Rate based on Check-in: May 26, 2013 Check-out: May 27, 2013

Crowne Plaza ORLANDO-UNIVERSAL

4 stars
7800 UNIVERSAL BOULEVARD, ORLANDO, FL 32819
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
4.0
out of 5
203 reviews
Excellent all the way around

Everything at this hotel was simply top notch. Staff was really friendly and helpful. Room was... See full review

  • Miggzy
  • Apr 7, 2013
Great location!

The view from the hotel was awesome and the heated pool was needed for the unpredictable March... See full review

  • New York regulars
  • Mar 31, 2013
Art Deco chic in the heart of America's adventure playground

Location is everything for the Crowne Plaza Orlando-Universal. Situated on Universal Boulevard overlooking International Drive, this towering hotel, modelled on classic Art Deco architecture, puts the guest right at the heart of all the theme parks that Orlando has to offer. Complimentary shuttle services to a variety of attractions are all part of the immaculate service that the Crowne Plaza Orlando-Universal prides itself on.

3 Reasons To Stay:
  • Complimentary transport whisks guests to great Orlando theme parks
  • I-Ride Trolley stops right in front of the hotel
Crowne Plaza Orlando Universal Rooms

A smart, modern setting greets guests at the Crowne Plaza Orlando-Universal. A choice of rooms ranging from standard, which is immaculate and modern to executive deluxe, which provides extras that include complimentary toiletries, cable/satellite TV and daily housekeeping. The option to choose allergen-free suites is a thoughtful touch aimed to put customers at ease, and the luxurious Sleep Advantage package is a very enticing prospect, promising a sleep-enhancing CD, an eye mask and lavender spray, all conducive to an excellent night of sleep after visiting theme parks. Crowne Plaza Orlando-Universal guests can also relax in one of the on-site swimming pools or go for the burn in the fitness center.

Things To Do:
  • Universal Orlando Resort (1.9 mi/3 km)
  • Aquatica (3.1 mi/4.9 km)
  • SeaWorld Orlando (3.3 mi/5.3 km)

Amenities

  • High-speed internet
  • FREE parking
  • Outdoor pool
  • No smoking rooms/facilities
General
No smoking rooms/facilities
Executive level
Ice machine
Activities
Outdoor pool
Children's activities
Golf
Dining
Bar/Lounge
Restaurant
Coffee maker in room
Lounge
Room service
Services
Business center
Maid service
Concierge desk
ATM/Cash machine
Shops/Commercial services
Tour desk
Porters
FAX
Gift shop
Currency exchange
Overhead projector
White board
Internet
High-speed internet
Parking
FREE parking
Parking
Valet parking
Accessibility
Accessible facilities
Room
Satellite TV
DVD player
Cordless phone
Safe
Phone with speaker
Desk with lamp
Hairdryer in room
Cribs available
In room movies
Temperature control
Ironing board
Bath tub

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Hotel Map

28.4518 -81.4659
Nearby airports
Orlando International Airport, (MCO), 13.90, MI, NW;
Area description
Resort, resort

Nearby points of interest

  • Guinness World of Records: 0.4 mi
  • Ripley's Believe It Or Not: 0.4 mi
  • Movie Rider: 0.8 mi
  • Skyventure: 0.8 mi
  • King Henry's Feast: 1.1 mi
  • Malibu Grand Prix: 1.2 mi
  • Trainland: 1.3 mi
  • Wonderworks: 1.3 mi
  • Universal Studios Florida: 1.4 mi
  • Universal Islands of Adventure: 1.4 mi
  • Universal Studios Escape: 1.6 mi
  • Orlando Convention Center: 1.8 mi
  • Aquatica Park: 2.6 mi
  • Seaworld Orlando: 2.8 mi
  • Sea World Adventure Park: 3.1 mi
  • Guinness World of Records: 0.4 mi
  • Ripley's Believe It Or Not: 0.4 mi
  • Movie Rider: 0.8 mi
  • Skyventure: 0.8 mi
  • King Henry's Feast: 1.1 mi
  • Malibu Grand Prix: 1.2 mi
  • Trainland: 1.3 mi
  • Wonderworks: 1.3 mi
  • Universal Studios Florida: 1.4 mi
  • Universal Islands of Adventure: 1.4 mi
  • Universal Studios Escape: 1.6 mi
  • Orlando Convention Center: 1.8 mi
  • Aquatica Park: 2.6 mi
  • Seaworld Orlando: 2.8 mi
  • Sea World Adventure Park: 3.1 mi
  • Discovery Cove: 3.2 mi
  • The Florida Mall: 4.3 mi
  • Gatorland: 7.6 mi
  • Downtown Orlando: 8 mi
  • Amway Arena: 8.3 mi
  • Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre: 8.3 mi
  • TD Waterhouse Centre: 8.3 mi
  • Lake Eola Swan Boat & Gondola Rentals: 8.4 mi
  • John Young Planetarium: 9.7 mi
  • Loch Haven Park: 10 mi
  • Orange County Historical Museum: 10.3 mi
  • Orlando Museum of Art: 10.4 mi
  • Lake Whippoorwill Speedway: 14.2 mi

Dining

Cafe del Sol
Mornings Start at Cafe del Sol where you can savor a delicious American style breakfast. Our special buffet breakfast features a station for made to order omelets, pancakes and waffles, as well as, a la carte menu options. Kids 10 and under dining with an
Elements Bar and Grill
Conveniently located in the lobby of our hotel, Elements Bar and Grill is the perfect place for an appetizing sandwich or a trendy cocktail. Elements, serves a full menu midday through evening and features delicious selections such as fish tacos, hamburg
Elements Bar and Grille
Planning to meet up with a client or collegue? How about a craving for an appetizing sandwich or a trendy cocktail? Elements Bar and Grille is conveniently located in the lobby of the hotel and serves a full menu midday through the evening. With three p

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
04:00 PM
Check-out:
11:00 AM

Terms and conditions

Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.

