With a stay at DoubleTree by Hilton at the Entrance to Universal Orlando in Orlando (Florida Center), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Universal CityWalk and Orlando International Premium Outlets. .This family-friendly hotel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Universal Studios Florida and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Fun Spot America.
What's nearby
Orlando International Premium Outlets - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Universal CityWalk - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Universal Studios Florida - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
Universal’s Islands of Adventure - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
Getting around
Orlando Station - 12 min drive
Sand Lake Road Station - 20 min drive
Orlando Intl. Airport (MCO) - 20 min drive
Restaurants
Miller's Ale House - 5 min walk
Kpot Korean Bbq & Hot Pot - 6 min walk
American Grill - 1 min walk
Starbucks - 1 min walk
TGI Friday's - 4 min walk
About this property
DoubleTree by Hilton at the Entrance to Universal Orlando
Suburban hotel with 2 restaurants and bars
DoubleTree by Hilton at the Entrance to Universal Orlando offers 742 accommodations with MP3 docking stations and laptop-compatible safes. 50-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels and pay movies. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
This Orlando hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes, and phones. Housekeeping is provided on request.
An outdoor pool, a children's pool, and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness center.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 742 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and MP3 docking stations. 50-inch flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and desks.
Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room.
Grab a bite at American Grill, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 2 bars/lounges. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. This hotel has 33 meeting rooms available for events. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
American Grill - This restaurant serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Sunshine Cafe - This restaurant serves breakfast only. Open daily.
Pizza, Burgers, and More - This café serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open select days.
Gelato Ice Cream Shop - Onsite restaurant. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Electric car charging station on site
Parking on site (USD 33 per night; includes in/out privileges)
Secured valet parking on site (USD 41 per night; includes in/out privileges)
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
Onsite parking includes off-street options
Food and drink
Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 16.99 to 29.99 per person
2 bars/lounges
2 restaurants
A poolside bar
Snack bar/deli
Restaurants on site
American Grill
Gelato Ice Cream Shop
Pizza, Burgers, and More
Sunshine Cafe
Things to do
24-hour gym
Arcade/game room
Children's pool
Hot tub
Outdoor pool
Shopping
TV in common areas
Family friendly
Arcade/game room
Children's pool
In-room refrigerator
Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool
Snack bar/deli
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
ATM
Free newspapers in lobby
Gift shop/newsstand
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Vending machine
Guest services
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (on request)
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Tour and ticket assistance
Business services
33 meeting rooms
Business centre
Outdoors
Firepit
In a state park
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Assistive listening devices
Braille/raised signage
Lift
Phone accessibility kit
Stair-free path to entrance
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible business centre
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
More
18 floors
2 buildings
Ballroom
Banquet hall
Built in 1974
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Towels provided
Entertainment
50-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
MP3 dock
Pay films
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Limited room service
Refrigerator
More
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Iron/ironing board
Laptop workspace
Laptop-compatible safe
Mobile key entry
Phone
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 1 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available
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 75.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Up to 60 lbs per pet
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 2 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 16.99 to 29.99 per person
Self parking fee: USD 33.00 per night (in/out privileges)
Secured valet parking fee: USD 41.00 per night (in/out privileges)
Pet fee: USD 75.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are exempt from fees
Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
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, debit 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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton)
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
Pool access available from 7 AM to 11 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
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
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)
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DoubleTree by Hilton at the Entrance to Universal Orlando Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very good
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My family and I enjoyed our stay at DoubleTree. It was such a clean environment overall. The distance from the hotel to universal was approximately 3-5 mins away and about 10-15 mins away from Epic universe. There are so many nearby restaurants, Walmarts & targets. They had complimentary WiFi & room service daily during our stay. A Starbucks is located on the first floor of the building which made our morning easier by saving us time to drive to the nearest coffee shop. They also had a great bar & restaurant that served a variety of food including an ice cream shop across from it in the first floor as well. The hotel has a great pool, hot tub and aside from that they also made sure not to forget about the kiddos with their splash area for them. There is a Game Center for kids entertainment by the pool as well. The Laundry Room was also very clean and affordable to use. Front desk was very helpful and friendly. Make sure to ask for your warm cookies during check in, they will also provide them for you during your stay, you just have to ask for them :)
Upon arriving, the line to check-in took us almost 30 minutes.
The line just to reserve a seat on the bus/shuttle to Universal took another 25 minutes as it's actually a theme park sales line. Also, the woman at the bus/shuttle sign-ups never told us that the shuttle wouldn't even begin returning guests until 5:25 p.m. We only found that out when we once tried to leave earlier than that. There was a family of 4 also just learning that the bus would not be back until 5:25.
The Cafe was permanently closed while we were there. The restaurants were very expensive so we had to walk thru the parking lots to Burger King.
The property is run down.
Check in staff was amazing to deal with. Light hearted. Wish I had taken the ladies name on check in to recognize her personally. Also one of the cleaning ladies got in the elevator with us and had a great chat with us on the short ride. Hotel was clean, staff was fantastic. Kinda wish the parking was included.
I absolutely love the staff. Very helpful and so very sweet! The location is perfect for a universal studios trip. I would stay here again.
Arianna
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
4/10 Poor
Eilidh
27 July 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I've stayed at a couple Double Trees so happily booked this one, but now wish I hadn't.
The air-conditioning sounded like a water feature inside the wall and the ceiling in the shower leaked almost as much as the showerhead when the water turned on.
I tried multiple times to get hold of front desk from my room but never got through to anyone. It also took me far too long to find out that a service the hotel supposedly offered, they actually didn't and only found out from their AI assistant.
So overall, a pretty disappointing stay.
Eilidh
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Juan
Travelled with family
27 July 2025
Juan
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
8/10 Good
Ryan
Travelled with family
27 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Decent stay
Stay was good nothing special.
Check was great one hour early no issues .
Beds uncomfortable mattesss cover had holes in it in the sides . Noisy bed sheets.
Room as clean and everything worked as it should . Large pool,Starbucks on site and food till 11pm
Bar looked packed every night .
See decent stay .
Stayed many time before. This time room was dirty, shower was broken and the hotel lost power one night causing room to get extremely hot. The repair crew working on fix issue on roof setup outside my room.
Stephen
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
6/10 Okay
Reshell
Travelled with family
27 July 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness
Upon arriving the bathroom was dirty and the room had a funny smell. Housekeeping didn't sweep or vacuum. The room next to me was very noisy thev ast 2 nights!!!!
Reshell
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
6/10 Okay
Cedric
Travelled with family
27 July 2025
My last day there The electricity was scheduled to be out so I had to maneuver in the dark to pack up my things nor could I charge my phone! It was a horrible experience!