Immersion Resources
Driving Directions
University of Massachusetts Global
16355 Laguna Canyon Road
Irvine, CA 92618
From I-405 South: take (Exit-3) Shady Canyon Drive / Sand Canyon Avenue. Turn right onto Sand Canyon Avenue; right onto Alton Parkway; and turn right onto Laguna Canyon Road. University of Massachusetts Global is on the right.
From I-405 North: take (Exit-3) Shady Canyon Drive / Sand Canyon Avenue. Turn left onto Sand Canyon Avenue; right onto Alton Parkway; and turn right onto Laguna Canyon Road. University of Massachusetts Global is on the right.
Parking: Free in the parking structure for those arriving by car. No permit is required
Lodging Accommodations
Students are responsible for making their own hotel reservations for Immersions. We reserve a block of rooms at the Ayres Hotel, Holiday Inn, and Candlewood Suites.
Complimentary transportation to and from John Wayne Airport is provided by the Ayres Hotel, the Holiday Inn, and the Double Tree Hotel and must be requested 24 hours in advance by the student. The Candlewood does not provide airport transportation. The Ayres and Holiday Inn provide scheduled - not individual -- shuttle transportation to and from campus.
Ayres Hotel Laguna Woods
24341 El Toro Road
Laguna Woods, CA 92637
Reservations: 800-594-8412
Phone: 949-588-0131
www.ayreslagunawoods.com
Rate: $131 per night and taxes
Includes: Complimentary breakfast buffet and Wi-Fi internet. Shuttle service to and from John Wayne Airport based on availability with 24 hours advance reservation by the student. Scheduled shuttle service to and from UMass Global. In-room refrigerator, microwave and coffee maker. Manager’s reception Monday – Thursday from 5 pm – 7 pm.
Candlewood Suites
16150 Sand Canyon Rd
Irvine, CA 92618
Phone: 888-299-2208
www.ichotelsgroup.com/
Rate: 1-6 nights: $115 per night and taxes, Studio; $135 per night and taxes, 1-bedroom
Includes: Complimentary internet and fitness center. Free laundry usage and lending locker of cooking appliances. No complimentary breakfast, but full kitchen in your studio. Within walking distance of University of Massachusetts Global campus.
Double Tree by Hilton Hotel - Irvine Spectrum
90 Pacifica Avenue
Irvine, CA 92618
Phone: 800-222-8733, 949-788-0500
IrvineSpectrum.DoubleTree.com
Rate: $170 per night and taxes (Sunday – Thursday); $110 per night and taxes (Friday – Saturday)
Includes: Complimentary Wi-Fi internet. Shuttle service to and from John Wayne Airport based on availability with 24 hours advance reservation by the student. Scheduled shuttle service to and from UMass Global. No complimentary breakfast.
Holiday Inn
23131 Lake Center Drive
Lake Forest, CA 92630
Phone: 949-455-7000
www.holidayinn.com
Rate: $126 per night and taxes, 2 queen beds or 1 king bed
Includes: Complimentary breakfast buffet and Wi-Fi internet. Shuttle service to and from John Wayne Airport based on availability with 24 hours advance reservation by the student. Scheduled shuttle service to and from UMass Global. Shuttle service to and from the Irvine Spectrum, and locations within a 3-mile radius with 24 hours advance notice. In-room refrigerator, microwave and coffee maker. Manager’s reception Monday – Thursday from 6 pm – 7 pm.
The Laguna Hills Lodge
23932 Paseo De Valencia,
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
Phone: 1-800-782-1188 or 1-949-830-2550
www.lagunahillslodge.com/
The Laguna Hills Lodge was discovered by a number of MSNaHP students a few years ago. The hotel is set in lovely gardens and has an outdoor heated pool.
Rate: 2 queen beds, non-smoking, $124 and taxes; king bed alcove, non-smoking, $124 and taxes; AAA or military discount rate, $112 and taxes for 2 queen beds, non-smoking
Includes: Complimentary continental breakfast and complimentary high-speed internet. Does not offer a shuttle service either to University of Massachusetts Global or to or from John Wayne Airport Orange County Airport.