Universal Orlando's new luxury hotel will have an entrance to Epic Universe

Universal Orlando Resort has revealed plans for its newest luxury property: the Universal Helios Grand Hotel, a Loews Hotel.

By: Christina Jelski

To open as part of the highly anticipated Epic Universe theme park in 2025, the 500-room resort will be co-owned and operated by Loews Hotels & Co. 

The Universal Helios Grand will feature a blend of Mediterranean- and celestial-inspired design elements as well as floor-to-ceiling windows in the lobby offering views of Epic Universe's Celestial Park. 

Notably, the property will be the first Universal Orlando hotel to have its own theme park entrance. Located just off the lobby, the entrance will offer direct access to and from Epic Universe.

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Accommodations will include a mix of standard rooms and suites, with some offering theme park views. The hotel will also feature How to Train Your Dragon Kids' Suites, themed after the Viking village of Berk from the popular film franchise.

Dining options will include full-service Mediterranean restaurant Flora Taverna, coffee shop and grab-and-go concept Aurora Market and Lotus Lagoon, a poolside bar and grill. Bar Helios, a rooftop lounge, will serve tapas and cocktails and afford panoramic views of Epic Universe.

The property will also be home to a zero-entry pool with underwater speakers. Cabanas will surround the pool. There also will be a fitness center, a game room and a Universal Orlando Resort Store.

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The Universal Helios Grand will be part of Universal's new Signature Collection, one of three reimagined hotel categories that are designed to help guests choose accommodations based on style and budget. The Signature Collection showcases full-service hotels with elevated service and dining options, while the Prime Value Hotels and Value Inns and Suites categories offer a mix of service and amenity levels at more accessible price points. 

In line with other Universal Orlando hotels, guests at the Universal Helios Grand will have access to early park admission, complimentary shuttle transportation, resort-wide charging privileges and merchandise delivery.

The addition of the Universal Helios Grand will bring Universal Orlando's portfolio to 11 hotels. 

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