Ayres Hotel Costa Mesa/Newport Beach

In lively Costa Mesa, half a mile from John Wayne Airport and a short drive to Newport Beach. Minutes from South Coast Plaza, Segerstrom Center for the Arts, UC Irvine, Fashion Island and the Irvine Spectrum — and within reach of Disneyland and regional golf destinations.

A boutique-feel hotel with 284 air-conditioned rooms that blend modern comfort and clean, simple style. Rooms feature pillowtop beds with down comforters, refrigerators, flat-screen TVs and iPod docking stations; private baths have shower/tub combos and complimentary toiletries.

Two outdoor swimming pools, a fitness center and bicycles to rent set the tone for active days. Complimentary wireless internet, concierge and a hair salon keep things easy. On-site services include parking, laundry/dry cleaning, an ATM, car rental assistance and a tour desk — plus a complimentary area shuttle within 3 miles.

6500 sq ft of flexible event space with meeting rooms and a 24-hour business center. Complimentary wired and wireless internet (high-speed), roundtrip airport shuttle (available limited hours) and limo/town car service support business travel and events.

Le Chateau serves American cuisine with a bar/lounge and alfresco dining when weather allows. There's also a cafe, a lobby bar and limited-hour room service; buffet breakfast is available for a fee.