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.
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
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 970 out of 2079 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 507 out of 2079 reviews
8 - Good
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Rating 6 - Okay. 303 out of 2079 reviews
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 136 out of 2079 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 163 out of 2079 reviews
2 - Terrible
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8.0/10
Cleanliness
8.4/10
Staff & service
7.6/10
Amenities
7.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
4/10 Poor
Blanche
Travelled with group
24 Feb 2026
33 degrees for 2 nites, no heat, door was not a good fit therefore large draft in door
I enjoyed my stay immensely. A nice relaxing time. Wonderful pool area. The hot tub could have been a little larger, or perhaps a second one as they were very crowded, but that's a minor thing. I was put off by the bar prices. One expects inflated prices at a resort hotel, but when one shot of Bourbon costs when an entire bottle can be purchased for you're getting a little ridiculous. Nevertheless, it's a resort hotel, and I guess they're all like this in Orlando.
Room was very clean and welcoming, staff on site was helpful and made sure we felt welcomed. Restaurant attached to the hotel was fantastic with great food and service.
Very nice hotel. The rooms were very clean on arrival and it is very close to Universal Studios. I would've given them 5 stars but they never cleaned our room. We kept waiting and they never came. A pamphlet said they clean every 3 days and then another paper said you have to request them to come and clean. Not a big deal but just a little weird to us.
Holly
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
8/10 Good
Rohit
Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Good place to stay for the price. It’s a motel. Book a room with these expectations.
Positives - restaurant on site, right across from universal. Uber will be $10 in the morning and $20 at night coming back from the universal. Staff is courteous. Safe area to stay with the family. Clean rooms. Free Shuttle at 8 am to universal
Room for improvement- does not offer room service unless asked for it so you have to go ask for everything. No complimentary breakfast. The cafe is okay - expensive for the items they provide.
Rohit
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
2/10 Terrible
kelsey
22 Feb 2026
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.
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
Sasha Kumary
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
6/10 Okay
Amir
20 Feb 2026
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.
Amir
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
10/10 Excellent
Saraswoti
20 Feb 2026
Saraswoti
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
4/10 Poor
Justin
Business traveller
20 Feb 2026
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.
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!!
Tanya
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
6/10 Okay
Nicole
Travelled with family
19 Feb 2026
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!
Nicole
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
6/10 Okay
Rebeca
Business traveller
19 Feb 2026
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.
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
Kathy K
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
8/10 Good
mina
19 Feb 2026
mina
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
8/10 Good
bob
18 Feb 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Clean room
bob
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
6/10 Okay
Jennifer
Travelled with family
18 Feb 2026
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.
Jennifer
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
10/10 Excellent
Marilyn
Travelled with family
18 Feb 2026
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!
Marilyn
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
10/10 Excellent
Henry
Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner