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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 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 June 2013
huthmacb North Canton, Ohio
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    3.5 of 5 stars
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North Canton, Ohio
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19 reviews 19 reviews
11 hotel reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 June 2013 NEW

Stayed here as part of a Universal partner hotel package due to price and proximity to Universal. All staff we encountered were very friendly. The location is superb--right down the road from Universal and on the trolley line. The only 2 downsides are the very small bathroom and the double beds. The rooms are actually quite large but only have... More

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D_Hall_Operations, Manager at Holiday Inn & Suites Main Gate to Universal Orlando, responded to this review
14 June 2013

Thank you for the review! We are thrilled that you enjoyed your stay with us at the Fresh, Fun, and Affordable Holiday Inn & Suites Across from Universal Orlando®. We look forward to having you stay with us again next time you are in the Orlando area. More

Mumbai (Bombay), India
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80 reviews 80 reviews
62 hotel reviews
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48 helpful votes 48 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 June 2013 NEW

Stayed for two days in May in a two bedroom suite with golfing friends and as previosly, had no complaints. The rooms are comfortable, parking is free, there is a TGIF next door for breakfast on the run, Kirkman rd is pretty close to Universal Drive's many attractions and the staff were always polite despite us not using their tours... More

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D_Hall_Operations, Manager at Holiday Inn & Suites Main Gate to Universal Orlando, responded to this review
16 June 2013

Thank you so much for sharing your recent stay experience at the Fresh, Fun, and Affordable Holiday Inn & Suites Across from Universal Orlando®. Please visit us again next time your travels take you to the Orlando area. More

Boardman, Ohio
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 June 2013

We recently stayed at this hotel while visiting Universal. The location was perfect and we walked to Universal every day. It did have a major highway in between that you needed to cross, which made me slightly nervous. As long as you follow street signs you'll be fine. The walk is about a 15-20 minute walk but it is so... More

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D_Hall_Operations, Manager at Holiday Inn & Suites Main Gate to Universal Orlando, responded to this review
14 June 2013

Thank you for your kind words! We’re pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay with us at the Fresh, Fun, and Affordable Holiday Inn & Suites Across from Universal Orlando®, and we look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit to our area. More

Hendersonville, NC
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22 reviews 22 reviews
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Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 June 2013

Location, location, location. We picked this hotel for our first ever trip to Universal because of it's location and we were not disappointed. It is located exactly .7 miles from the parking deck of Universal. Perfect location that allows you to go to the park in the morning then walk back to the hotel for lunch/afternoon swim and then back... More

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D_Hall_Operations, Manager at Holiday Inn & Suites Main Gate to Universal Orlando, responded to this review
14 June 2013

Thank you for taking the time to write a review about your recent stay with us at the Fresh, Fun, and Affordable Holiday Inn & Suites Across from Universal Orlando®. We look forward to having you stay with us again next time you are in the Orlando area. More

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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 June 2013 via mobile

Second time we've stayed there and again a quality stay. The location is ideal for universal, 20 minute walk to park gates save $15 in daily car parking. Room is fine, well equipped, we had a twin room and the doubles are not huge (guess just used to king size at home). Tv, a/c, fridge, microwave all just fine. Wifi... More

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D_Hall_Operations, Manager at Holiday Inn & Suites Main Gate to Universal Orlando, responded to this review
8 June 2013

We appreciate your kind words towards our location at the Fresh, Fun, and Affordable Holiday Inn & Suites Across from Universal Orlando®. We are thrilled this was your second time staying with us and are looking forward to seeing you again during your next visit to the Orlando area. We would also like to point out safe deposit boxes are... More

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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7 reviews 7 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 June 2013

I scoped out the reviews on here before booking a super cheap package deal through Spirit Airlines, and couldn't pass it up. It's a Holiday Inn so I didn't expect a Renaissance hotel. However, I was delightfully surprised. The hotel itself looks recently renovated--still a Holiday Inn, but definitely improved. Lobby was in good order, and the adjacent TGIFridays does... More

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D_Hall_Operations, Manager at Holiday Inn & Suites Main Gate to Universal Orlando, responded to this review
8 June 2013

Thank you for your comments! We’re thrilled that you had a great stay with us at the Fresh, Fun, and Affordable Holiday Inn & Suites Across from Universal Orlando®, recipient of the 2012 IHG Renovation Award! We are happy to hear you had a great time. Making memorable stay experiences with our valued guests is what we do! Please stop... More

