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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel at the Entrance to Universal Orlando
An affordable hotel at the entrance to Universal with comfortable Sweet Dreams beds, but notable street noise.
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82
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This full-service high-rise sits right across from Universal Orlando, offering affordable rates and a free shuttle to the parks. Rooms are well-sized for families and feature comfortable Sweet Dreams beds alongside 50-inch flat screen TVs. However, guests frequently complain about poor soundproofing and thin walls, noting audible hallway chatter and persistent street noise even from high floors. 1618121
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What travelers noticed
- Guests consistently praise the comfortable Sweet Dreams plush-top beds and spacious, bright room layouts. 1816
- The location right at the entrance to Universal theme parks makes it easy to reach CityWalk, with a free shuttle offering a welcomed alternative to walking. 22215
- Reviewers also appreciate the Crabtree and Evelyn bath products and consider the property a strong budget-friendly value. 21
The catch
- While some guests find the walk to Universal straightforward, others describe the trek as brutal and taking up to thirty minutes. drawn from the full read
- Dining feedback is divided, with some praising the breakfast buffet at Sunshine Cafe while others label the on-site restaurant overpriced with a mediocre buffet. 1516
- Views depend heavily on room placement, ranging from vibrant nighttime lights over Universal to views of the parking lot. 1018
Who it's for
- — Budget-minded Universal park visitors
- — Families needing spacious rooms with comfortable beds
- — Travelers who value a free theme park shuttle
Skip it if
- — Light sleepers sensitive to street traffic and hallway noise
- — Guests looking to avoid parking and resort fees
- — Travelers seeking a luxury resort atmosphere
Seen on camera
24 moments · 6 videos · DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel at the Entrance to Universal Orlando
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“the furniture some of it was very rough there was a lot of it it had like a yellowish Hue to it it just felt it again it…”
youtube.com13:25“it's you know it's a fairly affordable hotel or at least I was able to get a pretty good deal I got it in combination wi…”
youtube.com6:32“Overall, a very pretty property and available for a reasonable price.”
youtube.com5:05“the TV in the main room or the the bedroom was kind of like to the left off to the side on top of a dresser we don't rea…”
youtube.com15:18“And I will say Bell Services 10 out of 10. They not only helped us with our bags, but they also filled our ice bucket. C…”
youtube.com4:05“a nice little flat screen decent quality picture decent quality we got a whole bunch of nasar channels oh yeah this look…”
youtube.com2:58“full disclosure I did take a shower in this bathroom already water pressure isn't the best but it's not the worst”
youtube.com5:43“Again, it's very well located to a few of the theme parks in the Orlando area.”
youtube.com0:45“The check-in is over here to the right. It was pretty busy, but everything was handled with a smile and got a drink vouc…”
youtube.com1:05“Lots of storage. Four big drawers. And the fridge. Check this out. Very deep. Four drawers so you can unpack.”
youtube.com2:57“checking in was a smooth process the staff was really friendly and they welcomed us with some warm Walnut chocolate chip…”
youtube.com1:58“All right, moving along. We've got a body lotion over here on the wall, some cool artwork, and then what looks to be a v…”
youtube.com1:45“so the first experience we have in this is that someone's trying to immediately sell a vacation package to you upon just…”
youtube.com5:02“Rooms are your average DoubleTree room, meaning they're comfortable and functional, but also well-sized for families.”
youtube.com0:17“As far as the food, I love the breakfast buffet, which is not included with your stay, but certain Hilton Elite status h…”
youtube.com0:43“The rooms themselves, as you'll see at the end of the video, are actually in pretty good shape.”
youtube.com4:05“a table with four chairs like you said the pole I like the table I will say that table was nice to have yeah”
youtube.com12:52“the bed you like the bed more than I did but it was okay it was adequate I mean it was a hotel bed”
youtube.com15:02“So, you have a pull-out couch, you have a king bed here, so you can definitely squeeze a family of four in here, no prob…”
youtube.com5:47“Going over here to the bed. It is a king-size bed. And it looks fantastic. I cannot wait to get in there. That is going…”
youtube.com4:21“And then this is the closet, which is also quite large. Pretty fantastic. Little shelf up there for storage.”
youtube.com5:14“so add on another five maybe not even that to get into a thing Park and that's a pretty quick Journey from the hotel so…”
youtube.com13:49“In the bathroom, you have a small sink, plenty of counter space though, as well as a walk-in shower. So, overall, a nice…”
youtube.com6:11“it took a long time like what is taking so long for this because nobody's in the lobby and I didn't know what was taking…”
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Score breakdown
How the 82/100 is built, category by category — each one with the strongest thing travelers actually said, and the source it came from.
