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Fairmont Newport Beach

User score 4.0 out of 5 See all reviews
4500 MacArthur Boulevard,Newport Beach, CA 92660
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Hotel policies

Check-in: 1600
Check-out: 1200
Local currency: USD

The Fairmont Newport Beach in Southern California radiates a dramatic feel from both an architectural and design standpoint. Each and every aspect is designed to surround you in total 'O.C.' luxury.

To complete the luxury hotel experience, the Fairmont Newport Beach is thrilled to also offer its full-service urban Spa. With more than 8,000 square feet of space, the Spa features eight decadent spa treatment rooms offering the finest in spa services and using only the finest in products and techniques. Prepare to be pampered like never before!

Fairmont Newport Beach welcomes you to the charm and allure of Southern California with its sun-drenched beaches, world-class shopping, and exciting nightlife! Fairmont Newport Beach offers 440 luxury guest rooms, including 54 exquisite suites, most feature over-sized soaking tubs. All guest rooms include beautiful marble entries, 32'' high-definition LCD flat panel TVs, DVD and CD players, luxurious Egyptian cotton linens and duvets and European amenities from Miller Harris. The fitness center, located on the third floor, features state of the art equipment, some featuring built in LCD monitors.

All guests receive daily courtesy shuttle service to and from John Wayne Airport, Fashion Island, South Coast Plaza, The District and Balboa Island.

Fairmont Newport Beach offers wireless Internet access available in most meeting rooms, as well high-speed Internet access in each guestroom. Year-round, guests can enjoy relaxing at the hotel's Palms Pool and Cabanas. The re-designed self-serviced Business Center accommodates the needs of its corporate guests.

Hotel policies

Check-in: 1600
Check-out: 1200
Local currency: USD


Terms and conditions

*rate found for check-in Nov 28, check-out Nov 30

Rates displayed reflect the lowest rate found over the next 30 days. This rate is subject to change. Rates may not include service charges, extra person charges, fees or incidental charges (such as room service).

Converted rates (shown in parentheses) are provided for your convenience. They are based on today's exchange rate, but the hotel will charge you in the local currency.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at this hotel, but within a reasonable distance and additional charges may apply for use. All information has been provided by this hotel.

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Overall score

4.0 out of 5

(84 reviews)

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Hotel address: 4500 MacArthur Boulevard, Newport Beach, CA  92660  

 
 

Area served

Orange County, Newport Beach, Los Angeles, Southern California

Area airports

John Wayne/Orange County Airport (SNA), Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

Description

1 mile from John Wayne/Orange County Airport,45 miles from Los Angeles International Airport

Amenities

  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Wireless internet
  • Pets OK
  • Spa services
  • Business center
  • High Speed Internet
  • Internet Access
  • Handicapped rooms/facilities
  • Concierge
  • Airport shuttle
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Conference Facilities
  • Health Club
  • Fitness room
  • Restaurant

Dining

Bambu Restaurant

Bambu Restaurant serves contemporary California cuisine. Enjoy breakfast and lunch in the garden-like setting of the hotel's dramatic four-story atrium. Our Chefs have perfected the eclectic menu, which reflects California's many cultural influences. An extensive wine list, along with decadent dessert selections, completes the dining experience. Dinner is served in the bambu lounge.

Bambu Lounge

A classic setting with a lounge that provides the ideal ambience for cocktails with business colleagues or a nightcap with friends.

Meeting facilities

The Fairmont Newport Beach has nearly 22,000 square feet of flexible and well-appointed meeting space. There are two luxurious ballrooms that can be divided into 10 sections, 3 boardrooms and 7 meeting rooms. Our large pool deck is also ideal for hosting outside receptions. The meeting and banquet area of Fairmont Hotel Newport Beach 1st floor is wire-less, with the 3rd floor meeting and banquet areas being wired. Ethernet connectivity, web casting and archiving capabilities are also available, as is cutting edge audiovisual technology and video conferencing.

