Convenient location near
Universal Studios Theme Park
Free continental breakfast
buffet including yogurt and waffles
Outdoor pool surrounded
by lounge chairs and palm trees
Free parking and shuttle
to
the Universal and Disney theme parks
Clean guest rooms with flat-screen TVs, microwaves, and mini-fridges
Small fitness center with a few exercise machines, a water cooler, and a TV
Free Wi-Fi
Breakfast area is small
Parking lot is shared with
nearby shops
Hotel shuttle only runs
twice in the morning and twice in the evening
The Best Western Plus
Universal Inn is a chain hotel with 70 rooms in a convenient location within
walking distance to Universal Studios. There are a small fitness center and an
outdoor pool, and the free breakfast includes hot and cold items, though the breakfast
area is small. The hotel offers a free shuttle to the nearby theme park, but it
has a limited schedule. Guest rooms are clean, and come with flat-screen TVs and mini-fridges. Families looking for more amenities may want to check out SUNSOL International Drive, which has a big outdoor pool and splash park and a staff fluent in Spanish and Portuguese.
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Chain hotel with outdoor pool and small breakfast area
The Best Western Plus
Universal Inn is situated inside a stucco building painted yellow, orange, and red. Families with kids flock to the property, which is surrounded by small, manicured lawns with tall palm trees and lovely, colorful flower patches. The lobby
is what one might expect of the chain, with a seating area comprising somewhat dated, reddish- and brown-patterned chairs and a couch atop a faded brown rug. Guests can purchase tickets to Disney theme parks
in the lobby; displays of park brochures and a ticket desk are easy to find on entrance through sliding glass doors. The free
breakfast is served in a small room with gray tile floors and cramped wood laminate tables -- the space sees a lot of foot traffic, so many guests opt
to bring their food back to their rooms. There’s an outdoor pool area
with a few exotic potted plants, and inside is a fitness center with a
mirrored wall and tightly spaced equipment.
Location
Near casual restaurants and fast food, within walking distance to Universal Studios
The Best Western Plus Universal Inn is well-situated for tourists, within a 15-minute walk of Universal Studios and a short drive from other area theme parks. There are a pharmacy and several restaurants in the immediate area, including fast food, a brew pub, and a Japanese steakhouse. Disney World and Sea World are within a 15-minute drive, and
the hotel provides a free shuttle to those attractions twice in the morning and
twice in the evening. The hotel is also about a 10-minute drive from the Orange
County Convention Center.
Rooms
Basic decor with convenient features and flat-screen TVs
Rooms are decorated in a typical chain hotel style, with brown carpeting, pale yellow and clay-colored walls, muted red curtains, and crisp white bedding with gold accents. The dark wooden headboards and clean-lined bedside lamps add a bit of modern appeal, but the overall look is somewhat tired. All
rooms have microwaves, mini-fridges, flat-screen TVs with cable satellite, coffee/tea
facilities, and free Wi-Fi. Bathrooms have granite counters and brown tile floors, with long mirrors and shower/tub
combos. Guests recommend getting a room away from the elevators to avoid noise. Some rooms can feel dark, even with the curtains drawn.
Features
Outdoor pool, fitness center, and free hot and cold breakfast
The hotel has an outdoor
pool with pretty green surroundings, and there’s a small fitness center with a
few machines including a treadmill. The free breakfast includes cereal,
pastries, waffles, and hot items like eggs and meat. Parking is free in the large on-site lot, and the hotel provides a free shuttle service to nearby theme parks four times daily. The business center has
two computers and two printers. The hotel also has vending and laundry
machines. Disney tickets are sold at guest services. Wi-Fi is free throughout the hotel.
