La Quinta Inn Irvine Spectrum

United States , Los Angeles - CA
IRVINE, 14972 Sand Canyon Avenue
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100 reviews shown

10/10

Exceptional

31 Mar 2026

Anthony

Breakfast was plentiful and everyone was happy. Outstanding staff. We are looking forward to the next stay.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

31 Mar 2026

Maksudul

Old worn out carpet. Not essential amenities in the bath room. Breakfast was ok.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

30 Mar 2026

Man Fung Rex

10/10

Exceptional

30 Mar 2026

John

I stayed here for a local work assignment and the proximity to highway access was great.

Self

2/10

Poor

30 Mar 2026

alan

The train runs immediately behind this hotel. every 15-30 minutes from 5:30 AM to Midnight

Self

8/10

Excellent

27 Mar 2026

Ruth

The furnishings are very dated. But the a/c worked great. Was clean and quiet. Did not try breakfast

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Mar 2026

Frank

Never had breakfast because it closes at 9am. Too early to close.

Partner

2/10

Poor

23 Mar 2026

Hermila

First and most importantly, I did not feel safe in the room. The door latch was missing, and the door itself did not properly secure. I have both photos and video documenting this issue. Due to this, I was unable to rest and had to physically barricade the door using furniture (a chair and a nightstand) to feel any sense of security.

Additionally, the room had a strong cigar smell despite being booked as a non-smoking room, which made the environment very uncomfortable.

There were also multiple maintenance issues:

The ice machine on my floor was not working

The hot tub was out of service

Staff informed me there was no maintenance personnel available overnight

When I contacted the front desk regarding the broken door and safety concern, I was told I would have to wait until 6:00 AM for assistance. This response was unacceptable given the seriousness of the issue.

To make matters worse, there was a high-speed police chase that ended directly in front of the hotel during the night. Given that my room was not secure, this situation significantly increased my fear and anxiety and prevented me from sleeping at all.

Family_with_children

4/10

Poor

23 Mar 2026

patricia

Dirty carpet, dirty tub. Very close to the train tracks, you can hear and feel the vibration when train is passing by. Breakfast isn’t good.

Family

4/10

Poor

22 Mar 2026

Chayla

Dark like a dungeon. Unclean, leaking shower. Unfriendly staff.

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

21 Mar 2026

Yuler

Clean room. Room smelled musty. Runny bathroom tub faucet. Old building.

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

20 Mar 2026

Jason

Being up to the hotel is made from an existing grain storage building it is like a concrete bunker. It is neat in its own right a little claustrophobic for some. The only downside is the trains they went by quite frequently even though they said they wouldn't have night time they were running well past midnight and as early as 5:00 in the morning

Self

2/10

Poor

20 Mar 2026

Laura

Tub had a lot of stains. This hotel looks like a bunker and it is so close to the train tracks that it is hard to sleep.

2/10

Poor

18 Mar 2026

Grecia

Never will stay there again

Business

2/10

Poor

18 Mar 2026

Juan

Dirty carpets, weed smell in the elevator, train pass every 2 hours.

Partner

2/10

Poor

17 Mar 2026

James

I booked a room, and when I got to it, the room had not been cleaned since its last use. However, the front desk said it was the last room available and the cleaners had already left for the day. The hotel said they had canceled the booking from their end and that I would get a refund, advising me to find a different hotel. I did get my refund from Expedia this time, but I just found out the hotel never canceled the booking and is sticking to a no-refund policy. If I had believed their lie and hadn't checked my credit card record, I would have been scammed.

4/10

Poor

16 Mar 2026

Charmagne

The guests were friendlier than the staff. None of the staff we ran into couldn’t be bothered with a nod - much less a smile. Only person that was friendly was the lady at the check in desk.

The whole building is old and run down. Stains in the bathtub and bathroom floors. Faucet was leaking. The whole place needs an update and remodel. Kept getting kicked off wi-fi.

Continental breakfast did not include hot eggs. Just cold boiled eggs. Good thing there were 2 restaurants across the parking lot.

