Best Hotels in Orange County, CA

1 (tie). Renaissance ClubSport Aliso Viejo Laguna Beach Hotel

Pros: Amazing community gym (nicer then Equinox) with a huge pool and free fitness classes; nice neighborhood hotel bar.
Cons: Rooms look a little dated.

Renaissance ClubSport Aliso Viejo Laguna Beach Hotel, Original Photo

1 (tie). Marriott Irvine Spectrum

Pros: Slick and modern rooms; rooftop lounge (Wed-Sat); great restaurant; M-Club; good gym.
Cons: Practically none.

Marriott Irvine Spectrum, Original Photo

2. Lido House, Autograph Collection

Pros: Beautiful setup; large hotel with bed ’n’ breakfast feel; close to the beach.
Cons: A bit far from the rest of OC (apart from Newport Beach).

Lido House, Marriott Photo

3. Irvine Marriott

Pros: Very nicely renovated.
Cons: The much-nicer Irvine Spectrum Marriott is only a 5 minute drive away.

Irvine Marriott, Marriott Photo

4. Marriott’s Newport Coast Villas

Pros: Beautiful views; huge rooms.
Cons: No late night restaurant on-site; too family oriented.

Marriott’s Newport Coast Villas, Original Photo

5. Renaissance Newport Beach Hotel

Pros: Huge rooms. Cons: Dated hotel.

Renaissance Newport Beach Hotel, Original Photo

6. Avenue of the Arts Costa Mesa, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Pros: Next to a pretty lake; good restaurant.
Cons: Looks a bit dated.

Avenue of the Arts Costa Mesa, Marriott Photo

Want to try:

Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel

Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel, Marriott Photo