Hawthorne Suites Universal

[tarheelmjfan]

My sister & her family came to visit & decided at the last minute to go to Orlando a couple nights. This is the only place available that could accomodate all of us. There will be 2 adults & 4 teenagers. Can anyone tell me more about this hotel? How's the arcade? Is there enough to entertain the kids, or will we be looking for alternatives? What did you think about the breakfast? A free breakfast is a definite plus, with so many kids. Our other meals are already taken care of. Anything else you can think of to add? TIA

 

[kcarp]

We stayed there for 4 nights on our last visit, we really enjoyed it. The Free breakfast was not the best I ever had, but it wasn't the worst either. They also had a Free 2 hour happy hour in the evening from 5pm to 7pm for everyone with snacks. The pool is a plain pool with hot tub no kiddy pool. Simple game room they also had a half Basketball court which my family really enjoyed. Wet/Wild is walking distance, also I-Drive is on the next block. Great location, we had free shuttle to Disney & US/IOA that ran on time. The only complaint I had was with the washer/dryers they were old and didn’t work to good. This was 2 summers ago, so I have no idea what it is like now.

Have fun

 

[tarheelmjfan]

Thanks for the info. We have vouchers for lunch & dinner, so we won't need a big breakfast. Being able to get something to tide us over, will be great. We're not going to the parks. We've been going to BG all week. We're going to go to the movies, Ripley's, & some of the smaller attractions. The location sounds like it will work just fine. Thanks for the heads up on the basketball court. I'll be sure to remind the boys to bring a basketball. We don't drink alcohol. What else is served at the evening social? Thanks again

 

[Mad4Dizne]

And if you drove to Universal, would it be very close/easy to get to???


Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[kcarp]

The hotel has basketballs at the front desk, just show your room key. They have all softdrinks & juice.

Have fun

 

[kcarp]

Yes, about 1 mile.