About Casa Blanca Hotel & Suites Orange SR-55 Freeway, Near Honda Center, Chapman University, Disneyland
Located just off California Route 55, Howard Johnson Inn and Suites – Orange provides affordable hotel accommodation about 15 minutes’ drive from Disneyland Park and approximately 20 miles from Pacific Ocean beaches. Highlights include free Wi-Fi throughout and free truck parking.
Bright air-conditioned rooms boast an en suite bathroom with hairdryer, safe, ironing facilities, coffee-maker, cable TV, fridge and microwave. Selected spacious suites add private hot-tubs. Accessible rooms are available.
Amenities comprise a 24-hour reception, outdoor swimming pool and laundry service. Children can stay free.
A complimentary continental breakfast is included and there’s a Japanese restaurant next door. Dining options within a half-mile include Mexican eateries and fast food.
Howard Johnson Inn and Suites – Orange is about ten minutes’ drive from The Outlets at Orange shopping mall and Angel Stadium of Anaheim for Los Angeles Angels baseball games. It’s less than ten minutes’ drive from downtown Orange for public transit links.
Positive Reviews
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Positive about customer service
Reviewers were frequently impressed with the customer service, often calling personnel friendly, accommodating and obliging. Plenty of guests said they experienced a quick check-in. A few critics, however, felt complaint-handling could have been better.
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Cheap and cheerful option
Budget-conscious reviewers generally liked the rooms, often describing them as more than sufficiently spacious, comfortable and clean for a low-cost getaway in Orange County. Perks like the free parking and complimentary breakfast were a bonus, although some diners felt the menu was short on variety. Due to its usually competitive room rates, plenty of visitors said their stays represented decent value for money.
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Convenient location off the freeway
This property's location just off the Costa Mesa Freeway proved popular with reviewers as it enabled hassle-free access to local attractions, Pacific Ocean beaches, theme parks, shopping malls and public transit links in downtown Orange. Another plus was the proximity of amenities like gas stations, convenience stores and dining options.
Negative Reviews
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Cleanliness and maintenance grumbles
Some guests claimed the property could have been better maintained. In some rooms, there were occasional claims of dated decor, poorly-maintained power outlets, weak water pressure, leaky faucets, tired-looking furniture and worn carpets. Critics sometimes felt cleanliness standards could have been improved as well. Cleanliness issues reported included unsatisfactorily cleaned bathrooms, inconsistent visits by housekeeping, build-ups of dust, stained sheets and mold.
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Tight parking lot
During periods of peak demand, there were occasional reports from motorists that the parking lot was prone to running low on available spaces.
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Claims of unreliable free Wi-Fi
Although guests welcomed the availability of free Wi-Fi at this property, some were inconvenienced by sluggish speeds or patchy coverage at times.