Courtyard by Marriott Foothill Ranch Irvine East/Lake Forest  

In Foothill Ranch east of Irvine/Lake Forest, minutes from Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park and Etnies Skate Park. Close to family draws like Disneyland Park and the Aquarium of the Pacific, with John Wayne Airport (SNA) the preferred airport for arrivals.

A modern, business-ready hotel with 156 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen TVs. Rooms have private bathrooms with shower/tub combos, complimentary toiletries and hair dryers, plus desks and safes. The lobby shows a fireplace and the property includes a picnic area and elevator; staff speak English and Spanish.

Dive into outdoor (and indoor) pools and a hot tub/spa tub, or hit the 24-hour fitness center. On-site perks include a fireplace in the lobby, picnic area, concierge services, laundry/dry cleaning, an ATM and a gift shop/newsstand. Simple Southern California comfort with fast wired and wireless internet throughout.

Complimentary high-speed wired and wireless internet, a business center and about 1,200–1,305 sq ft of meeting and conference space. Express check-in/out and on-site self-parking make work trips easier.

The Bistro serves American fare and has a bar/lounge, plus a coffee shop/café for grab-and-go. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a fee (weekdays 6:30–10:00 AM; weekends 7:30–11:00 AM).