Any nice hotels close to Universal?

[JNSNJNT]

We want a hotel that's close to Universal and nice but we don't want to pay $200 a night for it.

I checked prices for the on site hotels but the cheapest was $200 with AAA.

Any suggestions?

Thanks!

 

[granmaz]

I would try and go for the onsite hotels if possible. We stayed offsite for 2 trips but managed 4 nights at the Royal Pacific and it was lovely, especially with the advantage of front of the line with the room key. If you have a Universal Annual Pass there may be reduced rates nearer your trip.

Other than that, we stayed at the Homewood Suites Universal(make sure it is this one and not the I Drive one), and I really would stay there again in a heartbeat. They are suites and include a breakfast buffet and Manager's reception 4 nights a week. You can walk to Universal in 20 or so minutes if you so wish.

 

[robvia]

Many ideas. Check out my page of hotels across the street.
http://www.nogodforme.com/offsite.htm
Bestwestern is good for those on a budget.
Amerisuites is good for those with a little more to spend.
Hilton Garden Inn and Homewood suites are fairly new and nice, but don't have free breakfast.
http://www.nogodforme.com/hiltongardeninn.htm
http://www.nogodforme.com/Amerisuites.htm

The address of the HRH is 5800 Universal Blvd Orlando FL 32819. Now pick a hotel you are interested in, get their address, and then get directions to the HRH. That will let you know how far away it is, because the HRH is literally next to USF.

 

[JalensMom]

You may consider splittilg your time between an on-site hotel and a lesser expensive one in the area of Universal Studios.

I agree with Granmaz, the front of the line access really cant be beat and you can utilize it for the entire day of check-in and check-out.