That's a shame, because I'd be really interested in following this thread!

Always good to know which places to avoid at all costs. Also, it's somewhat on topic if we're discussing the hotels in and around Universal. Personally, I can't name one offhand that's been terrible -- I guess the Country Inn and Suites closest to Universal wasn't exactly super-luxurious, just ok. I have always wondered about the $29 hotels on I-drive == a bargain, or horrible?