DoubleTree Hotel at the Entrance to Universal Orlando
As its name implies, this particular DoubleTree Hotel sits just across the street from the main entrance to Universal Orlando. The DoubleTree offers a variety of room options within a fairly broad price range. However, the cheaper rooms are just over $100 per night during peak season (as of March 2010).
Each room comes with a 32-inch flat-screen television, cable TV, air conditioning and mini-fridge. The main hotel is packed with extras, including a bar, deli, entertainment lounge, restaurant, outdoor swimming pool, hot tub, fitness center, business center, conference/banquet center, laundry room, game room and ballroom, as well as Wi-Fi Internet access throughout.
DoubleTree Hotel at the Entrance to Universal Orlando
5780 Major Blvd.
Orlando, FL 32819
407-351-1000
doubletreeorlando.com
Days Inn Orlando Universal Maingate
Also located just across the street from Universal's main entrance, this Days Inn's guest rooms are nearly all priced under $50 per night, including tax, during peak season (as of March 2010). However, there are a couple of large suites in the hotel that are much more expensive.
All rooms feature expanded cable TV, high-speed Internet access, air conditioning and refrigerators. The hotel itself boasts an on-site restaurant, outdoor pool, poolside bar and meeting/banquet space. Pets less than 25 pounds are allowed for a small daily fee.
Days Inn Orlando Universal Maingate
5827 Caravan Court
Orlando, FL 32819
407-351-3800
daysinn.com
Blue Palm Hotel
Just a mile away from the front gates of Universal Orlando, and even closer to Universal's Wet 'n Wild water park, the Blue Palm has 192 guest rooms, many around $50 per night during peak season (as of March 2010).
Each room comes with a mini-fridge, microwave and cable TV. The hotel has a laundry room, outdoor pool and pool bar/lounge. Also, free continental breakfast is provided, and pets less than 25 pounds are allowed for a small daily fee.
Blue Palm Hotel
5859 American Way
Orlando, FL 32819
407-345-8880
bluepalmhotel.com
Article Written By Carl Miller
Carl Miller has been writing professionally since 2007 and has freelanced for the "Western Oregon Journal." His short fiction has been featured in "Northwest Passage Literature and Arts Review." Miller is an English/writing student at Western Oregon University in Monmouth, Ore. He has worked as a cook, painter, waitperson, custodian, data analyst, retail manager and salesperson.
