Our Guide to Universal's Signature Hotels

Universal have 5 Signature Hotel options:

Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, Universal’s flagship luxury resort, styled after the colourful seaside village of Portofino, Italy. Expect elegant rooms, beautiful harbour views, three themed pools, and a peaceful, upscale atmosphere. Guests also receive Unlimited Express Passes, making it the top choice for convenience and premium comfort.

Hard Rock Hotel, a stylish, music‑themed resort with a lively, upscale vibe. Hard Rock offers spacious rooms, a huge pool with underwater speakers, and the closest walking distance to Universal Studios Florida. Guests enjoy Unlimited Express Passes, making it perfect for families and thrill‑seekers who want maximum park time.

Loews Royal Pacific Resort, a lush, tropical‑themed escape inspired by the South Pacific. Royal Pacific features serene landscaping, a lagoon‑style pool, and relaxed island‑style dining. Guests receive Unlimited Express Passes, making it a fantastic balance of value, atmosphere, and convenience.

Loews Sapphire Falls Resort, a vibrant Caribbean‑inspired resort with waterfalls, bright décor, and a large, inviting pool. Sapphire Falls offers a relaxed island feel and a scenic water taxi to the parks. Note: This hotel does not include Universal Express Passes, making it a great option for guests who want a beautiful setting at a lower price point.

Universal Helios Grand Hotel, Universal’s newest luxury property, offering a modern, Mediterranean‑inspired design with premium amenities and sophisticated styling. Helios Grand provides upscale dining, elegant rooms. Note: This hotel does not include Universal Express Passes, making it ideal for guests who want luxury without needing the added perk.

Universal Signatures Hotels - Access and Benefits

All the Signature Hotels include Early Park Entry.

Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, Hard Rock Hotel & Loews Royal Pacific Resort all include unlimited Express Passes from check-in day to check-out day for Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure. They also include a Water Taxi to Universal Studios & Islands of Adventures and Shuttle Buses to all parks.

Sapphire Falls does not offer Express Passes for on-site guests. It has a Shuttle Bus to all parks. This hotel has a walking path to the water park Volcano Bay and also includes a Water Taxi to Universal Studios & Islands of Adventure.

Loews Helios Grand Hotel, also located in Epic Universe, does not offer Express Passes for on-site guests. It has a dedicated entrance to Universal Epic Universe and a Shuttle Bus to other parks. Does not include Water Taxi.

You can enjoy simplified shopping and dining across the resort by charging it to your room key card.

When making purchases at select in-park stores you can opt to have it delivered directly to your hotel at no extra cost.