Discover Universal Orlando’s Updated Hotel Categories

October 7, 2024

From Helios Grand to Endless Summer: Breaking Down Universal Orlando’s Updated Hotel Tiers

Universal Orlando has recently updated its hotel tiers to account for the upcoming addition of the Helios Grand Hotel, set to open in 2025. As Universal’s newest luxury offering, Helios Grand joins the Signature Collection, which now includes Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, Loews Royal Pacific Resort, and Hard Rock Hotel. These adjustments ensure that guests can easily navigate the various hotel categories and select the experience that best suits their vacation style.

Universal Orlando Resort Premier Hotel: Hard Rock

The Signature Collection offers the most luxurious accommodations at Universal Orlando. Guests staying at these hotels—Helios Grand Hotel, Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, Loews Royal Pacific Resort, Loews Sapphire Falls, and Hard Rock Hotel—enjoy premium benefits such as:

Universal Express Unlimited: Skip the regular lines at select attractions in Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure (valid theme park admission required) at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, Loews Royal Pacific Resort and Hard Rock Hotel (currently Loews Sapphire Falls and Helios Grand Hotel are listed in this category but do not include Universal Express Unlimited) .
Early Park Admission: Access the parks up to an hour early, including The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™.
Priority seating at select restaurants throughout Universal Orlando Resort.
Complimentary water taxis or shuttle buses to all Universal theme parks and CityWalk.
Resort-wide charging privileges: Use your room key to charge purchases across Universal Orlando.
Shopping delivery: Purchases made at Universal’s theme parks and CityWalk can be delivered directly to the hotel.

The Prime Value Hotels category offers a balance between style and affordability. This tier includes Universal Aventura Hotel and Cabana Bay Beach Resort, which are perfect for those who want modern, comfortable accommodations without the price tag of the Signature Collection as well as the two other new kids on the block: Universal Stella Nova Resort and Universal Terra Luna Resort. Guests staying in Prime Value Hotels enjoy:

Early Park Admission to select areas, including The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ and Universal’s Volcano Bay (valid theme park admission required).
Complimentary shuttle buses to Universal theme parks and CityWalk.
Resort-wide charging privileges.
Shopping delivery from select Universal stores to the hotel.

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At the budget-friendly end of the spectrum are the Value Inns and Suites, including Universal’s Endless Summer Resort – Surfside Inn and Suites and Dockside Inn and Suites. These hotels provide an affordable way to stay on-site at Universal Orlando while still enjoying key perks, such as:

Early Park Admission: Get into the parks early, just like guests in higher tiers (valid theme park admission required).
Complimentary shuttle buses to the theme parks and CityWalk.
Resort-wide charging privileges.
Shopping delivery from select Universal stores to the hotel.

With these revised tiers—Signature Collection, Prime Value Hotels, and Value Inns and Suites—Universal Orlando’s hotel offerings cater to every budget and style, ensuring that whether you’re looking for luxurious indulgence at Helios Grand or Hard Rock, or an affordable stay at Endless Summer, you’ll find the perfect place to call home during your visit.

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