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amybel · 02-05-2013, 06:48 PM

I am looking to stay at an offsite hotel close to Universal. Originally, we had planned to stay onsite, but since changing our dates to the end of August, we don't think the crowds will warrant the extra cost associated with those hotels.
We are not picky as far as amenities, but would like an affordable hotel with a good reputation for cleanliness, and as close to the Universal area as possible.
I have been looking into the Hyatt, Doubletree, Holiday Inn and Hawthorne as options. So if you know anything about those, that would also be appreciated!

buckeev · 02-07-2013, 03:47 PM

Hey Amy,
We're in a similar situation, I'm putting together another Father/Son trip for April...and need an "affordable" decent place for one night before checking in on-site on a Saturday morning.
I just got a price from the Fairfield-(very close to Universal Studios)- of about $135 pre-paid/non-refundable on a Friday night. (Weekdays are a bit cheaper).
On-site, with an Annual Pass isn't a whole lot more...you might wanna think about going that route.

Best Wishes

Portugal1000 · 02-08-2013, 05:23 AM

We love Homewood Suites Universal. Great location for Universal, great rooms. Very good buffet breakfast and managers reception. We now can only travel in School holidays so last year stayed on site at Hard Rock, 3 times the price but we did get Front of line access. However, rooms no where near as nice as Homewood Suites.

Darcy03231 · 02-08-2013, 08:53 PM

We stayed at the Sheraton Studio City (about half a mile away) and it was really nice.

The Doubletree is right across the street from US/IOA. I've never stayed at that particular one, but I have stayed at other Doubletrees and they've been fine too.

Last summer we stayed for three days at the International Palms Resort which was also pretty close by. I got it on hotwire for $136 total for all three nights. Clean and comfortable and had a nice pool.

02-05-2013, 06:48 PM	#1
amybel Earning My Ears Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 38	Offsite hotels nearby Universal? I am looking to stay at an offsite hotel close to Universal. Originally, we had planned to stay onsite, but since changing our dates to the end of August, we don't think the crowds will warrant the extra cost associated with those hotels. We are not picky as far as amenities, but would like an affordable hotel with a good reputation for cleanliness, and as close to the Universal area as possible. I have been looking into the Hyatt, Doubletree, Holiday Inn and Hawthorne as options. So if you know anything about those, that would also be appreciated!

02-07-2013, 03:47 PM	#2
buckeev RedNeck Mouseketeer Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: 940 Miles WEST of Free Dining! Posts: 797	Hey Amy, We're in a similar situation, I'm putting together another Father/Son trip for April...and need an "affordable" decent place for one night before checking in on-site on a Saturday morning. I just got a price from the Fairfield-(very close to Universal Studios)- of about $135 pre-paid/non-refundable on a Friday night. (Weekdays are a bit cheaper). On-site, with an Annual Pass isn't a whole lot more...you might wanna think about going that route. Best Wishes __________________ Workin' on the next Orlando "BIG FAMILY TRIP"...Dec-2013 . ...

02-08-2013, 05:23 AM	#3
Portugal1000 DIS Veteran Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 813	We love Homewood Suites Universal. Great location for Universal, great rooms. Very good buffet breakfast and managers reception. We now can only travel in School holidays so last year stayed on site at Hard Rock, 3 times the price but we did get Front of line access. However, rooms no where near as nice as Homewood Suites. __________________ Sep 05 - Homewood Suites, 14 Nights Dec 06 - Homewood Suites, Fort Wilderness, 19 Nights Dec 07 - Caribbean Beach, Homewood Suites, Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa, 19 Nights Dec 08 - All Star Sports, Wyndham Bonnet Creek, Hilton Grand Vacations Sea World, 21 Nights August 09 - Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa, 17 Nights Nov 09 - Wyndham Bonnet Creek, 15 Nights Dec 10 - Wyndham Bonnet Creek, Homewood Suites, 18 Nights August 2011 - Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa, 19 Nights July 2012 - Wyndham Bonnet Creek, 21 Nights - Hard Rock Hotel, 1 Night July 2013 - Wyndham Bonnet Creek, 22 Nights - Universal Royal Pacific Hotel, 1 Night

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02-08-2013, 08:53 PM	#4
Darcy03231 DIS Veteran Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 8,286	We stayed at the Sheraton Studio City (about half a mile away) and it was really nice. The Doubletree is right across the street from US/IOA. I've never stayed at that particular one, but I have stayed at other Doubletrees and they've been fine too. Last summer we stayed for three days at the International Palms Resort which was also pretty close by. I got it on hotwire for $136 total for all three nights. Clean and comfortable and had a nice pool.