Clarion Inn & Suites Across From Universal Orlando Resort

3.0 star property

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Lobby
Lobby
Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, blackout curtains
Terrace/patio
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; American cuisine

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi

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5829 Grand National Dr., Orlando, FL, 32819
  • Place, Universal Orlando Resort
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Orlando International Premium Outlets
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Universal Studios Florida
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Airport, Orlando, FL (MCO-Orlando Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(236 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

7.0 out of 10
Good
(15 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

7.8 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Roll In Shower)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking (2 Queen beds with 2 Person Sofa bed)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(37 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Pet Friendly)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking (Pet Friendly)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Pet Friendly)

  • Sleeps 4

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking (2 Queen beds with 2 Person Sofa bed)

  • Sleeps 5

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking (Pet Friendly)

  • Sleeps 5

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Roll In Shower)

  • Sleeps 2

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

1 King Bed, Nonsmoking

  • Sleeps 2

1 King Bed, Nonsmoking, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2

1 Queen Bed, Nonsmoking

  • Sleeps 2

1 Queen Bed, Nonsmoking, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2

2 Queen beds, No Smoking

  • Sleeps 4

2 Queen Beds, Nonsmoking

  • Sleeps 4

2 Queen Beds, Suite, Nonsmoking

  • Sleeps 6

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About the area

Orlando

With a stay at Clarion Inn & Suites Across From Universal Orlando Resort in Orlando (Florida Center), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Orlando International Premium Outlets and Fun Spot America. .This hotel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Universal Studios Florida and 6.1 mi (9.9 km) from Florida Mall.

What's nearby

  • Universal Orlando Resort - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Orlando International Premium Outlets - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Universal CityWalk - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Universal Studios Florida - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Universal’s Islands of Adventure - 3 min drive - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Orlando Station - 13 min drive
  • Sand Lake Road Station - 21 min drive
  • Orlando Intl. Airport (MCO) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ford’s Garage - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Miller's Ale House - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪TGI Friday's - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Clarion Inn & Suites Across From Universal Orlando Resort

Clarion Inn & Suites Across From Universal Orlando Resort offers 192 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with deep soaking bathtubs, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Orlando hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided on request.

An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 192 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries.
Enjoy a range of recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a 24-hour fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands. Spending a day of fun is easy with the complimentary theme park shuttle.
For lunch or dinner, stop by Tabla Modern Indian Café, a restaurant that specializes in American cuisine. You can also grab snacks at the coffee shop/cafe. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 6:00 AM to noon for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Free self parking is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:00 AM and noon.
Tabla Modern Indian Café - This café specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Tabla Indian Restaurant - This fine-dining restaurant specializes in Indian cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open select days.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Free theme park shuttle
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 6:00 AM to noon for a fee: USD 12 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Tabla Indian Restaurant
  • Tabla Modern Indian Café

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free theme park shuttle
  • In-room cot
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 6 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Handrails in stairways (91 centimetre high)
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (76 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 2 floors
  • 6 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1978
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 30.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 18 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Cash deposit: USD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service fee: USD 3 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 12.00 per person
  • Pet fee: USD 30.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • In-room safe fee: USD 3.00 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted; guests whose residence is within 40 mi (64 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

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Days Inn Maingate Hotel
Days Inn Maingate Hotel Orlando Universal
Days Inn Orlando Universal
Clarion Inn Across Universal Orlando Resort
Orlando Universal Maingate
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Clarion Inn Orlando
Clarion Inn
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Clarion Inn Lake Buena Vista Hotel Orlando
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Clarion Inn & Suites Across From Universal Orlando Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 956 out of 2059 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 506 out of 2059 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 301 out of 2059 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 135 out of 2059 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 161 out of 2059 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was great.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Sabrina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes the rooms were very clean and everyone was very helpful and nice, and location was right at the entrance of universal!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Wendy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
The room was clean. Staff was courteous. The location was pretty good for what we wanted to do in Orlando. I could hear a lot of noise from my room of other guest coming and going and that made it hard to sleep. Also the first shower I took the water was not very warm. I had a long flight and wanted to take a nice hot shower and it was not, however when I got up early on another day the shower was hot.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Taylor

