About Sonesta Simply Suites Irvine East Foothill
Sonesta Simply Suites Irvine East Foothill is an economy, all-suites hotel located in Lake Forest, California. The air-conditioned rooms offer free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TV, ensuite, hairdryer, ironing set, desk, dining table and kitchenette with microwave, stovetop, tea and coffee maker, toaster, refrigerator, dishwasher, dishes, glasses and silverware. Adjoining rooms are also available. The pet friendly, non-smoking hotel features 24 hours front desk service, multilingual staff, on site parking (for a fee of USD 7 per car/night. If staying 30+ nights, USD 75 per car/month), front desk safe, business center, fitness center, dry cleaning service and outdoor gazebo with grills and patio furniture. Guests can visit The Store for provisions like drinks, treats, snacks and frozen entrées. Sonesta Simply Suites Irvine East Foothill is approximately a 15-minute drive to the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater and Irvine Spectrum Center. Other points of interest include Etnies Skate Park of Lake Forest, Heritage Hill Historic Park and Saddleback Valley Volleyball Club.
Positive Reviews
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Ideal for Southern California
Guests remarked that it's close to locations like Laguna Beach and Disney. So if you're looking to explore Southern California, a number of guests said they like the proximity of this hotel since it's about 15 minutes to 30 minutes (depending on traffic) to most locations.
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Amenities Offer a Home Feel
Visitors mentioned that they enjoyed having a free laundry, a spacious suite and even outdoor amenity such as a patio with gas grills for barbecuing outside. Guests mentioned if you're looking for something with more of a home feel than a hotel vibe this is the place.
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Calm Quiet Neighborhood
A number of guests enjoyed the fact that is not situated near a super busy area so they weren't disturbed by traffic patterns. Plus, since the front desk is open during limited hours, the area was usually quiet in the evenings.
Negative Reviews
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Lacks Daily Housekeeping
Some guests remarked that they weren't too happy with the fact there is no daily housekeeping. So, for anyone who expects those kinds of amenities they may be disappointed. However, it should be noted that guests can receive new linens and towels if they bring them to the front desk.
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Lacks Breakfast Meal
No breakfast is served here although some reservation sites mentioned this feature is included in the rate. The majority of guests, however, understood that this is a no-frills extended-stay location and didn't expect a meal.
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No Issues Reported
So far, no recent negative opinion has been expressed by guests about this hotel.