Universal Orlando Shares First Details of Helios Grand Hotel at Epic Universe

Aug 22, 2024 in "Universal Orlando Resort"

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Posted: Thursday August 22, 2024 9:30am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

Universal Orlando Resort is set to expand its portfolio with the introduction of Universal Helios Grand Hotel, a Loews Hotel, opening in 2025. This new hotel promises to offer a unique blend of relaxation and immersion, including a dedicated entrance to Universal Epic Universe.

Located within the highly anticipated Universal Epic Universe, Universal Helios Grand Hotel is situated in the heart of Celestial Park, a landscaped area that reflects the hotel's astronomical and mythological themes. The hotel is designed with a Mediterranean-inspired aesthetic, featuring elegant yet casual design elements that create a welcoming atmosphere.

Universal Helios Grand Hotel - Lobby

The hotel's architecture and interior design draw inspiration from the Greek god of the sun, Helios, and celestial patterns are a recurring motif throughout the property. The lobby, for instance, boasts floor-to-ceiling windows offering breathtaking views of Celestial Park and Epic Universe, immersing guests in the park's brilliance both day and night.

Universal Helios Grand Hotel offers 500 guest rooms and suites, many of which offer views of Epic Universe. Family options include the How to Train Your Dragon Kids' Suites, which are inspired by the Viking village of Berk, allowing children to sleep amongst dragons in a colorful, themed environment.

Universal Helios Grand Hotel - Guest Room

Universal Helios Grand Hotel - Kids' Suite

The hotel offers a variety of dining options catering to different tastes and preferences:

Flora Taverna: A full-service restaurant that serves Mediterranean comfort foods, pizzas from a live-cooking kitchen, and offers al fresco dining with scenic views of Celestial Park.

Universal Helios Grand Hotel - Flora Taverna

Universal Helios Grand Hotel - Flora Taverna Lobby Bar

Aurora Market: A contemporary coffee shop and market that provides freshly-roasted coffees, grab-and-go items, and snacks throughout the day.

Universal Helios Grand Hotel - Aurora Market

Lotus Lagoon: A poolside bar and grill where guests can enjoy casual fare such as burgers, salads, and sandwiches, along with refreshing cocktails or non-alcoholic drinks.

Universal Helios Grand Hotel - Lotus Lagoon

In addition to its dining options, the hotel features a variety of amenities designed to enhance the guest experience:

Bar Helios: A rooftop lounge offering 360-degree views of Epic Universe, creative tapas, specialty cocktails, and a stylish ambiance for evening relaxation.

Bar Helios View

Universal Helios Grand Hotel - Bar Helios

Resort-Style Pool: The hotel's zero-entry pool is equipped with underwater speakers, a hot tub, and poolside cabanas, making it an ideal spot for relaxation. Poolside movies and recreational activities are also available.

Universal Helios Grand Hotel - Resort-style Pool

Fitness Center: A state-of-the-art facility offering a range of strength and cardio equipment.

Game Room: Guests can enjoy a variety of arcade games, providing entertainment for the whole family.

Exclusive Theme Park Benefits

One of the standout features of Universal Helios Grand Hotel is its dedicated entrance to Universal Epic Universe, providing guests with direct and convenient access to the theme park. This exclusive benefit allows guests to bypass general entry points, ensuring they can maximize their time at the park (valid theme park admission is required).

Additionally, guests staying at the hotel are eligible for Universal Orlando's exclusive theme park benefits, including Early Park Admission, complimentary shuttle bus transportation to the parks and Universal CityWalk, resort-wide charging privileges, and complimentary merchandise delivery to the hotel.

New Hotel Categories at Universal Orlando

The addition of Universal Helios Grand Hotel also brings three reimagined hotel categories to Universal Orlando.

TheSignature Collection – including Universal Helios Grand Hotel, Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, Hard Rock Hotel, Loews Royal Pacific Resort and Loews Sapphire Falls Resort – offers full-service amenities, distinguished service, exceptional dining and more.

The Prime Value Hotels – including Universal Aventura Hotel, Universal Stella Nova Resort (opening January 21, 2025) and Universal Terra Luna Resort (opening February 25, 2025) – offer a mix of services and amenities made for comfort.

The Value Inns and Suites – including Universal Cabana Bay Beach
Resort and Universal Endless Summer Resort – Surfside Inn and Suites & Dockside Inn and Suites – are fun, affordable options offering standard rooms and spacious suites with kitchenettes.

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drew8116 hours ago

That’s true.

sedati17 hours ago

Would a show-building be any worse than the view half that hotel will have anyway?

Disneyhead'7120 hours ago

I don't think many of the rooms will have a view of the show building. Only those on the far left side of the back side of the hotel.

drew8121 hours ago

Still wondering about the room view from Helios and seeing that big Potter show building.

Disneyhead'7121 hours ago

Well, since the park entrance is between HTTYD and SNW, a connection there is out. Hellos Grand Hotel is between Potter and Monsters, a connection there is out. And between SNW and Monsters, and between HTTYD and Potter there are large expansion plots. I really just don't see how it would even be possible.

mkt21 hours ago

Good idea from a logistics perspective, but it goes against the entire concept of the park.

Rich Brownn22 hours ago

The whole idea is that these are separate worlds. Celestial Park works as a buffer to allow the themes not to bleed into each other.

J454623 hours ago

park looks great though I wish the lands were more connected with pathways and connections between them instead of single entry/exits

djlaosc1 day ago

It's going to be interesting to see how they do the early entry. It seems that the journey from Helios (the hotel connected to the hotel) is further to Super Nintendo World, than from the entrance to Super Nintendo World (where other non-connected hotel guests will be coming from). If everyone enters at the same time from both entrances, then although it may be quicker to make your way through the Helios entrance, you could be at a disadvantage for the extra distance to travel compared to those arriving from the entrance (although if you are at the back of the entrance queue, then you would arrive at SNW after Helios guests). I wonder if they will do like Disneyland/California Adventure where they will allow you into the park early, and hold people at either the entrance to SNW/Stardust Racers, or whether they will allow Helios guests in earlier than the entrance guests, to allow them to be in front of the entrance guests.

djlaosc1 day ago

They weren't the attractions that I was expecting, but I'll take it! I was expecting Harry Potter and Celestial Park to be the ones open, to be similar to IOA Ministry of Magic = Forbidden Journey Stardust Racers 1 = Hagrids Stardust Racers 2 = Velocicoaster Carousel = Flight of the Hippogriff (not exact, but something that younger guests could ride).

trr11 day ago

bioreconstruct @bioreconstruct Aerial video overview of current construction in Epic Universe. Aerial look at construction of the raised traffic circle near Epic Universe.1 Road sign recently added for Epic Blvd WB to Kirkman Rd NB. Also to Helios Grand Hotel and I-4.2 Bridge construction to Universal's electric bus service area.3 Electric bus service area. Aerial look at road signs being raised at Epic Blvd WB to Kirkman Rd NB. Near Epic Universe.Arrow at a crate with directions to the other Universal parks

Andrew252 days ago

A way to spread crowds a bit. Prioritize EPA at Islands/USF for Potter, Nintendo for Epic.

ToTBellHop2 days ago

Universal hotels and, perhaps, (they haven’t said) some tiers of UOAP on some dates. No different than the existing parks just opening WWoHP plus one more ride.