Universal Premier Hotels include the original resorts. These resorts offer close proximity to the Universal Theme Parks as well as some On-Site Exclusive Benefits including:
- Free Universal Express Unlimited™
- Early Park Admission to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ and Universal’s Volcano Bay™ one hour before the theme parks open.
- Priority Seating at select restaurants
- Complimentary transportation to Universal Theme Parks and CityWalk™
- Resort-wide Charging Privileges
- Complimentary merchandise delivery
There are currently three Universal Premier Hotels to choose from.
Loews Royal Pacific Resort
This Four Diamond Award winning resort is a South Seas escape with tropical vibe, and care free setting. A tropical lagoon style pool has a sand beach, cabana rentals, and play area for children.
Accommodations:
- Standard rooms and suites available, including Club Level
- Most rooms sleep 4 guests. A 5th guest can be accommodated with rollaway bed (extra nightly fee)
- All guest rooms include a mini-fridge, Keurig coffee maker, and free Wi-Fi
- Jurassic Park™ themed kids suites provide accommodations with a separate kid’s room that is only accessible through the parents’ room.
Dining options: full service, quick-service, bars, and 24-hr room service
Recreation: fitness center, arcade, and poolside activities
Proximity to Parks: take a short water taxi ride or 15-minute walk — no need to use the buses.
Hard Rock Hotel®
This Four Diamond Award winning resort allows you to “live like a rock star.” Enjoy the superstar ambiance along with enjoying priceless collections of rate rock memorabilia with a “Hotel California” vibe. Enjoy a lively pool, waterslide, volleyball, and cabana rentals. And if you listen closely you will hear music being played under the water.
Accommodations:
- Standard rooms and suites available, including Club Level
- Most rooms sleep 4 guests. A 5th guest can be accommodated with rollaway bed (extra nightly fee)
- All guest rooms include a mini-fridge, Keurig coffee maker, and free Wi-Fi
- Future Rock Star Suite are themed kids’ suites provide accommodations with a separate kid’s room that is only accessible through the parents’ room. Kids rooms include a color changing stage to be your own superstar.
Dining options: full service, quick-service, bars, and 24-hr room service
Recreation: fitness center, arcade, and poolside activities including “dive-in” movies.
Proximity to Parks: Closest to the parks, 5 minute walk to front gates of Universal Studios
Loews Portofino Bay Hotel
This Four Diamond Award winning resort transports you to a famous Mediterranean seaside village of Portofino, Italy. Lots of charm and romance can be found throughout the grounds. Three themed pools to enjoy including a water slide and beach areas and one, and a secluded quiet pool. Enjoy nightly Italian opera at sunset during Musica della Notte (weather permitting).
Accommodations:
- Standard rooms and suites available, including Club Level
- Most rooms sleep 4 guests. A 5th guest can be accommodated with rollaway bed (extra nightly fee)
- All guest rooms include a mini-fridge, Keurig coffee maker, and free Wi-Fi
- Despicable Me are themed kids’ suites provide accommodations with a separate kid’s room that is only accessible through the parents’ room
Dining options: full service, quick-service, bars, 24-hr room service and Starbucks®
Recreation: Mandara Spa® and Fitness Center, arcade, and poolside activities including “dive-in” movies.
Proximity to Parks: Easy 10-minute walk to theme parks, or water taxis and shuttle buses are an option
Photos courtesy of Universal Orlando Resort™