I wouldn’t stay here again.

Friends_and_family Family

2/10

Poor

13 Mar 2026

Isabel

Don’t recommend cockroach’s everywhere clogged bathtub too dirty bed covers

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

12 Mar 2026

Stanley

This is an old building that was a barley and bean silo/processing plant way back. Repurposed into a hotel and pretty cool for the value but it is right beside a train track and depending on which side you are on it’s quite loud and trains run through the night and vibration is quite noticeable. We move to the rooms side not next to the tracks and the noise was way less noticeable but could still feel vibrations but minimal. It’s a one and done stay for me.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

12 Mar 2026

Jhoana

It was okay experience. The card given to me when I checked in did not work and I'm all the way to 400s... Then they came and bring one key knowing I needed two so I had to come back to front desk to ask for another one. Then next day, got deactivate again. I was told not to put by my phone and I did not at all.

Found 1 cockroach in the bathroom

Internet did not work, could not watch netflix

Like that there was microwave and fridge. Just was not able to use them so I'm not sure if they worked. Carpet definitely needs to be changed.

Love the ease on using the shower and the necessities provided like shampoo, conditioner, etc.

Staff was ok. Front desk was ok. But cafeteria lady was very helpful and great.

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

12 Mar 2026

Matthew

All 3 ice machines I found were broken and the toilet ran. Other than that the stay was great

6/10

Pleasant

11 Mar 2026

matthew

Room looked aged, tub spout was a steady dribble, carpet dingy, drug addicts walking around the property. Didn’t expect this for Irvine. The bed was nicely made, close to food and freeway.

Business

8/10

Excellent

08 Mar 2026

bryan

Hotel itself is nice, part is newer, part is in a historic concrete silo building which was interesting and kind of cool.

Only complaint is that when I checked in at 11:30PM, there was no mention of the water being off in the building. So when I tried to shower and get ready for my job interview at 8AM, it was a trickle of scalding hot water and the toilet wouldn't flush.

I called the front desk (from my cell phone because the in-room phone did not work) and the lady at the front desk basically said tough luck.

Hotel itself was nice but I was very disappointed about the lack of communication about not having running water (why put someone in a room with no water??) and the response from the desk when I brought it up.

Self

8/10

Excellent

08 Mar 2026

Anthony J

The rooms in the building with the front desk are 2nd rate. the newer building rooms are in far better shape. We will be back, but will request the newer building.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

02 Mar 2026

Rosalinda

Think Motel 6- doors face outside. There's a gas station across the street, a train that passes behind hotel and we're by the fwy. 5 min from Great Park. Jacuzzi was not working. Price reflects condition. Both check in and check out gentlemen were accommodating and let us check in early and check out late. Breakfast was basic but perfect for busy parents/kids on the go. There’s a Knolwood and Dennys in the same parking lot hense It’s was noisy all night

8/10

Excellent

01 Mar 2026

Anthony

Room needs tlc. Some furniture is nicked or cracked, office chair does not raise. Hot water supply is great. Bed and pillows comfortable. Continental breakfast is adequate. Staff helpful and knowledgeable in correcting problems. all said, a good stay.

Partner

4/10

Poor

26 Feb 2026

Starlynn

Dirty, broken spa. No manager on duty to speak with.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Feb 2026

Herbert

Very nice staff. The old building

2/10

Poor

23 Feb 2026

Andrew

The room was uninhabitable. Concrete walls, loud train, caution tape across the neighboring door, dark and damp, brown water out of the faucet.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

22 Feb 2026

Boris

Great room and friendly service! Love the breakfast!

Family_with_children

4/10

Poor

21 Feb 2026

Juan

Dirty

2/10

Poor

20 Feb 2026

sylvie

Room was filthy. Sheets were not clean.

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

19 Feb 2026

alma

Beds were comfortable, Waffles hit the spot. I think experiencing a train so close to the building to where you can feel the vibration and sound of the building reminded my son and I of the movie Polar Express. Lol

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Feb 2026

Andrei

Great location.

