Sonesta Simply Suites Irvine East Foothill

2.0 star property

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Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Mobility Tub) | Bathroom | Hair dryer, towels, soap, shampoo
Fitness facility

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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3 S Pointe Dr, Lake Forest, CA, 92630
  • Place, Irvine Spectrum Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Orange County Great Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Mission Viejo
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Mobility Roll in Shower)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Mobility Tub One Bedroom)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Mobility Tub)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Mobility Roll in Shower One Bedroom)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed (One Bedroom)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(43 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Sonesta Simply Suites Irvine East Foothill

Hotel in Lake Forest with fitness centre and 24-hour front desk
This smoke-free hotel features a fitness centre, self parking and dry cleaning. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a 24-hour front desk and a corner/local shop. Housekeeping is available on request.
Sonesta Simply Suites Irvine East Foothill offers 122 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. 55-inch LED televisions come with cable channels. Kitchens offer full-sized fridge/freezers, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include baths or showers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and fans. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness centre.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Sonesta Simply Suites Irvine East Foothill. During your stay, you'll be close to Orange County Great Park. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a gym and dry cleaning service. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as an off-lead area.
  • Free WiFi
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, convenience store and laundry facilities
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • 6 minutes by car from Irvine Spectrum Center and 8 minutes from Orange County Great Park
  • Pets welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including an off-lead area
As a guest of Sonesta Simply Suites Irvine East Foothill, you'll find a fitness centre, barbecue grills, and multilingual staff. WiFi is free in public spaces. Sonesta Simply Suites Irvine East Foothill also features a garden, a picnic area, and laundry facilities. Parking is available for a fee. A complete renovation of Sonesta Simply Suites Irvine East Foothill was completed in October 2023.

This Lake Forest hotel is smoke free.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Parking on site (USD 7 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Things to do

  • Gym

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate bedroom

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift (91 centimetre wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 3 floors
  • Renovated entire property - October 2023
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Fan
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 75 per accommodation, per week (maximum USD 150 per stay)
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • An off-lead area is available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 200 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Self-parking fee: USD 7 per night
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation, per week (maximum USD150 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards and cash
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property is professionally cleaned
Guests arriving after 9:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Candlewood Irvine East
Candlewood Suites Irvine East
Candlewood Suites Irvine East Hotel
Candlewood Suites Irvine East Hotel Lake Forest
Candlewood Suites Irvine East Lake Forest
Irvine Candlewood Suites
Candlewood Suites Lake Forest
Candlewood Suites Orange County/ Irvine East Hotel Lake Forest
Lake Forest Candlewood Suites
Candlewood Suites Irvine East
Sonesta Simply Orange County Irvine
Sonesta Simply Suites Orange County Irvine
Sonesta Simply Suites Irvine East Foothill Hotel
Sonesta Simply Suites Irvine East Foothill Lake Forest
Sonesta Simply Suites Irvine East Foothill Hotel Lake Forest

Sonesta Simply Suites Irvine East Foothill Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 539 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 248 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 93 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 55 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 67 out of 1002 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Shemeika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing Stay

The stay was good, I have no complaints about that. The WiFi was not working good. Other than the WiFi the stay was amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve, Pleasant Hill

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mariam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property was clean and check in was smooth and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verenice

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gloria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Absolutely great!

Great stay at this very quiet hotel! We loved everything except that the toilet is just very low. When u sit on it ur knees r at ur chest. That is our only complaint, other than that I highly recommend this hotel!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jared

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This location was a bit farther from the Pectrum Center than I anticipated, but it was quieter and cleaner with less wear and tear on the facility and room. Unfortunately, there was some kind of plumbing noise that went on throughout the night, making it hard to sleep. It was a liquid or mechanical sound on the exterior wall. The internet was nearly impossible to connect to, so I used my phone as a hotspot instead. I tried calling the front desk on the phone provided in the room, but the phone was dead.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Nice stay, good area

Very nice stay. Loved the spacious room and clean quiet property. Bed was a little uncomfy but that was the only hiccup. Nice location too.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Suzan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Parking is an additional $7.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Arquilio

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
The staff at the hotel were rude and uncooperative with us. They stated since we booked our stay with a third party they could not help us resolve our issues. We wanted to leave a day early but they would not help us to get credit for the extra day we did not use.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marsha

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk was super knowledgeable and friendly. The rooms were clean and had everything we needed to make meals and rest.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mia

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Eliseo

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with pets
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An Experience That Tested Patience and Principle Over 28 days, I searched for something redeeming in my stay at Sonesta Irvine / Foothill, but found little beyond the opportunity to practice restraint. The most disappointing issue: being charged $450 for my service dog—a charge that, to my understanding, contradicts the protections outlined in the Americans with Disabilities Act. Service animals are not pets, and should not incur pet fees. Management’s handling of this matter—and their broader interpretation of hotel policies—lacked not only clarity, accountability, and care, but also raised serious concerns about ethics and respect for the rights of the disabled. In contrast, Expedia stepped in with professionalism and integrity, resolving what the hotel would not. Their actions reflected true service, and for that, I remain a loyal customer. In hospitality, as in life, principle matters. I hope Sonesta takes the time to reflect, adjust course, and adhere to legal requirements—especially regarding extended guest stays and the unlawful charging of pet fees for the disabled’s service animals. — The Quiet Stoic
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Janet

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great. Staff was friendly. A/C seems to be tied to movement in the room so if you don’t toss and turn at night the room gets warm. The area is industrial so no close food spots but several choices within 5 miles or less
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Expectations Exceeded

The room was nice and clean. The pillows were perfect. The staff was friendly and helpful. My expectations were certainly exceeded.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jenna

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer, Silver Spring

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

RUI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Jasmine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I usually stay at Sonesta suites so I’m used to the area and accommodations. This time around one of the staff members kept coming by my room in the morning asking us to check out. Mind you it was not time to check out which was 11:00 AM. I verified this info and also informed the staff member, but he came by again to knock and tried to get us out of the room. Maybe he was confused or just wanted to clean early. When we did check out at 11 AM that same staff member was in the lobby waiting for us. We pay good money for a nice suite or hotel that can provide some peace on the weekends each month. While sonesta is still our choice of hotel this experience was inconvenient and annoying to say the least.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Gregorio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025