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Fairmont Room

Fairmont Rooms feature various views with a marble entry. Fairmont Rooms offer pillow top mattresses and 330 thread count Egyptian Cotton Linens. The marble bathroom offers a shower/tub combination. Fairmont Rooms are also equipped with a large ergonomic work area with oversized chair, additional outlets and High-Speed Internet Access.

Fairmont View Room

Fairmont View Rooms feature a marble entry and overlook the sky pool deck, which is located on the third floor of our hotel. Fairmont View rooms offer pillow top mattresses and 330 thread count Egyptian Cotton Linens. The marble bathroom offers a shower/tub combination. Fairmont View rooms are also equipped with a large ergonomic work area with oversized chair, additional outlets and high speed internet access.

Hotel policies

Check-in: 1600
Check-out: 1200
Local currency: USD


Terms and conditions

*rate found for check-in Nov 28, check-out Nov 30

Rates displayed reflect the lowest rate found over the next 30 days. This rate is subject to change. Rates may not include service charges, extra person charges, fees or incidental charges (such as room service).

Converted rates (shown in parentheses) are provided for your convenience. They are based on today's exchange rate, but the hotel will charge you in the local currency.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at this hotel, but within a reasonable distance and additional charges may apply for use. All information has been provided by this hotel.

Reviews from our customers

Overall score

4.0 out of 5

(84 reviews)

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4 out of 5

Nice hotel [...]

G&GB Oct 28, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

The Fairmount Hotel was really nice and clean. It was just what we needed to visit our son at the University of Irvine. The ... staff was very friendly and helpful and the weather was warm!

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4 out of 5

Fairmont Newport Beach

T.O. Mom Oct 26, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

Lovely hotel, large guest room. Friendly staff. Quiet & comfortable. Only negatives were $28 parking charge & mold around ... bathtub.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
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4
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5
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4
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5
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Traveler type: Family


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4 out of 5

Quick tip

very nice stay

Jaydee Oct 26, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

Overall our stay at the Fairmont was great. We found the location very easily off the freeway, even though we were a little ... confused with the half hotel / half business park parking lot. I think the $28 dollar parking fee is ridiculous and was probably my LEAST favorite part about our stay, you don't even pay that fee in Vegas or Hawaii! Our room was very nice, spacious and clean. The only issue we had was the a/c didn't seem to cut it, but having the option of an open window was nice. There was a little bit of noise from the nearby airport, but nothing we aren't used to being from Los Angeles. We enjoyed the pool & spa area very much. Very spacious, great cabanas, and a very large hot tub. Towels and drinking water were always stocked and available.We decided to have dinner in the hotel, and were a little saddened that service was only being conducted in the lounge area (I'm guessing due to the slow economy). Our server was attentive and sweet, and my food was delicious. Late check-out is at 1:00 which fit perfectly into our Sunday football watching ;-) Although, even if you had be out of the room sooner, the bar and lounge area had all the games on one of their many TVs. My favorites about this hotel were the hot tub, our room's bathroom and bedding/robes, available bar & restaurant and peaceful stay.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
5
Room comfort:
4
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
5
Location:
3
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel Staff:
5
Value:
5
Dining options:
4

Traveler type: Couples

Money savers tip, In Hotel

Try not to park your car and avoid the $28 fee- and of course, carpool if you can!


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Quick tips from our users

Money savers tip, In Hotel

Try not to park your car and avoid the $28 fee- and of course, carpool if you can!

--Jaydee, Studio City, CA Oct 26, 2009

Dining tip, Short Drive

Muldoon's Irish Pub across the street from Fashion Island is fantastic for weekend brunch. Or dinner, for that matter. Sumptuous food, excellent service.

--blues chanteuse, san francisco CA Oct 25, 2009

Time savers tip, Short Drive

Close to airport and attractions.

--Art, Pam & Aaron, Salem, OR Oct 20, 2009

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Reviews from our customers

Overall score

4.0 out of 5

(84 reviews)

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4 out of 5

Nice hotel [...]

G&GB Oct 28, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

The Fairmount Hotel was really nice and clean. It was just what we needed to visit our son at the University of Irvine. The ... staff was very friendly and helpful and the weather was warm!

