ORLANDO, Fla. – (June 27, 2023) – Holiday Inn & Suites Across from Universal Orlando™, a Universal Partner Hotel, today announced the completion of its multimillion-dollar renovation. The renovation encompassed modernizations to all guest rooms and suites, the lobby, and all meeting and event venue spaces.
“We are thrilled to invite new and returning guests to a warm and welcoming environment as they explore all that Orlando has to offer,” said Carlos Adorno, general manager of Holiday Inn & Suites Across from Universal Orlando. “These renovations deliver the hotel into the modern era and provide a comfortable stay at an exceptional price, which is a valuable opportunity for those visiting our local theme parks and attractions.”
Upon arrival at the hotel, guests are welcomed by a revitalized modern and contemporary lobby, featuring abstract art and accent décor blended with signature brand elements. A new communal table is centralized in the lobby, surrounded by other ample seating areas for guests to kick back and relax. Guests are also introduced to the new ‘coral coastal’ color palette, which carries throughout the hotel with shades of neutral gray complemented by pops of deep blue and bright coral to provide a bright and fresh atmosphere.
Inside the hotel’s renovated 239 guestrooms and 151 suites, new seating creates a home-like feeling in the living space, as well as new lighting, headboards, nightstands, built-in closets, dressers, 55-inch TVs, and desks. Accommodations also boast new modern kitchenettes with mini-fridges, microwaves (suites only), and Keurig® machines. Visitors can also relax in the hotel’s courtyard patio and embrace the tropical, modern feeling embodied by the updated landscaping, which includes river rock and wood bark grounding spotted with colorful flora.
The hotel’s 13,000 square feet of meeting and event space, including the Grand Ballroom and Junior Ballroom, was completely redesigned with new paint, carpet, lighting, furnishings, and window treatments. From corporate meetings to weddings, the hotel’s event spaces can be arranged in various ways to host up to 500 guests. In addition, modern cabinetry and stone tops were added to the Star Quarter’s Boardroom and Actor’s Room, perfect for small gatherings.
Located in the heart of Orlando’s entertainment district at 5916 Caravan Ct. Orlando, Florida 32819, Holiday Inn & Suites Across from Universal Orlando™ lies within walking distance of Universal CityWalk™ and is conveniently located near many of Orlando’s popular attractions and other theme parks including Walt Disney World Resort®, SeaWorld® Orlando, and ICON Park™. The hotel also provides complimentary scheduled shuttle service to Universal Orlando Resort™ for all registered guests and is just a short drive from International Drive, where visitors can explore the best shopping, dining, and entertainment in the city.
For more information, visit hiuniversal.com.