Bathroom
86read from 1 source · Deep coverage
- “I just could not wait to get into the shower! This may not be a huge deal to other people but I thought you should know that it has the PERFECT water pressure and hot water temp...it's the small things that matter to this mama.” 21
- “I found myself taking unnecessary showers especially before we left to come back home. This Doubletree uses CITRON Honey and Coriander by Crabtree & EvelynÒ Bath Products and they-smell-amazing! See, the bathroom is a mini spa, you'll absolutely love it!” 21
Location
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- “Such a lively hotel for sure, but for us, the best part is that this hotel is within walking distance of Universal Studios Florida, Islands of Adventure, Universal's Volcano Bay™ Water Park, and CityWalk and within driving distance of some of Orlando's iconic family-friend attractions. How convenient is that?” 16
- “Other than being a hotel owned directly by Universal Studios, it's hard to get much closer than this to the eponymous theme park. Close to the interstate, the DoubleTree by Hilton at the Entrance of Universal Studios ("Double Tree Orlando" going forward) is exactly that.” 10
Room
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- “We were also upgraded to an unbelievable corner suite complete with dining room, living room, wet bar and guest bathroom, all of which more than tripled the space of a standard guest room.” 10
- “Let me just say that with a family of 5, I truly appreciated that our suite had two very spacious rooms and 2.5 bathrooms, as well as, a comfortable dining room table, a kitchenette and a pool out sofa that came really handy when it was time to situate every member of our family.” 16
Service
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- “checking in was a smooth process the staff was really friendly and they welcomed us with some warm Walnut chocolate chip cookies what a great way to start your stay” 221:58
- “Upon your 4 o'clock check in, you'll be greeted by a warm and welcoming smile and probably one of the best cookies you've had in your life.” 21
Bed & Sleep
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- “The beds and pillows are to die sleep for (did you catch that pun) and the seating area in our rooms made me actually want to lounge there.” 21
- “The adjacent parlour area was extremely large and contained everything a family travelling with a lanky teenager could ask for, namely plenty of space and a separate space for him to sleep.” 18
Value
82read from 1 source · Deep coverage
- “Perhaps my favorite thing about this Doubletree is the fact that you get resort like amenities without paying a resort fee!” 21
- “If not, what you do save in hotel cost, you'll spend in gas. That's why I was pleasantly surprised that this hotel had such amazing prices even though it sits right at the entrance of Universal Studios Orlando.” 21
Where it is, how to reach it
5780 Major Blvd.
Florida
32819-7904 USA
Details checked 2026-09-04
Where it sits
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Stay value
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Right in line
On par with what $ usually buys
Scores level with the modest median of 82, across 178 hotels in the same bracket. In Orlando it sits 6 points below the local median of 88.
Price bracket
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Modest
- This hotel
- 82
- Bracket median
- 82
- Index median
- 88
Based on 178 comparable hotels.
Which room to ask for
What reviewers say about where to sleep inside this building — by room number where one is named, and otherwise by floor, wing, aspect and position. Every line opens onto the quotes behind it.
