Loews Hotels & Co, co-owner and operator of the hotel portfolio at Universal Orlando Resort, has opened the company’s newest hotel, Universal Helios Grand Hotel, a Loews Hotel.
The property is one of three new hotels from Loews Hotels & Co debuting this year at the theme park destination. Universal Stella Nova Resort and Universal Terra Luna Resort opened in January and March, respectively.
The opening of Helios Grand Hotel brings the Orlando hotel portfolio to a total of 11 hotels and 11,000 guestrooms. The joint venture partnership between Loews Hotels & Co and Universal Orlando now spans more than 25 years. This year marks the largest expansion ever for the destination.
The 500-room Mediterranean-inspired property is the newest addition to the destination’s Signature Collection hotel category. Guests can enjoy amenities and benefits including a rooftop bar, resort-style pool, poolside cabanas, a dedicated entrance to Universal Epic Universe that is accessible from the hotel lobby and early park admission.
The hotel’s guestrooms were designed to evoke the tranquility of a blissful garden, with many rooms offering views of Epic Universe. Its lineup of suites range from Presidential, Celestial and Hospitality Suites to the How to Train Your Dragon Kids’ Suites.
Artwork throughout the hotel is inspired by adventure and wonder. Lobby arches depict a rising sun transforming into a setting moon, while the projection mapping experience at the elevator landing reflects both a sun and a moon in the cosmos. Guests leaving for the theme park in the morning will be surprised when returning for the evening to see a new image.