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
4
Room comfort:
5
Hotel check-in:
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Maintenance:
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Hotel Staff:
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3
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Traveler type: Couples


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4 out of 5

Fairmont Newport Beach

T.O. Mom Oct 26, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

Lovely hotel, large guest room. Friendly staff. Quiet & comfortable. Only negatives were $28 parking charge & mold around ... bathtub.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
4
Room comfort:
5
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
4
Location:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel Staff:
5
Value:
4
Dining options:
4

Traveler type: Family


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4 out of 5

Quick tip

very nice stay

Jaydee Oct 26, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

Overall our stay at the Fairmont was great. We found the location very easily off the freeway, even though we were a little ... confused with the half hotel / half business park parking lot. I think the $28 dollar parking fee is ridiculous and was probably my LEAST favorite part about our stay, you don't even pay that fee in Vegas or Hawaii! Our room was very nice, spacious and clean. The only issue we had was the a/c didn't seem to cut it, but having the option of an open window was nice. There was a little bit of noise from the nearby airport, but nothing we aren't used to being from Los Angeles. We enjoyed the pool & spa area very much. Very spacious, great cabanas, and a very large hot tub. Towels and drinking water were always stocked and available.We decided to have dinner in the hotel, and were a little saddened that service was only being conducted in the lounge area (I'm guessing due to the slow economy). Our server was attentive and sweet, and my food was delicious. Late check-out is at 1:00 which fit perfectly into our Sunday football watching ;-) Although, even if you had be out of the room sooner, the bar and lounge area had all the games on one of their many TVs. My favorites about this hotel were the hot tub, our room's bathroom and bedding/robes, available bar & restaurant and peaceful stay.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
5
Room comfort:
4
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
5
Location:
3
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel Staff:
5
Value:
5
Dining options:
4

Traveler type: Couples

Money savers tip, In Hotel

Try not to park your car and avoid the $28 fee- and of course, carpool if you can!


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3 out of 5

Just ok

Jason Oct 26, 2009

I am not sure if I would still there again. I had worker laugh at me when checking in, after I asked him a question I thought ... that was very rude and was not happy about that, the mini refrigerator was broken and for breakfast I had a hair in my food. I thought the room was very nice, and my girlfriend loved the big bath room. I'll give them a 3 stars rating.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
5
Room comfort:
5
Hotel check-in:
4
Maintenance:
3
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel Staff:
4
Value:
5
Dining options:
4

Traveler type: Couples


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3 out of 5

Quick tip

False Advertising

blues chanteuse Oct 25, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

I thought the valet parking was very unnecessary, it usually took too long to get my car that sat a few yards away from the ... front door of the hotel. Coming in late at night, I had to wait too long for a valet to finally show up and take my car. I would have preferred to park myself instead of paying $30 a day. I went to this hotel for the non-chlorinated pool. I put a lot of miles in driving on these business trips in and a good swim is something I look forward to. When I checked in I was informed that the pool was closed but would reopen the next day. It did not reopen for the entire time I was there. They offered to take me to a nearby hotel to swim, but I was on a tight schedule and didn't have time to waste going back and forth. Plus, I didn't want to swim in a chemical-ridden pool. Disappointed that the pool was advertised and not available. Had I known, I would've stayed at the beach with an ocean view.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
5
Room comfort:
4
Hotel check-in:
4
Maintenance:
5
Location:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel Staff:
4
Value:
4
Dining options:
4

Traveler type: Business

Dining tip, Short Drive

Muldoon's Irish Pub across the street from Fashion Island is fantastic for weekend brunch. Or dinner, for that matter. Sumptuous food, excellent service.


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5 out of 5

Wow What a Bargain

thick Oct 22, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

This hotel is absolutely stunning! The price was low, the service was excellent and the rooms were lush and cozy. I would ... stay here again and again. Everyone here greeted me with a smile and treated me like I was their only guest. Thanks Fairmont for a wonderful weekend stay!

