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Best Western Plus Irvine Spectrum Hotel

2.5 star property

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Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Balcony (with Sofabed)
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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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23192 Lake Center Dr, Lake Forest, CA, 92630
  • Place, The Orchard at Saddleback
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Saddleback Memorial Medical Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Forest Golf and Practice Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub (with Sofabed)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub (with Sofabed)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub, Corner

Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub, Corner

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub (with Sofabed)

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub (with Sofabed)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Balcony (with Sofabed)

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Balcony (with Sofabed)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly;with Sofabed)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (Pet Friendly;with Sofabed)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

Corner King Suite with Sofa Bed - Non smoking

  • Sleeps 4

King Suite with Balcony with Sofa Bed - Non smoking

  • Sleeps 4

King Suite with Sofa Bed - Disability Access - Non smoking

  • Sleeps 4

King Suite With Two King Beds

  • Sleeps 6

Queen Suite with Sofa Bed - Pet Friendly - Non smoking

  • Sleeps 6

Queen Suite with Two Queen Beds - Disability Access - Non smoking

  • Sleeps 6

Queen Suite with Two Queen Beds with Balcony - Non smoking

  • Sleeps 6

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Whirlpool Suite-1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 4

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About the area

Lake Forest

When you stay at Best Western Plus Irvine Spectrum Hotel in Lake Forest, you'll be in the business district, a 5-minute drive from Irvine Spectrum Center and 9 minutes from Orange County Great Park. .This hotel is 8.9 mi (14.4 km) from University of California, Irvine and 10.7 mi (17.2 km) from Mission San Juan Capistrano.

What's nearby

  • Costume Castle - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • The Orchard at Saddleback - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Massage Envy Spa - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Saddleback Memorial Medical Center - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Lake Forest Golf and Practice Center - 5 min drive - 3.4 km

Getting around

  • Irvine Transportation Center - 11 min drive
  • John Wayne Airport (SNA) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Hat - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Carl's Jr. - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Best Western Plus Irvine Spectrum Hotel

Hotel in Lake Forest with an outdoor pool and free breakfast
Best Western Plus Irvine Spectrum Hotel offers 99 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies. Beds feature premium bedding. LED televisions come with premium cable channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with deep soaking bathtubs, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Lake Forest hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 99 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and LED televisions. Your bed comes with premium bedding, and all rooms are furnished with sofa beds. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries.
Enjoy a range of recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a television in a common area.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served on weekdays from 6 AM to 9 AM and on weekends from 7 AM to 10 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served on weekdays between 6 AM and 9 AM and on weekends between 7 AM and 10 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Free covered self parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry parking (surcharge) on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available 6 AM to 9 AM on weekdays and 7 AM to 10 AM on weekends

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room sofa bed
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Outdoor pool
  • Separate bedroom

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 accessible parking spaces
  • Braille/raised signage
  • No lift
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

More

  • 3 buildings
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 1988
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LED TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 40.00
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 30 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 25 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 150.00 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 30 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 40.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Best Western Irvine
Best Western Irvine Spectrum
Best Western Irvine Spectrum Hotel
Best Western Plus Irvine Spectrum
Best Western Plus Irvine Spectrum Hotel
Best Western Plus Irvine Spectrum Hotel Lake Forest
Best Western Plus Irvine Spectrum Lake Forest
Best Western Spectrum Irvine
Irvine Best Western
Irvine Spectrum Best Western
Irvine Hotel Lake Forest
Best Plus Irvine Spectrum
Best Western Plus Irvine Spectrum Hotel Hotel
Best Western Plus Irvine Spectrum Hotel Lake Forest
Best Western Plus Irvine Spectrum Hotel Hotel Lake Forest

Best Western Plus Irvine Spectrum Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 570 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 214 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 115 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 54 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 48 out of 1001 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Enrique

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Martin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was spacious and clean. Bed was comfortable. Location is close to the freeway too.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Dylan

