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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Universal Studios Orlando

2.5 of 5
5605 Major Blvd, Orlando, FL 32819 (Formerly Sleep Inn & Suites @ Univ Studios)
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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Colorado
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

I found this to be an average Holiday Inn Express (I stay in many of them). Decent room, but a very uncomfortable bed. Poor breakfast. However, Doris at the front desk was wonderful. Unlike many hotel clerks I've seen, she knew the area and was able to tell me the addresses of the stores I wanted to go to (e.g.,... More

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jmmiller123456, General Manager at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Universal Studios Orlando, responded to this review
23 May 2013

Thank you for your great comments regarding Doris. She will be pleased to read your review. We were sorry to hear that you did not like the bed or enjoy the breakfast. Our breakfast is quite extensive including pancakes, hot meat and eggs plus cinnamon rolls, cereals, muffins, bagels and more. Any suggestions for improvement are greatly appreciated however the... More

Patchogue, New York
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147 reviews 147 reviews
28 hotel reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
48 helpful votes 48 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

Our family came for a visit to Universal Studios over Spring break. We are platinum members and were sure that we would not be upgraded due to it being such a busy time. Much to our delight, we were upgraded to a one-bedroom suite, with a living room and kitchenette. The room was clean, and the entire hotel was updated.... More

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jmmiller123456, General Manager at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Universal Studios Orlando, responded to this review
9 May 2013

Thank you for being a member of the Priority Club Program.. We appreciate your loyalty to our brand, and we are happy we were able to give you the courtesy upgrade as a Platinum Member. We appreciate the nice review. More

Bournemouth, United Kingdom
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2013

Just stayed here while on a business trip to Orlando. Checked in and room was fine except two double beds. Asked if a single King size was available and was moved straight away. This room was just the same as the other. Clean, well maintained and everything worked. Staff were helpful and efficient, even taking delivery of a parcel for... More

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jmmiller123456, General Manager at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Universal Studios Orlando, responded to this review
6 May 2013

Thank you for choosing our Holiday Inn Express for your Orlando business trip. We all thank you for the nice review and recommendation and hope to see you again soon. More

Miami, Florida, United States
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2013

This is a great hotel, kinda overpriced, but its right across from Universal Studios Orlando, which is a plus if you dont want to be driving, they offer free breakfast, which was pretty good, however make sure you wake up on time, cause at 11:00AM they will go ahead remove everything.

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jmmiller123456, General Manager at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Universal Studios Orlando, responded to this review
29 April 2013

Dearl Lala, Thank you for your comments. Our hot breakfast buffet is served from 6:00 am until 10:00 am on Saturday and Sunday and from 6:30 am until 9:30 am all other days. We are happy to hear you enjoyed your stay. More

Duluth, Georgia
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38 reviews 38 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2013

I stayed at this hotel on more than one time visiting universal studios. The front desk reception is always friendly and prompt. The front lobby area is pleasnt and inviting. The grounds are kept nicely also. The rooms are are nicely funished and comfortable. Modern decor..clean..and even the towels were soft. Wifi was a good connection, cable optilns were good,... More

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jmmiller123456, General Manager at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Universal Studios Orlando, responded to this review
25 April 2013

Thank you so much for the nice review and recommendation. We look forward to seeing you again! More

Atlanta, Georgia
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

We rented a room in this hotel without really knowing where it was. We have previously stayed at the Doubletree outside of the parks. We saw that this wasn't far, so we gave it a shot! We loved the fact that there was no parking fee - that is what ultimately made us choose this hotel over the Doubletree. You... More

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jmmiller123456, General Manager at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Universal Studios Orlando, responded to this review
9 April 2013

Thank you for the nice review. We apologize for your noisy neighbors and we are happy to hear you will come back. Have a good day. More

Tampa, FL
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20 reviews 20 reviews
16 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2013

The only real problem I had was with reservations. I paid for the room in full months prior to my arrival, calling the night before to confirm my reservation and room request. When I arrived the following day, the room that was given to me was a smoking room, which I specifically asked not to have. Was told they were... More

