Rate based on Check-in: Jun 6, 2013 Check-out: Jun 7, 2013

Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites ACROSS FROM UNIVERSAL ORLANDO

3 stars
5905 SOUTH KIRKMAN ROAD, ORLANDO, FL 32819
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
3.4
out of 5
94 reviews
Great stay !

The hotel was very clean, staff was friendly and it had everything you would need.Can't beat the... See full review

  • Mouni
  • Jan 6, 2013
Universal Vacation

The hotel was a very good value and a great location for walking to Universal Studios. The staff... See full review

  • larmack
  • Mar 19, 2012
Nearby Orlando Theme Parks Make Hotel's Location a Win Adjacent to the main gate of Universal Orlando Resort®, this Orlando hotel's location places travelers moments from all the magic! Distinguished by its modern facade, thoughtful amenities and genuine service, the Holiday Inn® Hotel & Suites - Main Gate to Universal Orlando offers an unbeatable value for vacations and business trips alike. Pet friendly, this hotel's Orlando setting is a perfect starting point for your family adventures, Fido included! With attractions like CityWalk, Islands of Adventure and Universal Studios across the street and a scheduled shuttle offering free transportation to Wet 'n Wild and SeaWorld, our guests have a world of possibilities within their reach. The Walt Disney World® Theme Parks are within a short drive, as well, ensuring a proper dose of Mickey and friends. Proximity to companies like Rotech Healthcare, Martin Marietta and Cues promises convenience for corporate travelers, too. 11,000 sq ft of event space makes the hotel a suitable choice for groups of up to 400, and services like free wired HSIA and Business Center keep guests connected. After tirelessly trekking from one park to the next, guests return to this hotel for a relaxing swim while the kids are entertained by our cool Splash Zone, or a meal at TGI Friday's. A gift shop, game room and Fitness Center are also offered. Let this pet friendly hotel's location be your Orlando destination!

Amenities

  • High-speed internet
  • FREE parking
  • Outdoor pool
General
Pets allowed
Ice machine
Activities
Outdoor pool
Children's activities
Dining
Bar/Lounge
Room service
Services
Business center
Maid service
Concierge desk
ATM/Cash machine
Safe deposit box
Shops/Commercial services
Tour desk
Car rental desk
Porters
FAX
Gift shop
Overhead projector
White board
Internet
High-speed internet
Parking
FREE parking
Parking
Accessibility
Accessible facilities
Room
Satellite TV
DVD player
Free newspaper
Hairdryer in room
In room movies
Temperature control
Ironing board
Bath tub

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Hotel Map

28.4764 -81.4576
Nearby airports
Orlando International Airport, (MCO), 20.00, MI, SE; Sanford Airport, (SNR), 35.00, MI, NE;
Area description
Resort, resort

Nearby points of interest

  • Universal Studios Escape: 0.1 mi
  • Universal Islands of Adventure: 0.5 mi
  • Malibu Grand Prix: 0.6 mi
  • Universal Studios Florida: 0.8 mi
  • Skyventure: 1 mi
  • Guinness World of Records: 2.1 mi
  • Ripley's Believe It Or Not: 2.2 mi
  • Movie Rider: 2.5 mi
  • King Henry's Feast: 2.9 mi
  • Trainland: 3 mi
  • Wonderworks: 3.1 mi
  • Orlando Convention Center: 3.5 mi
  • Aquatica Park: 4.2 mi
  • The Florida Mall: 4.3 mi
  • Seaworld Orlando: 4.5 mi
  • Universal Studios Escape: 0.1 mi
  • Universal Islands of Adventure: 0.5 mi
  • Malibu Grand Prix: 0.6 mi
  • Universal Studios Florida: 0.8 mi
  • Skyventure: 1 mi
  • Guinness World of Records: 2.1 mi
  • Ripley's Believe It Or Not: 2.2 mi
  • Movie Rider: 2.5 mi
  • King Henry's Feast: 2.9 mi
  • Trainland: 3 mi
  • Wonderworks: 3.1 mi
  • Orlando Convention Center: 3.5 mi
  • Aquatica Park: 4.2 mi
  • The Florida Mall: 4.3 mi
  • Seaworld Orlando: 4.5 mi
  • Sea World Adventure Park: 4.8 mi
  • Discovery Cove: 4.9 mi
  • Downtown Orlando: 6.4 mi
  • Amway Arena: 6.6 mi
  • TD Waterhouse Centre: 6.7 mi
  • Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre: 6.7 mi
  • Lake Eola Swan Boat & Gondola Rentals: 6.9 mi
  • John Young Planetarium: 8 mi
  • Loch Haven Park: 8.4 mi
  • Orange County Historical Museum: 8.6 mi
  • Orlando Museum of Art: 8.7 mi
  • Gatorland: 8.9 mi
  • Lake Whippoorwill Speedway: 14.4 mi

Dining

TGI Friday's
Friday's Lounge features fun food and beverage at very competitive prices...
Orlando Miller Ale House
Great All American Fare, fun place for drinks and to enjoy the local crowd.

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. All information has been provided by this hotel and not by CheapTickets

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Guest Reviews (94)

Ratings and reviews for Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites ACROSS FROM UNIVERSAL ORLANDO

Overall score

3.4 / 5
94 out of 94
Amenities:
3.4
Room cleanliness:
3.6
Hotel staff:
3.7
Room comfort:
3.8
Location:
4.4
Value:
3.6

76% would recommend to a friend.

