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.