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- 1 mention
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Where travelers agree — and don’t
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Service
76
Bathroom
70
Food
66
Value
59
Room
57
Bed & Sleep
30
Noise
10
Location
9
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Room22 mentions · 9 filmed
- “The parlour had a large wrap around lounge with sofa bed, plus fridge, dining table, another 50-inch television plus an ensuite. We loved the modern décor and spaciousness of the rooms but the bathrooms appeared a little old and tired compared to the fresh look of the rooms.” 18
- “the furniture some of it was very rough there was a lot of it it had like a yellowish Hue to it it just felt it again it just felt like 80s kind of cold yeah” On camera613:25
- “Our 2 older kids slept in one room and the younger 2 slept in the room with my husband and me. There was plenty of space for our stuff and all 4 of us.” 2
- “Bright rooms (renovated in 2009) are the highlight at this otherwise unremarkable 742-room Doubletree across from Universal Studios.” 15
- “During this pandemic. Plenty on hand sanitizer, and social distancing. Mask wearing. Room and hotel is clean.” 20
- “the TV in the main room or the the bedroom was kind of like to the left off to the side on top of a dresser we don't really watch TV much so it wasn't like something we cared about but if you were you know wanting to watch TV it was kind of a weird placement for it” On camera615:18
- “Second, there was no microwave in the room. Of course, this varies on the property, but given that almost all Hampton Inns have a microwave in the room, I expected to see one at DoubleTree.” 7
- “We were also upgraded to an unbelievable corner suite complete with dining room, living room, wet bar and guest bathroom, all of which more than tripled the space of a standard guest room.” 10
- “Next to the bed, a green chaise lounge and a small side table took the corner. It wasn't necessarily comfortable, but I enjoyed the color as it brightened the room with a refreshing green color.” 7
- “The bedroom featured a comfy Sweet Dreams plush-top king bed, 50-inch television, large work desk, and coffee maker.” 18
- “The beds were comfortable, the room had plenty of space.” 2
- “Rooms are your average DoubleTree room, meaning they're comfortable and functional, but also well-sized for families.” On camera90:17
- “So, you have a pull-out couch, you have a king bed here, so you can definitely squeeze a family of four in here, no problem. You have a small desk with a fairly comfortable chair right next to the television, so you can get some work done.” On camera195:47
- “And then this is the closet, which is also quite large. Pretty fantastic. Little shelf up there for storage.” On camera125:14
- “down here we have mini fridge the mini fridge obviously I don't think there'll be anything inside but let's see yeah it's empty no mini bar that's no that's totally fine it's nice and clean” On camera223:18
- “And then moving into the main room, you've got a nice fulllength mirror here on the wall. Lovely television. Fancy.” On camera122:42
- “Rooms are your average DoubleTree room, meaning they're comfortable and functional, but also well-sized for families. It's not a luxury hotel, and the best view you'll get is a parking lot, but here's why this hotel stands out: its location.” On camera90:17
- “Let me just say that with a family of 5, I truly appreciated that our suite had two very spacious rooms and 2.5 bathrooms, as well as, a comfortable dining room table, a kitchenette and a pool out sofa that came really handy when it was time to situate every member of our family.” 16
- “Across from the bed, there was a 48-inch TV on the work desk, which had storage drawers and a mini-fridge built into it. It was disappointing that the TV didn't support smart TV functions, but it was not a surprise.” 7
- “I like the table in our room the table room was nice it was good and I liked the space for activities it did okay it was big yes I would agree with that” On camera619:42
- “Although this is an older hotel, a significant refurbishment was completed in 2017 and it is looking fresh and modern. Our room was a Parlor Suite located on Level 16 which consisted of two rooms. One was a standard bedroom tastefully decorated in taupe, grey and cream with crisp green accents.” 18
- “As I mentioned before, our suite had two rooms, a junior room (which we nicknamed the "boys" room) and it came with two super comfortable queen size beds, luxurious pillows, dresser/desk combo, ergonomic desk chair, LCD flat screen TV, night table, sitting area, sitting powder/dressing room, and a very spacious bathroom with a soaking bathtub.” 16
Service25 mentions · 8 filmed
- “Staff was ok. Nothing special.” 20
- “Is really nice hotel with all the perks, but we got there Tuesday and the next day 2 of the elevators broke down. Only one was working and we have to make a line to use it. We even have to used the employee elevator to go to our room.” 10
