Clarion Inn & Suites Across From Universal Orlando Resort

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Clarion
5829 Grand National Drive , Orlando , US

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location for Universal Studios
Friendly staff
Cons:
Cleanliness issues in rooms
No breakfast available

Categories

Cleanliness
7.14
Some reviews mention dirty rooms and issues with cleanliness.
Service
9.11
Staff was praised for being friendly and accommodating.
Location
9.15
Excellent location near Universal Studios and other attractions.
Room Quality
7.1
Several comments on room size, noise, and furnishings being dated.
Amenities
8.13
Available amenities include a pool, parking, and proximity to attractions.
Value for Money
8.09
Generally considered good value based on pricing.
Food and Beverage
7.14
No breakfast provided, which was noted as a downside.
Overall Experience
8.11
Overall experience was positive despite some issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 22:29

Property Description

Convenient Location Near Theme Parks

Just 1.7 km from Universal Studios Orlando™, Clarion Inn & Suites Across From Universal Orlando Resort™ offers easy access to top attractions. Enjoy free scheduled transportation to Universal Orlando Resort™, Sea World® & Aquatica® theme parks.

Modern Amenities and Dining Options

Relax in rooms with HBO® film channels, a mini refrigerator, and a 42-inch flat-screen TV. Indulge in on-site dining at Roast Café for breakfast, Tabla restaurant for lunch & dinner, and the lobby bar. Take a dip in the outdoor pool or utilize the attraction ticket service.

Close Proximity to Shopping and Entertainment

Explore nearby Orlando International Premium Outlets and top attractions like Walt Disney World and SeaWorld. With Lake Orlando Golf Club and the Orange County Convention Center just a short drive away, there's something for everyone.

Book your stay at Clarion Inn & Suites Across From Universal Orlando Resort™ for a memorable Orlando experience!

Important information:

Please note that shuttle service is provided only to major theme parks within the area. The Universal shuttle has 2 morning departure times and 2 evening return times. Boarding reservations are required daily at the guest service desk 24 hours in advance.

The in-room safety deposit box is available for a surcharge of USD 3.

Please note that pets will incur an additional charge of USD 30 per night, per pet. A maximum of 2 pets per room is allowed.

Please note that pets are only allowed upon request and subject to approval.

One night's room and tax will be charged at the time of booking.

Please note that a valid photo ID or passport, a credit or debit card, and the cardholder are required at check-in.

Housekeeping services are available upon request before 09:00.

Please note that the property is located on upper-level floors with no elevator access.

Please note that this property allows service animals free of charge.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: MCO

Location

Property Accessibility

Total Disability Score: 35.71
Public Area
  • Ramp: Yes
  • Entrance Leveled: No
  • Pet Friendly: No
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: No
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: No
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: No
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: No
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
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Guest Reviews

Cleanliness: 7.14
Service: 9.11
Location: 9.15
Room Quality: 7.1
Amenities: 8.13
Value for Money: 8.09
Food and Beverage: 7.14
Overall Experience: 8.11
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Trone • extended_group • us
7
For the price and convenience to the park, it was ok.
Pros:

did not offer free breakfast

Cons:

Ordered rice and vegetables dish for $20, at that price I expected good fresh vegetables. The dish tasted like rice and roni with frozen vegetables. it had potatoes in a rice dish! Will not order that again.
There are no elevators, and it had a small bathroom.
One member of my party went swimming several times and ended up with an ear infection.

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Pardo • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Xin Yuan • couple • tw
3
Pros:

櫃檯人員服務態度溫柔

Cons:

房間整潔度差、檯面洗手台不乾淨
房間內瀰漫著很濃的廉價清潔劑味
製冰機在戶外,附近蟑螂橫行
冷氣戶外機沒有引流管,整個走廊都是水漬
早上七、八點開始房間樓上傳來很大聲的機器運作聲,持續不斷超過兩小時,非常惱人

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Sharita • extended_group • us
6
Pros:

The location was great and it was clean

Cons:

The bathroom was very small

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Wojciech • couple • pl
10
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Otterbine • extended_group • us
2
Very uncomfortable but appreciate the room swap.
Pros:

Good location, pool was nice, and moved our room when we asked

Cons:

Renovations were happening that we were totally unaware of. When entering our room it had a foul smell to it and we noticed several areas of mold. The ceiling, the bathroom/shower walls and even the mattresses. There was also small shattered pieces of what looked like ply wood or chipped paint? Under the sheets, on the mattress. It was gross. We asked to move rooms and we were put in a renovated room. In the morning we woke up to hammers banging and what sounded like severe stomping right outside our room. Would not stay here again, and would not recommend staying here even for just one night.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Repass • extended_group • us
8
Overall good and reasonably priced great location
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Sharon • solo_traveller • ie
5
Pros:

It's proximity to the parks.

Cons:

Found staff unhelpful and the shower in the room didn't work properly.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Tanya • family_with_children • ie
7
Reception staff extremely welcoming and efficient. Great location. Affordable
Pros:

Excellent location while visiting Universal Orlando. Beds comfortable

Cons:

Was clean but a little more attention to detail. One particular security guard was extremely rude!

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Jack • couple • gb
10
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Peter • couple • gb
8
It was okay, good value but a little basic.
Pros:

Nice room, breakfast was very limited. Indian restaurant was nice. Room location said pool view, not so. only on the pool side of the block - stairs blocked our view. It was quiet nosy with people passing , 'shouting' and the stairs.

Cons:

Quite nosy due to people talking outside the room and aircon.

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Katherine Baez Cedeño • solo_traveller • pr
9
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Yan Cesar • couple • us
9
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Constance • couple • us
5
It was an ok stay.
Pros:

The hotel location was perfect, and the front desk staff was pleasant.

Cons:

I was shocked about two things at this property. One was there was no elevators, so we stayed on the first floor, and 2nd no microwaves in the room, but we could go to the gym. We were not use to that and have stayed in other properties near Universal. This was our first stay at the Clarion.

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
D
Dilnoza • family_with_children • us
8
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Dawn • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Enjoyed the pool & hot tub the beds were extremely comfy

Cons:

Couldn't stay longer

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • couple • us
5
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Tiffany • solo_traveller • us
5
Great place, I just hope they get the parking lot functional for guests again soon!
Pros:

This is normally our go to hotel for HHn season because of how close it is to walk to City Walk.

Cons:

Parking right now is an absolute nightmare when coming back late from the park. I'm not sure what they're doing but they have work trucks parked horizontally taking up multiple spaces as well as other random things taking up spots too- resulting in almost half their parking lot being taken up all day every day (these trucks literally never moved and we never saw any actual work being done on property). When we got back after 2:00 am from spending the evening at HHN there was nowhere to park and the person working the front desk seemed annoyed that we were bothered by this when it is the direct result of the hotel itself not planning accordingly.

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Tiffany • solo_traveller • us
6
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Yi Jia • couple • tw
10
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee