The Richland is a historic boutique hotel and events venue in Old Towne Orange, at 137 East Maple Avenue, Orange, CA 92866. If you’re planning a community visit or attending an event, check access and parking arrangements with the venue before setting out.
- Location: 137 East Maple Avenue in Old Towne Orange.
- Venue type: Historic property operating as a boutique hotel and events venue.
- Community access: The Richland may close to community visitors for private events.
- Parking: Public lots and a parking structure are within a five-minute walk.
What The Richland is
The Richland combines hotel accommodation with event spaces in a historic Old Towne Orange property. Its spaces include the Estelle Ballroom, Porte Cochere Patio, Courtyard, and Living Room Bar & Lounge. The venue describes the property as a local landmark that has served as a source of celebrations for over a century.
The Estelle Ballroom can seat up to 170 guests with a dance area, up to 200 seated without one, or up to 225 for a cocktail-style reception. Event rentals include six hours of event time. Events must end by midnight on Fridays and Saturdays, or 11 p.m. Sunday through Thursday; outdoor activity must end by 10 p.m. every day.
For a wider sense of the surrounding historic district, the guide to Orange and Old Towne Orange covers the neighborhood around the venue.
How do you get to The Richland from the hotel?
The Richland is about 1.2 miles from Orange Tustin Inn in Orange. Its address is 137 East Maple Avenue, so use that when planning your route; confirm current directions before you travel.
If you’re arriving by rail, Metrolink identifies Orange Station as the nearest station. Its walking directions go north toward West Maple Avenue for 200 feet, then right along West Maple Avenue for 0.3 miles. The Orange County and IEOC lines serve the station; you can find more local rail context in this Orange Station arrival guide.
Event access and visitor policies
Community access can change when private events are taking place. The Richland advises checking its community page for updates, so check the official site before you go. For questions about hotel stays, call 714-942-6110; for event inquiries, call 714-942-6120.
The Courtyard, Ballroom, and Porte Cochere are at street level and accessible. A wheelchair lift provides access to the lounge. Accessibility details for rooms differ between the venue and hotel FAQs: one says there is one ADA-compliant hotel room, while the other says there are two first-floor ADA King rooms.
Confirm room availability and arrangements directly before making plans. The main building’s second-floor and attic accommodations are accessible by staircase only, with no elevator to those areas.
Pets are not permitted, except for service animals. Smoking and vaping are prohibited throughout the property and in accommodations, including balconies, patios, and the courtyard.
Parking and planning your arrival
Event guests can use public parking around Old Towne Orange. The Richland advises asking a venue representative for a map showing specific street parking, structures, and lots. Public parking lots are within a five-minute walk, including a large structure at Lemon Street and Maple Avenue.
If you’re attending an event, ask about the venue trolley: it boards at the Lemon Street Parking Structure, stops at The Richland, and runs continuously from 30 minutes before the event until 30 minutes after it ends. Event vendors can load and unload at the yellow curb on Maple Street in front of the venue, then must park off-site.
Hotel parking works separately from event parking. Hotel guests receive one overnight space per room, or two spaces for The Cottage; additional spaces depend on availability and should be arranged with The Richland. Spaces are available from 3 p.m. on the first day of a stay, and vehicles must leave by checkout or 11 a.m. unless management approves otherwise.
FAQs
Can you visit The Richland without attending an event?
Community visitors may find the venue closed during private events. Check its community updates before making a visit.
How many guests can the Estelle Ballroom accommodate?
It can host up to 170 guests with a dance area, 200 seated without one, or 225 for a cocktail-style reception.
Is parking available for event guests?
Yes. Event guests may use public parking around Old Towne Orange, including lots and a parking structure within a five-minute walk. Ask the venue for a map of specific options.