Comfort Suites Universal Studios Area
5617 Major Blvd., Orlando, Florida 32819, USA
Why We Like It
Super convenient to Universal Studios, this lodging includes freebies that increase the value of the room rate. Breakfast, parking, Wi-Fi, and shuttle service to the nearby theme parks, are all included with no extra charges. If you are looking for value, close to the parks, this lodging is for you.
Fodor's Expert Review
If Universal's roller coasters and Harry Potter attractions are your destinations, these homey accommodations just outside the park should fit the bill. Pale brick exteriors with Victorian-style architectural touches give the place a dorm-in-a-small-town-college look, but the rooms offer more than college fare. Each suite has a kitchenette, complete with microwave, refrigerator, and coffeemaker; some have dining tables. The small suites have two queens or a king-size bed and a sofa bed. There's a business center, fitness center, heated pool, and game room on-site, and the neighborhood has entertainment and dining options.
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Room
Decorated in tones of gold and beige, the spacious accommodations have a bedroom and living room area, with either one king bed or two queen beds and a sofa bed. Rooms are equipped with a flat screen TV, fridge, microwave, coffee maker and free Wi-Fi. An on-site coin operated laundry facility is available.
You Should Know They may be called suites, but there is no door between the sleeping area and the living room area. Separated by a half wall that provides little privacy, but if that's not essential, you get a lot of sleeping space in the rooms, for a value price.
Bathroom
Bathrooms feature a tiled tub/shower area and a granite vanity with one sink and ample space for lots of toiletries to be stored.
Lobby
The lobby is bright and functional, with a dark wood reception desk. A few chairs are scattered, but this is not a lobby for lingering, but for checking in and getting to your room. The breakfast buffet area is just off the lobby, along with a grab-and-go store where you can pick up quick snacks, drinks, drug store items, and ice cream.
Pool
The small heated pool is perfect for floating and relaxing. Pool and lounge chairs are available in limited numbers, and towels are provided. The hot tub is small, seating only a few people at a time.
Gym
A water cooler and towels are provided in the fitness center. Treadmills, ellipticals, and free weights are available for guests to use, and some floor space is available for the use of balance balls and exercise mats.
Tip If you forget earphones, the hotel will provide a pair.
Dining
The only restaurant style meal is the free hot breakfast served in the breakfast buffet room near the lobby each morning, featuring eggs, waffles, meats, yogurts and fruit. The dining space is bright and full of natural light,with ample seating options.
What's Nearby
Getting Around
The hotel provides scheduled transportation to Universal Orlando, SeaWorld and Aquatica. Pick up the shuttle passes up to 24 hours in advance, as they book up fast. The I-Ride Trolley stop is nearby, and it will transport you the length of International Drive for a few dollars. If you prefer, a ride-share service would be a great option for getting to and from nearby Universal. A car is a good option if you want to explore farther afield.
Restaurants
The closest eateries are a few chain restaurants on nearby Kirkman Rd. TGI Fridays (5-minute walk) offers American fare in a casual setting; Golden Corral (8-minute walk) serves up home-style comfort food. Kobe Japanese Steakhouse (8-minute walk) features agile grill chefs who entertain you while grilling steak, shrimp and various vegetables. Universal City Walk (10-minute drive) offers many more dining choices, from fast food to a sit-down meal at Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville or Antojitos Authentic Mexican Food, or an upscale evening at Emeril’s Restaurant Orlando.
Bars
Miller's Ale House (8-minute walk) is a casual, sports pub sort of place, with lots of TVs and a wide array of beers on tap. If you are ready to party, head to Universal City Walk (10-minute drive) where an array of nightclubs and bars offer all sorts of beers, wines and cocktails, including Margaritas at, where else, Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville; tequila-based cocktails at Antojitos Authentic Mexican Food; Red Stripe beer at Bob Marley's club, an authentic Hurricane at Pat O'Brien's; or drinks at any of a dozen other watering holes.
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