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December 2023 by sandyamy C
Great services and incredible C/P hotel choice in Irvine! Also in reasonable price and good location.I lost one blouse during my stay, after I informed the hotel then both Karla and Divina were trying to check internally and give me the update continuously.They found it and help me reserve it. I never suppose that it can be found even with so good services but they made it.I do appreciated for that and highly recommend this hotel.Thank you.
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December 2023 by BrAnDoNTravels
Such a pleasant stay here and the room was perfect size, the only complaint I have is the dust flying around the room maybe from the AC unit? I don’t know but that’s not a big deal for me I would recommend to friends and
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November 2023 by Doug N Bodie
Booked here for 2 weeks and had to leave after 3 nights. I noticed on the second night that my dogs started itching non stop and then I saw a couple fleas on the bed and a flea jump on my leg. I went to the font office and told them I was leaving and they said I had to stay another night due to cancellation policy. So I did and they didn't care about the room. Had to give my dogs to flea baths to stop the issue and wash everything I own. Living Nightmare
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November 2023 by Raelyn
Convenient location near hospitals. One level and reasonably priced, workout room, free coffee bar, snacks for purchase. Free parking.Rooms comfortable, with kitchenette, and recliner. Late checkout available.
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November 2023 by Jdot S.
A shoddy, old hotel right by the hospital. The front desk was unfriendly in our interactions and not helpful when answering questions. Seemed like he didn't want to be there, just like I didn't after stepping into my room for the first time.
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October 2023 by nardo m.
This "hotel" (motel) is located right by Hoag Hospital. In fact, as we were following the navigation system to find the place, we thought we were turning into the hospital parking area.The entrance is small and does not have an automatic sliding door. The layout of the lobby is not of good design. The place feels cramped and musty. As soon as we entered the room, we could tell someone had smoked in the room. The room has a small kitchenette - two electric burners, a fridge, a small sink and a dishwasher. Everything (and I mean EVERYTHING) is old and dated. The kitchen is barely equipped with two spoons, two knives, and one fork. Two plates, two bowls, two glasses and a couple of cooking utensils. The very bare minimum.During our 3-night stay, the room card keys failed to work three times, and we finally had to get the staff to unlock our door. He tried it a couple of times without success; and he finally pulled the door handle upwards to open the door. As he was leaving, he implied that we didn't know how to use the card key by pulling the handle upwards. Who opens any door by pulling the door handle upwards?This is a very basic hotel, with minimal amenities. Furnishings in the room are basic and fairly standard. Nothing to write home about. As for cleanliness, I would rate it a 4 out of 10. I would not return.
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September 2023 by Berlie I.
Our stay was pleasant here in Sonesta t Suites by Sand Canyon Irvine. It was a good choice that we picked this place. We were looking for a 2 night stay because of a major renovation at our home. We have to look for a place to stay within the area. Major point is cleanliness. Don't expect being in Hilton or in Hyatt hotel. The sheets, pillowcases, towels are clean as what you see in those premier hotels. The floor ing to the carpet is clean. No sticky feel when you walk barefooted.The basic needs are offered to the guest to make our stay worthwhile. There's no unusual smell in the hallways and in the room. The small kitchen, fridge and eating utensils gives us a feel that we are at home.Staff is accomodating, kind and patient.My 8 yo felt she was in a vacation on our short stayThank you for keeping this place pleasant and affordable for budget friendly travelers
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August 2023 by Terri H.
Basic- felt like apartment DatedDisappointed Not like the photos on website- no chair in room - very warm in hallways
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August 2023 by Sue S.
very pleasant room. clean and has great kitchen and very quiet. I had my dog with me and I got a ground floor room. Staff was helpful with my needs.
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August 2023 by Laurie Durand
Convenient location for both business and tourism; laguna beach,trails, sna airport and many companies are around. Many hospitals right next to the hotel if you are injured lolService was great and checkin check out was good. Room was clean but my only complain is the air conditioner and fridge: they are both old and very noisySafety: They dont have passport lockers in the room but the area is very safeWalkability: Next to a trail, hospital, game companies, a bus that lead to laguna in summer, a few lunch and breakfast restaurants, irvine spectrum.
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July 2023 by Laurie Durand (3Ldurande)
Convenient location for both business and tourism; laguna beach,trails, sna airport and many companies are around. Many hospitals right next to the hotel if you are injured lolService was great and checkin check out was good. Room was clean but my only complain is the air conditioner and fridge: they are both old and very noisySafety: They dont have passport lockers in the room but the area is very safeWalkability: Next to a trail, hospital, game companies, a bus that lead to laguna in summer, a few lunch and breakfast restaurants, irvine spectrum.
