What Hotel???

[Mom2Rae]

We'll be visiting US/IoA Dec. 9th & 10th. Will be coming off a week at Disney at the Polynesian Lagoon View Concierge. So, needless to say, I would like to save a little on a hotel room for one night close to US, but, I do like a NICE, CLEAN room for my family.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I was considering Hard Rock but I can't justify it for one night. Although, the front of the line pass you get staying there is attractive. But, it would only cost me $15 a head extra for that option, right?

Thank you in advance,
Chel

 

[gschmerl]

The Express Plus tickets are good for only ONE express ride on each attraction. Staying onsite, you get all day FOTL for the attractions.
I would price the Royal Pacific Resort on site. Don't know if you have AAA, but they sometimes have good discounts.

 

[Jersey Hokie]

In October 2004, I stayed at the Holiday Inn Universal Studios. It's across the street from the park (this means about a 0.75 mile walk to the main gates of US and/or IOA). It was clean and the staff was helpful then.

It certainly wasn't the Polynesian, but it was a good enough place to sleep at night. There was also a TGI Fridays on location, so a meal there was cheaper then eating at Citywalk.

 

[JohnnySharp2]

The Rosen Center on South I-drive is a great hotel and not too far from Universal.

 

[dpuck1998]

We'll be visiting US/IoA Dec. 9th & 10th. Will be coming off a week at Disney at the Polynesian Lagoon View Concierge. So, needless to say, I would like to save a little on a hotel room for one night close to US, but, I do like a NICE, CLEAN room for my family.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I was considering Hard Rock but I can't justify it for one night. Although, the front of the line pass you get staying there is attractive. But, it would only cost me $15 a head extra for that option, right?

Thank you in advance,
Chel

During those dates FOTL might not be a big plus. That is one of the slowest periods in Orlando. HRH it nice though...but FOTL shouldn't be a huge deal.

 

[sharonRNms]

We're going to be at WDW the same time you are. We will be at Poly Dec 10-15, leave for DCL Dec 15-18. I booked a room on the 18th at the Clarion on Universal Blvd for $76. They have free shuttle to Universal and IOA and the other parks close by. There is also a trolley for $.75 that will take you up and down the blvd.. I booked on expedia.com. It has some nice pictures... not the Poly but after spending that money, the Clarion is not bad for the money. Have fun!!

 

[sha_lyn]

Dec 9 is the first day for Grinchmas, and rooms are booking up for that Thur and Fri night. I'd say stay onsite and book a room now.

 

[Eeyore's Girl]

During our stay last month, I used Priceline and got 2 rooms at Sheraton Studio City for $43 each. The average rate for that time was $96. We really enjoyed the hotel and we had a view of IOA from our room.