Positive Reviews
positive:
Excellent breakfast experience
Holiday Inn Irvine South-Irvine Spectrum's breakfast may not be free, but you will enjoy it just the same. The hotel not only offers a buffet but one can also choose from a menu, which can be rarely seen in other hotel restaurants. You may pay a price, but rest assured that foods are delicious.
positive:
Exquisite pool and Jacuzzi
You will love the fact that the swimming pool is temperature-controlled, so you and your friends can ask the staff to heat up the pool or make it cooler. The Jacuzzi is spotless and well-maintained, so a relaxing experience is guaranteed.
positive:
Peaceful and safe hotel
Even though the hotel is situated near a freeway, it is quiet and peaceful. Moreover, there is a strict rule for guests to keep the noise down during late hours, and the rule is strongly implemented. When you stay here, expect to have peaceful and quiet evenings.
Negative Reviews
negative:
Front desk staff might need more training
Some of the staff members at the front desk are either rude or ignorant, and have a short temper when being asked by many guests. Others who stayed also noted how inappropriate their clothes were. You might need patience in communicating with them, but if you don't have it, you may wish to speak directly with the manager.
negative:
Wi-Fi connection is difficult to access
Many guests found it difficult to connect with the hotel's free Wi-Fi. Aside from the spotty signal, it has a complicated access system that only I.T and Internet experts can use. Thus, seek assistance when availing of this free service.
negative:
Poor fitness center
The lack fitness equipment is the major problem of the fitness center. There's only one treadmill available, and most of the high-tech equipment present in other gyms are non-existent here.