Review : Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Orlando Near Universal Orlando Resort | Marriott Bonvoy

The Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Orlando Near Universal Orlando Resort is an excellent, affordable hotel when you’re planning a fun-filled trip to the Universal Orlando parks.

The Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Orlando Near Universal Orlando Resort costs between $ 71 and $ 200 USD per night, depending on the time of year. Alternatively, it’s easily accessible with points, ranging from 20,000 to 45,000 Marriott Bonvoy points per night.

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The Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Orlando Near Universal Orlando Resort is ideally located, not far from Universal Studios Orlando and CityWalk.

Walking from the hotel to CityWalk would be easy, thanks to a 25-minute walk. By car, the journey takes about 8 to 10 minutes.

Another option is the free shuttle bus from the hotel, with a friendly bus driver.

Departures are at 7.40am, 9.15am, 10.10am and 11.15am. Then, the return trip from Universal Studios Orlando to the hotel is at 5:25pm, 6:30pm and 7:35pm.

Wanting to minimize travel time between the hotel and Universal Studios Orlando, I chose this location. The free shuttle, free breakfast for all and the presence of a Universal Studios customer service desk on the premises were perfect for my needs.

I was warmly greeted at reception and the agent listed all the options available for my stay.

What’s more, as the hotel was rather sparsely booked, I was able to get an upgrade to a Studio with a King bed.

This room was large enough for a total of four people, and the sofa could be converted into a bed for two.

The “bedroom” section included the King-size bed, a large desk with drawers, the wardrobe and a TV.

The lounge area featured another TV, a sofa bed and a large work desk.

The bathroom was divided in two.

In the first section was the bathroom sink, and the section with mini-refrigerator, coffee maker and microwave oven. The toilet and shower were located on the other side of the door.

The view from my room was of the hotel pool, some palm trees and the parking lot of an adjacent hotel.

Breakfast is offered daily to all hotel guests, between 6:00 and 10:00 am.

It contains standard Fairfield Inn & Suites hotel items, such as :

• Slices of bread, bagels, bread cakes and gluten-free bagels, toasted to your liking using the toaster.
• Fresh fruit and fruit juices
• Cereals, oatmeal and toppings
• Cheese omelettes and patties or sausages
• Hard-boiled eggs, milk, chocolate milk and yogurt
• Coffee and tea

A “convenience store” section called Corner Market offers cold drinks, snacks,popsicles, quick meals, use of a microwave and a few personal items.

To keep costs down and eat fresh or fast, our advice is to go to the Walgreens pharmacy, just a few minutes’ walk from the hotel.

The swimming pool at the Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Orlando Near Universal Orlando Resort comes in handy on those hot Florida days.

Right next to the pool is the fitness room. You have to get out of the hotel and into this little cabin, so you can train.

There are three basic machines, weights, towels and a water dispenser.

Laundry facilities are available for guests.

The washer and dryer cost $2 USD, and laundry soap ($3 USD) is available for purchase at the Corner Market at reception.

There are many other hotels around Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Orlando Near Universal Orlando Resort. But there’s also a Burger King just across the street and several sit-down restaurants.

Walgreens is a large drugstore within walking distance of the hotel and is perfect for personal items, alcohol, electronics, Disney souvenirs that cost less than in the parks, and food.

CityWalk is an entertainment venue, similar to Disney Springs. It’s right next to Universal Studios Florida, Universal’s Islands of Adventure and Universal’s Volcano Bay water park.

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Orlando Near Universal Orlando Resort does not offer Early Access to Universal Studios Resort parks.

However, taking the first shuttle from the hotel at 7:40am to Universal synchronizes you to be among the first when the parks open.

The Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Orlando Near Universal Orlando Resort is in a safe neighborhood close to everything. The free shuttle to the Universal parks is very popular and runs on time.

What’s more, the staff are very helpful and courteous.

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