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
5
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5
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
5
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel Staff:
5
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5
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Traveler type: Business


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4 out of 5

fairmont newport beach

Disney semi annual pilgrimage Oct 21, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

For a quick 6 hours after Disneyland, this was an ideally close location to the SNA airport. At midnight we were a bit tired ... trying to find the parking lot, when everything was valet parking. Should be a sign somewhere. Also, while the hotel was great, the [...] Avis car was awful - the Hundai rattled, had cigarette burns in the seat and the radio didn't even work!

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
4
Room comfort:
5
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
4
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel Staff:
4
Value:
5
Dining options:
5

Traveler type: Family


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4 out of 5

Quick tip

Convenient & Comfortable

Art, Pam & Aaron Oct 20, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

Convenient to airport and destination. After family gathering in Dana Point, we visited the Queen Mary in Long Bearch, 30 ... minutes to the morth.We did not eat at hotel. What I did not like was the cost of parking at the hotel - $28 per day. I was not advised of that cost by [...] Our beds were great, though two queens rather than doubles would have been better. The sink needed repair upon our arrival, which the staff took care of quickly. All in all, I rate the experience at Pairmont a B+.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
3
Room comfort:
5
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
4
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel Staff:
5
Value:
4
Dining options:
4

Traveler type: Family

Time savers tip, Short Drive

Close to airport and attractions.


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4 out of 5

Weekend getaway

mjrchaos Oct 7, 2009

Booked this the same night for a weekend getaway with the wife before the birth of our first child. The room (667) was nice, ... but seemed to be the type that you could lock off with the adjoining room. The in-room cooler (as opposed to a mini-fridge) had seen better days and didn't work. Our neighbor's nightly activities were a bit too noisy and could be heard through the walls. The front desk concierge wasn't helpful when I asked for casual dining suggestions. Luckily this place is centrally located to several points of interest and I used my GPS to find my way. Considering the room rates and required valet parking, I expected a bit better service overall. I imagine there are comparable hotels for less money available in this area.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
5
Room comfort:
3
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
3
Location:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel Staff:
3
Value:
2
Dining options:
2

Traveler type: Couples


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2 out of 5

Luxury Hotel hit by bad economy

Young single female traveler Oct 5, 2009

The Fairmont is a beautiful hotel for the price of $95 a night. However, the discounted rate comes with as many fees as ... possible for the hotel to make back that discount. Park is $28 a night. Internet service $14 a day. Don't even look at the in-room dining menu. Movies in your hotel - $15.99 - more than it costs to go to the movies in Orange County (which is already a ridiculous $12). I could not enjoy the hotel as I was nickel and dimed to death. Perfect example, when entering the lobby I saw what appeared to be a breakfast buffet. Excited I went up and grabbed a roll. No sooner had I grabbed food than I was informed, despite their being no signs, that the breakfast buffet cost $24 a person and I would have to be charged for it. Having not eaten a bite I gave the woman the roll back. She insisted I had to be charged for it. I told her I had not eaten bite of it, and left immediately so she couldn't charge me $24 for a single breakfast roll.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
3
Room comfort:
5
Hotel check-in:
1
Maintenance:
2
Location:
3
Room cleanliness:
2
Hotel Staff:
1
Value:
1
Dining options:
3

Traveler type: Business


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4 out of 5

Good,But hidden Costs

Medic0023 Sep 29, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

Great hotel, but a little stuffy for me. Beware of the hidden cost $15 movie, $28 for one night of parking and no you cant ... park your own car, and $12 for internet.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
4
Room comfort:
5
Hotel check-in:
4
Maintenance:
5
Location:
3
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel Staff:
4
Value:
3
Dining options:
4

Traveler type: Single


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4 out of 5

Relaxing weekend

Frina Sep 28, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

staff and facility was outstanding ...

