Clarion Inn & Suites Across From Universal Orlando Resort

5829 Grand National Dr., Orlando, FL 32819 United States (USA)
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3.0 Star property
28.476988-81.455160
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4.0/5

Based on 418 guest reviews

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  • Outdoor pool at hotel
  • The Avg. Group Saves 3.7%!
  • Fitness + Health Center
  • 192 rooms in hotel
  • 2 floors in property
  • 21 suites in property
  • Check-in time: 4:00PM
  • Has environment-friendly policy
  • Groups/Meetings rating of 10.0/10

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Local attractions

Walking distance within 15-20 minutes to Universal Studios™, Islands of Adventure™ and City Walk Dining and Entertainment Complex™; Universal's Epic Universe Scheduled to open on May 22, 2025 will be within 6 miles/15 minutes from hotel. Located near numerous golf courses; miniature golf, Volcano Bay™ Water Park; Within 10 minutes walking Distance to Orlando Premium International Outlets®; short 15 minutes to Millennia Mall® and Florida Mall®; Easy access to I-4 and Florida Turnpike. Within minutes to Sea World, Aquatica, & Walt Disney World Resort® and all major Central Florida and International Drive Attractions.
4.0 out of 5. Based on 418 guest reviews

Property description

"We Are Open" Located within 20 minutes walking distance to the main gate entrance to Universal Orlando Resort™. We have a FREE scheduled shuttle transportation to Universal Orlando Resort™ theme parks, Sea World & Aquatica, which are for individuals only (not for groups). Our Modern and comfortable accommodations include 4 two-story buildings with exterior corridors; comfortable Guest Rooms with two Queen beds, 14 King/Queen-Bed Rooms and 19 Family Suites which have two Queen Beds with a Double Sleeper Sofa in the Living Room. We also have Executive Suites with one King Bed and a Double Sleeper Sofa. Each Guest Room is equipped with a Mini-Refrigerator, Hair Dryer, Alarm Clock Radio, Smoke Alarm, Electronic Door Locks, 42" Flat Screen TV's with Remote Control; Direct-Dial Telephones; Individual Climate Control, In-room Safes ($3.00 per day), Iron with Board, Coffee Makers and FREE Wireless Internet. Property has no elevators.Our Outdoor Tropical/Zero Entry Pool and Hot Tub can be enjoyed year round. Enjoy refreshing beverages from our Lobby Bar open daily. Join us at our on-site Tabla Indian restaurant Open daily, offering Indian, Thai & Chinese Cuisine Monday-Friday Lunch from 11:30 am-3:00pm and Dinner from 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm and Saturday-Sunday for Lunch & Dinner from 11:30 am - 11:00 pm. Breakfast available but not included but is available for purchase "A La Carte" at our on-site Tabla Modern Indian Café, open daily from 6:00 am to 12:00 midnight. Café now offers a Lunch and Grab & Go Items & Sweets. In need of ballroom or meeting space for special events & celebrations! We have a beautiful venue with approximately 2700 sq. ft. of total space available which can accommodate up to 150 guests with banquet style seating. Our grand ballroom can be split into 3 smaller break out rooms with A/V equipment and in-house catering packages ranging from $45-$65 per person plus 6.5% tax and 20% gratuity and beverage Bar packaged options to cater to your event needs.

Green sustainability

Save Our Planet Program - Water Conservation.Energy Management- Wall thermostat that controls the A/C and keeps the room at a comfortable temperature when room is vacant.

