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Best Western Universal Inn

5618 Vineland Rd, Orlando, FL 32819
Best Western Universal Inn
Real Traveler Rating: 4.1 out of 5 based on 127 reviews from 4 sources
Highly Recommended
Clean: Rating of 4.2 out of 5
Service: Rating of 4.1 out of 5
Location: Rating of 5.0 out of 5
Value: Rating of 5.0 out of 5
Room: Rating of 4.2 out of 5
call to book: 1-800-546-4167 hotels.com
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Highly Recommended
Based on 127 reviews
from 4 sources
  • Overall: Rating of 4.1 out of 5

    "to start off with this hotel i thought it was VERY good for the price, it was overall really clean & comfortable, the staff were very nice & helped me with finding different places." source Travelocity

    "Overall I would definetly stay here again and I would recommend it for families as well." source Travelocity

    "overall building is very close to Universal Studio and you could really walk to it." source Expedia

    "We would recommend this hotel to anyone visiting the area." source Expedia

    "Towels could be updated, overall good stay for the price less than 10 minutes from Disney, across the sreet from Universal." source Travelocity

  • Clean: Rating of 4.2 out of 5

    "The hotel itself was ok, clean, nice people , but the parking was terrible." source Hotels.com

    "The room was neat (smelled like fresh paint) and the air conditioning unit worked but was extremely loud." source Travelocity

    "Pool was nice and clean." source Expedia

    "Breakfast was pretty good, room was comfortable and clean." source Hotels.com

    "The rooms are clean and doesn't have the musty odors that I have encountered with other budget hotels I would definately come back again." source Travelocity

  • Service: Rating of 4.1 out of 5

    "I spent 30 minutes on the phone with the internet customer service representative attempting to get internet service; however, as soon as the service was restored, it failed again." source Hotels.com

    "We are not a picky bunch of people, but we do like clean rooms and a friendly staff and that is exactly what we got." source Travelocity

    "My first visit to this hotel was great and courteous service. My second visit i was not satisfied with the personal service and the cable and internet service was working off and on." source Expedia

    "Clean rooms, friendly staff, good breakfast and complimentary shuttle to Universal Orlando." source Travelocity

    "Shuttle service is available here as well." source Expedia

  • Location: Rating of 5.0 out of 5

    "I was expecting much when I got there, but the hotel although not too large is at a great location and the rooms are good." source Hotels.com

    "The hotel was clean, the beds were super comfortable and the location was phenomenal. You are walking distance from Universal Studios, and there are a variety of restaurants all walking distance from the hotel, it is located 20 minutes from the airport and 15 minutes from all the popular attractions." source Travelocity

    "Close to Universal and many restaurants in the area." source Expedia

    "This hotel was very centrally located to the parks and food." source Hotels.com

    "This hotel was conveniently located to all major activities (Magic Kingdom, Sea World, Downtown Disney, City Walk, etc) and parking was not an issue at the hotel." source Travelocity

  • Value: Rating of 5.0 out of 5

    "Good price, clean, comfortable." source Hotels.com

    "For the price, it exceeded it's star rating and value." source Travelocity

    "For the price paid it was a good deal." source Expedia

    "The room is basic and could have been cleaner but for the price it's okay." source Travelocity

    "They price was good too for being so close to attractions." source Travelocity

More information on Best Western Universal Inn

The Best Western Universal Inn is a 2007 Best Western Housekeeping Cleanliness Award winner. Located near the entrance to Universal Orlando��� The City Walk, within minutes of the Walt Disney World��� Resort, SeaWorld��� Orlando, The Holyland Experience, Orlando Convention Center, and an easy drive from the Central Floridas great beaches. Conveniently located off Interstate 4, the hotel is within walking distance of Carrabbas Italian Grill, the Orlando Ale House, Golden Corral, and a variety of other restaurants and shops. This Best Western offers complimentary full breakfast, 24-hour coffee service, local calls, and outdoor pool. The hotel also offers room service, non-smoking rooms, handicap accessible rooms, wireless Internet, shuttle service, business center, newspapers, laundry facilities, game room, and free parking. Each of the 70 rooms, with interior corridors, has cable TV, coffeemaker, iron and ironing board, hairdryer, and safe. Children 16 and under stay free.

Check-in Time:

1500

Check-out Time:

1100

Year Built:


Total Rooms:

70

Total Floors:

3 floors.

Rooms:

70

Cancellation Policy

48 HRS

Directions

From Orlando International Airport (MCO): Take 528 West (Bee Line) to I 4 East. Exit #75B and go to 2nd traffic light. Make a right onto Vineland Road. Turn right. The hotel is on the left hand side.

Area

Orlando, Florida

Pets

False

Attractions

Sea World 5 Miles / 8 Kilometers Wet 'N Wild 1 Mile / 2 Kilometers Universal Studios Orlando 1 Block Florida Mall 5 Miles / 8 Kilometers Disney World Epcot Center 10 Miles / 16 Kilometers Holy Land Experience 1 Mile / 2 Kilometers TD Waterhouse Centre 6 Miles / 10 Kilometers Pirates Dinner Adventure 4 Miles / 6 Kilometers Orlando Convention Center 4 Miles / 6 Kilometers Arabian Night Dinner Show 11 Miles / 17 Kilometers Millenium Mall 0.5 Miles / 0.8 Kilometers Citrus Bowl 6 Miles / 10 Kilometers Discovery Cove 5 Miles / 8 Kilometers Disney's Animal Kingdom 17 Miles / 27 Kilometers Disney Magic Kingdom 15 Miles / 24 Kilometers Cypress Creek Golf Course 0.5 Miles / 0.8 Kilometers Church Street Station 4 Miles / 6 Kilometers

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