Sonesta Select Laguna Hills Irvine Spectrum

Hotels
Sonesta Hotels
7.3 (956 reviews)
23175 Avenida de la Carlota , Laguna Hills , us

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Helpful staff
Good location
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
High additional charges

Categories

Cleanliness
6.55
Negative feedback about cleanliness and maintenance issues, such as bed bugs and dirty carpets.
Service
8.55
Consistent positive comments about the helpfulness and friendliness of the staff.
Location
9.05
Highly praised for the proximity to Irvine Spectrum and other shops and restaurants.
Room Quality
7.05
Some negative remarks regarding old furnishings and noise, affecting overall comfort.
Amenities
6.55
Complaints about the pool being closed, lack of breakfast options, and paid parking.
Value for Money
7.55
Mixed feelings due to high charges and extra fees despite some reasonable pricing compared to nearby hotels.
Food and Beverage
5.55
Missing complimentary breakfast and high prices for lobby snacks impact this rating.
Overall Experience
7.55
Overall acceptable but impacted by various issues that could be improved.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 14:06

Property Description

Convenient Location near Irvine Spectrum Center
Located just 8 minutes away from the vibrant Irvine Spectrum Center, the Sonesta Select Laguna Hills Irvine Spectrum offers a prime location for shopping, dining, and entertainment.

Modern Amenities for Comfort
Each guest room at the hotel is equipped with a cable TV, coffee maker, and small refrigerator, ensuring a comfortable stay for all guests. Take advantage of the free Wi-Fi, outdoor pool, hot tub, and gym during your visit.

Nearby Attractions
Explore nearby attractions such as the Wild Rivers Waterpark and the FivePoint Amphitheater, both within a short 2.5-mile distance from the hotel.

Book your stay at Sonesta Select Laguna Hills Irvine Spectrum for a memorable and convenient experience.

Important information:

Upon check-in photo identification and credit card is required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

When traveling with pets, please note that an extra charge of $75 per pet, per stay applies. A maximum of 2 pet(s) per room is allowed.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: SNA

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed) and costs USD 10 per day.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.3
Based on 956 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.55
Service: 8.55
Location: 9.05
Room Quality: 7.05
Amenities: 6.55
Value for Money: 7.55
Food and Beverage: 5.55
Overall Experience: 7.55
A
Alex couple us
2
Forced
Pros:

It was nice and a decent price

Cons:

I was staying there due to my daughter playing in the Junior Olympics this past weekend and last minute decided to book a room 2 miles from the venue. A. Few hours later they changed the game location to a far venue. I called to see if I could cancel without a fee and they refused. I let them know my situation and did not care. So I ended up staying there so I wouldn’t lose my money and had to drive an extra 45min to the new venue. My daughter plays waterpolo and was extremely exhausted and couldn’t find any relief in a bumpy 45min car ride.

Also, took them over 2 hours to bring me a bed changing, I also mentioned that the toilet was leaking from the base and the bathroom was flooded. They cleaned it up and left it. It continued to leak the entire duration of our stay.

All and all I didn’t enjoy my stay. I won’t be back.

2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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Sophia extended_group us
4
Unsanitary
Pros:

The location

Cons:

Unfortunately, our stay was very disappointing. The sofa bed had a large rip, and when we pulled it out for my son to sleep on, we found mold underneath the sofa bed mattress. There was also some type of detergent or powder spilled beneath the mattress, and the mattress itself had stains. Additionally, there was rust on the bathtub floor. I took photos and showed them to the front desk. The employee was helpful and offered us a few different room options, so we had to switch rooms.

The room we switched to also had stains on the sofa and bed mattress, and it was not cleaned properly. We even found pumpkin seeds underneath the mattress and sofa.

Overall, the hotel felt dirty. The carpets throughout the hallways looked like they hadn’t been vacuumed, and housekeeping was clearly lacking. While I appreciate the front desk staff trying to make things right, the cleanliness of the hotel was unacceptable, and I would not stay here again.

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Andrea couple us
10
Good deal for close to 405 /5 freeways
Pros:

The staff was accommodating. The pool and jacuzzi were nice.

