Doubletree by hilton at the entrance to universal studios

5780 Major Boulevard, Southwest Orlando, Orlando, Florida, FL 32819, United StatesShow on map

Opened: 1974 Enjoy warm hospitality at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel at the Entrance to Universal Orlando, and let us welcome you with a warm, freshly baked chocolate chip cookie at check-in. We are within walking distance of Universal Studios Florida, Islands of Adventure and CityWalk. As a Universal Studios Orlando hotels partner, we are located at the entrance to Universal Orlando Resorts?? and near popular attractions such as; The Mall at Millenia, Premium Outlets Orlando, SeaWorld?? Orlando and Walt Disney?? World Resorts.Scheduled transportation is available to Universal Orlando?? theme parks, SeaWorld Orlando??, Wet ＇n Wild?? and Aquatica via the Super Star Shuttle*.Relax and refresh in an inviting guest room and enjoy complimentary high-speed internet and on-demand movies on a 32-inch flat-screen TV. Upgrade to one of our PURE allergy friendly rooms, ideal for those suffering from allergies or asthma. Choose from a variety of dining options at our Universal Orlando hotel, with 3 restaurants located on property. Start the day with a full breakfast buffet from Pompanos or have a light lunch at Palm Court Deli. Savor burgers and other American favorites in our Carnival Restaurant. Unwind after a long day of sightseeing with your favorite drink and happy hour specials in Spritz Lobby Bar.Do business in the self-service business center and hold conventions, receptions and special celebrations in 60, 000 sq. ft. of flexible meeting space.Show More

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Convenient location, Great stay!

92% Recommended

Convenient location, Great stay!

92% Recommended

• 20km
• 11.9km

6 places of interest within 1000m, 10.1km from downtown

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DoubleTree by Hilton at the Entrance to Universal Orlando is great for family adventures in Florida. The hotel makes it easy for parents to treat the kids to a memorable vacation filled with adventure, fun, and education.

The location of DoubleTree at Universal Orlando is difficult to beat. Guests are within walking distance of Universal Studios Florida™, Universal’s Islands of Adventure™, Universal’s Volcano Bay™, Water Theme Park and Universal CityWalk™. The hotel offers scheduled transportation to Universal Orlando Resort™, SeaWorld Orlando®, and Aquatica.

Guests of DoubleTree at Universal Orlando can enjoy the Jr. Olympic heated swimming pool, exciting and fun kid zone, and the fitness center. The property has 63,000 square feet of meeting space and 19,624 square feet of exhibit space.

Accommodations at DoubleTree at Universal Orlando are just as exceptional as the location. Guests can choose from 742 rooms including non-smoking rooms, suites, family rooms, and accessible rooms. Each accommodation consists of free internet, a refrigerator, room service, and air conditioning.

DoubleTree at Universal Orlando is also a great place for business events. Guests can take advantage of the business center with internet access, conference facilities, meeting rooms, and banquet room. After a long day of meetings, who wouldn’t want to go play at Universal Studios Florida™?

Universal Orlando is a place where dreams come true for children from around the world. The multilingual staff and excellent customer service offered at DoubleTree by Hilton at the Entrance to Universal Orlando make family vacations fun and stress-free. Furthermore, the hotel makes for a unique location to host business events.

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Double Rooms($81 - $346)

Double room

$81/night

$81 totalTraveluro

$93/night

$93 totalSuperTravel

$95/night

$95 totaltravelup

King Rooms($81 - $300)

King room

$81/night

$81 totalFINDHOTEL

$91/night

$91 totalPriceline

$91/night

$91 totalHotwire

Standard Rooms($88 - $325)

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$88/night

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$90/night

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$93/night

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Queen Rooms($66 - $268)

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$66/night

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$71/night

$71 totalSuperTravel

$73/night

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• Outdoor pool
• Fitness center
• Restaurant
• Bar/Lounge
• Room service
• Free Wi-Fi
• Tea/coffee maker
• Coffee machine
• Coffee shop
• Valet parking

