Avenue of the Arts Costa Mesa, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Clean and nice

The hotel is beautiful, exceptionally clean, and very well maintained, which makes this experience even more disappointing. My stay was significantly impacted by a wedding event held on the property, directly beneath the guest rooms. From approximately 3:30 PM until 9:00 PM, loud music and constant noise could be heard throughout my room. At times, it felt as though the event was taking place inside the room itself. I reported the issue to the front desk and was offered a different room. Unfortunately, after moving, the noise was even worse. Despite making an effort to resolve the problem with hotel staff, I was unable to enjoy a quiet or relaxing stay. The event also created parking issues. When I returned to the hotel, the parking lot was full, and I had to wait in my car until a space became available. Hotel guests should not have to compete with event attendees for parking. While the property itself is excellent, the excessive noise, unsuccessful room change, and parking problems had a major negative impact on my stay. I understand that hotels host private events, but guests should be informed in advance if their rooms are located directly above an event venue. Because of this experience, I would have difficulty recommending this hotel to anyone looking for a peaceful and relaxing stay.

Die rückwärtige Lage mit Blick auf einen kleinen Pool und einem großen Park, mit privatem Balkon und die Möglichkeit, mit offener Balkontür zu schlafen hat mir sehr gut gefallen. Die Kaffeemaschine, Kühlschrank und Wasserflaschen im Zimmer sind ein Segen. Man kann sich dort aufhalten. Das Hotel hat ein sehr schönes Ambiente: gepflegt und relaxed. Im Atrium ein sehr schönen Rückzugsraum mit Polstermöbeln und Begrünung. Die Lage des Hotels ist top: ruhig und doch nur wenige Meter zu Fuß bis zum OC Museum of Art, Segerstrom Center of the Arts. Alles sehr gepflegt und sichere Umgebung. Das Restaurant und bar im Silver Trumpet ist auch für Alleinreisende angenehm. Im OC Museum of Art gilt freier Eintritt- es gibt ein sehr schönes Bistro dort mit guter Auswahl und sehr moderaten Preisen. Der Museumsshop ist leider nicht mehr dort.

Insgesamt ist das parken in allen Hotels zu teuer - leider eine Unsitte, denn ÖPNV kann man bekanntlich vergessen: ohne Auto geht in Orange County gar nichts. 40 Dollar pro Tag ist ziemlich happig. Ich konnte das Hotel allerdings auf 22 Euro herunterhandeln, da ein Parkhaus in der Nähe nur 20 Dollar pro Tag kostet. Valet Parken brauche ich nicht. Ist schließlich auch keine Pflicht. Das andere Parkhaus ist nur ca 200 m vom Hotel entfernt - man hat also auch eine Alternative. Man kann immer nachverhandeln: meistens gehen die Hotels darauf auch ein. Letztlich kann man 22 Dollar pro Tag auch akzeptieren.

The location

The fridge required a key and key didn’t work

I recommend the Avenue of the Arts Costa Mesa hotel. I was only there for a very short stay, but I would gladly return. Pros: Nice rooms with wood floors instead of carpeting; A complimentary shuttle that operates within 5 miles of the hotel (including SNA airport); Helpful staff; Quick, good food from room service; A mini fridge/mini bar; Good sleep environment - pretty quiet and dark, and comfortable bed; Oliva Farmacia toiletries; Close to the local airport, across the street from the Orange County Museum of art, easy walk to Segerstrom Center for the Arts, South Coast Repertory Theater, and South Coast Plaza (shopping mall with lots of dining options); and Nice grounds Cons: The decor was interesting, but not very cohesive or attractive in my opinion; In-room coffee was Keurig (not tasty or environmentally friendly); You can reserve the shuttle to return to the airport, but not for your arrival. You need to call when you arrive and if it's available, it will pick you up on the ground level in the hotel shuttle pick up area. Suggestions: Like most hotels, they provide individual plastic water bottles. It feels very wasteful. I'd much prefer that they have filtered-water filling stations where I could use my refillable bottle or a glass. The name of the hotel is weirdly long.