Details / Other expenses

Check-in: 4:00PM
Check-out: 11:00AM
Year of last renovation: 2016
Floors: 2
Rooms: 192
Corridors: All rooms have exterior hallways
Non-smoking rooms: 192
Rooms with disabled access: 8
Rooms with one bed: 18
Rooms with two beds: 145
Suites: 21
Room windows: Windows don't open
Cleaning frequency: Daily
Meeting rooms: 1 View spaces
Meeting space: 499.2 sq. metres
Event space: Holds 200 people
Dist. to food/bars: On-site
Dist. to a 24hr restaurant: 0.4 km
Dist. to the nearest gym: 1.6 km
Lounge/Bar hours: 5 PM-11 PM Open Daily
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) approved: Yes
Pool Info:
Pool Hours: Open daily 8:00 am - 11:00 pm.Large Tropical Outdoor pool with zero entry and large deck area and sunbeds. Also has an adjacent Hot Tub.
Ownership: Caravan Hotel Properties, LLC
Policies / Expenses
Cancellation:
Group Room Cancellation Policy is 30-days prior to arrival without penalty. If cancellation is received within 30-14 days prior to arrival, the first night room and tax will apply & Individual Room Booking Cancellation Policy vary by season/holiday.
Nightly parking: Free
Typical group deposit: first night room and tax
Total taxes: 12.50%
Total misc. fees: A$0.00 AUD
(mandatory resort fees/taxes)
State Tax: 6.50%
Occupancy Tax: 6.00%
Food and Beverage Tax: 6.50%
Audio Visual Tax: 6.50%
Parking Fee: 0.00 Per Night (Complimentary)
Gym Fee: 0.00 Per Day (Complimentary)
Rooms Wireless Internet Fee: 0.00 Per Day (Complimentary)
Meeting Wired Internet Fee: 0.00 Per Day (Complimentary)
Food and Beverage Service Charge: 20.00%
Avg. Continental Breakfast Cost: 7.00 Per Person (plus 6.5% tax & Service)
Avg. Buffet Breakfast Cost: 15.00 Per Person (plus 6.5% tax & Service)
Avg. Buffet Lunch Cost: 20.00 Per Person (plus 6.5% tax & Service)
Avg. Boxed Lunch Cost: 15.00 Per Person (plus 6.5% tax & Service)
Avg. Plated Dinner Cost: 55.00 Per Person (plus 6.5% tax & Service)
Avg. Buffet Dinner Cost: 45.00 Per Person (plus 6.5% tax & Service)

Amenities / Features


  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • ATM
  • Baggage storage facilities
  • Bus parking
  • Central location
  • Clothes drying
  • Concierge service
  • Conference facilities
  • Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
  • Credit card accepted: American Express
  • Credit card accepted: Discover
  • Credit card accepted: Diners Club
  • Credit card accepted: JCB
  • Dinner available
  • Electronic key card
  • Facilities for the disabled
  • Fax available
  • Fitness and health center
  • Free local calls
  • Hairdryer available
  • Handicap accessible
  • Central heating
  • Ice Maker
  • Internet - wireless
  • Free WiFi Internet
  • Ironing facilities
  • Jacuzzi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Licensed bar
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24 hours opened
  • Office or business center
  • Private bathroom in room
  • Quiet location
  • Radio in room
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant
  • Safe in rooms
  • Self controlled heating/cooling system
  • Shop
  • Shower
  • Swimming pool - outdoor
  • Tea and coffee making facilities
  • Telephone
  • Telephone in all rooms
  • Telephone - Free local calls
  • Television
  • TV - Free Cable
  • TV Channel: HBO
  • TV Channel: Weather Channel
  • TV Channel: ESPN
  • TV Channel: Disney Channel
  • TV Channel: Discovery Channel
  • TV Channel: Nickelodeon
  • TV room
  • Voicemail

Airport & shuttle information

Orlando International Airport (MCO) is approx. 16.2 miles away. Approximately 26 minutes drive.Taxi or Shuttle services available directly with MEARS Transportation. Uber/Lyft App. services Orlando area.Orlando Sanford International Airport is approximately 35.7 miles.

Local shuttle info: We have FREE scheduled complimentary shuttle service to Universal Orlando Resort™, Seaworld & Aquatica (As of Sunday, January 25, 2025 reservations are not required for the morning shuttle times. Boarding will be on first come, first serve basis. Guest Service Desk in lobby New Hours from 4:00 pm-8:00 pm daily). Universal scheduled B route departure times: 7:10 am, 8:45 am, 9:40 am, & 10:40 am. Early Evening departures: 5:25 pm, 6:30 pm, & 7:35 pm. All shuttle schedule times are subject to change without notice. (We do not provide complimentary Group transportation). No complimentary shuttle from the Orlando International Airport (MCO). Please use MEARS Transportation or UBER for airport transportation services.No Disney Shuttle Service.

Breakfast information

Tabla Modern Indian Café offers a la Carte Breakfast, as well as, Lunch & Grab & Go Items & Sweets menu for purchase. Open Daily Hours 6:00am to 12:00 midnightAll purchases are to be made directly at the Cafe.

Pet friendly?

Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Sorry but pets are not allowed.

Parking information

FREE Parking on first come, first serve is complimentary on-site. Accessible parking also available on-site.Group bus parking subject to request and availability.Parking not available for Oversized Semi Truck & Trailer on-site.