Health and safety

• Daily housekeeping
• Contactless check-in/check-out
• Face masks for guests available
• Physical distancing in dining areas
• Physical distancing rules
• Process in place to check health of guests
• Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
• Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas
• Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
• 24-hour security
• Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays
• Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
• All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
• Delivered food is securely covered
• Guests can opt-out of accommodation cleaning
• Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
• Disinfection of high-touch surfaces
• First-aid kit
• Enhanced cleaning
• Thermometers for guests provided by property
• Safe

Services and conveniences

• ATM on-site
• Business center
• Wake-up service
• Car rental
• Concierge service
• Currency exchange on-site
• Meeting/Banquet facilities
• Room service
• Tour desk
• Express check-out
• 24hr front desk
• Conference rooms
• Ticket service
• Safety deposit box

Dining

• Packed lunches
• Special diet menus (on request)
• Restaurant
• Bar/Lounge
• Coffee shop
• Tea/coffee maker
• Refrigerator
• Coffee machine
• Vending machine (drinks)
• Vending machine (snacks)

Basics

• Internet
• Fire extinguisher
• Free toiletries
• Smoke alarms
• Heating
• Air-conditioned
• Free Wi-Fi
• Towels
• Trash cans

Accessibility and suitability

• Multi-lingual staff
• No smoking
• Designated smoking area
• Pets allowed on request. Charges may apply.
• Increased accessibility
• Roll-in shower
• Elevator

Media and entertainment

• Flat-screen TV
• Cable or satellite TV
• Pay-per-view channels
• Video games
• Smartphone dock
• TV

Bathroom

• Hairdryer
• Private bathroom
• Spa bath
• Toilet
• Toilet paper

Things to do

• Gift shop
• Shops (on site)
• Game room
• Golf
• Beauty salon

Parking and transportation

• Parking
• Shuttle service (free)
• EV charging station
• Valet parking

Laundry

• Laundry facilities
• Ironing service
• Laundry service
• Iron and ironing board

General

• Family rooms
• Storage available
• Telephone

Pool and spa

• Hot tub
• Outdoor pool

Workspace

• Fax/photocopying
• Desk

Family friendly

• Babysitting or child care
• Child pool

Bedroom

• Wardrobe or closet

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Awesome service! All was clean and super friendly and professional staff. I will stay again.

Pros:The staff was extremely polite, they helped a ton. I accidentally left something in my room and they found it for me and will be mailing it.

Cons:Nothing! I really enjoyed it.

Cons:Parking gate never function

Cons:For some reason roomservice came knocking on the door at 8:30 when check out time was 11am. Also I called down to the front desk to ask a question and the lady was very rude to me. The o oh good experience Inhad was the gentleman who checked us in, he was nice and very courteous. For a four star hotel I would have expected more.

Cons:Gift shop is outdated

Pros:Looking for a clean hotel with a Starbucks, tastey cookies, onsite ticket options for Universal and Disney, free shuttle to Universal and cheaper option than Disney Parking (uber is cheaper). Comfortable beds, nice views, couldn't have asked for a better vacation!

Cons:Had no problems, but $16.00 per person for a shuttle to Disney is extremely high. Parking at Disney is only 22.00 total.

Pros:We loved the Doubletree! It was easy and convenient and the hotel staff was very helpful and relaxed. Excellent experience overall!

Pros:Loved the walk to the park. The rooms smelled fresh and clean. The staff was very friendly. The pillows were very comfortable. Top it all off-warm chocolate chip cookies checking in. YUM!!

Cons:The bed was a little hard for me.

Pros:We had a wonderful time. The hotel was undergoing a remodel but the staff was great and made sure it didn't interfere with our stay. Great location! Walking distance to Universal but the hotel also offers a shuttle.

Pros:Overall my visit was very enjoyable. However my first night I was greeted with the information that valet was $23 and self parking was $19 per night. This price seemed a little high for me.