- “Because of COVID-19, the shuttle service was extremely limited, and if you were to miss it, you would either have to walk 20 minutes or take an Uber, which may cost up to $30 depending on the demand at the time of the request.” 7
- “The light-filled lobby was far more stylish than we expected, and a smiling greeter directed us to reception which had loads of service staff waiting to assist us.” 18
- “a nice little flat screen decent quality picture decent quality we got a whole bunch of nasar channels oh yeah this looks like a really really great TV for late night Hotel TV watching” On camera222:58
- “Check-in is the only consistent and predictable service here; finding someone to park your car or help with your luggage, for example, can be a crapshoot, even in the middle of the day.” 15
- “The check-in is over here to the right. It was pretty busy, but everything was handled with a smile and got a drink voucher, which was really, really nice.” On camera191:05
- “The courtyard pool is small; the service is bare bones; and Uno Pizza Express is the best on-site dining available.” 15
- “checking in was a smooth process the staff was really friendly and they welcomed us with some warm Walnut chocolate chip cookies what a great way to start your stay” On camera221:58
- “The staff was super nice and the hotel is clean.” 2
- “All right, moving along. We've got a body lotion over here on the wall, some cool artwork, and then what looks to be a very nice tub. Looks very comfortable.” On camera121:45
- “Upon your 4 o'clock check in, you'll be greeted by a warm and welcoming smile and probably one of the best cookies you've had in your life.” 21
- “so the first experience we have in this is that someone's trying to immediately sell a vacation package to you upon just trying to get your stuff to the room yeah so so the whole Direction was just a little off-putting because she was very she's very nice at first and then she got a little pushy about when she was selling and I was just not having it” On camera65:02
- “One thing I loved about the Sunshine Café is their staff, they always have a friendly smile and they love to entertain the kids while the family enjoys their breakfast.” 16
- “As with most Hilton Orlando properties we have encountered, my Diamond Honors benefits were granted and the staff - from the bellhop to management - was incredibly gracious.” 10
- “I'm so disappointed with the customer service of this hotel. We stayed in the hotel for one night in September.” 20
- “Room and hotel is clean. Everybody was friendly.” 20
- “bell services guy there he was the same guy every time I interacted there he was great he was actually really nice and helpful” On camera620:46
- “we were expecting to walk back and forth to the parks each day unaware that there was free shuttle so that was a nice surprise and even a lifesaver we probably got to enjoy an extra 3 to 4 hours overall at Universal and CityWalk no way we wouldn't have to walk back and forth every single time” On camera228:25
- “Because of COVID-19, the shuttle service is extremely limited, and if you were to leave or come back to the hotel outside of those time slots, you would have to walk about 20 minutes from the park's entrance.” 7
- “My rooms was not cleaned very well and the dust was very thick which means they clean the bare minimum if that.” 3
- “The service was consistently excellent and everyone went above and beyond to ensure guests had a good holiday experience at the hotel and at Orlando in general thanks to the hotel staff's help and good advice.” 18
- “As I returned some of my watermelon was eaten by the house keeping staff that vacuumed my room. Make sure u lock anything u want on your return to room. It's sad people can't buy their own food but would rather steal it from the guest.” 3
- “a table with four chairs like you said the pole I like the table I will say that table was nice to have yeah” On camera612:52
- “By the way the check in process is very slow and they do t have enough fro t desk whatsoever to check u in. We waited 48 mins which is absolutely ridiculous!” 3
Bathroom18 mentions · 6 filmed
- “The enclosed bathroom was also a little on the small side. There was plenty of counter space but a second sink or an enclosed toilet area would have made the space usable for more than one person at a time.” 1
- “I just could not wait to get into the shower! This may not be a huge deal to other people but I thought you should know that it has the PERFECT water pressure and hot water temp...it's the small things that matter to this mama.” 21
- “Well, all the bathrooms were and those bath products! The Doubletree by Hilton bath products are beyond refreshing (if you catch my drift), my daughter kept saying, "mommy, my skin smells so good!"” 16
- “I found myself taking unnecessary showers especially before we left to come back home. This Doubletree uses CITRON Honey and Coriander by Crabtree & EvelynÒ Bath Products and they-smell-amazing! See, the bathroom is a mini spa, you'll absolutely love it!” 21