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
5
Room comfort:
5
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
5
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel Staff:
5
Value:
5
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5

Traveler type: Family


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4 out of 5

Great price, friendly & helpful staff

J L R E Group Sep 27, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

Restaurants in the hotel??? Had dinner at the bar. Ahi Tuna salad that was drown in a creamy dressing and this being Newport ... Beach, CA the tuna was not as fresh as it should have been....not upto the standard of a Fairmont Hotel dining experience.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
4
Room comfort:
4
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
4
Location:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel Staff:
4
Value:
3
Dining options:
1

Traveler type: Business


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4 out of 5

Quick tip

Very satisfied

LA Mom Sep 21, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

I'm so glad I used Orbitz, I got a really good deal on the room and we really liked the hotel. Its actually nicer than the ... pictures show and the pictures are nice. The rooms are nice, pretty standard in size. The location was convenient and there is a Jamba Juic and Starbucks just across the street. The best part of the hotel is the pool, its really nice for a couple or if you are travelling with kids. I'd stay here again.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
3
Room comfort:
3
Hotel check-in:
3
Maintenance:
3
Location:
3
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel Staff:
3
Value:
3
Dining options:
3

Traveler type: Family

Dining tip, Short Walk

Good sushi restaurant, nightclub, Jamba Juice, Starbucks and a few healthy fast food chains are just across the street.


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5 out of 5

Quick tip

The Fairmont Newport Beach is great

007 Sep 21, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

Although the Fairmont is clearly a first class hotel, there are a few deficiencies: They are short on room service personnel ... which results in half-eaten meals left on trays in the hallways for hours.The exercise room is too packed with equipment and not well ventillated. All the treadmills lack workable controls. In all other respects, the hotel met or exceeded our expectations.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
4
Room comfort:
5
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
3
Location:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel Staff:
5
Value:
5
Dining options:
3

Traveler type: Couples

Dining tip, Short Drive

Sage: an excellent restaurant in two locations - the Eastbluff shopping center and on PCH.


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Score

3 out of 5

P C H Love

chrisbee Sep 15, 2009

Not impressed for a four star rated hotel. Lobby was nice and the personnel were very attentive. Drinks at the bar were ... expensive and the restaurant was not open for business except for a breakfast buffet. Most disappointing was the cleanliness of the room and the poor service from houskeeping.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
3
Room comfort:
3
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
4
Location:
4
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel Staff:
5
Value:
3
Dining options:
1

Traveler type: Couples


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4 out of 5

It was a wonderful hotel, great service!

Myrtle Sep 14, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

shop, relax ...

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
4
Room comfort:
4
Hotel check-in:
4
Maintenance:
4
Location:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel Staff:
4
Value:
3
Dining options:
4

Traveler type: Friends


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4 out of 5

near airport

Bob Sep 9, 2009

Would recommend to a friend!

We stay at fairmont hotels regularly and this one is a little below their usual high standard. The bathroom and room are a ... little small but the bed and decor are very good. It is one mile from the airport in the middle of business ceneters and office buildings. The staff is professional and helpful, but parking is expensive.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
3
Room comfort:
4
Hotel check-in:
5
Maintenance:
4
Location:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel Staff:
4
Value:
3
Dining options:
3

Traveler type: Family


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3 out of 5

Disappointing

Orbitz Sep 8, 2009

I have stayed at Fairmont Hotels in different cities before and we belong to Fairmont President's Club. Fairmont Newport ... Beach fell short of my expectations of a Fairmont Hotel and of a 4-star hotel. I had requested for a non-smoking room and when I arrived at the hotel, I was told that that would be impossible. I had to talk to the manager who finally got me a non-smoking room. The room was clean and house-cleaning did a good job. There were things missing in the room that I came to expect from a Fairmont hotel. I had no hair dryer in the room and I really didn't have time to call and wait for one to arrive. There was no bar or coffee/tea in the room, just a bottle of water. I have stayed in hotels with less than 3 stars that have all those things. Valet parking was expensive and not really a first-class service for the price I paid. Overall, I was extremely disappointed and will not be staying there again.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
2
Room comfort:
4
Hotel check-in:
2
Maintenance:
4
Location:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel Staff:
3
Value:
3
Dining options:
3

Traveler type: Single


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2 out of 5

$7 for a bottle of water explains it all

Honeymooner Aug 31, 2009

This hotel was nice, yes ~ that's for sure. But they nickle & dime you for everything. 28$ a day to park was our first bit of ... shock. $7 for water in the hotel. We got sick and asked for soup. $9 for a thimble-sized bowl of soup and $15 (+ tip) to take it to your room. Wifi is free at Motel 6 but this five star swanky joint charges you. If you've got money to burn then this place is for you. It's lovely but bring a fat wallet and be prepared to leave with it skinny.

