Rosen Shingle Creek Universal Blvd

9939 Universal Boulevard, Orlando, FL 32819 , United States

Guest reviews: 9

HOTEL OVERVIEW

Honestly, when I first pulled up to the Rosen Shingle Creek on Universal Boulevard, I wasn’t expecting much – I mean, it’s one of those massive conference hotels that could easily feel like a soulless convention center with beds. But you know what? This place actually surprised me in the best way possible.

The lobby hits you right away with this whole upscale Florida vibe – think dark wood, rich fabrics, and enough space that you don’t feel like you’re fighting through crowds even when it’s busy (which, let’s be real, is most of the time during peak season). What I really appreciated was how they’ve managed to make a 1,500-room property feel… well, not enormous once you’re inside. The staff at check-in actually seemed to know what they were doing, which honestly can be hit or miss at these bigger hotels. Parking was surprisingly painless too – I was dreading some nightmare garage situation, but they’ve got it figured out.

Here’s the thing that really sold me on this place: the location is absolutely perfect if you’re doing the theme park thing, but it doesn’t feel like you’re staying inside a tourist trap. You’re literally five minutes from Universal Studios – I timed it – but the hotel sits on this gorgeous piece of property along Shingle Creek where you can actually hear birds instead of just car horns. The rooms are solid four-star quality (I had a standard king and it was plenty spacious), though I’d definitely request something away from Universal Boulevard if you’re sensitive to traffic noise. The pool area is where this place really shines – it’s huge without being chaotic, and there are enough quiet corners that you can actually relax even when families are having fun in the main areas.

I’ll be honest, the food situation is better than expected for a hotel this size. The breakfast buffet is pricey but comprehensive, and there’s a decent steakhouse if you don’t feel like venturing out. Speaking of venturing out, you’re close enough to International Drive that you’ve got endless dining options, but far enough away that you’re not dealing with that tourist corridor craziness right outside your door. The fitness center is actually well-equipped – not just a couple of treadmills thrown in a closet – and if you’re into golf, their course is legitimately nice (though book ahead, especially in winter when all the snowbirds are here).

What really impressed me was how well they handle the conference crowd versus leisure travelers. During the week it skews business heavy, but they’ve designed the space so you’re not constantly bumping into name tag conventions in the elevator. The weekend vibe is much more relaxed and family-friendly. With a 9.0 rating, you’re getting genuine quality here – not just inflated scores from people who’ve never stayed anywhere decent. It’s the kind of place where you’d be comfortable bringing your parents or your boss, you know? Just solid, reliable, and surprisingly pleasant for what could have been just another big Orlando hotel.

HOTEL HIGHLIGHTS

Reviews

Staff: 9.1

Comfort: 9.3

Location: 9.3

Free WiFi: 8.7

Facilities: 9.2

Cleanliness: 9.3

Value for money: 9.0

Verity from United Kingdom

9/10

Really great hotel - lovely room and facilities. Excellent room service.

Oguzhan from Germany

9/10

Hotel was huge with lots of different options for dining, leisure and other activities, swimming pools, etc. We really enjoyed our stay at the hotel, wished we booked for more days.

David from United States

9/10

Excellent resort without the added resort fees. Plenty of restaurants onsite and great comfortable rooms.

Rawan from Kuwait

9/10

Clean quote relaxing place

Guerire from United States

8/10

Cleanliness, restaurants, location

Coral from United States

9/10

Enjoyed our stay, you have everything you need - food, fun, shopping.

Darshan from United States

9/10

Excellent stay. Very clean and great amenities.

Doreselle from United States

9/10

Except for the parking,everything was wonderful!the place is very clean and nice! They have their own store 24/7 too inside..definitely staying here when we come back to Orlando

Victoria from United States

9/10

That you do not even have to go outside the hotel to get a bite or to have relaxation

Pela from Greece

8/10

Comfortable , nice surtounding

SURROUNDINGS

What's nearby:

Seaworld Gate 3: 3.5 km
Sea World Orlando: 3.7 km
Lester Mandell Park: 5 km
Obstacle Ninja Academy: 5 km
Win-Gate Club and Park: 2.3 km
Montpelier Village Club: 2.2 km
Lake Ridge Club and Park: 1.9 km
SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium: 3.9 km
Museum of Illusions Orlando: 4 km
Ripley's Believe It or Not!: 4.3 km

Restaurants & cafes:

Restaurant Cala Bella: 50 m
Restaurant Café Osceola: 50 m
Cafe/bar Tobias Burgers & Brews: 50 m

Top attractions:

Lakefront Park: 19 km
Turkey Lake Park: 12 km
Cypress Grove Park: 13 km
Disney's Boardwalk: 16 km
Lost Caverns Adventure Golf: 6 km
Tibet-Butler Nature Preserve: 19 km

Natural beauty:

Lake Whisperwood Lake: 4.9 km

Public transport:

Train Meadow Woods: 11 km
Train Sand Lake Road: 10 km

Closest airports:

Orlando Executive Airport: 24 km
Orlando International Airport: 13 km
Orlando Sanford International Airport: 61 km

ROOMS

Deluxe Queen Room with 2 large double beds for 4 adults
King Room with 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults

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FACILITIES

View:

Inner courtyard view
River view
City view
Landmark view
Pool view
Garden view
Lake view
View

Bedroom:

Linen
Wardrobe or closet
Alarm clock

General:

Shuttle service Additional charge
Carbon monoxide detector
Minimarket on site
Shared lounge/T V area
Vending machine (snacks)
Vending machine (drinks)
Designated smoking area
Air conditioning
Non-smoking throughout
Allergy-free room
Wake-up service
Heating
Laptop safe
Interconnected room(s) available
Carpeted
Lift
Family rooms
Barber/beauty shop
Ironing facilities
Facilities for disabled guests
Non-smoking rooms
Iron
Wake up service/Alarm clock
Room service

Kitchen:

Refrigerator

Bathroom:

Toilet paper
Towels
Bath or shower
Private bathroom
Toilet
Free toiletries
Bathrobe
Hairdryer

Outdoors:

Picnic area
Outdoor furniture
Sun terrace
Terrace
Garden

Wellness:

Kids' pool
Fitness/spa locker rooms
Fitness
Massage chair
Full body massage
Hand massage
Head massage
Couples massage
Foot massage
Neck massage
Back massage
Spa/wellness packages
Foot bath
Spa lounge/relaxation area
Steam room
Spa facilities
Light therapy
Body wrap
Body scrub
Body treatments
Hair styling
Hair colouring
Hair cut
Pedicure
Manicure
Hair treatments
Make up services
Waxing services
Facial treatments
Beauty Services
Sun umbrellas
Sun loungers or beach chairs
Hot tub/Jacuzzi
Massage Additional charge
Spa and wellness centre Additional charge
Fitness centre Additional charge
Sauna Additional charge

Transport:

Public transport tickets Additional charge

Activities:

Happy hour Additional charge
Tennis equipment Additional charge
Table tennis
Games room
Fishing Additional charge
Golf course (within 3 km) Additional charge
Tennis court

Living Area:

Seating Area
Desk

Food & Drink:

Coffee house on site
Fruits Additional charge
Wine/champagne Additional charge
Kid-friendly buffet
Kid meals Additional charge
Special diet menus (on request)
Snack bar
Breakfast in the room
Bar
Restaurant
Tea/Coffee maker

Accessibility:

Auditory guidance
Visual aids: Tactile signs
Visual aids: Braille
Emergency cord in bathroom
Lower bathroom sink
Higher level toilet
Toilet with grab rails
Wheelchair accessible
Upper floors accessible by elevator

Room Amenities:

Socket near the bed
Clothes rack

Languages spoken:

English
Spanish

Cleaning services:

Daily housekeeping
Trouser press Additional charge
Ironing service Additional charge
Dry cleaning Additional charge
Laundry Additional charge

Safety & security:

Fire extinguishers
CCTV outside property
CCTV in common areas
Smoke alarms
Key card access
24-hour security
Safety deposit box

Media & Technology:

Flat-screen TV
Cable channels
Radio
Telephone
Pay-per-view channels

Reception services:

Invoice provided
Concierge service
ATM/cash machine on site
Luggage storage
Tour desk
Express check-in/check-out
24-hour front desk

Business facilities:

Fax/photocopying Additional charge
Business centre Additional charge
Meeting/banquet facilities Additional charge

Entertainment and family services:

Babysitting/child services Additional charge

Parking Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible) and costs U S$34.08 per day.:

Valet parking
Electric vehicle charging station
Accessible parking

4 swimming pools Pool 1 - outdoor Free! Pool 2 - outdoor (kids) Free! Pool 3 - outdoor Free! Pool 4 - outdoor Free!:

Opening times
Open all year
All ages welcome
Heated pool
Shallow end
Pool/beach towels
Pool bar
Sun loungers or beach chairs
Sun umbrellas
Fence around pool
Opening times
Open all year
Suitable for kids
Heated pool
Shallow end
Pool/beach towels
Pool bar
Sun loungers or beach chairs
Sun umbrellas
Fence around pool
Opening times
Open all year
All ages welcome
Heated pool
Shallow end
Pool/beach towels
Pool bar
Sun loungers or beach chairs
Sun umbrellas
Fence around pool
Opening times
Open all year
All ages welcome
Heated pool
Pool/beach towels
Pool bar
Sun loungers or beach chairs
Sun umbrellas
Fence around pool

HOUSE RULES

Pets:

Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

Groups:

When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Check-in:

From 15:00 to 00:00

Check-out:

Until 11:00

Age restriction:

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Cancellation/prepayment:

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.

HOTEL ADDRESS

9939 Universal Boulevard, Orlando, FL 32819 , United States

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