room at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Santa Ana is equipped with a coffee maker, mini fridge, and flat-screen TV. Guests can choose from spacious accommodations including suites with sleeper sofas. The hotel also offers accessible rooms with lowered counters and roll-in showers.

Dining & Nearby Options

The complimentary Express Start breakfast buffet includes a rotating selection of scrambled eggs, omelets, bacon, and delicious pastries. Nearby dining options include Crave and Lola Gaspar, which serve fresh and made-to-order meals. Various local restaurants are within a short distance.

Leisure & Business Facilities

Guests can enjoy a fitness center equipped with elliptical machines and weights, as well as the outdoor swimming pool. Business travelers may utilize eight versatile meeting rooms and a business center with complimentary Wi-Fi. The hotel is also within walking distance to shopping centers and local attractions.

Location & Transportation

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Santa Ana is conveniently located near popular attractions like Santa Ana Zoo, Angel Stadium, and South Coast Plaza. Local public transportation options include nearby bus stops accommodating easy travel. John Wayne Airport is 9.5 miles away, offering accessible travel options.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Queen Room Two Queen Beds Disability Access Bath Tub

Max:

4 persons

33 m²

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

Coffee machine

Heating

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Standard King Room

Max:

3 persons

28 m²

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

Coffee machine

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Standard Queen Room Two Queen Beds Mobility Accessible Tub

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4 persons

28 m²

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2 King Size Beds

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Getting around

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City Centre

Santa Ana 1.9 km

Airports

John Wayne (SNA) 10.6 km

Long Beach (LGB) 34.5 km

Train

Santa Ana Metrolink Station 1.2 km

Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center 1.2 km

Bus

Bus stop200 m

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Cozy and Clean

“The bedroom was exceptionally comfortable and clean, making it a good retreat after a busy day.” view full review

Delicious Breakfast

“The breakfast spread was impressive with a full range of options, perfect for fueling our day ahead.” view full review

Accessible Amenities

“The hotel's facilities included great accessibility features which added to the overall comfort of our stay.” view full review

Refreshing Hot Water

“Having filtered hot water available in the lobby was a wonderful touch, allowing me to enjoy my organic tea any time I wanted.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Free parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
VIP check-in/ -out
Express check-in/ -out
No pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
24-hour security
Luggage storage
Locker room
Lift
ATM/Cash machine
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access
Key access

Sports & Fitness

Fitness centre

Services

Housekeeping
Laundry
Shops/Commercial services

Business

Business centre
Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cots
Children's buffet

Facilities for people with disabilities

Toilet for disabled
Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

Outdoor swimming pool
Beach umbrellas
BBQ facilities
Leisure/ TV room

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Sitting area
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Media

Flat-screen TV
In-room computer
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

1600 East First Street, Santa Ana, California, United States

Map view

1600 East First Street, Santa Ana, California, United States

City landmarks

Zoo

Santa Ana Zoo

920 m

Museum

Discovery Cube Orange County

3.5 km

Museum

Bowers Museum of Cultural Art

2.8 km

Mabury Park

1.7 km

Museum

Marconi Automotive Museum

3.0 km

Public Building

Old Orange County Courthouse

2.2 km

American Behavioral Studies

760 m

Santa Ana Stadium

800 m

Event hall

Yost Theater

1.7 km

West Santa Ana Boulevard Between 4th and 1st Streets

Santa Ana Artist's Village

1.9 km

1441 S

Sender One Climbing and Sender City

2.0 km

Gallery

Orange County Center for Contemporary Art

2.0 km

Parking area

Xerox Parking Structure

1.2 km

Columbus Tustin Park

2.5 km

American Inst of Hypnotherapy

1.3 km

Santa Ana Council of Arts

1.3 km

Gallery

Chemers Gallery

2.3 km

802 E Washington Ave

Blinking Owl Distillery

1.7 km

Asamblea Apostolica Sion

1.4 km

Azzara's Gourmet Catering

1.4 km

Orange County Eye and Tissue Bnk

1.4 km

Mantantiales De Vida

1.5 km

Santa Ana

Downtown Santa Ana Historic District

2.3 km

Super Games Arcade

1.8 km

Mexican American Museum of Art

1.8 km

Santa Ana United Methodist Church

1.8 km

Santa Ana Community College

1.9 km

Nearby

Public Building

Santa Ana DMV Office

420 m

Church

Our Lady of Guadalupe Church

590 m

Restaurants

Chunk-N-Chip

670 m

4th Street Market 201 E. 4th Street

Charlie's Best Burgers

610 m

140 South Grand

El Pollo Norteno

650 m

202 N Grand Ave

Huskins Coffee Company

860 m

1901 E 1st St

The Sandwich Society

950 m

2031 E 1st St Ste A3

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

72%

liked the hotel and would stay again

convenient location

inclusive dining

lack of cleanliness

presence of many homeless

7.2/10

Very good

Rooms

7.0

Location

8.0

Service

6.5

Dining

7.0

Eric

United States, January 2024

7.6/10

I had a wonderful stay at this hotel. The rooms were clean and comfortable, the location was convenient for both events and personal getaways, however, the dining options were limited. The service was satisfactory with good housekeeping and laundry services. The price was reasonable for the value provided.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms were comfortable, but the sofa bed was not cleaned regularly, and fresh towels were not always provided.

Service

7.0

The service was decent overall, with good housekeeping, convenient shops, and laundry services available.

Location

9.0

The location was great, close to events in Santa Ana and restaurants, perfect for a personal getaway.

Dining

8.0

The dining experience was nice, especially with included fish options.

Facilities

7.0

The hotel facilities were adequate for my needs during the stay.

Joe

United States, July 2023

6.8/10

I had a mixed experience at the hotel. The rooms were comfortable but lacking in cleanliness with no fresh towels provided during my stay. The service was satisfactory overall, though housekeeping could be improved. The location was convenient for accessing family-friendly attractions like The Santa Ana Zoo but marred by the presence of many homeless people. The dining options were inclusive with fresh meats available but fell short in variety. While the price was reasonable, I felt the value for money could have been better.

Rooms

7.0

The sofa bed in the room was comfortable, but there was a lack of cleaning and fresh towels during my stay.

Service

6.0

The housekeeping service was decent, but there is room for improvement. Shops and commercial services on-site were convenient, and laundry service was available.

Location

7.0

The hotel is close enough to walk to the event I was attending and to family-friendly attractions like The Santa Ana Zoo. However, the area had many homeless individuals, impacting the overall experience. The convenience store nearby was handy.

Dining

6.0

The dining experience included fresh meats, which was a plus, but the variety of food options available was limited.

Facilities

8.0

convenient location

lack of cleanliness