Internet/Wi-Fi

Free Wireless High Speed Internet throughout property and all guest rooms. Access code required and provided to all guests at check in.

Cleaning policies

Clarion Hotel offers LIMITED housekeeping service for shorter visits and after every third night during longer stays, if you'd like housekeeping supplies such as towels, toiletries and linens, simply call our front desk team by dialing -0- by 9:00 am, if needed.

About Clarion Hotels

  • Full-service property with meeting/event space and available catering services
  • Feature a restaurant or social bar and lounge based on location
  • High-quality bedding
  • Free high-speed internet
  • 24-hour business center services
  • Spacious rooms with large desks

The Clarion Hotels highlights above are subject to change without notice.

Previously known as:
Clarion Inn & Suites Universal Studios Area, Days Inn Orlando Maingate To Universal

Hotel Rate Trends at Clarion Inn & Suites Across From Universal Orlando Resort

Rate fluctuations of Clarion Inn & Suites Across From Universal Orlando Resort

The chart above shows averages of prices for both group rates and the best individual traveler rates our rate checker could find at the time the group/meeting offer was placed. The lowest group rate shown is 23.0% in February 2024 and the highest average individual rate is $132 in the month of March 2026. This chart will show past seasonality and also project future months. If you are flexible with dates, you may want to consider staying at Clarion Inn & Suites Across From Universal Orlando Resort in a month when rates are lower.

Meeting rooms and event rooms at Clarion Inn & Suites Across From Universal Orlando Resort

Below are the meeting, conference and event spaces at Clarion Inn & Suites Across From Universal Orlando Resort.

Feel free to use the Clarion Inn & Suites Across From Universal Orlando Resort meeting space capacities chart below to help with your event planning. HotelPlanner specialises in Orlando event planning for hotel rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, as well as negotiated rates and trade shows.

Meeting room name L x W x H
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Size
(sq ft)
Event
5'/6
Event space layout
Crescent
Crescent tables layout
Classroom
Classroom meeting layout
Hollow
Square
Hollow square table layout
U-shape
U-shape meeting layout
Boardroom
Boardroom meeting space
Convention
8'/10'
Convention booth layout
Theatre
Theatre layout
Reception
Reception desk for meetings
Regist.
desk
Registration desk for meetings
Tabla Ballroom & Catering 90 x 30 x 14 2700200/--140100364565--/--2002009
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Tabla Ballroom & Catering

Our Tabla Ballroom offers a private setting located on the first floor adjacent to the Tabla Restaurant on-site at the Clarion Inn & Suites Universal Studios Area. We can tailor your wedding or social event, board meeting or conference to ensure a superior and memorable event. Our banquet coordinator and team of chefs can design a menu that includes International flairs such as Indian, Thai, Chinese or Mediterranean, Mexican, Caribbean cuisine and all American cuisines. We will be happy to discuss & customize your package needs. We can also split our Main Ballroom into three Breakout rooms for smaller group functions. Venue space rental & catering package options include tables and chairs for up to 200 guests. Venue site visits with scheduled appointments recommended.On-Site Food & Beverage Catering ServicesComplimentary parkingFree WiFi(Bringing in own food & outside alcohol is not permitted). In-house catering preferred, however, may allow outside catering, some restrictions apply. Outside caterer must provide a copy of Business License & Certificate of Liability Insurance. For specific pricing details available please reach out to our sales team.
Room type:
Ballroom
Total size:
250.8 Sq. km
Dimensions:
90 x 30 x 14 Ft
Floor level:
Ground level
Power outlets:
20
Columns:
0
Windows:
2
Is there natural light?
Yes
Are there obstructions?
No
Are there built in screens?
Yes
Is there a built in stage?
No
Is there built in A/V?
Yes
Amenities available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • Microphone
  • Air Conditioning
  • Sound System
Rental Pricing is based on a 4-hour event time. Plus 6.5% taxesSection A/B/C up to 60 max $400.00 Sections AB/BC up to 140 max $800.00Sections ABC (Full Ballroom) up to 200 max $1,200.00Projector & Screen rental cost $150.00 + 6.5% taxF&B packages start $15-$65 per person plus 6.5% & 20% gratuity.
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Orlando Room 27 x 33 x 10 89174/----61--25----/--9422--
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Orlando Room

