The Point Hotel & Suites Orlando Review: Suites, Fees, Parks

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The Point Hotel & Suites Orlando is an all-suite, condo-style hotel at 7389 Universal Boulevard, about 1.5 road miles from Universal Orlando’s parking garages and close to ICON Park and the convention center. The hotel says it has 150 residence-style units, from king studios with a kitchenette to 716-square-foot one-bedroom suites with a full kitchen and balcony.

What it lacks matters just as much: there’s no theme park shuttle, no free breakfast and none of the Universal or Disney hotel perks. This review covers suites, pool, food, fees and real road distances, based on the hotel’s own pages and its Booking.com listing, checked in October 2026. For on-site and nearby options, see our guide to the best hotels near Universal Studios Orlando.

Quick answer: Book The Point if you want a kitchen and a heated pool for a small resort fee ($11 a night plus tax, which the hotel says covers parking) and you’ll drive or take a rideshare to Universal (about 1.5 miles) and Epic Universe (about 2.9). Skip it if you need a free shuttle, a free breakfast or room for more than four people in one suite.

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The Point Orlando photos

Here’s a look at the suites, kitchens, bathrooms, lobby and courtyard from the property’s own photo gallery. Tap any photo to enlarge it, or see the full gallery and current rates on Booking.com.

Location and distances: minutes from Universal by car

The Point stands at the corner of Universal Boulevard and Carrier Drive, across the boulevard from Westgate Palace. Universal Boulevard runs north to Universal’s garages and south past ICON Park toward the convention center; Carrier Drive and Kirkman Road lead to Epic Universe.

We mapped these routes with OSRM from the hotel building, without traffic; return legs can run longer (about 2.3 miles back from Universal’s garages). The hotel’s own figures vary from page to page, and its 7.1 miles to “Walt Disney World Resort” is far shorter than the drive to any Disney park lot.

Destination	Our route	Hotel’s figure	Main roads
Universal garages (toll plaza)	About 1.5 mi	1 to 1.4 mi	Universal Blvd
Epic Universe parking toll plaza	About 2.9 mi	2.9 to 3.2 mi	Kirkman Rd, Epic Blvd
ICON Park	About 1.1 mi; 1.1 to 1.3 mi on foot	1.1 mi	Universal Blvd
Orange County Convention Center	About 2.2 mi (North/South) to 2.5 mi (West)	2 to 3.1 mi	Universal Blvd
SeaWorld parking toll plaza	About 5 mi	4.9 mi	I-Drive, Central Florida Pkwy
Disney Springs (Lime garage)	About 8 mi	Not listed	Sand Lake Rd, I-4
EPCOT main parking lot	About 12.5 mi	7.1 mi (Disney)	Sand Lake Rd, I-4
Magic Kingdom (TTC lot)	About 14 mi	Not listed	I-4, World Dr
Orlando airport (Terminals A/B)	About 11 to 12 mi	About 11 mi	Sand Lake Rd, SR 528

On foot, ICON Park is about 1.1 to 1.3 miles, roughly 25 minutes, mostly along Universal Boulevard and across Sand Lake Road; our hotels near ICON Park guide lists closer stays. Walking to Universal is less practical: about 1.5 miles to the garage area, then a further walk through the garages and CityWalk to the gates.

We routed Disney trips via Sand Lake Road and I-4; Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom’s lots are about 12 to 13 miles out and up to 14.5 back. FDOT is rebuilding that interchange as a diverging diamond, with completion expected in 2027, so your map app may choose another route; allow extra time.

Rooms: king studios, double kings and 716-square-foot Grand Suites

The hotel’s accommodation page lists four suite types, all for up to four guests. Booking.com uses its own names: King Studio with Sofa Bed and Deluxe Double King (36 m² each) and Superior One-Bedroom Apartment with Balcony (67 m²).

Suite (hotel name)	Size	Beds	Kitchen and extras
Executive King Suite	387 sq ft	1 king + sofa bed	Mini fridge and microwave
Executive Double King Suite	385 sq ft	2 kings	Kitchenette
Executive Grand Suite w/Balcony	716 sq ft	1 king + sofa bed	Full kitchen, balcony, washer/dryer, jetted tub
Executive Grand Suite w/Balcony (Accessible)	716 sq ft	1 queen + sofa bed	Full kitchen, washer/dryer, jetted tub, ADA design

The king suite is an open-plan studio with the bed set back from a sofa; the double-king suite fits two king beds and a kitchenette into a similar space. The Grand Suites add a separate bedroom, a living room with a sleeper sofa, a dining table and a balcony. The hotel’s pages disagree on some details: the double king also appears as 397 sq ft, the Grand Suite as 721, and one page gives the king suite a “private kitchen” while the room page says “small refreshment area with a mini fridge and a microwave”.

Kitchens and laundry

The Grand Suites’ full kitchens have a stovetop, microwave, full-size refrigerator and dishwasher, according to the hotel’s FAQ. For more places to cook, see our list of Orlando hotels with kitchens.

