The French Inn
248 S Batavia St, Orange, CA 92868-3931
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#3 of 7 B&Bs / Inns in Orange
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Welcome to The French Inn, your Orange “home away from home.” The French Inn aims to make your visit as relaxing and enjoyable as possible, which is why so many guests continue to come back year after year.
Rooms at The French Inn provide air conditioning and a refrigerator.
And, as an added convenience, there is free parking available to guests.
While in Orange, you may want to check out some of the restaurants that are a short walk away from The French Inn, including Bruxie (0.7 mi), Gabbi's Mexican Kitchen (0.6 mi), and Rutabegorz (0.7 mi).
There is no shortage of things to do in the area: explore popular canyons such as Peters Canyon Regional Park.
The French Inn puts the best of Orange at your fingertips, making your stay both relaxing and enjoyable.
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Property amenities
Free parking
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Air conditioning
Refrigerator
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HOTEL STYLE
Charming
Location
59Somewhat walkable
Grade: 59 out of 100
80Restaurantswithin 1 km
9Attractionswithin 1 km
Contact
248 S Batavia St, Orange, CA 92868-3931
Getting there
Orange Station8 min
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AMENITIES
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Parking
Breakfast included
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Breakfast included
Air conditioning
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Parking
Breakfast included
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Parking
Breakfast Available
ACCOMMODATION CLASS
3 stars
3 stars
3 stars
3 stars
LOCATION
Anaheim
14.4 km to John Wayne Airport
1.6 km to Disneyland Park
Anaheim
14.8 km to John Wayne Airport
1.5 km to Disneyland Park
Anaheim
14.7 km to John Wayne Airport
1.5 km to Disneyland Park
Anaheim
14.3 km to John Wayne Airport
2.1 km to Disneyland Park
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Breakfast is included (eggs, waffles, bacon/sausage, cereal, hot cereal, yogurt, fruits, toasts, and juices/coffees) parking is $28 a night with taxes/fees, small arcade, pool, kiddie pool, jacuzzi, basketball cou...
We booked this hotel for our Disneyland trip. We chose the property because of the availability of suites - we were traveling with our two teens, and find a traditional hotel room a little small. As others have...
There are several restaurants in the same complex and the Garden Walk is less than a block away, the hotel does provide free breakfast with lots of options which is a big plus, and Disneyland is only a walk away.
Room was comfy, and nice, breakfast had a lot of choices but quality of food not great! Bananas were green every day, and scrambled eggs were over cooked and dry. We will come back again grandkids had a blast in the...
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I stayed here for just one night while visiting Chapman U. for business. The owner was extremely welcoming, and provided everything I needed without being overly present, as can sometimes be the case with B and B's. I had a great night's sleep, and there were extra travel-sized products in the bathroom, which was really helpful. I had breakfast on the run the next morning, which was perfect, and then was able to return midday to do some more work online before my departure. Parking is easy, and it's no more than a 3 minute drive to the university. Highly recommended, and seemed like a far better option than some of the chain hotels I had looked at that seemed to cater to Disneylanders.
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Date of stay: October 2012Trip type: Travelled on business
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It was a very nice stay, the house is nice and full of soul. Although some of the furniture are a little bit run down and the hostess has her days, but these are some details, it was nice ! Nice garden too and location really nice close to the heart of the old town of Orange.
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Date of stay: September 2011Trip type: Travelled with family
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We both agree we could not have had a more perfect wedding and B&B experience than at the French Inn. We always wanted to return and in May we did. We didn't expect help with our light luggage but we got it, and every other courtesy. Part of our total enjoyment was visiting again with Sarah and having the great realization that not only is her Inn restful, beautiful, and quiet, but she is the epitome of loveliness and efficiency. (This we witnessed even during a few stressful challenges at the wedding). Our breakfast was delicious. We so enjoyed two hours of walking around Old Towne Orange before our requested 9:00 am breakfast. Gorgeous fresh flowers graced the lovely home (even in our bathroom) and the trees on the estate are terrific. We hopefully will return again, but until then I find myself just refreshing the experience in my mind. A guest at our wedding decided to have their 40th anniversary party at the French Inn and it was exceptional in everyone's opinion.…
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Date of stay: May 2011Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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This is a great ‘real’ place to stay if you just can’t take another stay in plastic corporate lodging. Like staying at Grandmothers home, if Grandmother happens to own a great old Edwardian home. They have events here, mostly weddings, and there is some noise (as there is everywhere in Orange County) but the grounds are lovely, the bed comfortable, I stayed in a room with swell old pink tile fixtures from another time. Don’t worry you get your cable and it is convenient to Old Town Orange and the rest of the Orange Country attractions. Breakfast is well-prepared and you will find your host Sarah charming. One caveat, you will hear the train whistles, so be prepared for that if you are a country dweller, if you hale from the city you won’t notice a thing.
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Date of stay: March 2010Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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The French Estate, often referred to as The French Inn, was a terrific place to stay. I needed a room as I was in from out of town for a lavish Christmas party at an old friend's home. I prefer the Bed & Breakfast atmosphere to a local hotel for many reasons... one being the personalized service and terrific breakfasts. The French Estate more than exceeded my expectations. Sarah, the proprietor, was both charming and accommodating. In fact, I ended up inviting her to the Christmas party. The location could not have been better and the off street parking was a real plus. Not being near a main street made for very quiet, restful, sleep... something very important to me. I have traveled throughout Europe, New Zealand, etc., and I would rank The French Estate as comparable to most I have stayed at.…
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Date of stay: December 2009Trip type: Travelled solo
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Frequently Asked Questions about The French Inn
Which popular attractions are close to The French Inn?
Nearby attractions include Hilbert Museum of California Art (1.0 km), Orange Circle Antique Mall (0.9 km), and Plaza Square Park (0.9 km).
What are some restaurants close to The French Inn?
Conveniently located restaurants include Citrus City Grille, Bruxie, and Filling Station.
Are there any historical sites close to The French Inn?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum (12.2 km) and Kellogg House (8.4 km).