Doubletree Universal

[jimpossible87]

Im not sure if there was a thread for offsite Universal hotels but I was thinking of booking the doubletree this year since my usual onsites are a bit out of my budget this year and I still wanna make it down to see WWOHP this year. Way back when I used to stay at the holiday inn next door to the doubletree and that one went way downhill. it was filthy last time I was there to the point of gross and thats how I started staying onsite at Universal. Since I wasnt going to be able to go this year I started looking at prices and I can do a 5 night stay at doubletree for only $526 which would be great but Im super nervous because its been 5 years since Ive stayed at an offisite property. (Portofino was around $1700) Im not worried about lines or any of that. Just wondering whos been there recently if its a good place to try or if theres somewhere better (although I dont think theres anywhere else as close...I remember the walk across the highway well) Anyway opinions are helpful to hear and appreciated. I was also wondering what their scheduled transportation was like. I travel with my 60+ yo parents so cant always walk all teh way. Thanks for the help.

 

[jimpossible87]

I did see the other threads but the most recent was 2008 and i was interested in the renovations and such just in case anyone gets mad at me for making a new thread

 

[justprettynpink]

Just FYI...Country Inn and Suites is $49 per night thru 6/26. (travelzoo)

Free breakfast, free shuttle, no charge for parking

 

[jimpossible87]

Just FYI...Country Inn and Suites is $49 per night thru 6/26. (travelzoo)

Free breakfast, free shuttle, no charge for parking

OH...Im not familiar with that one but Ill check it out....Im not going until October tho but thatnks for the info!!

 

[Lou Holtz]

Country Inn and Suites is like staying at Grandma's house.

 

[Blanche_Neige]

Country Inn and Suites is like staying at Grandma's house.

is that a good thing or a bad thing

it depends which grandma it is...

 

[Lou Holtz]

Haha, I meant that its furnished like Grandma's house.

 

[torinsmom]

We stayed at Hyatt Place Universal last year and loved it! It is across the main road, about a 15 minute walk. They have gigantic rooms with two queen beds and a sleeper sofa, fridge, large tv, free wifi and continental breakfast. They also have a scheduled shuttle twice in the morning and twice in the evening. A cab is $5 one way.

I think it is about $79/night regular price. If we weren't renting a condo, we would be staying there again.

 

[bubba's mom]

We are booked here for Oct 10th this year.

Are you going this year or next year?

IF I remember (or you hunt me down), I will have a review when I get back.

 

[FINFAN]

We stayed at Hyatt Place Universal last year and loved it! It is across the main road, about a 15 minute walk. They have gigantic rooms with two queen beds and a sleeper sofa, fridge, large tv, free wifi and continental breakfast. They also have a scheduled shuttle twice in the morning and twice in the evening. A cab is $5 one way.

I think it is about $79/night regular price. If we weren't renting a condo, we would be staying there again.

we are HUGE fans of the Hyatt Place hotels The only thing that knocked them out as our hotel choice was getting the Royal Pacific for 125 a night but otherwise, HP for us all the way! With 2 teens, having the sectional couch as a 3rd bed is a huge advantage and all the room, NIIIIIICE!