Boston, MA
2 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 June 2013

From May 31, 2013 - June 3, 2013.....My cousins and I decided to enjoy our first annual cousins trip in Orlando, FL. We stayed at Holiday Inn & Suites Main Gate to Universal Orlando hotel and I have no compliants... The cost was great!... The hotel is about 10 - 20 min walk to Universal Park... We drove though (... More

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D_Hall_Operations, Manager at Holiday Inn & Suites Main Gate to Universal Orlando, responded to this review
8 June 2013

We appreciate you taking the time to write and share such a wonderful review at the Fresh, Fun, and Affordable Holiday Inn & Suites Across from Universal Orlando®. We are glad we were able to take part of your first annual cousins trip to Orlando and invite you and your cousins again for your next annual cousins trip to Orlando. More

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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 June 2013 via mobile

We booked here as part of a deal with universal studios. We checked in, left our things and headed to the park. We came in to go to bed and turned down th sheets to find dirt and hair all over the beds. We went to complain and were told they had no clean sheets and no house keeping on... More

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D_Hall_Operations, Manager at Holiday Inn & Suites Main Gate to Universal Orlando, responded to this review
8 June 2013

We appreciate your feedback and sincerely apologize that we failed to meet your expectations during your recent stay with us. In particular, I am extremely disappointed in hearing of your experience. Please rest assured your past stay is NO way what you or any other guest should expect. Making memorable and positive stay experiences is what we are all about... More

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LaGrange, GA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 June 2013

We had a wonderful, 5 night, experience and will be returning soon. The staff were helpful and when we were missing a towel, I just called down and someone brought it right up. It was nice to have a small refrigerator in the room so we could keep drinks and small food items in it. The microwave was handy too.... More

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D_Hall_Operations, Manager at Holiday Inn & Suites Main Gate to Universal Orlando, responded to this review
14 June 2013

Thank you for the review! We are thrilled that you enjoyed your stay with us at the Fresh, Fun, and Affordable Holiday Inn & Suites Across from Universal Orlando®. We look forward to having you stay with us again next time you are in the Orlando area. More

North Canton, Ohio
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 June 2013

Stayed here for four nights. Front desk staff always pleasant and helpful. Standard rooms were larger than I expected for my family of four. Everything was quite clean and well maintained. If we needed extra towels, hair conditioner, etc., we just asked- no problems. We went to Universal in early morning, returned at lunch to an empty hotel pool (completely... More

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D_Hall_Operations, Manager at Holiday Inn & Suites Main Gate to Universal Orlando, responded to this review
2 June 2013

We’re pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay with us at the Fresh, Fun, and Affordable Holiday Inn & Suites Across from Universal Orlando®, and we look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit to our area. More

 
 
 
 
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Additional Information about Holiday Inn & Suites Main Gate to Universal Orlando

Address: 5905 Kirkman Road, Orlando, FL 32819
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Region: United States > Florida > Central Florida > Orlando
Amenities:
Business Centre Fitness Centre Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Kitchenette Pets Allowed Restaurant Room Service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#181 Family Hotels in Orlando
Price range (per night): S$93 - 181
Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
The Holiday Inn & Suites across from Universal Orlando is located in the heart of Central Florida's exciting attractions, convention and shopping area. Visit our recently renovated hotel just across the street from the Universal Orlando Resort. Our property features a variety of room types to fit any traveler's needs from Deluxe Guest Rooms with two double beds or a king size bed, and spacious One or Two-Bedroom Suites with nicely equipped kitchenette including microwave and refrigerator. Must be at least 21 to stay. Fabulous amenities to enhance your visit to Orlando such as Game Room, Gift Shop, Guest Laundry Facilities and Valet Service, Fitness Center, Business Center, Outdoor Heated Pool and Kids Splash Zone and the Destination Universal Guest Services Desk with discount attraction tickets to Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure, Sea World and Wet n' Wild. Complimentary Limited Scheduled transportation to Universal Orlando, Sea World and Wet n' Wild. Shuttle transportation schedule subject to change seasonally, service provided through the Destination Universal Guest Services Desk, advance reservations required. TGI Friday's Restaurant on-property serving Breakfast Buffet, Lunch and Dinner, Bar offers Happy Hour daily. TGI Friday's also serving room service. Banquet/Meeting facilities feature 12,000 sq. ft. of flexible function space including 6,500 square foot ballroom and 8 break out rooms. Our experienced team will make your stay or event with us special. ... more   less 
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