Universal Helios Grand Hotel
Universal’s Helios Grand Hotel has been referred to as “the crown jewel of Epic Universe and the pinnacle of Universal Orlando’s hotel experiences,” so we’ve had high expectations for this swanky new resort. This hotel is made of up of 500 rooms, and the hotel is described as “a majestic Mediterranean-inspired escape rising above the lush gardens and scenic waters of Celestial Park at Epic Universe.”
Everywhere you look around the hotel, you’ll find details intended to immerse you in the palace of Helios, the Greek god of the sun. Inside, you’ll have opportunities to look for celestial patterns, constellations, and “elegant yet casual Mediterranean design elements.” OK, do you have an idea of the vibe? Good, because we’ve got a lot to show you!
Lobby
The lobby is truly a breathtaking sight! As soon as you step inside, your eyes are immediately drawn to the floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a portion of Celestial Park! That’s right; you can find some of the best views of Epic Universe right there in the lobby!
But what really sets this hotel apart from the rest is that it comes with a dedicated entrance to Epic Universe. Oh, yes! Imagine being able to step right out the door into the hotel’s exclusive entrance leading inside the park.
This gets you direct access to and from the theme park in a matter of a few steps!
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Hotel Amenities & Perks
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Alright — it’s pretty fun to just be able to step inside and have a look around, but what else is available to you during your stay? Helios Grand Hotel has many amenities and perks just waiting for your arrival!
Let’s start things off by talking about the stunning Resort-style Pool. This zero-entry pool will blow your mind with its underwater speakers, poolside cabanas available for rent, hot tub, poolside movies, recreational activities, and more.
Here’s a closer look at the hot tub! This looks like the perfect place to relax after a busy day at Epic Universe, right?
The patio area offers an incredible view of Dark Universe. We could seriously get used to these views!
There’s also a complimentary state-of-the-art Fitness Center available to hotel guests during your stay, equipped with a variety of strength and cardio equipment. The young (and young at heart) are all welcome inside the Game Room, where you can have hours of fun playing through a selection of games available with the purchase of a game card.
Of course, along with everyone at the other Universal Orlando hotels, you’ll also receive exclusive theme park benefits. Visitors staying at Universal Helios Grand Hotel will receive Early Park Admission to enjoy select attractions at the theme parks, including Universal Epic Universe, with the park’s opening on May 22nd, 2025. Early Park Admission allows Universal hotel guests entrance into the park up to one hour before the park officially opens for the day. Universal Orlando hotel guests can also use Universal’s complimentary shuttle bus transportation, resort-wide charging privileges to their hotel room via their room key, complimentary merchandise delivery, and more.
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Dining
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Since Universal Grand Helios Hotel is a Signature Universal hotel, there are multiple dining options for you to enjoy here. Flora Taverna is the hotel’s full-service restaurant offering breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The restaurant also features a lobby bar and an open-style kitchen with live cooking, Mediterranean comfort foods, pizza ovens, and al fresco seating.
Aurora Market is the hotel’s resident contemporary coffee shop and market. Here, you’ll be able to comb through offerings of coffees, grab-and-go food items, and snack and dessert options from morning to night.
Lotus Lagoon is the hotel’s poolside bar and grill. You’ll be able to enjoy a cocktail or choose from a selection of non-alcoholic drinks and enjoy casual food options like burgers, salads, sandwiches, and more.
Don’t forget Bar Helios for those late-night cravings and gatherings. This restaurant is the hotel’s exquisite new lounge offering a menu of tapas and familiar favorites, handcrafted specialty cocktails…
…and “unmatched 360-degree views of Epic Universe and beyond.” Um, yeah. They weren’t kidding about those UNMATCHED VIEWS!
We’re already imagining how stunning this view will be at night, and if you can time it just right, you might even catch a glimpse of Epic Universe’s nightly fireworks display from high above!
Universal spared no expense in making this place look GOOD. We can’t stop looking at the ceiling. Those constellations are incredible!
This bar is open Sunday through Thursday from 4 PM to 12 AM and Friday and Saturday from 4 PM to 1 AM.
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Rooms
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The Standard rooms are supposed to “evoke the tranquility of a blissful garden,” which sounds so relaxing after a long park day.
There are two queen beds with oh-so-cozy-looking comforters and pillows.
There’s one lamp in the middle and a shared nightstand…but you don’t have to share charging stations! Along with regular outlets, you’ll find USB-A and USB-C.
If you turn 180 degrees from there, you’ll see the dresser. Inside the door on the left, there’s a mini fridge hiding.
The other four drawers can store any of your belongings!
Above that is the TV…but who needs that when you have the Epic Universe view? (More on that later)
Then there’s a desk area with one chair complete with a phone and lamp.
These rooms are also available with a connecting door in case you’re traveling with a big group!
Up front is a closet with a safe, a luggage rack, an iron, an ironing board, extra pillows, and several hangers.
Now it’s time to see the bathroom!
The vanity area also has lots of storage. One drawer holds towels, and another holds a hair dryer. There’s one sink, but you’ve got a decent amount of counter space!
Behind a pocket door are the toilet and shower. We love the blue tiles in here!
Now it’s time to admire the view. If you stay in one of these rooms, you’re gonna want to save some time to sit here and take it in. There’s even a chair and a small table — it has to be placed there just for that purpose!
Yes, you can really look down into the brand-new Epic Universe theme park! Talk about a fantastic hotel perk! We can’t wait to see what this is like once the park is open and full of Team Members and parkgoers.
If you stay at the resort, you’ll have a dedicated entrance to Universal Epic Universe, making it easier to visit your favorite Nintendo characters or fly with Toothless.
Like Universal’s other resorts, guests will also have access to Early park Admission, up to an hour before the park opens, and transportation to the other parks. Universal also has two other brand-new hotels, Stella Nova and Terra Luna, which are very close to the parks and offer similar perks like transportation, Early Park Admission, and amazing restaurant options.
