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Clarion Inn & Suites Across From Universal Orlando Resort

3.0 star property

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Lobby
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; American cuisine
Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, blackout curtains
Terrace/patio
Lobby

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Room options

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

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

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

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

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

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

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

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

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

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

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

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

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

7.8 out of 10
Good
(37 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Pet Friendly)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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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
  • Universal CityWalk - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Universal Studios Florida - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Universal’s Islands of Adventure - 19 min walk - 1.7 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
  • ‪Miller's Ale House - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Tabla Indian Chinese Thai - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Clarion Inn & Suites Across From Universal Orlando Resort

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
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 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, a fire extinguisher, 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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Days Inn Maingate Hotel
Days Inn Maingate Hotel Orlando Universal
Days Inn Orlando Universal
Clarion Inn Across Universal Orlando Resort
Orlando Universal Maingate
Days Inn Orlando Universal Maingate Hotel Orlando
Clarion Inn Orlando
Clarion Inn
Clarion Orlando
Clarion Inn Lake Buena Vista Hotel Orlando
Clarion Across Universal Orlando
Clarion Across Universal
Clarion Inn Suites Across From Universal Orlando Resort
Clarion Inn & Suites Across From Universal Orlando Resort Hotel

Clarion Inn & Suites Across From Universal Orlando Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 947 out of 2047 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 507 out of 2047 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 299 out of 2047 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 134 out of 2047 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 160 out of 2047 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

FLORDELIZA

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

DAVID

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We stayed on New Year's Eve for one night just before moving over to a Universal resort. First time staying and we were quite surprised. The hotel was booked solid but it was very efficient, everything was clean, the room was surprisingly nice, given the price. We could actually walk over to Universal by going over the Portofino and picking up the garden path to City Walk. Super convenient. We also ate dinner at Tabla and were VERY impressed with Indian food. It's absolutely worth eating there.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Amanda

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I was not allowed to check in because i live locally
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Dina

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

BOYAN

Travelled with family
It was OK. Nothing more; nothing less
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Phi

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bathroom is bad .
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Brittany

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean and the staff was nice. Oh, I didn’t realize when I booked it, it did not have elevators and with having a back problem walking the stairs was a bit difficult for me
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Eric

Liked: Staff & service
I know for the price you pay, this is what you get but you should probably clean the hallways more or at least not have the guests put their towels outside the doors..when we left there were lots of towels by room doors even sheets down the stairs. Hotel needs a lil more cleaning.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Christy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were extremely clean, that’s it. The beds are old and the springs hurt. Our rooms were facing I4, so noisy.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Renee

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beware of fake reviews!!! It was an old hotel, the beds were OK, but the part I didn’t like were the bugs/insects (spiders, cockroaches, toilet bugs, etc) in the rooms. Our shower didn’t drain - 6” of standing water that took >1hr to drain. Also, I booked 2 Queen Beds, but they were smaller (double). Hotel policy is also not to clean rooms during your stay - they have a big sign at check in stating that. They also said the pools temporarily closed, but it’s clearly been out of commission for months with broken cinder blocks and no water.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
yes, all was clean and nice
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was great
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dasia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Loved it out here
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

lisa

Disliked: Amenities
bathroom door stuck as it was so warped... you could tell they “tried” to update the motel… took a “ photo copy” of our visa and license”? um. who does that anymore ? will be making sure i’m not charged for anything else. a little sketchy .. hotels keep your info “on database file” for extra charges. will we stay again? probably not with so many choices near universal.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Rylee

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The main benefits of this hotel are the proximity to Universal and the free shuttle. However, the front desk service was the worst I’ve experienced. After a long day with an early flight the following day, we were met with loud guests in the courtyard - screaming, speaking loudly & washing their hands in the fountain. We could hear them over our TV & air conditioner. It was late and our child wanted to sleep, so we called the front desk to report the noise and the agent said “okay” and hung up on us while we were speaking - she did not offer to do anything about the noise. We called back 15 minutes later and she said she would send maintenance to deal with the loud guests, however this was never done. We had to wait another 45 minutes for the guests to go back to their rooms before we could sleep. If the front desk staff had not been so unhelpful and rude, I would have given this hotel a better rating. But if you’re looking for somewhere to sleep after spending the day at the parks, be prepared for a lot of noise and staff that do not care about your comfort.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara, Bakersville

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is really nice. Clean rooms, beautiful room and bathroom. Our adjoining room door was not working so we called the front desk. The maintenance man was there in seconds. The food in the cafe in the lobby is DELICIOUS. The lobby is beautiful too. We would stay here again. The buildings are two story so there isn’t an elevator. Not a problem. The cafe is open till 12am. No buffet breakfast, but believe me I’d rather pay for and eat delicious food.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Shauna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It’s a nice hotel and I’d give it 5 stars but they don’t change your towels or clean your room during your stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Ilene

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean. The beds were comfortable. The staff were very nice. We brought our dog and he loved it as well. There was plenty of room for him in the suite because there is a whole other room for him to roam. There were areas outside to walk him which included “clean up” areas with bags and a garbage. The only negative was that the hot tip wasn’t working. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Zachary

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The hot tub and pool were closed. Housekeeping was limited. No free breakfast. However I love that there was free parking and shuttle buses to and from universal studios and islands of adventure
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Felipe

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Joshua

Perfect!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Shane

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No pool or hot tub available. False advertisement on amenities. There should be a notice when booking if these are not available. I would have cancelled and booked elsewhere if I was notified in advance. No room cleaning, no re stocking of coffee pods or other basic services. On our check out day they had maintenance workers power washing directly outside our room from 8am onwards. Extremely noisy and ruined our time to rest before a very long travel day. Would not stay here ever again
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Analee

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities
No breakfast. Has to be bought if you want breakfast. There store is not Americanize.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025