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Review of Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites ACROSS FROM UNIVERSAL ORLANDO

Reviewer score

4
MohitB
Singapore
Jul 22, 2012

Great Location

Walking distance from Universal Studio - quiet and clean. Staff extremely helpful and polite ,

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

Universal Studio

Review of Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites ACROSS FROM UNIVERSAL ORLANDO

Reviewer score

2
jojo lopez
boston
Jul 5, 2012

bed bugs

looks like a motel found bed bugs durty bed bugs bed bugs bed bugs bed bugs

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
1
Hotel staff:
1
Room comfort:
1
Location:
5
Value:
1
Review of Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites ACROSS FROM UNIVERSAL ORLANDO

Reviewer score

4
2nd time around couple
Georgia, USA
Jun 22, 2012

Family of 6's home for 4 nights!!!

We enjoyed our stay and will stay again when in the Orlando area. No complaints at all. Staff was friendly, check in and out were quick, and loved the staff at the guest services. Sad about the TGIF services though. Kids eat free but don't drink free!!! Loved the hotel and stay!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
4
Review of Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites ACROSS FROM UNIVERSAL ORLANDO

Reviewer score

4
Tournament Fanatic
Charleston, WV
Jun 6, 2012

Father/Daughter Universal trip

Hotel location could not be better! Easy walk to/from Universal Studios every day. Usually walked back from the park after it closed and walk back to hotel has decent lighting. TGIF is attached to the hotel, and kids under 12 eat free with adult meal purchase. MAKE SURE TO GET COUPON AT HOTEL FRONT DESK FOR KIDS MEAL. Breakfast buffet has a very good selection. Hotel staff was very friendly and helpful. Stayed in a 2 queen room and it was very spacious and very clean. Would definitely stay here again.

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

Universal studios is about 1/2 mile walk from the hotel, so no need for rental car or taxi. Well lit sidewalks all the way from the hotel to the amusement park.

Review of Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites ACROSS FROM UNIVERSAL ORLANDO

Reviewer score

2
Prasen the beast
Boston
May 30, 2012

Internet is very very poor

1. Cleanliness was Ok. I used to find hair on the edge of the bath tub. 2. Internet was very bad. When I told to the staff about it, they were asking me to call the internet company and resolve it.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
2
Hotel staff:
1
Room comfort:
2
Location:
4
Value:
2
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

Tabla... a very good indian restaurant, just a walk away from the hotel. Very affordable Indian food and very tasty too

Review of Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites ACROSS FROM UNIVERSAL ORLANDO

Reviewer score

4
asiloz
halifax
May 4, 2012

Great Location for Universal!

This is our second time staying at Holiday Inn Universal main gate. It is now updated and looks modern. Enough amenities for its star class and value. I defintely recommend this hotel for Universal visitors and shopping at Millenia Mall and Prime outlets. TGI fridays in the hotel is also a bonus..

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
4
Review of Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites ACROSS FROM UNIVERSAL ORLANDO

Reviewer score

4
JFDC
Bogotá, Bogota, Colombia
May 2, 2012

Breakfast

Breakfast should be included, at least a continental one

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
4
Review of Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites ACROSS FROM UNIVERSAL ORLANDO

Reviewer score

4
Falcons
Dutchess, NY, USA
Apr 29, 2012

Would stay again

The staff were friendly, the room was clean and everything worked fine and the location was great. I chose it because it is right across the street from Universal Studios. The only thing that i had a problem with was as soon as you step off the elevator to the second floor it smelled like a wet basement! The room wasn't as bad but i thoroughly sprayed it with Lysol and then it was o.k. I'm pretty sure a good carpet cleaning would do the trick! I would definitely stay there again.

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

A short drive to all the attractions on International Drive and easy to get to.

Review of Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites ACROSS FROM UNIVERSAL ORLANDO

Reviewer score

4
Rabe
Puerto Rico
Apr 18, 2012

Family Vacation with Kids from 6-14 years

Hotel is on an excelent location. Its a short walk to Universal Orlando. Room suite is okay, beds and pillows are comfortable. It was clean and smell good. Bathroom is too small. Our toilet clogged during the night and they gave us a new room. Pool is nice. At the hotel there is a TGI Fridays Rest where kids eat free. Its a great hotel for a family vacation

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
5
Dining tip: Short drive from hotel

Olive Garden at International Drive

Review of Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites ACROSS FROM UNIVERSAL ORLANDO

Reviewer score

4
sac74
Trinidad
Apr 15, 2012

Practical, Functional and Convenient

For anyone with families, I have three kids and they eat free at the TGI adjoining the hotel! Shuttles are dependable and very easy to use, just book at the desk downstairs for the day before. The I Ride takes you all over international ride and is really cheap and simple. The drivers are really helpful. Shuttle to seaworld as well. Forget the useless add ons at extra cost. I don't go on vacation to stay in the hotel. The hotel pool is open late as well. Really satisfied and will definitely stay there next year when I visit.

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

Prime Outlet, NOT premium Outlet! Best prices and just hop on the I Ride outside the hotel. Dependable and convenient. Cost three dollars for two adults return. Kids ride free!

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