Hotel features (5=best, 1=worst)
Amenities:
1
Room comfort:
4
Hotel check-in:
4
Maintenance:
4
Location:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel Staff:
5
Value:
1
Dining options:
2

Traveler type: Couples


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Money savers tip, In Hotel

Try not to park your car and avoid the $28 fee- and of course, carpool if you can!

--Jaydee, Studio City, CA Oct 26, 2009

Dining tip, Short Drive

Muldoon's Irish Pub across the street from Fashion Island is fantastic for weekend brunch. Or dinner, for that matter. Sumptuous food, excellent service.

--blues chanteuse, san francisco CA Oct 25, 2009

Time savers tip, Short Drive

Close to airport and attractions.

--Art, Pam & Aaron, Salem, OR Oct 20, 2009

Dining tip, Short Walk

Good sushi restaurant, nightclub, Jamba Juice, Starbucks and a few healthy fast food chains are just across the street.

--LA Mom, Los Angeles Sep 21, 2009

Dining tip, Short Drive

Sage: an excellent restaurant in two locations - the Eastbluff shopping center and on PCH.

--007, Los Angeles Sep 21, 2009

Dining tip, In Hotel

The food at the Fairmont is excellent!

--Weekend Traveller, Long Beach, CA Aug 24, 2009

Shopping tip, Short Drive

Less then 5 miles to major shopping

--Rich, Novato Cal. Aug 24, 2009

Recreation/Attractions tip, Short Drive

great access to Newport Beach dining, shopping and beach activities

--Gil, Keller, TX Aug 13, 2009

Dining tip, Short Walk

Red sushi

--robert, san jose Aug 1, 2009

Money savers tip, Short Walk

Across the street from the hotel within walking distance there's a Jamba Juice and a La Salsa--great if you're sick of room service.

--Eloise, Los Angeles, CA Jul 29, 2009

Dining tip, In Hotel

Try the Koby Beef Sliders and Parmesan Fries as a room service Big snack or in the lounge. The best I've ever tasted. Well worth the $14.

--Jim, Orange, CA Jul 27, 2009

Shopping tip

Nearest grocery store is about 14 miles away. Shopping in the area in mini mall only.

--Wedding bells that cost and cost., Callifornia Jul 19, 2009

Dining tip, Short Walk

Starbucks and Bruegger's Bagels just down the street for an easy breakfast.

--Silpat lover, Oregon Jul 19, 2009

Dining tip, Short Drive

Dining all along the beach!

--MoMoJoJo, Las Vegas, NV Jul 5, 2009

Shopping tip, Short Drive

Fashion Island, South Coast Plaza and Balboa Island all very close and easy to get to.

--Loves the Sun, Seattle, WA Jun 29, 2009

Money savers tip, Short Walk

Parked at the bank across the street along with countless others.

--Pam, Montrose, CO Jun 23, 2009

Dining tip, Short Drive

Irvine Specturn is a short distance on the freeway, great restaurants, shopping, movie theater.

--Pepper, Los Angeles Jun 14, 2009

Dining tip, Short Drive

Many good dining options in Newport Beach and Laguna Beach.

--NJ Mom, Princeton, NJ Jun 12, 2009

Shopping tip, Short Drive

South Coast Plaza is only a short 10 minutes drive away with many excellent shops.

--Al, Hillsborough, CA Jun 8, 2009

Dining tip, Short Drive

There are great places to eat near the airport.

--Ken returns 20 years later, Escondido, CA May 11, 2009

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