• Stay at a hotel near Universal Studios in sunny Orlando, Florida.Palm tree image by Elena kolesnikova from Fotolia.com
  
  Universal Studios Resort in Orlando attracts tourists with its roller coaster rides, as well as shopping and dining experiences at the Universal Citywalk. It is the second-largest amusement resort in the Orlando area. Most of the rides at the park are based on Universal films, such as "Jurassic Park" and "Harry Potter." Although the resort includes hotels such as Hard Rock Hotel and Loews Royal Pacific, accommodations can be found near Universal as well.
  
  

Grand Bohemian Hotel

• The Grand Bohemian is within five minutes' walking distance of Universal Studios Resort and has been given a four-diamond rating by AAA. This hotel offers amenities such as a heated outdoor swimming pool, exercise room and on-site restaurant, the Boheme, which has also been given a AAA four-diamond rating. The Grand Bohemian Gallery, an art gallery in the hotel, features more than 100 pieces of rare international art. The 248 guestrooms and suites at the hotel have 27-inch televisions and daily newspaper delivery. The concierge level on the 15th floor offers a continental breakfast. Grand Bohemian is less than a five-minute drive from downtown Orlando's Lake Eola Park, a recreational area that has cycling paths and fishing.
  
  Grand Bohemian Hotel
  325 S. Orange Ave.
  Orlando, FL 32801
  888-213-9110
  grandbohemianhotel.com
  
  

Travelodge Orlando Downtown Centroplex

• Located about a five-minute drive from Universal Studios, Travelodge provides amenities such as an outdoor swimming pool, guest laundromat and on-site restaurant that serves breakfast and lunch. The restaurant gives hotel guests a 10% discount. Travelodge also has a business center with fax services. Each guestroom includes cable television and a coffeemaker. Some of the rooms have a private balcony. The hotel is a five-minute walk from from TD Waterhouse Centre, home of the Orlando Magic basketball team. Travelodge is also less than a 10-minute drive from the shopping and dining establishments on Orlando's International Drive.
  
  Travelodge Orlando Downtown Centroplex
  409 N. Magnolia Ave.
  Orlando, FL 32801
  800-578-7878
  travelodge.com
  
  

Crowne Plaza Hotel Orlando-Downtown

• Crowne Plaza Hotel Orlando-Downtown is right off Interstate 4 and is within walking distance of Lake Concord, which offers opportunities for fishing. The hotel is less than a 10-minute drive from Universal Studios. Amenities at Crowne Plaza include car rental services, children's activities and an on-site restaurant, District Five Restaurant & Lounge, that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Live entertainment is provided at the Bonkerz Comedy Club. Hotel guests may attend the comedy shows for free. Guestrooms at the Crowne Plaza include satellite television, microwave and refrigerator. Some of the rooms have a kitchenette and dishwasher. Crowne Plaza is less than a 15-minute drive from the Bob Carr Performing Arts Center, which presents live theatrical productions throughout the year.
  
  Crowne Plaza Hotel Orlando-Downtown
  304 W. Colonial Dr.
  Orlando, FL 32801
  888-444-0401
  ichotelsgroup.com