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jmmiller123456, General Manager at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Universal Studios Orlando, responded to this review
29 March 2013

Dear Ms. Grimm, We do apologize that we were not able to accommodate you in the room type that you booked. I have sent you a separate email and will wait for your response. Thank you and I look forward to hearing from you. More

Senior Contributor
44 reviews 44 reviews
12 hotel reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2013 via mobile

The hotel itself is very nice and the rooms are clean, but the staff is absolutely wonderful!!!!! We arrived Sunday and got checked in to the 9th floor, we looked out the window to see a tornado wall cloud across the street so we ran to the elevator to get to a lower floor and we ended up stuck in... More

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jmmiller123456, General Manager at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Universal Studios Orlando, responded to this review
26 March 2013

Thank you for your nice comments. That storm came up fast and we were happy to get your family downstairs to a safe area. We appreciate that you chose our hotel for your Orlando holiday and we hope to see you again. More

Boca Raton, Florida
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7 reviews 7 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2013

Its not a "fancy" hotel, but its a great value, thats very close to Universal. The rooms are clean and the free buffet is always well stocked with a variety of things to eat. The staff is very helpful. Nothing bad to say about this hotel. I've stayed @ it 3 times in the past two years.

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jmmiller123456, General Manager at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Universal Studios Orlando, responded to this review
23 March 2013

Thank you very much for the nice review. We appreciate that you keep choosing our hotel for your Orlando stays. Have a great day. More

Ohio
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2013

The fan didn't stay on, so I awoke every time it went on and off. Only 1 mirror in the whole room was not practical. I didn't like the sink being in the room instead of the bathroom. The one plus was a good breakfast buffet with hot cooked food, and good coffee.

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jmmiller123456, General Manager at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Universal Studios Orlando, responded to this review
18 March 2013

Thank you for your comments. We are happy to hear you enjoyed the breakfast - it's a great way to start the day. We apologize for the fan continuing to run off and on and would have been happy to have maintenance address this issue. Thank you for stay with us and we hope you have a great day. More

 
 
 
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Also Known As:
Holiday Inn Express Hotel And Suites Universal Studios Orlando
Holiday Inn Express Orlando
Holiday Inn Orlando
Orlando Holiday Inn
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Universal Studios Orlando Florida
Address: 5605 Major Blvd, Orlando, FL 32819 (Formerly Sleep Inn & Suites @ Univ Studios)
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Region: United States > Florida > Central Florida > Orlando
Amenities:
Business Centre Fitness Centre Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Restaurant Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#103 Business Hotels in Orlando
#128 Family Hotels in Orlando
Price range (per night): RM269 - 387
Hotel Class:2.5 star (2.5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Welcome to the Closest Holiday Inn Express Hotel to Universal Orlando Just steps away from Universal Studios and 10 minutes from the Orlando Convention Center, our central Orlando hotel offers both comfort and convenience. If you are looking for lodging near Orlando theme parks, look no further than our charming Orlando hotel, conveniently located at the intersection of Florida s Turnpike and I-4. Easy access to popular Orlando attractions like Walt Disney World Resort and SeaWorld Orlando and Aquatica. Cruise International Drive, also known as I-Drive , for the best shopping, restaurants and entertainment in Orlando. Prime Outlets, Festival Bay, and Mall at Millenia are all five minutes away. Also, we are only 15 minutes away from downtown Orlando. During your Orlando business trip, you will be impressed with the accommodations our Orlando hotel provides. From a central location near the Orlando/Orange County Convention Center, to our well-equipped Orlando hotel meeting rooms, complete with high-speed Internet access and accommodations for up to 50 people - our hotel near Universal Orlando is the perfect place to stay during your visit to Orlando, FL. While vacationing in Orlando, enjoy several hotel amenities including free high-speed Internet access, pool heated (seasonally) and hot breakfast buffet. Book your reservation today and enjoy our great Orlando hotel deals and rates. Must be 21 years of age with valid credit card at check in. ... more   less 
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