For laundry, the Grand Suite’s floor plan and the accessible suite’s description list an in-suite washer and dryer, as does the FAQ for one- and two-bedroom suites; the king and double-king suites list none. The FAQ also mentions two-bedroom suites for up to six, yet none appears on the room list or on Booking.com, so confirm with the hotel.

Beds, cribs and housekeeping

Booking.com says there are no extra beds, and free cribs are available on request for children up to 2. The hotel’s FAQ offers free cribs or Pack ‘n Plays, but one answer rules out rollaways while another says they depend on room type. Housekeeping is “upon request only” in the booking policy, while one FAQ answer says it’s included, so ask at check-in. Suites use keyless entry from your phone.

Pool, hot tub and recreation

The pool sits in a palm-lined courtyard between the buildings, with a hot tub and a covered bar area. The hotel’s FAQ says the pool and whirlpool are heated year-round, and Booking.com lists a shallow end and a pool bar.

Don’t expect a water park: the hotel lists no waterslide, lazy river or splash pad, just billiards and foosball by the pool. For slides, see the resort-style options in our best hotels on International Drive guide.

Some balconies look straight over the courtyard, like this one, while others face the road and trees beyond. Request a pool view if it matters, but it isn’t guaranteed.

Dining and breakfast

Breakfast isn’t included. The Point Café opens at 7 a.m. with Starbucks coffee, breakfast sandwiches and wraps, pancakes, bagels and fruit. On Booking.com, a breakfast add-on cost US$10.99 per person per night for a sample stay at the time of writing.

The Cabana Bar & Grill by the pool serves burgers, quesadillas, 12-inch pizzas, wings, salads and tropical cocktails such as the Point Rum Runner. The dining page lists it as opening at 5 p.m., while the homepage pitches it for lunch, so check the hours on arrival.

The Grab & Go Market in the lobby is open 24 hours for snacks and basics. For dinner out, the hotel’s homepage lists Universal CityWalk and several International Drive restaurants within about 1.5 miles, and Restaurant Row on Sand Lake Road about 3.3 miles away.

Parking, resort fee and hotel policies

The Point’s booking policy adds a resort fee of $11 per day to every reservation. Booking.com’s price breakdown for a sample two-night stay in November 2026 matched it: a US$22 resort fee, plus 12.5% tax on the room and the fee. The hotel’s FAQ says the fee covers high-speed Wi-Fi, self-parking, fitness center access and pool towels.

So, per the hotel, parking is included at the time of writing, and no valet is listed. Booking.com’s facility list for this listing, however, says on-site parking costs US$3 a day, so confirm at check-in. Booking.com also mentions electric vehicle charging, which the hotel’s pages don’t, so ask first. For comparison, self-parking alone was $26 to $36 a night plus tax at Universal’s own hotels at last check; our Orlando resort fees explained guide has more.

• Check-in and check-out: 4 p.m. and 11 a.m.; early or late times depend on availability and cost extra.
• Age: the main guest must be 21 or older, with photo ID and a credit card.
• Deposit: Booking.com lists a US$200 damage deposit on arrival. The hotel’s direct-booking policy describes a $200 hold or a $20 non-refundable waiver.
• Pets and parties: no pets (ADA service animals welcome) and no parties or bachelor(ette) groups.
• Smoking: not allowed indoors or on balconies; the recovery fee is $250.

Getting to Universal, Epic Universe, SeaWorld and Disney

The hotel’s FAQ says it doesn’t offer a scheduled shuttle and suggests Uber or Lyft. That’s the main trade-off of staying here.

• Driving to Universal: prepaid standard self-parking is $35 a day including tax on Universal’s parking page at the time of writing, valid all day at Epic Universe and the main garages, with same-day re-entry if you show your receipt.
• Rideshare: Universal has a dedicated drop-off and pick-up area with no parking fee, and it’s a short ride.
• I-RIDE Trolley: the Green Line serves Major, Universal and Westwood boulevards about every 45 minutes, with free transfers to the Red Line on International Drive. Trolleys run 8 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.; a ride is $2 ($1 for ages 3 to 9) and a one-day pass $8. Check the route map for the nearest stop.
• Disney World: a 12 to 14.5-mile drive to the theme park lots (about 8 to Disney Springs), where standard parking is $35 a day. The Point isn’t on Disney’s Early Theme Park Entry list.

As an off-site hotel, The Point includes no Universal Express and no Early Park Admission, which Universal offers to its own hotel guests and other selected groups. Volcano Bay closes for maintenance on October 26, 2026, with reopening planned on or before April 1, 2027. Our hotels near Epic Universe guide covers stays closer to the new park, and getting around Orlando without a car explains buses, trolleys and rideshare.

Amenities: fitness, Wi-Fi and meeting space

The hotel lists a fitness center with treadmills, free weights and cardio machines, Wi-Fi covered by the resort fee, an on-site ATM and keyless entry. Booking.com adds a 24-hour front desk and baggage storage. There are event rooms for meetings, small weddings and celebrations, handy for convention trips. No spa treatments or kids’ club are listed. The accessible Grand Suite is described as fully ADA-compliant.

