Holiday Inn Express & Suites Santa ANA - Orange County by IHG

Several red flags — 4.1★ guest rating; sleep 52% negative, service 36% negative

3★ class · 4.1 guest rating · 831 reviews · ~$124/night

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Peace of Mind Score

high confidence

How we scored it

Quality & cleanliness

4.1★ guest rating; sleep 52% negative, service 36% negative

Location & access

4.3★ location/transit/airport access

Trust & class

831 reviews, 3-star, 10 amenities

Price fairness

fairly priced for the area

Not part of the score — a cheap room can be cheap for reasons we can't see

Breakfast72% positive · 18% negative

Restaurant76% positive · 11% negative

Sleep37% positive · 52% negative

Service60% positive · 36% negative

Accessibility8% positive · 81% negative

Location57% positive · 25% negative

Free breakfast

On-site food & drink, as listed by the property.

Free Wi‑FiFree parkingOutdoor poolAir conditioningFitness centerAccessibleBusiness centerKid-friendlySmoke-free property

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