- “full disclosure I did take a shower in this bathroom already water pressure isn't the best but it's not the worst” On camera225:43
- “The suite had a guest bathroom (with shower) in the living room suite. This is an optimal situation families staying with guests or those who are hosting meetings with co-workers.” 10
- “Adding to the inconvenience, the shower towels were frayed and rough to the touch.” 7
- “Bathrooms are spacious and have large vanity counters and bathtub/shower units; full sets of Neutrogena toiletries are provided.” 15
- “In the bathroom, you have a small sink, plenty of counter space though, as well as a walk-in shower. So, overall, a nice bathroom if a little unrenovated.” On camera196:11
- “I also wasn't a fan of the bathtub/shower combo and prefer a shower stall.” 18
- “The bathroom felt cramped but because the vanity stretched across the room, there was a lot of counter space to place toiletries and personal items.” 7
- “On top of that, the shower curtain liner was awkwardly long to the point I constantly stepped on it while taking a shower.” 7
- “and then he walked into the bathroom over there ugh the bathroom was dated it was dated the whole room was dated looks like they have a try to update it a little bit” On camera613:13
- “and the toilet was really low to the ground okay that was the most uncomfortable toilet I've ever seen in my life” On camera613:42
- “diving into the bathroom very spacious very spacious it's clean it's not very creepy no” On camera225:32
- “The inner compartment of the mini-fridge was broken, so I could not store bottles upright, and the opening of the hairdryer was severely chipped and dented.” 7
- “The bathroom has an ambiance that screamed relaxation with its low lighting and darker tones which is far from the bright and crisp tones of the rest of the hotel.” 21
- “Over here to the left, got the bathroom with very, very large counter space. I like it. Look at this. Fantastic.” On camera121:11
Bed & Sleep5 mentions · 2 filmed
- “Comfortable queen or king-size beds have down comforters and pillow-top mattresses that were replaced during the 2009 renovations.” 15
- “The adjacent parlour area was extremely large and contained everything a family travelling with a lanky teenager could ask for, namely plenty of space and a separate space for him to sleep.” 18
- “the bed you like the bed more than I did but it was okay it was adequate I mean it was a hotel bed” On camera615:02
- “Going over here to the bed. It is a king-size bed. And it looks fantastic. I cannot wait to get in there. That is going to be good.” On camera124:21
- “The beds and pillows are to die sleep for (did you catch that pun) and the seating area in our rooms made me actually want to lounge there.” 21
Value23 mentions · 4 filmed
- “stitchlover • 2y ago Ditto. It's a great bargain and it's a fairly quick walk to the City Walk too.” 3
- “it's you know it's a fairly affordable hotel or at least I was able to get a pretty good deal I got it in combination with my flights and was you know very happy” On camera46:32
- “Overall, a very pretty property and available for a reasonable price.” On camera195:05
- “The hotel looks very nice, but or room wasn't as expected, we had a dirty towel folded up, the sheets on the bed were off on both beds, the toilet made noise all night, and what really Pi!@#$ me off was the $23 a night parking fee!!!!” 20
- “The hotel offers plenty of amenities for families to have fun during the day and rest and recover at night. It's not the most luxurious hotel in the area but it does offer comfortable accommodations at a reasonable price point (so you can actually afford to stay that extra day).” 1
- “DoubleTree property may be a good fit, but remind yourself that you are sacrificing the comfort and amenities for the price.” 7
- “As far as the food, I love the breakfast buffet, which is not included with your stay, but certain Hilton Elite status holders get a big discount on the buffet, and there are often deals when you book a room rate that includes breakfast.” On camera90:43
- “Haven't seen it that cheap again, but the rooms were super large and mostly modern for the price. We had a view facing Universal and it was cool to see all the lights of the park at night.” 10
- “I would also highly recommend the suites for families as these are great value for money and perfect for relaxing in after a big day at Universal Studios.” 18
- “It all came down to the hotel's handy location less than 10 minutes walk from Universal Orlando, value for money and excellent facilities for couples and families alike.” 18
- “Alex Manero Reply March 21, 2022 at 10:45 am This hotel is a tremendous value on points. This hotel is a tremendous value on points. Will be staying there in peak summer and it is still 30k a night - or $250+ cash pre tax.” 10
