Universal's Helios Grand Hotel, a Loews Hotel

4.0 star property

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Exterior
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Lobby
2 bars/lounges, gastropub, lobby lounge
Restaurant

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

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8505 S. Kirkman Road, Orlando, FL, 32819
  • Place, Universal Epic Universe
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, ICON Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, The Orlando Eye
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Orlando, FL (MCO-Orlando Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

Club Level 2 Queen Beds (Dedicated Entrance to Epic Universe**)

  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe 2 Queen Beds (Dedicated Entrance to Epic Universe**)

  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Park View Deluxe 2 Queen Beds (Dedicated Entrance to Epic Universe**)

  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Skyline View 2 Queen Beds (Dedicated Entrance to Epic Universe**)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Park View How To Train Your Dragon Kids' Suite (Dedicated Entrance to Epic Universe**)

  • 51 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

How To Train Your Dragon Kids' Suite (Dedicated Entrance to Epic Universe**)

  • 51 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Pool View 2 Queen Beds (Dedicated Entrance to Epic Universe**)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Park View 1 King Bed (Dedicated Entrance to Epic Universe**)

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Park View 2 Queen Beds (Dedicated Entrance to Epic Universe**)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Celestial Suite (Dedicated Entrance to Epic Universe**)

  • 69 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard 2 Queen Beds (Dedicated Entrance to Epic Universe**)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Mobility Accessible Deluxe 2 Queen w/ADA tub (Dedicated Entrance to Epic Universe**)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Park View Deluxe Hearing Accessible 2 Queen Beds (Dedicated Entrance to Epic Universe**)

  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Park View Hearing Accessible 2 Queen Beds (Dedicated Entrance to Epic Universe**)

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Park View Club Level 2 Queen Beds (Dedicated Entrance to Epic Universe**)

  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds - Dedicated Entrance To Epic Universal

  • Sleeps 5

Park View Deluxe 2 Queen Beds - Dedicated Entrance To Epic Universal

  • Sleeps 5

Park View Hearing Accessible 2 Queen Beds - Dedicated Entrance To Epic Universal

  • Sleeps 5

Skyline View 2 Queen Beds - Dedicated Entrance To Epic Universal

  • Sleeps 5

Park View Deluxe Hearing Accessible 2 Queen Beds - Dedicated Entrance To Epic Universe

  • Sleeps 5

Club Level 2 Queen Beds -Dedicated Entrance To Epic Universal

  • Sleeps 5

Park View 1 King Bed - Dedicated Entrance To Epic Universe

  • Sleeps 3

Park View Club Level 2 Queen Beds - Dedicated Entrance To Epic Universal

  • Sleeps 5

Park View 2 Queen Beds - Dedicated Entrance To Epic Universal

  • Sleeps 5

Celestial Suite - Dedicated Entrance To Epic Universal

  • Sleeps 3

2 Queen Beds Room With Pool View - Dedicated Entrance To Epic Universal

  • Sleeps 5

How To Train Your Dragon Kids&Apos Suite - Dedicated Entrance To Epic Universal

  • Sleeps 4

Park View How To Train Your Dragon Kids&Apos Suite -Dedicated Entrance To Epic Universe

  • Sleeps 5

Deluxe Room-2 Queen Beds - Dedicated Entrance To Epic Universal

  • Sleeps 5

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About this property

Universal's Helios Grand Hotel, a Loews Hotel

Along with 2 restaurants, this smoke-free hotel has an outdoor pool and 2 bars/lounges. Free WiFi in public areas and a free theme park shuttle are also provided. Additionally, a fitness centre, a poolside bar and a rooftop terrace are on-site.
Universal's Helios Grand Hotel, a Loews Hotel offers 500 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. 55-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels and pay-per-view films. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Orlando hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs and telephones. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness centre.
During your stay at Universal's Helios Grand Hotel, a Loews Hotel, you're just a quick walk from Universal Epic Universe. Features include free WiFi in public areas and a free theme park shuttle, plus 2 restaurants.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
  • Drinking and dining options include 2 restaurants, a coffee shop, a poolside bar and 2 bars/lounges
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Valet parking and self-parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Services include a lifeguard on-site, dry cleaning/laundry and a concierge
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Just a 1-minute drive from Universal Epic Universe and 5 minutes from Universal CityWalk
  • Free theme park shuttle service
Universal's Helios Grand Hotel, a Loews Hotel offers its guests an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a fitness centre. There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/cafΘ. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Event space at this hotel measures 3425 square feet (318 square metres) and includes conference space. A rooftop terrace, early theme park entry, and a vending machine are also featured at the business-friendly Universal's Helios Grand Hotel, a Loews Hotel. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star Orlando hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
Flora Taverna – On-site restaurant. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting).
Aurora Market – On-site coffee shop. Guests can enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.
Lotus Lagoon – This restaurant is located by the pool. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
Bar Helios – On-site gastropub. Guests can enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.
Flora Taverna's Lobby Bar – On-site lobby lounge. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free theme park shuttle
  • Secured, covered parking on site (USD 36 per night)
  • Secured, covered valet parking on site (USD 45 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site valet and self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 1 to 40 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar

Restaurants on site

  • Aurora Market
  • Bar Helios
  • Flora Taverna
  • Flora Taverna's Lobby Bar
  • Lotus Lagoon

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Early theme park entry
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Early theme park entry
  • Fenced pool
  • Free theme park shuttle
  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lifeguards on site
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 3,425 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool cabanas (surcharge)
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 11 accessible parking spaces
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Lift (104 centimetre wide door)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (86 centimetre high)

More

  • 1 building
  • 10 floors
  • Built in 2025
  • Lifeguards
  • Mediterranean architecture
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 39.38 per night.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 1 to 40 per person
  • Covered self-parking fee: USD 36 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Valet parking fee: USD 45 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 39.38 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
**Valid theme park admission required

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Universal's Helios Grand Hotel A Loews Hotel
Universal's Helios Grand Hotel, A Loews Hotel Hotel
Universal's Helios Grand Hotel, A Loews Hotel Orlando
Universal's Helios Grand Hotel, A Loews Hotel Hotel Orlando

Universal's Helios Grand Hotel, a Loews Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 169 out of 206 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 206 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 206 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 206 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 206 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a nice hotel . The bed lacked comfort because there are no blankets and a hospital type blanket in the closet .
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Perfect
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jannette M

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, great staff and dining options.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Brett

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adriana

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Carlos, Bogota

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Todo está bien
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

pan

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meredith

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous hotel! 10 out of 10! Rooftop bar was outstanding!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Jinsik

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yakquelina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service beautiful property, spectacular view from the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Gayathri

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

XIMENA

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

alexey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The park view was the best thing
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary, Las Vegas

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yineth, Miami

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful propery
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Karla

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel and the staff was super friendly and helpful. Rooms are ok , not very luxurious which I expected from the exterior and lobby.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nelson

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Simply Epic!! Spacious. Cozy. Superb staff. Can’t get a better location for entry to Epic Universe. Get a park view for a park wide perspective. Particularly at night.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brigitte

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Daily housekeeping, easy check in and check out. Beautiful clean pool with food and drink service and of course the easy access to Epic theme park.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025