Cheap Hotel near Universal

[Bethpremier]

Im looking for a cheap hotel in September near universal that has a free breakfast. I would like something that isnt in a sketchy neighborhood if possible as we will have a rental car and dont want to risk anything. HA! Any ideas?

 

[Planogirl]

How much are you wanting to spend?

 

[Bethpremier]

$60-$80. Id like to keep it under $100.

 

[Gr8t Fan]

The Hyatt Place on Kirkman Road across from Universal is very nice and offers a free continental breakfast with Starbucks coffee.

 

[Planogirl]

It's not easy to get the Hyatt Place at that price though. There is a Holiday Inn right there too.

 

[janabananas]

When I stay near Universal, I try to stay at the Best Western Plus Orlando Gateway. I have stayed several times, with no problems. It is a straight shot up Universal Blvd. The prices are reasonable if you get a good deal. Hit the Hot Rates button on the side of the web page, there is always a promo going on. They have a bed & breakfast promotion that starts for $69/night. I am not sure when you are going though or when the promo ends.

 

[Detailor]

You ought to be able to get the Hyatt Place on Caravan Court at just under $100 a night in early September but taxes will take you a little over $100. The hotel features a continental breakfast, heated pool, fitness center, wireless internet, etc.

The Holiday Inn that's next door to the Hyatt should cost a little bit less but would end up at about $100/night with taxes included. I'm not sure if breakfast is included but they have a restaurant, pool, fitness center and a great location across the road from Universal. I think that this hotel is undergoing renovations but I don't know how disruptive that work might be.

In the $75-$85/night (before tax) range in the area are a Wingate by Wyndham, a Hampton Inn, a Fairfield Inn - all with complimentary breakfasts. Those are generally business-person type hotels that are nice basic hotels that are pretty consistent in all their locations.

Dick Taylor

 

[Orlando Vic]

Be sure to check Travelzoo for good deals on hotels. http://www.travelzoo.com/hotels/orlando

 

[damo]

There's a Dream's Unlimited deal at Doubletree right now for $69/night

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2767379

 

[newmouse2008]

There's a Dream's Unlimited deal at Doubletree right now for $69/night

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2767379

Breakfast isn't included,but this is a great deal!!

T.

 

[Bethpremier]

Thanks everyone. Ill need the hotel for Sept 10 only. Really want a breakfast because we are heading to the airport early that morning to get on DME and Im not sure when we will eat again. Lots of things planned on Sept 11. Im checking out all of the hotels everyone mentioned.

Thank you!

 

[damo]

Doubletree has breakfast. It just isn't free. For $69 you can still get a nice breakfast and keep the price low.

 

[damo]

Thanks everyone. Ill need the hotel for Sept 10 only. Really want a breakfast because we are heading to the airport early that morning to get on DME and Im not sure when we will eat again. Lots of things planned on Sept 11. Im checking out all of the hotels everyone mentioned.

Thank you!

Are you taking DME to WDW? You should just look into driving there instead and dropping off the rental car. It seems like a huge waste of time to be driving back to the airport and then taking DME.

 

[Bethpremier]

Are you taking DME to WDW? You should just look into driving there instead and dropping off the rental car. It seems like a huge waste of time to be driving back to the airport and then taking DME.

Can I do that? There are some places that wont let me rent from a place and then return to a different one. How would this work? Im renting through Hertz.

 

[damo]

Can I do that? There are some places that wont let me rent from a place and then return to a different one. How would this work? Im renting through Hertz.

Pretty sure you can drop it off at Bonnet Creek. It would save you a ton of time. My daughter picked up a Hertz car at Bonnet Creek and left it at the Royal Pacific at Universal.

 

[Bethpremier]

Pretty sure you can drop it off at Bonnet Creek. It would save you a ton of time. My daughter picked up a Hertz car at Bonnet Creek and left it at the Royal Pacific at Universal.

Sorry to be asking so many questions. And I would take a taxi from Bonnet to Disney?

 

[damo]

Sorry to be asking so many questions. And I would take a taxi from Bonnet to Disney?

Yes, take a cab from the Hilton Bonnet Creek to your resort. Depending on where you are staying, it should be pretty cheap.