We spent 3 nights at this hotel while visiting Universal Orlando. The Express Pass at most of the rides makes staying at one of the 3 Universal Hotels worth the price. This is the newest, and least expensive of the 3 hotels. It is a beautiful resort with a Polynesian theme. Check-in was reasonably efficient after the worker decided to call for help to reduce wait time. It is a bit of a hassle to check-in at the hotel, and then walk across the lobby to check-in at the park and get your passes. Not sure why the room key cannot also be your admission ticket to the park as it is a Disney. The common areas were reasonable clean for a high volume hotel, but the walls and doors were showing signs of abuse from bein...

I took my 21 & 25 yrs old children to Universal Studio & stayed at the Royal Pacific Hotel. This is the way to go. It was so convienent to take the water taxi from the hotel to the parks & city walk & restaurants & shopping. Everything is right there. You get up go for breakfast downstairs at the self serve lounge & hop on the water taxi to the parks...

Summary: We have stayed at all three Universal Studios hotels in the past, and this is the best place to get away at Universal Orlando! Stayed here from June 30, 2012 through July 8, 2012. Plenty of things to offer the entire family. Great restaurants, excellent service throughout the facility, super pool and pool bar area, and easy access to the parks and Citywalk. Highlights: *Lunch at Emeril's Tchoup Chop. Wife says it was the best burger she has ever had. *Bula Bar....great food, even better service. Davis, an excellent server, took care of us several times and her service was impeccable! *Karaoke at Jake's on Thursday. Very family friendly! *Comfortable lounge area with free wifi. *Express passes at the...

I was very impressed with this hotel. Much concern by all staff for making the stay great. Wonderful pool area and staff that really catered to all needs from passing frozen fruit and suntan lotion to nice activities for kids. We were there to see Harry Potter - which was wonderful. It really pays to stay on property with th...