Clarion Inn & Suites Across From Universal Orlando Resort

3.0 star property

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Lobby
Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, blackout curtains
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; American cuisine
Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Hot tub
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pool

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5829 Grand National Dr., Orlando, FL, 32819
  • Universal Orlando Resort
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Orlando International Premium Outlets
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Universal Studios Florida
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Orlando, FL (MCO-Orlando Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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

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

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

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

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

7.8 out of 10
Good
(31 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

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

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

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

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

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

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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 - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Fun Spot America - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Universal Studios Florida - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ - 3 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
  • ‪Bahama Breeze - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪TGI Friday's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪American Grill - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Clarion Inn & Suites Across From Universal Orlando Resort

Hotel with free parking, a quick walk to Orlando International Premium Outlets
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
  • 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

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 3.00 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 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. 860 out of 1888 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 471 out of 1888 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 272 out of 1888 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 133 out of 1888 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 152 out of 1888 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel offers an excellent location to Universal Studios. Very quiet and clean. The staff were pleasant and polite. There is a restaurant and small cafe on site plus a small gift shop
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Budget hotel near Universal

Our room was situated right next to the air conditioning units, which were extremely loud all night. A young couple were riding bikes and yelling late into the night. One of the ladies at the front desk told us we didn’t need to book the complimentary shuttle to Universal, but the driver was not impressed that we hadn't booked. She also seemed annoyed like we were disturbing her day. The lady who we first met at the hotel was very pleasant, friendly, and helpful, unfortunately we didn’t see her after check in. It is only a 25 min walk to Universal, so it wasn't far to walk back late evening when it was cooler.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dwayne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s been freshly renovated and looks so nice. The room looks very nice and clean. The beds are a bit hard but the room and the convenience to get to Universal CityWalk was great. About a 20 minute walk to Universal CityWalk from this hotel. Felt safe. Staff is nice and has a nice restaurant and bar area. Nice outdoor patio to hang out if you like. They did a great job on this hotel. And I am very picky!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Ruben

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

YOLANDA

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Check in was easy, however the sheets weren’t clean on one of the beds in our room. The door to the room didn’t close well. The frame of our beds were a hazard. We kept hitting our knees on the wooden frames while navigating around the room. The walls and door were dingy. Pics don’t match up with rooms and property photos on website. I would not recommend this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Darren

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Found the motel was aged and of run down. Vinyl flooring in our room was very dirty and looked to not have been cleaned very well. As well the toilet ran through out the night to fill the tank while trying to sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Annette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed how easily accessible was everything inside and around the hotel. I appreciated how quiet the ambience was.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Teresa

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Never again!

I was double-charged. I paid for two rooms. I will never stay at a Clarion again. Horrible experience.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerardo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very professional.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

ileydis

Travelled with family
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Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sai Kiran

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
The hotel is clean and staff here are very friendly. They also have a nice Indian restaurant and the food is very good!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Andrea

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We checked in to our room and ended up checking out an hour or so later. The room was by the pool on the 1st level (is where all king beds are lobated) The room was dark and had a moist and stink slate smell. Folks were hanging out in and all around the buildings. When we went to check out the person at the desk jagged stating why, he just said “oh well, you lost your money”! Absolutely terrible!!! When we got in the car, we both literally stitched of the stale smell of the room! Terrible experience!!!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krista

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Honestly i was hesitant to book this place but the updates they did made the hotel feel fresh and new and the pool was great.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa, Baltimore

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was very clean and quiet! Staff was very friendly and helpful with any needs! Pool was wonderful! Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Edwin

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

christina

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

cherri

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Have stayed before and was very satisfied. Nothing has changed, still a great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Sharon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
rything you need. Clean and affordable. Only wish no smoking in the pool area. Nothing like spending sweet time outdoors and smelling 2nd hand smoke.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mara

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isabella

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean, and the staff was nice! It is right across the street from universal! You can walk there if you wanted to!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025