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

18 Feb 2026

Jesse

Staff was very nice

4/10

Poor

17 Feb 2026

Anabelle

Room in poor condition and stains everywhere. Needs an update desperately. Didn’t stay in the “main building” it was a hideous grey concrete building. The windows looked old and disgusting. There was a train going by more than every hour that was so loud it sounded like we were outside next to it. The breakfast was just stuff they threw out on the counters. No scrambled eggs or breakfast meat. Just bread, cereal, and a waffle maker, with some fruit that didn’t look great. Wouldn’t stay here again and wouldn’t recommend it. Not even good for a cheap stay. The staff made check in quick and was helpful which is all I have to say that isn’t negative.

4/10

Poor

16 Feb 2026

Nancy

I love the history and location of this hotel, but it has gone down hill since the last time I stayed there. There was an overwhelming smell of mildew or something, almost to the point of gagging. The garbage can had garbage from the previous lodger still in it. Five cop cars in the parking lot the first night, an apparent overdose that I was called to assist with on Sunday night, and then two cop cars in the lot the following morning.

Self

2/10

Poor

15 Feb 2026

Brenda

Room was full of mold, dirty, train right outside the window which had no spring on window.

6/10

Pleasant

11 Feb 2026

Laura

Nowhere in your website does it give the fact that there is a train and that some of the rooms face it. I was there to attend a funeral. Besides the emotions I was kept awake all night. B I find this to be deceptive. Knowing about it at time of check in when there is no time to make other plans is not the way to get return cusy

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Feb 2026

Steven

I love the location it was clean I would definitely go back

2/10

Poor

08 Feb 2026

Dilma

Tuvimos que cancelar el hotel estaba muy mal estado

4/10

Poor

07 Feb 2026

Armand

The remote control for the TV didn’t work. The only channel I could get was 7. The pillows were too small. The room needed work. The dry wall need replacing in the bathroom. The staff was one person at the desk. She replaced the remote but I had the same issue with the new remote. Only the on/off button and volume worked. I could’ve gotten a better room at Motel 6. I expected better from La Quinta.

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

01 Feb 2026

Regina

The room is seriously outdated - 80s looking furniture, bathroom fixtures, and carpeting. Stains (mold?) on ceiling of room. Hallway had a bad smell (urine?). Staff was friendly, but definitely didn't go above and beyond. We stayed in the silo building, which has a lot of potential to be very cool and interesting, but fell very short. I figured being in Irvine, between professional complexes and the Spectrum, it had to be halfway decent. It just overall felt dirty, dingy, and outdated. We were only there for one night while we attended a conference in Irvine, and literally just slept there, showered, and left. I did appreciate that there was a fridge, microwave, and coffee maker (although we didn't use those things). If had been by myself or with my kids, I'd have left.

Business

8/10

Excellent

26 Jan 2026

Markeisha

Convenient!

4/10

Poor

25 Jan 2026

Rita

Room had a funky smell, key kept deactivating even though I kept it away from my phone like instructed. Breakfast doesn’t start until 7 (later than most places). Went to leave at 6 am and the elevator was broken.
Is next door to two restaurants, and across the street from a gas station/ convenient store that had lovely workers.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jan 2026

Matthew

Clean room, amenities getting a bit old, but the breakfast is great!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jan 2026

Matthew

Room clean, some amenities are getting a little old, but the vibe of the whole place is really cool with its historic construction...

Partner

4/10

Poor

22 Jan 2026

Marlon

TV remote did not work. Shower gel canister empty. Low levels of shampoo and conditioner. Barely enough to shower.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jan 2026

Matthew

The deluxe rooms in particular are super cool with their hexagonal shape; the old town vibe is really interesting. Room is clean and very quiet.

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jan 2026

Ethan

Easy checkin, staff was helpful and friendly, great location with some food options adjacent.

