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Hotel Overview and Details

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

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Santa Ana - Orange County By IHG - Modern hotel 15km from John Wayne Airport

Located in Santa Ana, this hotel is 2km from Santa Ana Metrolink station and 15km from John Wayne Airport. The property features a 24-hour front desk, free WiFi throughout, and complimentary self-parking. Guests can enjoy a free Express Start breakfast buffet with rotating hot items including eggs, bacon, sausage, and biscuits. The hotel offers an outdoor heated swimming pool open from 8am to 8pm and a 24-hour fitness center with elliptical machines, treadmills, free weights, and a rower. Business travelers have access to a business center with newspapers, fax machine, photocopier, and ATM machine. The hotel is within walking distance to the Santa Ana Zoo and close to attractions including South Coast Plaza, Angel Stadium, Knott's Berry Farm, and Disneyland.

Additional perks of the hotel

Free coffee in lobby and guest grill station

Snack shop with late night options and breakfast bars

Eight meeting rooms for events and conferences

Complimentary on-site self-parking

Walking distance to shopping centers with restaurants and bars

Union Market Mission Viejo nearby with live music on weekends

Multilingual staff (English and Spanish)

Room Options

The hotel features 161 rooms including 23 suites across 10 floors. All accommodations include free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs with cable channels, coffee makers, microwaves, and mini-fridges. Rooms feature blackout shades, spacious entries, and Keurig coffee makers. Accessible rooms offer lowered counters, bathtubs with fold-down seating or roll-in showers. The property was the first Formula Blue spec in California, offering modern décor with fresh color schemes.

Other conveniences

Workspaces with desk and lamp

Free local calls and voicemail

Air conditioning and heating

Iron and ironing board

Hairdryer and free toiletries

In-room safe

Sound system and radio

120V AC/DC outlets

Bedside outlets for device charging

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The hotel offers a range of accommodations including doubles, family rooms, and suites—plus breakfast, free cancellation, and special rates.
Queen Room Two Queen Beds Disability Access Bath Tub
2 persons
33 m² 
1 King-size bed
Coffee machine
Heating
Queen Room Two Queen Beds Hearing Accessible or Non-Smoking
2 persons
28 m² 
2 King Size Beds
Coffee machine
Heating
King Room Mobility Access or Hearing Accessible
2 persons
28 m² 
1 King-size bed
Coffee machine
Heating
King Room Hearing Accessible
2 persons
28 m² 
1 King-size bed
Coffee machine
Heating
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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

This hotel provides premium amenities for a memorable and relaxed stay

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free 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

  • Wi-Fi in rooms
  • 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
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Hotel Location

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