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Guest Reviews (203)

Ratings and reviews for Crowne Plaza ORLANDO-UNIVERSAL

Overall score

4 / 5
203 out of 203
Amenities:
3.9
Room cleanliness:
4.3
Hotel staff:
4.3
Room comfort:
4.2
Location:
4.3
Value:
4

88% would recommend to a friend.

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Reviewer score

5
Miggzy
Grand junction, co
Apr 7, 2013

Excellent all the way around

Everything at this hotel was simply top notch. Staff was really friendly and helpful. Room was clean and spacious. Restaurant is excellent and room service was great also. Great experience for a 4 star hotel.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
4
Review of Crowne Plaza ORLANDO-UNIVERSAL

Reviewer score

3
Cindy Super Fan
Minnesota
Apr 2, 2013

Much needed get away

It was ok, . The location was good. The wait staff in Restaurant was excellent, but the staff at front desk could have been better.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
2
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
3
Review of Crowne Plaza ORLANDO-UNIVERSAL

Reviewer score

4
Mr Mear and friends
Business
Cincinnati
Apr 1, 2013

Business Trip

Central Located, staff was very reseptive to guest. Rooms was nicely layed out and well attended.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Trip purpose:

Business

Time-saving tip: Short drive from hotel

Location, Location. short walk to any dining that you desire. short drive to most of Disney center.

Review of Crowne Plaza ORLANDO-UNIVERSAL

Reviewer score

5
New York regulars
Patterson, NY
Mar 31, 2013

Great location!

The view from the hotel was awesome and the heated pool was needed for the unpredictable March temperatures. The hotel is conveniently located to Universal and Seaworld. Disney and the airport are also nearby. Shuttle service is available to many locations. Times were limited to am and pm so if you want to go back to the hotel midday you still need a car. It was nice to have a refrigerator and microwave too.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
5
Dining tip: Short drive from hotel

Downtown Disney restaurants were great! Raglan Road Irish Pub and House of Blues were my favorite choices.

Review of Crowne Plaza ORLANDO-UNIVERSAL

Reviewer score

3
First time in Orlando
Texas
Mar 31, 2013

Average

Be prepared to pay extra for everything. Given the number of hotels with free Wifi, $12.95 per device, per day is simply outrageous. Complimentary Wifi in the lobby was very poor, and we could barely use our Wifi devices there either. For the price, some sort of complimentary breakfast would have been nice as well. Hotel was clean, and staff was very nice and helpful. Being awakened at 1:30 am for a false fire alarm wasn't fun. Would have been nice for staff to have notified everyone before they went rushing down the stairs.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
3
Review of Crowne Plaza ORLANDO-UNIVERSAL

Reviewer score

4
Jessica Trade Show Queen
Business
Jacksonville, FL
Mar 29, 2013

Awesome Crown!

Great hotel staff. Very helpful. This hotel is in a prime location for confrences in Orlando.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
5
Trip purpose:

Business

Dining tip: Short drive from hotel

Caffe Tu Tu Tango

Review of Crowne Plaza ORLANDO-UNIVERSAL

Reviewer score

4
Z.T.
Boston, MA
Mar 16, 2013

Comfortable and friendly

Very friendly, helpful staff. Clean comfortable rooms. The breakfast buffet was delicious and reasonably priced. The heated pool and hot tub were perfect after a long day at the amusement parks. A wonderful place to stay!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
4
Value:
4
Time-saving tip: In Hotel

If riding the shuttle bus isn't your idea of fun. Ask the valet for a car to Universal Studios. $10 flat fee. The best money we spent!

Review of Crowne Plaza ORLANDO-UNIVERSAL

Reviewer score

3
Weeeweee
Bk ny
Feb 19, 2013

Nice hotel

Location was good. Heard elevators ding when it stopped on our floor in the room

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
3
Location:
4
Value:
4
Review of Crowne Plaza ORLANDO-UNIVERSAL

Reviewer score

5
veravor
Business
panama city
Feb 10, 2013

really nice!!!

the room was perfectly clean, and hotel staff friendly

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Trip purpose:

Business

Review of Crowne Plaza ORLANDO-UNIVERSAL

Reviewer score

5
bamboo man
new jersey
Feb 4, 2013

excellent stay

Clean and comfortable room. Cozy gym and clean swimming pool. Excellent location. Hotel was close to universal studios, island of adventure, wet n wild, seaworld and aquatica. Also very close to international drive where you can find many places to eat. 100% smoke free rooms but smoking area right outside by outdoor swimming pool. Overall it was excellent stay. Recommend it to anyone visting florida for first time.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
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