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

04 Jan 2026

Allison

We stayed in a 3rd floor room. When we arrived around 11pm, front desk staff did their job, but without a smile. Issued two key cards. One worked. One did not. The elevator door didn’t fully open and let us out into an unlit exterior walkway. The room was okay - your basic mediocre room. A day after our arrival, bathroom light over sink/vanity began flickering. It then went out the next day. No one came to fix it so we had no light. This happened over the holidays so we didn’t press the matter, we just made do! We had to ask for a replacement key card. It did not work. Perhaps the key cards weren’t working because the door didn’t close/lock properly. The hotel is in a convenient location and provides the basics. A few smiles and some light around the property would go a long way to making someone’s stay more pleasant.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

31 Dec 2025

Noah

Enjoyed my stay

2/10

Poor

31 Dec 2025

Thupten

There was a police activity in the hotel, and I saw five police cars outside. I believe the police activity at this hotel seems normal, and the hotel looks like a homeless shelter. Most tenants live there longer, and most have a protected guard dog. The first room we were allocated had a musty smell, and they provided us with another room with no musty odor.

4/10

Poor

30 Dec 2025

Susan

The first room we got the tv didn’t work and there was no one on duty to fix it so we had to change rooms. The 2nd room had no way of plugging in devices near the beds even though other rooms did. The doors to the silo building have no way for a handicapped person with a scooter can get in by themselves.

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

27 Dec 2025

Rich

The food service person was efficient and had all the food displayed when breakfast opened. The coffee with a real 1/2 & 1/2 option was great and the breakfast offered lots of good options. We did the precheck on-line but had concerns from a previous security hack and asked to have my personal information deleted after our stay and would resubmit with our next stay. I was told that could not be done. The housing staff person was very helpful. She keyed us into our room, our keys were repeatedly failing.

It was disappointing that overall staff were not friendly or welcoming; possibly they were frustrated that they were working on a holiday. They offered just the most minimal of service here are some examples. I checked in advance of leaving with just one door key and was told staff would need both keys before receiving a final bill. Later I asked for a copy of our final bill upon leaving and was told it was not available and would have to go through Expedia yet the staff read the total expense. I asked for the password to the guest computer in the lobby and was told it was out of order. I checked and it was operational with a password.

We'v loved staying at this hotel over the years and hope this is a one time experience.
Thank you for asking!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Dec 2025

Frederick

Shayla (spelled her name wrong) but she is awesome!! Ive been here before and every time I come in shes at the front desk and always greeting me with a big smile and a warm welcome!! Great customer service!!

Self

4/10

Poor

25 Dec 2025

Michael

Only hot menu items were wsffles and oatmeal. Room had not bern vacuumed. Staff was not responsive to plumbing issue that needed attention. Noisy location. Bed was comfortable. Price was very good fot location.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

19 Dec 2025

Frederick

Ive been to this hotel a few times and the young lady that helped me out, already knew which floor is my favorite to stay in. She also remembered that I always ask for two extra towels so when she saw me come in she greeted me with a big smile and a warm welcome and already knew I wanted towels before asking. Now thats GREAT customer !! Forgot her name even tho she told me lol I’m sorry, but super sweet young lady

Self

6/10

Pleasant

18 Dec 2025

DEBBIE

Our assigned room did not have WiFi. We mentioned our concern to office staff, but she offered no solution for us. We returned again and another office staff immediately gave us another room. The room was not in very good shape. But the bed and bathroom were clean.

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

17 Dec 2025

Haoxuan

I don't recommend this place if you are looking to stay in a "Inn" type of accommodation. room in the building behind the hotel registration desk, which is where I was staying, looks rundown and outdated. The wall paints are completed worn out, leaving the shabby concrete wall fully exposed. I never lived in a hotel/motel like this. Annoyingly, the railway is just right off the building, noisy environment, and whenever the train is passing by, the whole building is "earthquaking". Also, the housekeeper should have cleaned the room without me claiming for a room service, at least taking out trashes and replaced new towels.