Room type:
General Meeting Room
Total size:
82.8 Sq. km
Dimensions:
27 x 33 x 10 Ft
Floor level:
Is there natural light?
No
Are there obstructions?
No
Are there built in screens?
No
Is there a built in stage?
No
Is there built in A/V?
No
Amenities available
    Rental Pricing is based on a 4-hour event time. Plus 6.5% taxesSection A/B/C up to 60 max $400.00 Sections AB/BC up to 140 max $800.00Sections ABC (Full Ballroom) up to 200 max $1,200.00Projector & Screen rental cost $150.00 + 6.5% taxF&B packages start $15-$65 per person plus 6.5% & 20% gratuity.
    Miami Room 27 x 33 x 10 89174/----61--25----/--9422--
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    Miami Room

    Room type:
    General Meeting Room
    Total size:
    82.8 Sq. km
    Dimensions:
    27 x 33 x 10 Ft
    Floor level:
    Is there natural light?
    No
    Are there obstructions?
    No
    Are there built in screens?
    No
    Is there a built in stage?
    No
    Is there built in A/V?
    No
    Amenities available
      Rental Pricing is based on a 4-hour event time. Plus 6.5% taxesSection A/B/C up to 60 max $400.00 Sections AB/BC up to 140 max $800.00Sections ABC (Full Ballroom) up to 200 max $1,200.00Projector & Screen rental cost $150.00 + 6.5% taxF&B packages start $15-$65 per person plus 6.5% & 20% gratuity.
      Tampa Room 27 x 33 x 10 89174/----61--25----/--9422--
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      Tampa Room

      Room type:
      General Meeting Room
      Total size:
      82.8 Sq. km
      Dimensions:
      27 x 33 x 10 Ft
      Floor level:
      Is there natural light?
      No
      Are there obstructions?
      No
      Are there built in screens?
      No
      Is there a built in stage?
      No
      Is there built in A/V?
      No
      Amenities available
        Rental Pricing is based on a 4-hour event time. Plus 6.5% taxesSection A/B/C up to 60 max $400.00 Sections AB/BC up to 140 max $800.00Sections ABC (Full Ballroom) up to 200 max $1,200.00Projector & Screen rental cost $150.00 + 6.5% taxF&B packages start $15-$65 per person plus 6.5% & 20% gratuity.

        FAQs about Clarion Inn & Suites Across From Universal Orlando Resort

        What time is check in?

        Check in time is 4:00PM based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.

        What time is check out?

        Check out time is 11:00AM based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.

        How many rooms does Clarion Inn & Suites Across From Universal Orlando Resort have?

        There are 192 rooms in the property.

        Is there any meeting space at Clarion Inn & Suites Across From Universal Orlando Resort?

        Yes, they have 1 meeting room that can support various table layouts.

        What kind of breakfast is at Clarion Inn & Suites Across From Universal Orlando Resort?

        Tabla Modern Indian Café offers a la Carte Breakfast, as well as, Lunch & Grab & Go Items & Sweets menu for purchase. Open Daily Hours 6:00am to 12:00 midnightAll purchases are to be made directly at the Cafe.

        What parking is available at Clarion Inn & Suites Across From Universal Orlando Resort?

        FREE Parking on first come, first serve is complimentary on-site. Accessible parking also available on-site.Group bus parking subject to request and availability.Parking not available for Oversized Semi Truck & Trailer on-site.

        How much does internet cost?

        Free Wireless High Speed Internet throughout property and all guest rooms. Access code required and provided to all guests at check in.

        Can I get a AAA rate at Clarion Inn & Suites Across From Universal Orlando Resort?

        Sorry, this hotel does not offer AAA hotel discounts at this time.

        Can I get a Senior or AARP rate at Clarion Inn & Suites Across From Universal Orlando Resort?

        Sorry, this hotel does not offer senior hotel discounts at this time.

        Is there a gym at Clarion Inn & Suites Across From Universal Orlando Resort?

        Yes, there is a gym/fitness area available on-site at the property.

        Is there a pool at Clarion Inn & Suites Across From Universal Orlando Resort?

        Yes, there is a pool on-site at the property. Pool Hours: Open daily 8:00 am - 11:00 pm.Large Tropical Outdoor pool with zero entry and large deck area and sunbeds. Also has an adjacent Hot Tub..

        Can I get a group rate at Clarion Inn & Suites Across From Universal Orlando Resort?

        Yes, you can get room block and/or discount for a group if you need 10+ rooms per night. The average groups saves around 3.7%.

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