This article is your ultimate comparison guide of Universal Premier hotels 2023. Are you thinking of staying at one of Universal Orlando’s Premier hotels and trying to decide which one is best? The three Premier Hotels at Universal Orlando each have unique themes and various dining options to set them apart, but which is truly the best?
In this article, we are going to compare Universal Premier Hotels to help you decide which is best for your next Universal vacation!
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Universal Orlando Resort has 8 different unique hotel options for guests to book when staying onsite for their Orlando vacation. They separate these hotels with 4 different tiers, starting with Value, Value Prime, Preferred, and the top tier Premier. The Universal Studios Orlando Premier hotels are considered the “luxury” or “deluxe” options of Universal hotels, therefore, priced the highest.
The three different Universal Premier Hotels are all top notch choices with the best amenities and truly a great choice for an epic vacation,
So, which of the Universal hotels are Premier?
The unique thing about the Preferred hotel category is that there is only one hotel that qualifies for it. Loews Sapphire Falls Resort is the only Preferred Universal hotel, and that is because it does not offer the same top tier amenities and is much lower priced.
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So, what are the benefits of staying at a Universal Premier hotel? Of course, it better be worth it to stay at the best of the best with the higher price tags than the other tiers. We tend to think that Universal offers some great perks for the Premier hotel category and definitely make it worth it to spend a little extra to stay in one.
As we mentioned above, some of the best perks of Premier resorts at Universal is the transportation options offered.
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The first Universal Premier hotel we are going to talk about is the Royal Pacific Resort, which is a Polynesian paradise. Resort rooms typically start at $312 per night and all have views of the beautiful tropical landscaping and South Sea decor. Guests truly can feel their troubles melt away at the lagoon-style pool that is lined with lush palm tree vegetation, that is great for kids or adults.
This Premier hotel at Universal Orlando lives up to its name with white sand beach pools and relaxing waterfalls that is perfect for a tropical getaway.
You will love the dining at this 2022 Premier Universal hotel, especially with special ticketed dinner events like the Wantilan Luau. Guests can book an experience to see a weekly Hawaiian dinner show with an all you can eat buffet with Polynesian food. Hula and fire dancers? Sign us up!
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The Hard Rock Hotel is always a classic when it comes to Universal Studios Premier Hotels because who doesn’t want to stay like a rockstar? The Hard Rock Hotel is perfect for the pop culture fan or even music lover as the entire hotel is covered with authentic rock n’ roll memorabilia. Rooms start at just around $359 per night, which are totally worth it if you want to see the booth where Elvis recorded his first song!
This Premier Hotel at Universal Orlando lives up to its name, with the California Mission theme outdoors and architecture inspired by the Hotel California album by the Eagles. No matter if you come for the music or the award-winning restaurants, The Hard Rock Hotel will be a stay you’ll never forget.
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Loews Portofino Bay is all about luxury with this Universal premier hotel 2023, which is inspired by the beauty of the seaside village of Portofino, Italy. This Premier hotel at Universal immerses you fully with cobblestone streets, a sparkling bay filled with colorful canoes and romantic Italian architecture. At Portofino Bay, you will also find charming live music playing among the streets lined with lush cypress trees and vegetation. Rooms at Portofino Bay start at $372 a night, which seems worth it to be transported across the world to a small village in the Italian Riviera.
If you want the real deal at this Universal Studios Premier hotel, you can look no further, as the authentic restaurants located here are among the best and alone worth a visit. Many guests claim that Portofino Bay is on another level and is the best Universal Premier hotel on property. We will leave that up for you to decide!
So, what are some of the pros of staying at the Universal Orlando Premier Hotel Portofino Bay?
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So, what is the best Universal Premier Hotel? That will always depend on what you’re looking for out a vacation. There are better choices of Premier Resorts for Universal depending on your party, budget, length of stay and preferred dining and theme! All three resorts are great for kids, especially seeing as that each Premier hotel at Universal offers a specialty themed kid’s suite. There is also free Universal Express Pass Unlimited offered at each of the Premier tier hotels, so it also a wash in that category.
If you’re looking for a honeymoon or romantic getaway, we would suggest going with Portofino Bay first and then using Royal Pacific as a close second. The Hard Rock Hotel tends to be a little nosier with the huge pool complex and rock n’ roll theming. Each Universal Orlando Premier Hotel has their own unique set of highlights, and we just can’t choose our favorite!
While Royal Pacific Resort is technically the cheapest with rooms starting at $312 a night, we really don’t think that there is a huge price difference overall.
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A: There are three Premier hotels at Universal: Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, The Hard Rock Hotel and Loews Royal Pacific Resort.
A: All three Premier Universal hotels come with a free Universal Express Pass Unlimited for all guests registered to the room.
A: The self parking at Loews Royal Pacific Resort is $28 per vehicle per night and valet parking is $37 per car, per night.
A: There is not a casino at Hard Rock Hotel in Orlando, which is on Universal Orlando Resort property.
A: The self parking at The Hard Rock Hotel Orlando is $28 per vehicle per night and valet parking is $37 per car, per night.
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