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Holiday Inn Resort Orlando Suites - Waterpark, an IHG HotelvsHard Rock Hotel Orlando
Both properties are rated highly by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Orlando scores marginally higher than Holiday Inn Resort Orlando Suites - Waterpark. Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Orlando is ranked #16 in Orlando with positive reviews from 12 sources including Fodor's, DK Eyewitness and Travel + Leisure.
Holiday Inn Resort Orlando Suites - Waterpark, an IHG Hotel
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Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide
Star Service
Afar Magazine
The Telegraph
Fodor's Travel + Leisure Show All Reviews
14500 Continental Gateway, Orlando, FL 32821
From $98/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Concierge "A mega-resort for kids. At this 777-unit all-suite hotel a mile east of Disney's gates, two lagoons gush with towering water slides and water cannons, and a central mall includes a food court."
Lonely Planet "Perfect for folks who don’t mind returning from a day of theme-park chaos to hotel chaos." Full review
Travel + Leisure "If only all family-geared Orlando hotels were so fully conceived." Full review
DK Eyewitness "This child-friendly Nickelodeon-themed resort now sports two waterpark play areas filled with flumes, waterslides, fountains, and more."
Rough Guide "The leader in kid-friendly resorts, with one-, two- and three-bedroom suites sleeping up to six, two giant swimming pools with water slides and even a spa for the little ones."
Star Service "Management's recent tack—adding even more kid-friendly programs and creative decor, and expanding healthier meal options—has made it better than ever. " Full review
Afar Magazine "Orlando offers a variety of family-friendly accommodations, from kid-centric hotels to luxury resorts that pamper adults and also cater to kids." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"Big, family-orientated resort packed with amenities." Full review
Fodor's "This 24-acre Nickelodeon-themed resort is so kid-friendly that you can barely take a step without bumping into images of SpongeBob, Dora the Explorer, Jimmy Neutron, or other Nick characters." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Many of the 777 units are two-bedroom suites with kitchenettes, bunks and video games for kids, and private bedrooms for grown-ups...ultimately typical family-style suites, they’re brightly painted" 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
