The Point Hotel & Suites
7389 Universal Blvd., Orlando, Florida, 32819, United States, Orlando, Florida, USA
Why We Like It
The convenience of being able to cook a few meals, the location near I-Drive, Universal and SeaWorld, and the price combine to make this an attractive choice for families, couples, or business travelers.
Fodor's Expert Review
In the center of the entertainment triangle bounded by I–4, Florida's Turnpike, and the Beachline Expressway, this all-suites resort is near Universal Orlando, outlet shopping malls, I-Drive attractions, and the Convention Center, making it a good option for family vacations, romantic getaways, and business travel. Accommodations are in studio suites with kitchenette and one- or two-bedroom suites with full kitchen, washer, and dryer. A grocery-delivery service is available to stock the kitchen before you arrive. The heated outdoor pool and hot tub offer a refreshing plunge after a workout at the fitness center or an all-day theme park marathon.
You Should Know The complimentary shuttle service has a set schedule. If you have small children who might want a break in the afternoon, you'll have to use a ride-share service, as the shuttle return service is only at night.
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Room
Spacious studios and suites provide gel-infused mattresses, flat-screen TVs, fast, reliable Wi-Fi and balconies with chairs. You can save money cooking in the room in the well-appointed kitchenettes, and some rooms even come with a washer/dryer.
Tip Rooms on higher floors provide excellent views of the city, I-Drive and theme-park fireworks, depending on what direction your room faces.
Bathroom
Some suites have separate tiled showers and Jacuzzi tubs, which can provide a relaxing end to a day filled with hectic theme park activities.
Lobby
The contemporary, white, almost wintry theme in the lobby provides a welcoming escape from the Florida heat. Scattered seating arrangements provide a spot to rest during a busy check-in. The concierge can help guests with arrangements for theme park tickets.
Pool
Palm trees surround the pool and hot tub, set within the protective wings of the building. Ample lounge chairs, towel service, poolside dining, and cocktails are available. There is a nominal fee for the use of an outdoor pool table.
Gym
The fitness center features Lifescape fitness machines for interactive hiking, running and biking.
Dining
The bright and contemporary Barista lounge features Starbucks coffee and a fresh, hot buffet breakfast, and a la carte options every morning. The poolside Cabana Bar & Grill offers casual American cuisine for lunch and dinner. The Evo Lounge & Tapas Bar provides a variety of hors-d’oeuvres, wines, and beers until 10 p.m.
You Should Know Try to get to breakfast early. The dining space is somewhat small and can fill up quickly, particularly when many of the guests are aiming to maximize their hours at the theme parks.
Drinking
Cocktails are available at the poolside bar, and the Evo Lounge & Tapas Bar offers wines and beers from all over the world.
What's Nearby
Getting Around
The I-Ride Trolley will take you from one end of International Drive to the other, and the hotel provides a complimentary shuttle service to and from the Disney parks and Universal Studios. Hotel parking is included in the service fee, and a car would be the most efficient way to get back and forth to the parks, but taxis or ride-share services are readily available.
Restaurants
International Drive’s entertainment and dining opportunities are legendary, and The Point Hotel & Suites is only a block off the drive. Chain restaurants such as Chili's, TGI Fridays, and Pizza Hut (3-minute drive), are closest, but a variety of steakhouses such as Longhorn and Outback (5-minute drive) can be found if you head south. Boston Lobster Feast (6-minute drive) is an all-you-can-eat lobster and king crab buffet, but if you seek fine dining, you'll find it at Pointe Orlando (8-minute drive), where Capital Grille serves up prime steaks and chops, and The Oceanaire Seafood Room lives up to its name.
Bars
Pointe Orlando (8-minute drive) and the whole of International Drive offer more choices of drinking establishment than can be visited in a week. Two bars near Pointe Orlando cater to those who seek a truly cool experience: minus5° Ice Experience, with coat rentals to stave off frostbite, and ICEBAR Orlando, which has a warm room next door for dancing. The Pub Orlando is a pleasant, British-style spot, where staff wear kilts and you can pour your own beer. One quite vibrant spot on I-Drive is Mango's Tropical Cafe (5-minute drive) a multi-story nightclub, with spectacular shows, dance floors, and multiple bars.
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