Cons:

I wish they had pet floors and non pet floors. There was a strong urine odor in the first room we were put in

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Stephanie family_with_children us
4
Wouldn’t stay again unless desperate and still missing my deposit
Pros:

Staff tried to be helpful when the coffee bar was closed.

Cons:

- never got the shower towels we asked for
- dogs in the room next door were so loud they kept us up and we called and asked if they could send someone to speak to them, never happened.
- hallways were extremely unclean.
- room had a musky weird smell
- balcony was not even usable
- only item that we received was an extra set of bed items for the pull out but it took over an hour and 45 minutes to ask for someone for help and it may or may not arrive.
- coffee bar and breakfast wasn’t open when they said it would be. Never got any food even during its open times
- staff was nice but barely anyone there to run the place

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Felecia solo_traveller us
5
Pros:

The customer service was good. ☺️

The staff was very responsive and friendly, that was great.

The bedding was so clean and comfortable. Loved it. Everything in the room was clean and smelled good.♥️

Jacuzzi was great just the right temperature and it was clean.

Sonesta Select budget friendly

Cons:

The coffee maker stopped working and they never told us it had been repaired. My husband can't move without coffee.. We were offered free coffee if we came down for it..

The decor was nice but the carpets were dirty and the dehumidifier had a constant noise. You couldn't hear it in the bed area tho... So that was helpful. But at the sink, bathroom and coffee area it was constantly noisy which was a little stressful

The balcony for the room had a bad smell like a dirty bathroom so we could leave it open or spend time out there. Disappointing since we selected and paid for the balcony room.

The pool area was just okay since there were a lot of bugs in the pool. The seating area with the loungers had bird poop and didn't look to have been washed down so we couldn't sit there.

2026-07-19 via Nuitee
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Akheragwy solo_traveller sa
7
2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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Leanne family_with_children us
7
Pros:

Cleanliness of the room was good. Location was nice and quiet.

Cons:

Carpets in hallways are very dirty.

2026-07-18 via Nuitee
M
Maria family_with_children au
1
Not worth your money go elsewhere
Pros:

There was nothing great about this property the staff especially who checked me when I asked for an early check in was so rude and not helpful, it was a terrible choice of hotel in this area

Cons:

The staff, the ambiance and the breakfast area it was not very pleasant you couldn’t get any help from the staff when requesting for towels or rubbish to be cleaned out. One lady whoookd after the reception was so rude didn’t want yo upsell or offer breakfast and basically told is to go eat breakfast elsewhere. Rooms aren’t clean hair everywhere maybe even bed bugs

2026-07-18 via Nuitee
D
devismes PHOENIX PHARMA solo_traveller fr
4
Cons:

Supplément facturé ne sais pas pourquoi

2026-07-17 via Nuitee
D
Dario couple us
5
2026-07-17 via Nuitee
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Emma family_with_children us
4
The Hotel is dirty, the front desk is useless, and the breakfast sucks!
Pros:

Good location off the freeway.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-16 via Nuitee
N
n couple us
3
$10 parking charge that was not disclosed up front online during online reservation
2026-07-15 via Nuitee
P
Payam couple us
6
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Charging for parking
I didn’t see anything about 10 $ charge on parking when I booked the hotel and …..

2026-07-15 via Nuitee
M
Margaret solo_traveller us
10
2026-07-12 via Nuitee
K
Katilyn couple us
8
2026-07-08 via Nuitee
S
Stephanie couple us
2
VERY DIRTY, giving motel vibes
Pros:

Area itself was a good area

Cons:

VERY dirty location. Can tell it’s not kept or maintained. Spider webs everywhere. Black sidewalks. Very dirty carpets in hallways, trash everywhere. Mold in rooms due to very old ac units that leak water. And staff excuse is that it’s an old property.

2026-07-07 via Nuitee
J
JUDY family_with_children us
8
2026-07-05 via Nuitee
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Isabella solo_traveller us
7
2026-07-03 via Nuitee
M
Monique extended_group us
8
2026-07-01 via Nuitee
M
Marie family_with_children ca
8
2026-06-26 via Nuitee