Best Orlando Hotels Near Universal

 As you’re shopping for the best Universal Orlando packages, one of the most important aspects will be which hotel you’ll stay at. There are plenty of Orlando hotels, but which are the best for a trip to Universal Studios? Read on to get the scoop on the best-rated hotels with the best amenities.

Grand Hotel near Universal Studios

Topping our list is the Grand Hotel near Universal Studios, which just recently reopened after a significant upgrade. One of the closest hotels to Universal Studios, this spot has brand new everything, all the way down to furniture and landscaping. Each room comes with a free hot breakfast for up to four guests and free schedule service not just to Universal Studios but to SeaWorld Orlando as well. Of course, there is free shuttle service to Walt Disney World too.

The best part of this hotel is that prices start at just $45 per night. When you consider how much it costs to feed four people for breakfast, plus the $18+ you’re saving each day by not having to park at the theme parks, this hotel almost pays for itself!

Holiday Inn Resort Orlando Suites with Waterpark

If you’ve traveled to Universal Studios in the past and miss the awesome Nickelodeon Hotel then you’re going to love this news: The Holiday Inn Resort Orlando Suites with Waterpark is located right where that hotel was. When it comes to great Orlando Hotels for Universal Studios, this is a great option. Every room is a suite, which has two bedrooms and can handle up to six people. Each suite also has a kitchenette for preparing meals or snacks.

One of the most exciting things about this property is the water park right onsite. This is an exciting enough waterpark to warrant taking a break from the theme parks for a day just to hang out poolside, check out the slides, and ride the flumes. There are also cabanas for rent if you want to relax in the lap of luxury. That’s not all though – there are also activities at this amazing hotel, including:

• Batman laser tag game
• 4D movies starring the characters from Ice Age and Angry Birds
• A huge on-site arcade

Finally, this hotel also has one of the best shuttle services to and from all the parks, including of course Universal but also SeaWorld and Disney World.

Holiday Inn Resort Lake Buena Vista

Yet another super-affordable option, the Holiday Inn Resort Lake Buena Vista starts at just $74 per night. That includes free shuttles to not just Universal and the other theme parks, but to the nearby premium outlet mall too. Completely remodeled from the inside out in 2012, these are enormous rooms that have two queen beds each, flat screens, coffee pots, microwaves, and fridges in every room.

So what’s the best hotel near Universal Studios? These five are all great choices but the right choice for any individual family will depend on their preferences, their size, and their budget. The good news is that there is a hotel for virtually any need.