5780 Major Boulevard, Orlando, FL 32819

• Orlando Premium Outlets International Drive0.6 mi
• Universal Orlando Resort0.7 mi
• Universal's Islands of Adventure0.8 mi
• Fun Spot America0.9 mi
• Wizarding World of Harry Potter1 mi
• Skeletons: Animals Unveiled2.5 mi
• SeaWorld Orlando4.8 mi
• Discovery Cove5 mi
• Lake Eola Park6.7 mi
• Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary, Queen of the Universe6.8 mi
• La Nouba8.4 mi
• Orlando Science Center8.5 mi

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Cancellation/prepayment

• All reservations at DoubleTree by Hilton at the Entrance to Universal Orlando – even non-cancellable stays – on or before June 30, 2020, are eligible for a full refund. For more information, visit the Hilton Corporate Response to COVID-19 page.

• The hotel features several dining establishments, offering everything from full sit-down meals to grab-and-go options. Lunch or dinner can be taken at Pizza, Burgers & More, which has an attractive location overlooking the hotel courtyard, while the American Grill opens at 5:00 pm and serves dishes such as grilled cheese sandwiches. This venue also operates as a bar in the evening. Finally, the Lakeside Pool Bar serves seasonal drinks and light snacks during the spring and summer months.

• Guests requiring an accessible room can choose from various set-ups and options that provide dedicated amenities for those requiring mobility or hearing assistance. Mobility accessible rooms feature a 40-in entrance and accessible closets and vanities, not to mention an accessible tub or roll-in shower. Hearing accessible rooms include additional features such as visual alarms and notification devices for the doorbell and telephone.

• The hotel features a dedicated Universal Orlando concierge desk, where guests can buy tickets for most of the theme parks and book their spaces on the shuttle buses. As a Universal Partner Hotel, all guests will receive a discount booklet on arrival, which allows them to benefit from special rates in selected Universal dining and merchandise locations.

• If you’re traveling to Orlando to celebrate a special occasion, the hotel can help by providing an in-room amenity package upon arrival. For a surcharge you can celebrate with a bottle of sparkling wine or $25 resort credit, breakfast for two adults, and late checkout at 2:00 pm on the day of departure (subject to availability).

• Hotel guests can start their day with breakfast in the Sunshine Café: a classic American buffet featuring made-to-order omelets and a legendary pancake station. The buffet breakfast costs around $22.95 for adults and $6.95 for kids, and can be booked along with your room or added at the time of your stay. For those who are up very early or would just prefer to grab breakfast on the go, the hotel’s branch of Starbucks is open from 6:00 am every day for coffee, bagels, pastries and more.

• While local public transport (bus route 42) is available to a stop near the hotel, the quickest and most convenient way to get to your accommodation is by rental car or taxi. The ride should take about 25m and cost approximately $38-45 in a standard metered cab, while shared shuttle vans will also make the journey for about $21 per person. Rideshare services such as Uber and Lyft are also available from the airport.(Prices checked 21/05/19).

• DoubleTree by Hilton at the Entrance to Universal Orlando is located at 5780 Major Boulevard in Florida Center, 6.3 miles from the center of Orlando. Orlando Premium Outlets International Drive is the closest landmark to DoubleTree by Hilton at the Entrance to Universal Orlando.

• Check-in time is 4:00 PM and check-out time is 11:00 AM at DoubleTree by Hilton at the Entrance to Universal Orlando.

• Yes, DoubleTree by Hilton at the Entrance to Universal Orlando offers free Wi-Fi.

• DoubleTree by Hilton at the Entrance to Universal Orlando is 9.7 miles from Orlando.

• Yes, DoubleTree by Hilton at the Entrance to Universal Orlando is a pet-friendly hotel.

• Yes, DoubleTree by Hilton at the Entrance to Universal Orlando has a pool onsite.

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