- “The Upfront cost of the the flights in the hotel I was pretty okay about it you know I was it was was in the 850b ballpark which for seven nights at the hotel and flights both ways I was pretty pretty happy with that pretty happy I I mean I've paid more than that just for flights before so there you go” 4
- “however they do have a parking fee and they do have a resort fee so the factor that into yeah not a fan of either of those” On camera616:52
- “There is also an ATM and car rental desk located in the foyer. This hotel also has no resort fee which was great as we weren't at the hotel to use the facilities anyway.” 18
- “The restaurant is way over priced. We are in walking distance to city walk with lots of great restaurants and hotel food shouldn't cost more.” 20
- “For travelers whose main priority is being able to walk to Universal Orlando's parks, about a mile on foot or 15 to 20 minutes, the DoubleTree's position across Kirkman Road is hard to beat, and it typically prices below Universal's deluxe and Premier resorts.” 1
- “At a $120-140/night, the hotel is an excellent value - especially if you're able to score an upgrade due to status like we did.” 10
- “Haven't seen it that cheap again, but the rooms were super large and mostly modern for the price.” 10
- “Perhaps my favorite thing about this Doubletree is the fact that you get resort like amenities without paying a resort fee!” 21
- “I stayed at this property Feb 2021 for $65ish a night and it was such an amazing value.” 10
- “We are in walking distance to city walk with lots of great restaurants and hotel food shouldn't cost more. They did not include breakfast with our stay. Even best western offers breakfast.” 20
- “Overall the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel at the Entrance to Universal Orlando was an excellent hotel, not to mention one that offered unbeatable value for money.” 18
- “If not, what you do save in hotel cost, you'll spend in gas. That's why I was pleasantly surprised that this hotel had such amazing prices even though it sits right at the entrance of Universal Studios Orlando.” 21
Location14 mentions · 3 filmed
- “I had a fantastic experience there. Super affordable, nice walk to the park. I'd stay there again for sure.” 3
- “Walking Distance to Popular attractions. This hotel is within walking distance of Universal Studios Florida theme parks and Citywalk which is easily doable with kids.” 2
- “Other than being a hotel owned directly by Universal Studios, it's hard to get much closer than this to the eponymous theme park. Close to the interstate, the DoubleTree by Hilton at the Entrance of Universal Studios ("Double Tree Orlando" going forward) is exactly that.” 10
- “It included our days at Universal, one day at Walt Disney World, and a trip to Seaworld Orlando. It was easy to walk to Universal and the drives to Disney and Seaworld were also easy.” 2
- “Clean, bright rooms and a location across from Universal Resort are pros, but virtually nothing is specifically designed to appeal to kids.” 15
- “Again, it's very well located to a few of the theme parks in the Orlando area.” On camera190:45
- “Such a lively hotel for sure, but for us, the best part is that this hotel is within walking distance of Universal Studios Florida, Islands of Adventure, Universal's Volcano Bay™ Water Park, and CityWalk and within driving distance of some of Orlando's iconic family-friend attractions. How convenient is that?” 16
- “It is literally located across the street from the entrance to the parks and other than staying at an on-site Universal Orlando hotel, there is no place more convenient than the DoubleTree by Hilton at the Entrance to Universal Orlando.” 1
- “If you are wondering about the location, let me just say that this hotel is well-located.” 16
- “so add on another five maybe not even that to get into a thing Park and that's a pretty quick Journey from the hotel so there you go hopefully this is useful and when it's archived it will be useful for people who are checking out that hotel but there we go we're here an easy walk from the Double Tree” On camera413:49
- “The hotel itself is fine, close to Walgreens and some restaurants in case you need supplies or whatever.” 3
- “Rooms are your average DoubleTree room, meaning they're comfortable and functional, but also well-sized for families. It's not a luxury hotel, and the best view you'll get is a parking lot, but here's why this hotel stands out: its location.” On camera90:17
- “The location couldn't be more convenient for those visiting Universal Studios (without staying at a Universal resort, that is).” 15
- “It all came down to the hotel's handy location less than 10 minutes walk from Universal Orlando, value for money and excellent facilities for couples and families alike.” 18
Food12 mentions
- “Having a Starbucks downstairs was excellent for a quick breakfast so we could get to Universal Studios early and start having fun.” 18
- “Pool great, nice and quite, breakfast really dear, $78 for a bit of breakfast there is a Starbucks though so we have been using that.” 3
