With a stay at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Nearest Universal Orlando by IHG in Orlando (Florida Center), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Universal Orlando Resort and Orlando International Premium Outlets. .This hotel is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Universal CityWalk and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Mall at Millenia.
What's nearby
Universal Orlando Resort - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Orlando International Premium Outlets - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
Universal CityWalk - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
Universal’s Islands of Adventure - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
Universal’s Volcano Bay - 3 min drive - 4.0 km
Getting around
Orlando Station - 15 min drive
Church Street Station - 18 min drive
Orlando Intl. Airport (MCO) - 26 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 8 min walk
Miller's Ale House - 4 min walk
Taco Bell - 11 min walk
Starbucks - 7 min walk
Five Guys - 4 min drive
About this property
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Nearest Universal Orlando by IHG
Hotel with free breakfast, near Universal Orlando Resort
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Nearest Universal Orlando by IHG offers 196 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary newspapers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room microwaves and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include bathrobes and complimentary toiletries.
This Orlando hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 196 guestrooms featuring microwaves and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and bathrobes. Conveniences include laptop-compatible safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a television in a common area.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Holiday Inn Express & Suites Nearest Universal Orlando by IHG. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM on weekdays.
Languages
English, Portuguese, Spanish
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Free self parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
Coffee and tea in common areas
Snack bar/deli
Things to do
24-hour gym
Outdoor pool
TV in common areas
Family friendly
Free cot
In-room microwave
Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Snack bar/deli
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
ATM
Free newspapers in lobby
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Tour and ticket assistance
Business services
Business centre
Outdoors
Pool loungers
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
Pool hoist on site
Visual alarms in hallways
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
More
10 floors
Built in 2007
Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Free cot
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bathroom
Dressing gowns
Free toiletries
Hair dryer (on request)
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
32-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Microwave
More
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Desk
Desk chair
Free daily newspapers
Free local calls
Iron/ironing board
Laptop-compatible safe
Phone
Separate sitting area
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
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 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 75 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls and litter boxes are available
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Pet fee: USD 75 per pet, per stay
Service animals are exempt from fees
Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night
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; cash is not accepted
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
This property charges a USD 50 fee per pet for the first night of stay and USD 10 per pet, per night for each additional night.
We should mention
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Nearest Universal Orlando by IHG Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very good
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 535 out of 1004 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 92 out of 1004 reviews
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8.4/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
8.4/10
Amenities
8.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
6/10 Okay
Matthew
Travelled with partner
16 Mar 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Air conditioning didnt work at night randomly (freezer compressor) & could hear through walls so very loud other tenants.
Room was old and dirty, the smallest bathroom I have ever seen in a one bedroom suite. Bathroom was dirty, carpets disgusting, everything is old, outdated and drab. Breakfast was ok.
The room is very nice and internet is great. They serve a large breakfast, too. But I am one of those people blessed (and cursed) with sensitivity. The walls between rooms are too thin and my room faced a busy highway with endless noise. In short, I slept very poorly.
The hotel was clean, the beds super comfy.
My son loves staying here for the breakfast, lots of variety (eggs,sausage,biscuit,gravy,pancakes,cereal,yogurt).
Free parking, 30 minutes walk to Universal or they have a shuttle (we didn't use the shuttle so can't comment on that).
The staff especially at night and early morning doesn’t greet you. They seem irritated we were visiting the property. We went down for breakfast the last morning of our visit and I admit we were too early for breakfast. However a person from my party went into the breakfast area. They didn’t see any food out but the staff saw them enter and was agitated. Instead of the staff being courteous they scolded my party for being in the room and it wasn’t open yet. Noted we will not visit Hilton Inn Express ever again.
My room was noisy. I could hear full conversations from the room next door. The rooms and lobby need a full facelift. The blinds in my room had holes and were badly stained. All the room doors need new closers. They slam shut. I got less than 6 hours sleep due to the noise.