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 of America

Located in the vibrant Artist Village area of Santa Ana, the Holiday Inn Express & Suites offers guests modern amenities complemented by local culinary options. This hotel provides convenient access to popular attractions like Disneyland and South Coast Plaza. With a strong commitment to cleanliness and guest safety, it participates in enhanced cleaning standards endorsed by industry leaders.

Location

Conveniently situated 9.5 miles from John Wayne Airport, the hotel is within walking distance of Santa Ana Zoo and close to shopping destinations like The OC Mix and South Coast Plaza. Easy access to major highways allows guests to reach attractions such as Knott's Berry Farm and Newport Beach in under 30 minutes. Public transportation options, including the Santa Ana Metrolink station, are also nearby.

Rooms

Guest rooms feature contemporary design along with essential amenities such as free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and coffee makers. Each room is equipped with a mini fridge and a microwave for added convenience. Select accommodations come with sleeper sofas, suitable for those traveling with extra guests. Bathrooms include accessible options with fold-down seating or roll-in showers.

Eat & Drink

A complimentary Express Start breakfast is available, featuring hot breakfast items like scrambled eggs, bacon, and rotating daily selections. Nearby dining options include Crave, known for fresh ingredients and a diverse menu, and Lola Gaspar, offering a unique culinary experience in Santa Ana's Artist Village. Guests can also indulge in late-night snacks available in the on-site convenience store.

Leisure & Business

The hotel has a well-equipped fitness center offering various exercise equipment to help guests maintain their fitness routines. An outdoor heated pool provides a relaxing retreat after a day of sightseeing. For business travelers, the hotel features eight meeting rooms, a business center with essential services, and free Wi-Fi throughout the property.

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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

King Room

Max:

3 persons

28 m²

Bed options:

1 King Size Bed

Coffee machine

Heating

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King Room Mobility or hearing accessible

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3 persons

28 m²

Bed options:

1 King Size Bed

Coffee machine

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Standard Room

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3 persons

28 m²

Bed options:

1 King Size Bed

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Getting around

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City Center

Santa Ana 1.2 mi

Airports

John Wayne (SNA) 6.6 mi

Long Beach (LGB) 21.4 mi

Train

Santa Ana Metrolink Station4000 ft

Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center4000 ft

Bus

Bus stop700 ft

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 delightful 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
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
Baggage storage
Locker room
Elevator
ATM/Cash machine
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access
Key access

Sports & Fitness

Fitness center

Services

Housekeeping
Laundry
Stores/Commercial services

Business

Business center
Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cribs
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 of America

Map view

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

City landmarks

Zoo

Santa Ana Zoo

3100 ft

Museums

Discovery Cube Orange County

2.2 mi

Museums

Bowers Museum of Cultural Art

1.8 mi

Mabury Park

1.0 mi

Museums

Marconi Automotive Museum

1.9 mi

Public Building

Old Orange County Courthouse

1.3 mi

American Behavioral Studies

2500 ft

Santa Ana Stadium

2700 ft

Events

Yost Theater

1.1 mi

West Santa Ana Boulevard Between 4th and 1st Streets

Santa Ana Artist's Village

1.1 mi

1441 S

Sender One Climbing and Sender City

1.3 mi

Gallery

Orange County Center for Contemporary Art

1.2 mi

Parking area

Xerox Parking Structure

4100 ft

Columbus Tustin Park

1.5 mi

American Inst of Hypnotherapy

4200 ft

Santa Ana Council of Arts

4200 ft

Gallery

Chemers Gallery

1.4 mi

802 E Washington Ave

Blinking Owl Distillery

1.0 mi

Asamblea Apostolica Sion

4600 ft

Azzara's Gourmet Catering

4600 ft

Orange County Eye and Tissue Bnk

4700 ft

Mantantiales De Vida

5100 ft

Santa Ana

Downtown Santa Ana Historic District

1.4 mi

Super Games Arcade

1.1 mi

Mexican American Museum of Art

1.1 mi

Santa Ana United Methodist Church

1.1 mi

Santa Ana Community College

1.1 mi

Nearby

Public Building

Santa Ana DMV Office

1400 ft

Church

Our Lady of Guadalupe Church

2000 ft

Restaurants

Chunk-N-Chip

2200 ft

4th Street Market 201 E. 4th Street

Charlie's Best Burgers

2100 ft

140 South Grand

El Pollo Norteno

2200 ft

202 N Grand Ave

Huskins Coffee Company

2900 ft

1901 E 1st St

The Sandwich Society

3200 ft

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 of America, 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 of America, 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