- “Several convenient but mediocre dining options; Pizza Hut Express, Starbucks, and a breakfast buffet” 15
- “Honestly for the park it is superb, Millers up the carpark is great for evening meal and drinks” 3
- “Speaking of yummy meals, Doubletree by Hilton at the entrance to Universal Orlando's Sunshine Café offers a full breakfast buffet and it is Ah-mazing.” 16
- “The free continental breakfast is nice too!” 3
- “Pompanos Restaurant serves breakfast and lunch daily, including a mediocre breakfast buffet.” 15
- “The continental breakfast is very basic and includes a croissant, muffin, fruit cup, yogurt and a coffee. If you want to skip the continental breakfast and upgrade to a normal breakfast, you will get half off of another breakfast item. It's either-or, not both. Meaning, you can't get the free continental breakfast plus half off the omelet for example. Pretty cheesy if you ask me.” 1
- “On-Site Restaurant. We tried the on-site restaurant that is located in the lobby. It was easy to order, our food was made quickly.” 2
- “The Continental Breakfast was ok at best. I appreciated that the muffin and croissant were warm, but the fruit was somewhat mushy and not ripe.” 7
- “Taking things outdoors, the main courtyard is host to a Starbucks shop, the Sunshine Café, which offers a full delicious breakfast buffet; and Angelo's Pizza restaurant.” 16
- “The courtyard pool is small; the service is bare bones; and Uno Pizza Express is the best on-site dining available.” 15
Noise5 mentions
- “First, the ac unit was very loud. It did function and cooled down the space effectively, but the noise was hardly bearable.” 7
- “just stayed there, super gross, an elevator full of others also leaving requesting a refund” 3
- “Lastly, the room was not soundproof. I could hear clearly what other people were saying from the hallway, and despite being on the 15th floor, I still heard plenty of car noises from outside.” 7
- “And secondly, the walls were paper thin. We could hear people talking and all the doors closing outside. If you're a light sleeper, I would bring some earplugs.” 1
- “The thing that annoyed me was that if your room is on the side with a street (and two sides are along the street) then you can hear the hot rodders all throughout the night, even if on the high floors.” 11
View1 mention
- “This hotel had everything that we needed for our stay. We booked 2 connecting rooms for our visit that were Universal View rooms and they were perfect for us.” 2
What we still don't know
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- No reviewer has named an individual room number here yet.
- Nothing reliable said about room types.
- Nothing reliable said about building or wing.
- Nothing reliable said about which side it faces.
- Nothing reliable said about view.
- 16 sources carry no publication date, so we cannot tell how current they are.
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- 15DoubleTree By Hilton at the Entrance to Universal Orlandooyster.comReview site2024-08-08Ageing13 quotes used
“Rooms and hallways were renovated in 2009; other spaces are older but still well kept and clean.”
Read originaloyster.com - 10Review: Double Tree By Hilton At The Entrance To ...liveandletsfly.comReview site2022-03-20Ageing11 quotes used
“Is really nice hotel with all the perks, but we got there Tuesday and the next day 2 of the elevators broke down. Only one was working and we have to make a line to use it. We even have to used the employee elevator to g…”
Read originalliveandletsfly.com - 7Hotel Review: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel at the Entrance ...pointsmiler.comReview site2021-03-27Ageing17 quotes used
“Because of COVID-19, the shuttle service was extremely limited, and if you were to miss it, you would either have to walk 20 minutes or take an Uber, which may cost up to $30 depending on the demand at the time of the re…”
Read originalpointsmiler.com - 1Review: DoubleTree Hotel at the Entrance to Universal ...travelcodex.comSocial post2021-01-21Ageing8 quotes used
“The enclosed bathroom was also a little on the small side. There was plenty of counter space but a second sink or an enclosed toilet area would have made the space usable for more than one person at a time.”
Read originaltravelcodex.com - 18DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel at the Entrance to Universal ...thetraveltemple.com.auReview site2019-02-01Ageing14 quotes used
“The parlour had a large wrap around lounge with sofa bed, plus fridge, dining table, another 50-inch television plus an ensuite. We loved the modern décor and spaciousness of the rooms but the bathrooms appeared a little…”
Read originalthetraveltemple.com.au - 16Why Should You Stay at the Doubletree by Hilton ...cleverlyme.comReview site2018-07-22Ageing9 quotes used
“Well, all the bathrooms were and those bath products! The Doubletree by Hilton bath products are beyond refreshing (if you catch my drift), my daughter kept saying, "mommy, my skin smells so good!"”
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