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June 2023 by Ed L.
I decided to stay near Family in Irvine during Memorial Day weekend 2023. I found the Sonesta Simply Suites hotel - Irvine and it looked reasonably okay.It looked like a converted apartment complex, to be honest. Then rebranded as a hotel. It's pretty cool how apartments can double as budget hotel rooms. It was a little disappointing to see the Sonesta brand like this but it is what it is. I've been to Sonesta hotels that are twice as good as this one, at least with the hotel lobby and amenities that these chains should offer as standard. While they do have the general ambiance and amenities that basic hotels do, the appearance seems to just take on another set of questions that needs answers to. Just didn't seem like the way it should be. With that said, I was here for 1 night to hang out with family on a tail end of my trip to central Pennsylvania to run a marathon / ultra and a stop over here to visit family. I found this hotel property on hotels.com and the photos posted here seemed promising enough, although I didn't use any of the amenities, except for the hotel WiFi. All I needed was a place to sleep and Sonesta Simply Suites - Irvine helped with that. The room rates were decent enough, around $150 / night I think. The location was close enough to where I needed to be without having to use an Uber. If you're in need of a hotel that is just for simple comfort and sleep without the bells and whistles, consider the Sonesta Simply Suites hotel here in Irvine, California. The room rate seemed to be a little overpriced for what was assigned to me, but at the end of the day, the quality of sleep was good enough to be reasonable and good for the money. It was safe to be here, which is what you want.The overall experience here at this Sonesta Simply Suites hotel in Irvine, California was decidedly different from what I'm used to while being typical and familiar too. Feels like an Airbnb but for apartments but the room itself was retrofit with the standard hotel ambiance and everything you'd need here. The lobby is a simple front desk with a rustic feel. Everything else was just as you see it. Thankfully that they have given me a room on the ground floor so that I didn't have to use the stairs or elevator, if there was one on property. The service here was good and friendly l while checking in and out. The room itself was spacious enough to walk around. The bed was a king bed and was fairly comfortable for me to get in a good night's sleep. The room was clean and everything seemed to work properly during my stay. All in all, can't complain really. It's just the presentation seemed different that what I'm used to seeing from other hotel brands around the country. It's a decent stay no doubt. Just different. And so, if you are here in the Irvine California area and need a place to stay without the bells and whistles, consider staying here at the Sonesta Simply Suites hotel - Irvine. It's like being at home without being at home. For an optimal sleep experience, choose a room with the king bed. It's good to spread out if you're there by yourself.This Sonesta property is located in Irvine, California. Its physical address is 6500 Sand Canyon Blvd, Irvine, near the hospital complex. Like many hotels out there in the industry, they accept major credit cards upon booking. Most bookings occur online thru 3rd party booking sites or directly to the hotel, but you can call them to see if they have last minute openings for you. As far as parking goes, they have plenty of parking here for guests to stay overnight or multiple nights. I ended up getting shuttled around two and from this hotel by family so I did not need a rental car or Uber or Lyft during my stay here. If you rely on public transportation, best bet is to get a good idea of what would you need to take to get here and you'll get here at your leisure. If nothing else, Uber/Lyft, and or a rental car may be the best for your situation. I think they do have free parking, if I'm not mistake
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June 2023 by Eric E.
Dirty room, old appliances (doesn't look anything like the photos, no housekeeping, broken TV remote, stains on lampshade, ripped furniture.Not a high quality experience -- on par or slightly below a Motel 6.
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May 2023 by Cathrine p
Staff at the front desk of this hotel are knowledgeable, friendly, and good at making this place feel closer to a home away from home. Esther was very accommodating, helping wherever I had a request from start to finish. She was on top of helping with things no matter how major or minor. I appreciated her and her attitude and ability to serve customers like myself more than I could ever voice through text. That loyalty will keep me returning every time. Marcellus was also a great assistant manager. He was kind and very helpful upon our arrival. We struggled a bit but he helped us every step and even let us pitck the exact room we wanted, which made things feel very personal.
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May 2023 by W H.
The last time my room was cleaned the housekeeper forgot to put the hand towels in my bathroom. It is O.K. since I was only staying a few days more and I have my own hand towel. Sometimes the cable is glitchy in my room. Today the garbage disposal was giving me problems, but I figured it out (pressed the reset button, others might not know to do that).
