we went to doubletree in august
here is a post that i made in a previous thread
actually, i think u started it too LOL
we just went there for 5 days in august and it was BEAUTIFUL! it was very clean, quiet, nice, and the beds were amazing! it was about a 15 minute walk to universal. first, you go out of the hotel and cross kirkman road. this is a 10 LANE ROAD AND IT IS BUSY! THE ONLY WAY TO GET ACROSS IS TO RUN RUN RUN!!! we didnt find it a problem. after that, its a lesiurly walk across from from the portifino. go across universal blvd (not nearly as busy as kirkman) then walk along universal blvd. it is right next ot the hard rock hotel. you will soon see the valet parking lot. go up the escalator there, and join the main croud and go to UNIVERSAL! we didnt find this walk a problem. if you want to take the shuttle, there were 2 in the morning to universal, 2 in the afternoon. 1 in the morning to sea world and to wet and wild and 1 in the afternoon. there is none to disney, and on friday, saturday, and maybe sunday nights they have a midnight bus from universal (this is useful if you are out clubbing), best of all it was FREE! and we were the first or second stop (not sure), and the bus was always empty. it was a great hotel. send me a message if you have any questions. here is a picture that shows how close it is. see the two buildings in the top middle of the picture? yep, thats it! have fun!