Who it suits

• Families of three or four who want a separate bedroom, a full kitchen and a balcony without a big resort fee.
• Friends who would rather share two king beds than two queens.
• Universal and Epic Universe visitors with a car or a rideshare budget.
• Convention-goers and longer stays that benefit from a kitchen and the parking the hotel includes in its fee.

It’s a poor fit for five or more in one suite, groups with no one aged 21 or over, pet owners and anyone who wants a free shuttle or a water park.

Pros

• Every suite has at least a kitchenette; the Grand Suites add a full kitchen, balcony and washer-dryer.
• A small resort fee that, per the hotel, covers self-parking and Wi-Fi.
• About 1.5 miles to Universal’s garages and 2.9 to Epic Universe’s parking.
• Heated pool and hot tub, pool bar, café and 24-hour market.
• ICON Park is within walking distance for most adults.

Limitations to know

• No shuttle to the parks or the airport.
• Breakfast costs extra, and the bar is listed as opening at 5 p.m.
• Four guests per suite at most, and Booking.com lists no extra beds.
• Housekeeping may be on request only.
• 21+ check-in, no pets and a $200 deposit.
• The hotel’s pages contradict each other on sizes, rollaways, housekeeping and suite types, and its FAQ still calls Epic Universe “upcoming”.

What to check before you book

• Kitchen type: full kitchen in the Grand Suites, kitchenette in the others; read the room description.
• Washer and dryer: listed for the Grand Suites only; confirm yours has one.
• The right listing: Booking.com shows two pages for this address. “The Point Hotel & Suites Universal” isn’t taking reservations; our links go to the bookable one, “The Point Hotel & Suites”.
• Fees: check the $11 resort fee, 12.5% tax and deposit in the price breakdown, and ask whether parking is free.
• Housekeeping and hours: ask how often suites are cleaned and when the café and bar open.

Nearby alternatives

• Westgate Palace: condo-style villas with kitchens directly across Universal Boulevard; see our review for fees and park transport.
• Drury Inn & Suites near Universal Orlando: free hot breakfast, parking and Universal shuttle, but only a microwave and refrigerator for cooking.
• Our cheap hotels on International Drive roundup compares budget picks farther south.

Check your dates for The Point Hotel & Suites and compare suite types with fees included.

Frequently asked questions

Does The Point Hotel & Suites Orlando charge a resort fee?

Yes. The hotel’s booking policy adds $11 per day to every reservation, and Booking.com’s breakdown for a sample November 2026 stay showed the same $11 a night plus 12.5% tax. The hotel says the fee covers Wi-Fi, self-parking, fitness center access and pool towels, though Booking.com’s facility list shows parking at US$3 a day, so confirm.

Does The Point Orlando have a shuttle to Universal Studios?

No. The hotel’s FAQ says it doesn’t run a scheduled shuttle and suggests Uber or Lyft. Universal’s garages are about 1.5 road miles away, and Universal has a rideshare drop-off and pick-up area with no fee. If you drive, prepaid standard self-parking at Universal was $35 a day including tax at the time of writing.

Can you walk from The Point Orlando to Universal or ICON Park?

ICON Park is walkable for most adults: about 1.1 to 1.3 miles, roughly 25 minutes, along Universal Boulevard and across Sand Lake Road. Universal is less practical. The walking route to the garage area is about 1.5 miles, and the gates are a further walk through the garages and CityWalk, so a short drive or rideshare makes more sense.

Do all suites at The Point have a full kitchen?

No. The 716-square-foot Grand Suites have a full kitchen with a stovetop, full-size refrigerator, microwave and dishwasher. The smaller king and double-king suites have a kitchenette, and the room page describes the king suite’s as a mini fridge and microwave. If cooking matters, book a Grand Suite and read the room description before you pay.

How many people can stay in a suite at The Point Hotel & Suites?

Every suite type on the hotel’s room page and on Booking.com is listed for up to four guests, using a sofa bed in the king suite and the Grand Suites. Booking.com says no extra beds are available, though free cribs can be requested for children up to 2. The FAQ mentions suites for up to six, but none is listed.

Is breakfast included at The Point Orlando?

No. Breakfast is sold at The Point Café, which opens at 7 a.m. with Starbucks coffee, breakfast sandwiches, wraps and pancakes. On Booking.com, a breakfast add-on was US$10.99 per person per night for a sample stay at the time of writing. With a kitchen or kitchenette in every suite, you can also make your own.

Bottom line

The Point Hotel & Suites Orlando is a practical, apartment-style base for Universal and Epic Universe, with full kitchens in the Grand Suites, a heated pool and an $11 nightly resort fee that the hotel says covers parking. You give up a shuttle, free breakfast and space for more than four, so it suits small families and friends with a car. See available suites at The Point Hotel & Suites and check the total with fees.

Sources checked in October 2026: The Point accommodation page, The Point FAQ, The Point booking policy, Universal Orlando parking, I-RIDE Trolley routes and fares.