Clarion Inn & Suites Across From Universal Orlando Resort

3.0 star property

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Lobby
Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, blackout curtains
Meeting facility
Check-in/check-out kiosk

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant

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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

Queen Room - Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

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

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

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

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

  • Sleeps 6
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

1 King Bed, Nonsmoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

1 King Bed, Nonsmoking, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

1 Queen Bed, Nonsmoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

1 Queen Bed, Nonsmoking, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

2 Queen beds, No Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

2 Queen Beds, Nonsmoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

2 Queen Beds, Suite, Nonsmoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

King Room - Disability Access/Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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 - 4 min drive - 2.4 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
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Miller's Ale House - ‬9 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

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Clarion Inn & Suites Across From Universal Orlando Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 966 out of 2071 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 507 out of 2071 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 299 out of 2071 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 136 out of 2071 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 163 out of 2071 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

kelsey

No Elevator, right next to the freeway, Thin walls, loud noise of kids and traffic was heard all throughout the night. Mattresses are lacking in comfort.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Stefany

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was nice and cozy
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Great staff and location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was great! I love staying here
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Sasha Kumary

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Didnt realize our room wouldnt be cleaned for our 3 night stay and no one asked if we needed clean towels or anything. Nice pool and hot tub though. Decent location to Universal Citywalk
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Amir

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Saw 2-3 roaches in the room first day, tried to change my hotel but everywhere else was fully booked. Also called for cleaning 2nd day and they showed up late in the afternoon which I was already back and tired so they just changed the towels.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Saraswoti

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

Justin

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Room was damp and musty, Shower fixtures were loose and rattled against the tile, tile was installed very poorly, road noise from the interstate was so loud it was hard to sleep. Broken towel holders and everything seems to have a stickiness about all the surfaces. I primarily used the room to sleep and shower, but if i had to stay longer and work from my room I would have requested another room or changed stay locations. price was good but maybe this is the reason for the reasonable rate.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Tanya

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Morning staff at checkout was wonderful! Clean, older but updated room. Comfortable beds. Nice large hot tub with late hrs for nursing your toes after a day at the parks. Excellent location for Universal goers. Breakfast croissant in lobby cafe surprisingly great!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Nicole

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
The room was okay. We found some hair on the bed/sink that wasn’t ours. Otherwise, the staff was courteous and provided shuttle service to Orlando!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Rebeca

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was okay nothing special. Hotel definitely felt privately owned. Didn’t have the comfort of a chain environment. Gym was not open 24 hours. Tissues in room were empty.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Matthew

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Akshaya

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kathy K, Hartsburg

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and i slept great in the bed. Everyone was so nice and the Indian restaurant cashmere was the best. Great staff and food. A smaller cafe' was in the lobby also. There is a small convenient store in the lobby also
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

mina

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

bob

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean room
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room was in pretty run down condition. There were holes in one of the walls, carpet floor felt moist/sticky. Beds were super hard & uncomfortable. The positive is that it’s just a short uber ride away from Universal parks. We were only there to sleep at night so we made do, but I wouldn’t choose this location again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Older hotel that has been updated. It is only two stories, and your door opens to the outside. The room was clean and the beds were very comfortable. This is right across the street from Universal Studios and much less than the hotels in the area. We will definitely stay here when we return. A gem!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice suite. Clean. 2 small refrigerators. Great location. Restaurant and bar in hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

natalie

Stayed 3 nights in February.Check in and rooms was ok,except for a dirty towel was still hanging up behind the door from previous guest.We didn’t get any housekeeping or trash taken out,anything we wanted we had to ask for towels.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

vijay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Lana

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room , walking distance to universal.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

2/10 Terrible

Larry

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We killed 5 roaches in our room within the first hour. It smelt like a pool in our room, would not stay here again. they were unable to move us so it was stay here or leave
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
While it looks like an old school motel on the outside, the room was updated, comfortable and clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kirk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was excellent! We showed up early in the am, to drop off our luggage - but I asked if we were able to check into a room. No problem! They accommodated us without a blink. For an older hotel, the location to Universal was our pick and the vibe was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026