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Clarion Inn & Suites Across From Universal Orlando Resort

3.0 star property

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Lobby
A modern dining area with white tables and chairs, hanging pendant lights, and a white brick wall with logos.
Terrace/patio
A hotel room with two beds, a bathroom with a vanity, and a seating area with a sofa and table.

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

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Room

  • Sleeps 4

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

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

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

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

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

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

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

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

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

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

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

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

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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

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A hotel room with two beds, a bathroom with a vanity, and a seating area with a sofa and table.

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

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

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

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A hotel room with two beds, a bathroom with a vanity, and a seating area with a sofa and table.

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

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

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

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  • Sleeps 4

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  • Sleeps 5

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  • Sleeps 5

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  • Sleeps 4

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  • Sleeps 4

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  • Sleeps 2

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  • Sleeps 2

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  • Sleeps 2

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  • Sleeps 2

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  • Sleeps 4

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  • 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
  • ‪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

Property is also known as

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Clarion Inn & Suites Across From Universal Orlando Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 964 out of 2068 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 506 out of 2068 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 299 out of 2068 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 136 out of 2068 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 163 out of 2068 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Omar

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean, and the sleep was comfortable. I definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

Elisha Gail

Travelled with family
No communication about the shuttle to and from Universal. We had to pay for a Lyft there and back because apparently Clarion is with a new shuttle service that has limited times. And when I asked hotel staff how we catch the bus to get back from Universal, they were not helpful. Ended up taking a shuttle to Doubletree once and walking the rest of the way. The curtains on the windows are see through. The room was decent but stuffy. The towels were stained. Will not be staying again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Teresa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was clean and smelled fresh. Staff the guy at front desk was okay, no problem.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Desiree

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, reponsive staff, park shuttle and on site café were great. The hot tub was luke warm or i would give it 5 stars.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Nathanial

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Super close to universal. One of the most affordable places in the area and you get what you pay for. Beds are rock hard but the place was very clean. A small cafe, a restaurant, and a bodega are connected to the motel which is super convenient. Does have free shuttles but the times aren’t super useful (8am OR 11am pick up to the parks and only 5:30 pm return time) so we still used Uber most of the time.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Richard m

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean not bad at all except for the beds it felt like sleeping on wood planks
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

2/10 Terrible

Miranda

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The door wouldnt close correctly and felt unsafe. The front desk attendant acted put out to be asked a single question. The heat wouldnt work and when we asked to have it fixed the second day while we were away they set it to 86 and left the room sweltering. The proximity to the highway made sleep impossible. I dont recommend anyone stay here unless they make repairs and updates.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

2/10 Terrible

Chad

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I watched a big run out from under the bed. I thought it was a cockroach but wasn't positive... Until about 20 minutes later when we saw several more coming out from under the baseboard trim on both sides of the bathroom wall. The side that goes on the bedroom side and on the side that goes on the bathroom side. When I called the front desk to ask if it was normal to find cockroaches I was first told no and that they could look at it later or in the morning. And then hung up. So I went to the front counter to ask and they offered a new room which we did take. But they were cagey. Other reviews confirm that this is fairly normal for this motel. Yes it's a motel not a hotel. The place is pretty rundown and exhibits the landlord special at every corner. Old texture painted over enough times that I'm sure the square footage of the room has been reduced. I would pay about $70 a night to stay here and maybe feel okay with it if it weren't for the cockroaches. This place is about 30 years behind a renovation. And come at me with your claims you don't have cockroaches. I took photos on your floor in the bathroom and on your crappy hardwood vinyl planks. I have GPS stamped images on your specific flooring. Come at me bro. When we got to our second room, The bathroom door won't close because the hinges are rusted and the door jamb has settled enough that you have to physically push the flex the door hinge. Most people would not be capable closing the door. 0.8 out of 10
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Elaine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
We just stayed overnight after a cruise. It was clean. There was a lot of road noise and noise from our neighboring room.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

Andrew

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
State of property is in disrepair. The pictures on the listing are many years out of date. The room was in poor condition. While bedding was clean, the mattress and cover were csoiled and hadn't been cleaned in some time it appeared. Doors did not close properly, and light was seem through all sides of exterior door. Windows shades do not close all the way, allowing for light and external view. Found a large cockroach in the room, which immediately hid in the broken bedframe. Light in the sitting room would turn on by itself throughout the entire night, which disrupted sleep. Location was convenient to Universal Studios and the general area.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes the room was spotless and lobby staff were all awesome!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Sufiyan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really good hotel except for the showers lol. Not hot enough
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Camala

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Brittani

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I went with this hotel over another because i was excited for the hot tub..although it was luke warm at best.. we phoned the front desk multiple times about it during our 3 night stay but nothing was done. The room was very nice though and the hotel shuttle to Universal was great!
The room was great! Stayed for my boyfriends birthday and was so happy because his favorite color is purple.. made choosing this hotel even more appealing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Thalya

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly and kind but whoever was in the room next to us would not let us sleep - extremely loud music at 2AM.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

lynn

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Abraham

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The restaurant in the Hotel was great, love the food. Breakfast wasn't free. I paid for both of the croissants I ate. The bus to Universal Studios was need as I wanted to go and come back from the team whit out paying for additional transportation to the park. The room was as I expected. Worth the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Edison

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

kamilla

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Carolina

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026