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Comfort Suites Maingate EastvsHard Rock Hotel Orlando
Both properties are endorsed by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Orlando scores significantly better than Comfort Suites Maingate East. Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Orlando ranks #18 in Orlando with accolades from 9 sources such as Zagat, Rough Guide and Gayot.
Comfort Suites Maingate East
Rough Guide
Oyster
Frommer's
2775 Florida Plaza Blvd, Kissimmee, FL 34746
From $84/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Rough Guide Star
"This chain motel offers good value for money, comfortable, clean suites and a free deluxe continental breakfast, just a few miles from Disney’s main gate. $99."
OysterMid-Range
"Comfort Suites Maingate East is a 198-room mid-range hotel that's located within driving distance to the Orlando area theme parks." Full review
Frommer's "Set back from the main drag, this welcoming hotel is one of the nicest in the area." Full review
Hard Rock Hotel Orlando
DK Eyewitness Rough Guide
Star Service
Zagat
Gayot
Afar Magazine
The Telegraph
Condé Nast Traveler
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure Show All Reviews
5800 Universal Blvd, Orlando, FL 32819
From $247/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
DK Eyewitness "Mission-style architecture, an impressive collection of musical memorabilia, and an underwater sound system built into the impressive pool make this the hippest of Universal’s luxury resorts."
Rough Guide "Stuffed with rock memorabilia, and with familiar tunes blaring out at poolside, this is the least tranquil of the park’s resorts – and the most popular with the younger generation."
Star Service "Overlooking Universal Studios from its privileged locale inside the park, this hotel is situated on a waterway that connects it to its equally impressive siblings." Full review
Zagat3.7
"Guests "have a blast" at this "lively", "upbeat" Orlando resort that's set in a "terrific" location within "walking distance of Universal's parks"."
Gayot "California mission-style architecture, thoughtfully chosen music programming, an on-site concert venue and authentic rock-n-roll memorabilia make this resort an attraction all by itself."
Afar Magazine "I walked into my hotel room and there on the bed was my personal invitation to rock." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"This ultra-hip deluxe hotel is themed as a rock star’s mansion and Universal Orlando Resort treats every guest like a VIP." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "With “thoughtfully designed” rooms and the “absolute best suites ever,” the Hard Rock Hotel will make you feel like rock and roll royalty." Full review
Fodor's "The Hard Rock is perfect for large multigeneration family trips and for smaller families looking to keep children entertained." Full review
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Rooms have black-and-white photos of pop icons and 32-inch flat-panel TVs.
2010 Fodor's 100 Hotel Award Winner
Electricity and water are a dangerous combination, but this is a fact the Hard Rock chooses to ignore (and we're glad they do!
Travel + Leisure "Ever wondered what it feels like to live like a rock star? Find out at this upscale resort, which features 650 guest rooms, including the 2,375-square-foot Graceland suite" Full review
