Universal Helios Grand Hotel
Our tips:
- Private entrance to Epic Universe
- Rooftop bar with a view
- Free Early Park Admission
Universal Helios Grand Hotel
Universal Helios Grand Hotel, a Loews Hotel, is the hotel inside Universal Epic Universe. It belongs to the Signature Collection, Universal's most luxurious hotels. The hotel has a Mediterranean feel with celestial touches: constellations and sun motifs decorate the building.
Location and transport
The hotel sits on Celestial Park, right in the middle of Epic Universe. Guests have their own entrance to the park (with a valid park ticket for Epic Universe). A free shuttle bus runs to the other parks and CityWalk.
Rooms and suites
The rooms are decorated in blue and purple, like a peaceful garden, with flowers on the headboard. A standard room with two queen beds is around 30 m². There are also suites and kids' suites themed to How to Train Your Dragon. According to Universal, the hotel has 500 rooms and 35 suites.
Private entrance
Through the private entrance you can stroll straight into Epic Universe. You buy a park ticket separately.
Early Park Admission
Get into the park up to an hour before opening, at a selection of attractions (with a valid park ticket).
Swimming pool
The pool has a zero-depth entry and a hot tub, with the Lotus Lagoon restaurant next to it.
Food and drink
Flora Taverna serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, with a breakfast buffet and Mediterranean dishes. Bar Helios is the rooftop lounge, with tapas, seafood, cocktails and views over Epic Universe. By the pool you'll find the open-air restaurant Lotus Lagoon, and at Aurora Market you can grab something on the go.
Practical information
Check-in is from 4pm, check-out by 11am at the latest. With the official Universal Orlando app you can also check in on your phone if you booked directly with Universal. Helios guests don't get free Express Unlimited, but they do get Early Park Admission.