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Holiday Inn & Suites Main Gate to Universal Orlando

3.0 of 5
5905 Kirkman Road, Orlando, FL 32819
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4.0 of 5 stars 270 Reviews
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Andrea K
Worcester, United Kingdom
2 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 20, 2012 NEW

Stayed here for 4 nights at beginning Feb. Chose this hotel purely for location (proximity to Universal Studios parks) and fact that we got it for free as reward nights. We were upgraded to a suite as hubby is a platinum member and were delighted with the accommodation. We were originally given a room on top floor but asked to... More

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acisclo71
spain
Senior Reviewer
9 reviews
11 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 17, 2012 NEW

Last week I stayed 8 nights at this hotel for a training course; so the decision was not mine but the organizers. Stayed in a standard room (2 Qn Beds); the room is quite spacious with a small fridge, mw oven and coffee maker (with complementary supplies). The bathroom is very small (not even enough space to put your own... More

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DoxieMoxie
Madison, Wisconsin
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7 reviews
3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 16, 2012 NEW

This hotel was okay. It's a Holiday Inn. It's located in a sea of corporate restaurants and hotels but it is close to Universal. The common areas were very nicely decorated. The staff was friendly. The pool area was nice and the water was warm. The kids pool was freezing for some reason. The room was fairly nice but the... More

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Ebonyb89
Melbourne, Victoria
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12 reviews
6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 15, 2012

My husband and I stayed here in a standard room as we planned to go to Universal studios Orlando. The hotel was the closest one to universal outside of the two theme park resorts, it was a nice 10-15 minute stroll to universal with nice gardens along the way. There is a TGI's attached to the hotel which you can... More

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Kim1084
Boiling Springs, South Carolina
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5 reviews
1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 14, 2012

A friend and I got a great deal on Priceline for this hotel. I was a little worried based on some unfavorable reviews. The hotel was very good. In fact it was a pleasant surprise. The lobby is nice and large with a Universal employee on staff to assist. The check in staff was pleasant and efficient. The room was... More

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56 reviews
59 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 7, 2012

If you are going to Universal Studio's stay here - just avoid the rooms in the "suite" tower that are close to the top and end, ie xxx30- there is a huge air conditioning unit on the roof that makes the whole place vibrate and shake and you can't sleep the tgif friday's on the same property has a good... More

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badtrip_12
Orlando, Florida
1 review
1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed February 6, 2012
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My husband and I go to Orlando frequently. We have stayed at several hotels in the area. This was the by far the worse one. I have never written a review, but the treatment by staff has forced me to do so. First the hotel was dirty. The TV remote did not work. There was no hot water. I do... More

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Maureen S
Dartmouth, Canada
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12 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 6, 2012

Have always stayed at Holiday Inn's and have never been disappointed and again were not. The staff was extremely helpful and knowledgeable with regards to helping us get around Orlando. As I checked into the hotel, the Universal Staff were explaining to my husband how and where to get the free shuttle to the Studios. The hotel lobby was light... More

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Rsteel
San Antonio, Texas
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11 reviews
9 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed February 5, 2012
1
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Good location for Universal Studios but the hotel itself could use up to date remodeling. The lobby area had several incidences that brought alarm to our family's safety including a formal police arrest of a gun carrying man. There is also two reserved parking spots clearly labeled for the Orlando Police Department implying frequent visitation. The swimming pools are misrepresented... More

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AS1217
Baltimore, Maryland
2 reviews
5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 31, 2012
3
people found this review helpful

Great location we were able to walk to universal studios. Only down side is they didn't have a airport shuttle but other than that everything was nice. The suites were a decent size it was able to sleep 5ppl. It didn't have breakfast but it was close to several restaurants. Front desk is also helpful. We never had any issues. More

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