Located close to Universal Epic Universe and Orange County Convention Center, Universal's Helios Grand Hotel, a Loews Hotel provides a poolside bar, a rooftop terrace, and shopping on site. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Be sure to enjoy al fresco dining and a poolside location at the two on-site restaurants. In addition to a coffee shop/cafe and a garden, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices).
Located in Orlando, Universal's Helios Grand Hotel, a Loews Hotel is near theme parks. Some of the area's popular attractions include Universal Epic Universe and Orange County Convention Center. Universal CityWalk and Universal’s Volcano Bay are not to be missed. Visit our Orlando travel guide
8505 S. Kirkman Road, Orlando, FL, 32819
What's nearby
ICON Park
4 min drive - 2.7 km
The Orlando Eye
6 min drive - 3.4 km
SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium
6 min drive - 3.4 km
Universal Epic Universe
1 min walk - 0.1 km
Pointe Orlando
5 min drive - 3.3 km
Getting around
Meadow Woods Station
15 min drive
Orlando Station
18 min drive
Orlando Intl. Airport (MCO)
23 min drive
Restaurants
Pizza Moon
11 min walk
Cafe L'Air de la Sirene
12 min walk
The Burning Blade Tavern
10 min walk
Cosmos Cafe
3 min drive
Topgolf
4 min drive
About this property
Universal's Helios Grand Hotel, a Loews Hotel
Upscale hotel near Universal Epic Universe
Located close to Orange County Convention Center and Universal’s Volcano Bay, Universal's Helios Grand Hotel, a Loews Hotel provides a poolside bar, a rooftop terrace, and shopping on site. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Be sure to enjoy al fresco dining and a poolside location at the two on-site restaurants. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices), is available to all guests, along with a coffee shop/cafe and a garden.
Additional perks include:
An outdoor pool along with cabanas, sun loungers, and pool umbrellas
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), a free theme park shuttle, and early theme park entry
Valet parking (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and a porter/bellhop
A front-desk safe, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage
Room features
All 500 rooms include comforts such as 24-hour room service and laptop-compatible safes, as well as thoughtful touches like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
55-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
Wardrobes/closets, separate sitting areas, and mini fridges
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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 transportation
Electric car charging station on site
Free theme park shuttle
Secured, covered self parking on site (USD 36 per night)
Secured, covered valet parking on site (USD 45 per night; includes in/out privileges)
Limited onsite 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 crib
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.
55-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels
Pay movies
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
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 39.38 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 1 to 40 per person
Covered self parking fee: USD 36 per night (in/out privileges)
Covered valet parking fee: USD 45 per night (in/out privileges)
Rollaway bed fee: USD 39.38 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
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-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
**Valid theme park admission required
We should mention
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
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
Frequently asked questions
Does Universal's Helios Grand Hotel, a Loews Hotel have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 9:00 AM–10:00 PM.
How much does it cost to stay at Universal's Helios Grand Hotel, a Loews Hotel?
As of 2026/3/12, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Universal's Helios Grand Hotel, a Loews Hotel on 2026/4/12 start from NT$17,284, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Universal's Helios Grand Hotel, a Loews Hotel pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Self parking is available for USD 36 per night. Valet parking is available for USD 45 per night. Limited spots are available.
What time is check-in at Universal's Helios Grand Hotel, a Loews Hotel?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.
What time is check-out at Universal's Helios Grand Hotel, a Loews Hotel?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Universal's Helios Grand Hotel, a Loews Hotel located?
Situated in Orlando, this hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Universal Epic Universe and within 3 mi (5 km) of Orange County Convention Center and Universal CityWalk. Universal’s Volcano Bay and Universal Studios Florida are also within 6 mi (10 km).
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Reviews
Universal's Helios Grand Hotel, a Loews Hotel Reviews
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The location is just unbeatable. It was beautiful inside and staffs were all very nice,too. Both floral taverna and bar helios also very good food and service. I will definetly recommand this place.
For $500 expected better. Very small towels. Connecting room. Poor quality pizza at lobby restaurant. Great location if going to Unoversal but other than that…not worth the price
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.
Lovely hotel and great perk for early entry to Epic Universe. We had Hotels.com vouchers otherwise I wouldn’t pay the nightly rate as I just didn’t feel this was worth the £500/£600 per night price tag. The hotel was nice, clean but pricey.
I enjoyed my stay at the Universal Helios Hotel. The front desk receptionist was very attentive and polite, and I also had a good experience at the restaurant.
Unfortunately, on January 4th, around 9:15 PM, my boyfriend and I had an uncomfortable situation at the hotel gift shop. During our purchase, an employee appeared to laugh at us while wrapping the items. I do not speak English and do not feel comfortable with the language, which made the situation even more uncomfortable.
We were polite at all the time, and there was no reason for this behavior. I am reporting this so the situation can be addressed and does not happen again in the future.
The best part of this hotel is the room with a view of Epic, fantastic! The hotel itself is quite small, felt cramped in the lobby and bar area. The roof top bar is really nice but unless you have an outside seat there is no view of the park, plus the menu was limited, nothing plant based, GF etc.
This is a new hotel. It is expensive but convenient to the new Epic Universal Studios. Dining options are limited in the hotel itself, menu in the restaurant is not the best for kids or traditional meals. Beautiful hotel though and it will stay busy due to the proximity of the park.
The design? Stunning. The location? Prime for Epic Universe. But the walls? Practically made of tissue paper. You and your kids will get to know your neighbors very intimately. (Let’s just say we all heard the same bedtime story.) If you want to be fully immersed in neighbor’s vacation, this place is for you.
The property was beautiful and the staff were great. The issue I had is for the price, the room should have been bigger. We paid about $800 per night for a 2 queen room and it was sort of small. The distance from the bed to the wall where the TV was- was narrow. We kept having to go 1 at a time through that a space. Toilet paper was rough. The bed was very comfortable and direct and early access to Epic Universe was a plus.
Friendly, helpful staff from front desk to servers to theme park security to housekeeping. Grand Helios is extremely convenient for visiting the Epic park and just a 15 minute trip via their busses from City Walk and the other Universal Parks!
The Hotel is beautiful, clean and new. The staff for the most part friendly and inviting. The real issue is structurally. Maybe our $900 a night room wasn’t equipped with real walls. I understand when you come to these attractions hotels most people are excited about getting an early start but when you can hear everything going on in other rooms our outside at 7am is a little discouraging. And maybe I like to break routine on checkout day and wake up maybe at 8:0 or heck even 9 for an 11 am checkout. Impossible when yoir sleep is being interrupted but banging carts out people speaking outside or in the next room. So if you like to sleep till 8am on vacation, “forget about it”.
Staff was kind and helpful. Hotel was very clean, including the rooms. Our room had an issue with the toilet flushing every 15-20 minutes through the night that was not fixed during our stay and the controls for the lights on the room tablets were clunky and do not alway work. The window curtain controls did not work at all when trying to close at night or open in the morning.