09/23/2026
🏨 WHICH UNIVERSAL ORLANDO HOTEL SHOULD YOU STAY AT?
One of the questions I get ALL the time:
"Okay, Sara…but which Universal hotel is actually worth it?"
And honestly? There isn't one answer.
Universal Orlando has multiple resort categories, and each one offers something different. (and I like them all for different reasons)
✨ Value / Prime Value
These are great for travelers who want to stay on-site without putting as much of the vacation budget toward the hotel.
They're especially appealing if you're planning to spend most of your time in the parks anyway.
✨ Preferred
A nice middle ground if you want a little more resort experience and additional amenities while still being mindful of cost.
✨ Premier
This is where things get REALLY interesting.
Qualifying Premier hotels include Universal Express Unlimited for registered guests during their stay, along with other benefits.
If you're already considering Express, this can completely change the math of your vacation.
💡 Here's the thing people sometimes miss:
Don't compare Universal hotels based ONLY on the nightly room rate.
You want to look at the total value.
Hotel + transportation + early park access + Express benefits + resort amenities + convenience.
Sometimes the "more expensive" hotel can actually make sense once you add everything together.
And sometimes the lower-priced option is exactly what I'd recommend.
