Courtyard by Marriott Across Universal, OrlandoCourtyard by Marriott Across Universal in Orlando, United States has a corrected score of 3.3 ± 0.6 (thin evidence, no platform scores), ranked 151 of 306 hotels we score in Orlando. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.3 before correction. Rooms from about $109 a night (cached, not a live quote).This ten-story Courtyard by Marriott sits on Caravan Court directly across from Universal Studios in Orlando, with the theme park entrances a walk of under ten minutes. Rooms are one- and two-bedroom suites that sleep up to ten, each with a mini-fridge, and the property was recently renovated. Facilities include a pool, gym, restaurant, business centre, free parking and free scheduled shuttles to the parks, with breakfast available for a surcharge. SeaWorld is about six miles away and Walt Disney World roughly thirteen. Rates start at $109 a night. It suits families and groups visiting Universal who want space and a short walk to the gates, though some guests have found the corridors dim and parts of the renovation unfinished.What stands out

Clean, spacious suites sleeping up to ten

Short walk to Universal Studios

Free theme park shuttle and parking

Pool, gym and restaurant on site

Watch out for

Hallways described as dark

Some renovation work poorly finished

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