Business Self

8/10

Excellent

15 Dec 2025

Clair

We have stayed many times here. The room was dark, noisy. The bathroom lighting was faulty flashing off and on. The TV would go black, then back on. Old room, cover the rust in bath, mold at floorboards. Room 212

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

14 Dec 2025

Alma

We had to take the stairs because the elevator door wouldn’t close. We get to our room and as soon as we open it, the smell. Cigarettes and air fresheners. For a nonsmoking room. The tv didn’t work. The window wouldn’t close. The carpet was stained and dirty though out the room. And the shower leaked water.

Friends_and_family Family

2/10

Poor

12 Dec 2025

Jennifer

My first room had a fan drying carpet with a window open. When I went to the front desk and told them the woman helping me didn’t apologize and was in fact rude and annoyed that I needed another room.

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

12 Dec 2025

Brad

Quick and easy and my son loved the history of the hotel. Cool stay

10/10

Exceptional

10 Dec 2025

Rick

Clesn room

Self

10/10

Exceptional

06 Dec 2025

Katherine

Quite left alone clean and very nice

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Dec 2025

Kumaravelan

😊

10/10

Exceptional

01 Dec 2025

Gerry and Maite

Yes, our room was deluxe 💖💖💖 it was facing the vet hospital, parking lot and front desk area NOT the train tracks 😀 We loved that the rooms are clean, the granary area was cozy, 24/7 coffee, good breakfast people and pets keep to themselves and loved the overall vibe of Old Town Irvine, a little cozy pocket within modern Irvine.

Business_and_leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Nov 2025

Gabriel

Not much to eat. Room still had trash in trash can.

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

30 Nov 2025

Elizabeth

Not so happy. The free coffee was great the breakfast was not bad. First day opened the microwave and saw a roach run around inside. The carpet was dirty looked like it hadn’t been cleaned in ages. I asked for housekeeping they said you have to ask in advance so they will do your room the day after tomorrow I waited they never did it. My husband complained and the guy said it wasn’t noted here no one told me he said I will make a note and no one ever came. We were there several days garbage overflowing, had to ask for towels and toilet paper. Maybe if they did housekeeping more often there wouldn’t be roaches.

2/10

Poor

29 Nov 2025

Miles

Horrible Room has one side painted and the other bare concrete but its 4 walls and rough with cable so it gets one stare from me also worker banged on door then opened doo without announcing themselves and not reading the do not disturb sign

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

29 Nov 2025

Laren

This was an average "Motel6" experience. While we had little to truly complain about, the hotel appeared to be a 40+ year old property, in great need of renovation, to bring it to the standards that this category of properties is marketed! Ironicly, my 30 year old son was the one that said that he got a Motel6 sort of vibe from the stay, and he is not even old enough to know that FEEL! LOL!! :(

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

26 Nov 2025

Sequoia

Good stay even with the train noise we didn’t pay attention once we weee sleep

Partner

2/10

Poor

23 Nov 2025

Louise

Non-smoking rooms smelled like cigarettes, carpets were really dirty, mold on shower tile, ceiling,top of drywall. Elevator was very dirty. After it rained, the entryway was wet so someone put down a towel in that towel. Stayed there for two days, dirty

Business_and_leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

22 Nov 2025

Arthur

It was great

Leisure Friends

4/10

Poor

21 Nov 2025

Michael

Place was clearly dated. Didn't realize it was a motel (rooms open to outdoors). Paint was chipped and peeling in bathroom. Would not stay again.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

16 Nov 2025

Misty

Tv problem off and on and off also poor internet too
The heat not work

10/10

Exceptional

16 Nov 2025

Frederick

When I walked in I was greeted right away with a smile and a warm WELCOME! I've been here a few times and the woman behind the desk has helped me out before and she knows my special request alrwady so without saying anything she knew I wanted two extra towels :)
Knowing what the guest wants before they ask is always a huge plus! Forgive me for not knowing her name but she’s so sweet.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

11 Nov 2025

Brian

Mediocre. Room was old, dingy and upon arrival we found some outside bugs inside. None of my requests made via their online pre check-in were accommodated. The room was only cleaned after our 4th day there even though we asked on the 3rd.

