Universal Orlando’s new luxury hotel

Universal Orlando Resort has revealed plans for its newest luxury property: the Universal Helios Grand Hotel, a Loews Hotel. To open as part of the highly anticipated Epic Universe theme park in 2025, the 500-room resort will be co-owned and operated by Loews Hotels & Co.

The Universal Helios Grand will feature a blend of Mediterranean- and celestial-inspired design elements as well as floor-to-ceiling windows in the lobby offering views of Epic Universe’s Celestial Park.

Notably, the property will be the first Universal Orlando hotel to have its own theme park entrance. Located just off the lobby, the entrance will offer direct access to and from Epic Universe.

The Universal Helios Grand will be part of Universal’s new Signature Collection, one of three reimagined hotel categories that are designed to help guests choose accommodations based on style and budget. The Signature Collection showcases full-service hotels with elevated service and dining options, while the Prime Value Hotels and Value Inns and Suites categories offer a mix of service and amenity levels at more accessible price points.

The addition of the Universal Helios Grand will bring Universal Orlando’s portfolio to 11 hotels.