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
This motel is very misleading. Do not waste your time. We walked in, and knew we were not going to stay here. We booked this location the morning of because we decided on a last minute trip to universal and figured since there was a free shuttle advertised, we would take advantage of it and stay here. Well lo and behold, you have to book the shuttle 24 hours in advance, but that is not displayed anywhere in the property details, otherwise we would have just stayed elsewhere knowing that our trip wasn’t even planned 24 hours in advance. The price you pay to stay here is comparable to many other hotels that are MUCH nicer and well kept. We attempted to resolve at the property, but they said we had to go through hotels.com because that’s who we booked through. We called hotels.com and after speaking with several different customer service associates, they said it was up to the hotel whether or not they allow us to cancel and the request takes up to 72 hours to process. They refused to let me speak with upper management to try to expedite the process since we were discussing a hotel for the same night, not three days later. It wasn’t until the next day that the hotel declined our cancelation/refund request and we didn't even stay here. Save yourself the time, hassle, and money and stay somewhere worth it, as this place is not
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Roslyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, Great restaurants, centrally located
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

HEISEL, DORAL

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Nicholas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff was nice but a little unclean on one of the beds
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really good value hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle

Room was clean. Check in was easy & he was so kind.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Sol

Travelled with group
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Maria

The rooms were up to date and comfortable. Very clean and functional. The water pressure was good. The mattresses were comfortable but the pillows need to be fuller, they were extremely flat. The pool and Jacuzzi were great. It was too cold for the pool (not heated) temp was in the 40s but the hot tub was great!! Both clean and clear!! Would 100% recommend easy to get to and close to everything. Walking distance to outlets was a huge plus. The TV was not the most up to date but would recommend a firestick or roku since we couldn't sync our devices.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Laura

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was nice and clean. We stayed on the end closest to the highway, so there was some road noise, but it didn’t bother us or keep us from sleeping. Light sleepers may want to request a room on the opposite side. The shuttle to the park was very convenient, and we used it both to and from the park. I enjoy coffee at all times, so I really appreciated the coffee pot and supplies provided in the room. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rowena

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
No breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Andreia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was clean. Check in was easy. Location was great. Just know if you use the shuttle to go/return from Universal, Clarion isn’t the only hotel being serviced. After a long day at the park, even though we were the closest hotel, we were the 2nd stop. And there was another left.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Staff were all very helpful and the hotel was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Tonya

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dirty rooms. Unhelpful staff. Checked out after checking in and went somewhere else. They charged me 1 night stay as a penalty.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Roxie

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

George Rico

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean and organized. Staff were very efficient and polite.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Amy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The lady that helped at check in was wonderful. Very friendly!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Staff was very friendly and helpful accommodating or changes and odd schedules. They were really great and the hotel rooms were nice and clean. I would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Chad

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, modern rooms, nice lobby, Fantastic restaurant, Good staff. The only negative would be the room lighting, rather the lack there of. Two little lamps just isn't enough light. And the USB port were all broken. But overall good property and great value.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very accommodating! Couple of small issues like the heater didn’t work and the toilets took forever to fill! Shower very slippery! However, called the front desk about heat and maintenance was there within minutes! Couldn’t fix it but the response was fast! Great location for outlet shopping! Nice sitting area! I arrived at 11:30 on two separate occasions as I changed hotels at one point and they allowed me to check in early! That superseded the few flaws!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Orlando

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The check in was quick and easy, the room was clean and they offer food till 12am which is amazing, you might get hungry after a full day at. Universal. They offer shuttles to Universal but I got a Lyft for 12 dollars going and coming back was the same.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

ambela

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mickenzie

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026