Leisure Family_with_children

4/10

Poor

10 Nov 2025

Vivian

During our stay at the hotel, when we first entered the room, it had clearly been sprayed with insecticide. The smell was extremely strong and made us feel uncomfortable. We tried calling the reception from the room several times, but no one answered.

When it was time to check out, the staff stood at the door waiting for us to leave, even though we were only 24 minutes late. In most hotels, such a small delay is usually not a problem, but they made it an issue.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Nov 2025

Jesus

4/10

Poor

10 Nov 2025

Carrah

The like ancient looking building wa

4/10

Poor

08 Nov 2025

Adrienne

My husband stays here every other month. We have noticed the deterioration of the property.

8/10

Excellent

07 Nov 2025

Alejandro

It's a bit quirky as the buiolding we stayed at was originally a grain silo. My family enjoyed the place, the room was huge compared to othe properties. I would recommend to give better maintenance to the whower heads. All in all i'd come back.

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

07 Nov 2025

Glenda

The staff was ok but the room was horrible first our room was literally next to a train track so that scared the hell out of me in my sleep every time it came by then it smelled like the dog poured and lastly the toom surrounded us with concrete walls so it felt like we were in jail it was just a horrible experience this was my first and last time here

Business_and_leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

04 Nov 2025

Pallab

front desk guy was pleasant, parking was easy. our room was nice and clean however one of the lamps didn’t light up leaving it a little dark. besides that it’s pretty nice value for what you spend

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

31 Oct 2025

Erick

Room key would not work multiple times. The room also smelled really musty as if it was a smoking room which I didn’t want.

Friends_and_family Family

2/10

Poor

31 Oct 2025

James

loud train will prevent you from sleeping

6/10

Pleasant

28 Oct 2025

Trace

the room has fleas. the old fixtures need cleaning and or renewed. the bathroom can be re done over at least with paint, the carpet was dirty. dusty everywhere. bed was so lumpy and small not sure if was really a queen. the parking was ok. they sell the worse rooms at a discounts but have less cleanedliness in those rooms

8/10

Excellent

27 Oct 2025

Greg

Yes

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Oct 2025

Christoper

Clean and comfortable room

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 Oct 2025

Jennifer

Thank you everything was great

Business

8/10

Excellent

21 Oct 2025

Johan

Room was interesting. It was like part of an old grain storage building or something, made of pure concrete walls. Was able to thoroughly and confidently make the noises I needed to make during adult time.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

20 Oct 2025

Jesus Alberto

Excellent Stay — Great Quality and Service!

I recently stayed at this hotel and was very impressed with the overall quality. The rooms were spotless, comfortable, and well-maintained. The staff was friendly, attentive, and always willing to help with anything we needed. The amenities — especially the breakfast and the pool area — were top-notch.

The location was convenient, close to restaurants and attractions, yet quiet enough to relax. You can tell the management takes pride in keeping the property in great condition. I highly recommend this hotel to anyone looking for a clean, comfortable, and well-run place to stay.

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

19 Oct 2025

Angela

Smoke detector beeping, dirty building and room, dog hair, bug, everything was icky!
The only positive point was the front desk employee who was very kind.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

18 Oct 2025

Byron

The carpet were heavily stained and the room overlooked a train track such that wee were woken a few times by trains

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

18 Oct 2025

Rocio

The parking was ok it felt more like a motel not a hotel, very disappointed. The receptionist told us we were staying in the newly renovated building if that was the new building I would hate to see the old building. We left didn't shower couldn't take it anymore. It's also next to railroad tracks therefore train passed very often so unable to sleep. Horrible experience, not what we expected from the branch name

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Oct 2025

Rick

Parking area safe. Clean room. Staff very friendly. Ac worked great. Never had the breakfast left for work before it was served.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

16 Oct 2025

Madeline

staff were very kind