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Ethan

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
You can tell this is an older property. The rooms are reasonably clean and the layout is with the separate front room, but they are dark and drawers don't work particularly well. Outlets are not well placed. Parking is free, which is a plus, but there are limited spots for large vehicles that all get taken by small cars, so one night we had to pay to park in another hotel. Hot tub and pool were fine, but we saw cockroaches crawling on the walls when sitting in the hot tub.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abraham Jornales Poniente

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was clean and spacious. The breakfast was wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Andrea

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
There were cochroaches in our riom. There were people sleeping in their car that was parked in the parking garage.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Cynthia Lyon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breakfast was good except the reconstituted eggs were dry and crumbly.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Agnieszka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed two nights in this lovely hotel. Because it is a pet friendly hotel, they should get 10 stars just fo that😂 We absolutely loved it! The suite we got was so spacious. The beds were comfortable and everything was super clean. It is an older hotel but it really is a gem. The breakfast was great! Lots of options for everyone. The staff is super kind and helpful. We definitely give it the highest score!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Raquel, Fresno

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Wasn’t able to stay left after being there less than an hour. I was informed by front desk staff that the Internet was great, so I can work from the room but it was horrible. Even the staff tested the speed and recanted his comment and started to have some compassion. The next day spoke to the same staff member and now changing his understanding to say “prior guest didn’t have any issues and the WiFi is free and it’s not considered to be used as a refund”. I explain to the staff member, if prior guest didn’t have any issues should mean now that there is an issue, especially if you yourself realize it was slow connection, and it shouldn’t be my fault the WiFi service is not working properly. I was informed to email and file a complaint which I’m still waiting to receive a response to hopefully get a refund. Not a great experience.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Xia

The keys didn’t work right several times. We had to go down 3 levels and walked to the front desk each time. It wasn’t very pleasant especially after a long day. The beds are smaller than regular queen beds even though their website saying they are queen bed. The sofa bed cushion is very uncomfortable. Other than that, staff are very friendly. The room size is OK. Their room is on the old side. Don’t expect anything fancy or modern. Breakfast is meh.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Alma

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Dining staff he looks like a cook person should be friendly and polite to everyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Joseph

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Itzel

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Randall, Rancho Mission Viejo

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jhonatan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff was friendly with the exception of the gentleman at the lobby. It is not that he wasn't friendly, but I couldn't read his mood. I respect my elders, but we have to understand the industry that you are working also. No mirror or sink in the bathroom, a sink in the bedroom..? It is an old property, so it is time for a redesign.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Ethan

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ma Julia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, great staff, accessible to dining options. would recommend to friends and family
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Erik

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

nora

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room but don’t smell clean Staff are redtpecfull Breakfast the server give not enough serve for egg and other sausages. But other pastry Are good my favorite Belgium Waffle is the best that’s satisfied my breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Melissa

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Trick or treat sneaky

I had booked 2 days and the first day we got there about 1130ish at night theres 2 adults 3 kids, so we get there the lady needs a deposit never tells me how much it is and has me initial some paperwork and write my vehicle info down no biggie thought we were on a great path of a 2 day vacay the next morning my husband, kids and i go down for breakfast well we arint on the list of rooms easy mistake i taken it the lady goes ahead and gets our info again no biggie. We eat and we go back to the room we get a call on the hotel phone and it was front desk vertifying that we are there she didnt know type of thing again no biggie things happen. We were there for knotts scary farm so when we were about to leave my husband goes to the front desk to make sure we are okay and it turns out we weren't i had paid 277 and some change well they added another 100 and change plus 150 deposit due to there mistake of putting us in that room it was for dogs but we didnt have a dog we chose room due to 3 kids 2 in the bed and one on the couch bed. I didnt pay the extra 100 and something due to hotels.com already had me pay my 277 and change i dont know why the hotel thought it would be great to sneak a payment and then go back and forth with us to change rooms or not i told them i have no issues moving to another room they apologized and left us there yet snuck on a charge with out discussing it with us very unprofessional especially before we left to knotts they said we were good to go.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

ana, Calexico

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025