{"id":67,"date":"2024-08-23T20:57:59","date_gmt":"2024-08-23T20:57:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/potterspotter.com\/?p=67"},"modified":"2025-03-07T17:05:44","modified_gmt":"2025-03-07T22:05:44","slug":"universals-grand-helios-hotel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/potterspotter.com\/?p=67","title":{"rendered":"Universal Helios Grand Hotel"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Universal has finally provided an update regarding the Helios Grand Hotel opening alongside Epic Universe in 2025. Located at the back of the park, this Mediterranean-themed hotel will allow guests to walk to and from the new park without ever hopping on any transportation systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full wp-duotone-unset-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"459\" height=\"269\" src=\"https:\/\/potterspotter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-69\" srcset=\"https:\/\/potterspotter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-1.png 459w, https:\/\/potterspotter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-1-300x176.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 459px) 100vw, 459px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"> <sub> Source: Universal Orlando Resort<br>Standard 2 Queen Bed Room <\/sub><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The 500 rooms available will include Standard, Club level, and Suite rooms. Standard rooms will continue the Mediterranean theming as either 2 queen beds, king bed, or deluxe 2 queen beds. Club-level rooms will have a standard 2 queen bed or deluxe 2 queen bed configuration with exclusive access to the Club lounge. Suites will be available as king, celestial, hospitality, presidential, or How to Train You Dragon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Helios will feature 2 primary dining locations in the hotel: Flora Taverna and Aurora Market. Flora Taverna will serve as the full-service dining location for the hotel. The menu will feature a Mediterranean-styled breakfast, lunch, and dinner, complete with a pizza oven, gyros station, and open grills. If you would rather eat a fast snack instead of a sit-down location, the Aurora Market has you covered. This quick service location will serve a little of everything from coffee to salads to cakes and will surely be a must for anyone on the run.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full wp-duotone-unset-2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"419\" height=\"277\" src=\"https:\/\/potterspotter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-70\" srcset=\"https:\/\/potterspotter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-2.png 419w, https:\/\/potterspotter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-2-300x198.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 419px) 100vw, 419px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"> <sub> Source: Universal Orlando Resort<br>Aurora Market <\/sub><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additional Dining includes the Bar Helios and Lotus Lagoon. Bar Helios, as the name suggests, will be the main location for alcoholic beverages. According to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.universalorlando.com\/web\/en\/us\/places-to-stay\/universal-helios-grand-hotel#Information-and-Policies\">Universal Orlando<\/a> website, the bar will also serve \u2018comfort food\u2019 such as burgers, seafood, and anti-pasta. Moving outside to the pool, the Lotus Lagoon is a full-service open-air dining location designed for ease. Ordering at this restaurant caters to the consumer as you can order without leaving your cabana.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full wp-duotone-unset-3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"448\" height=\"275\" src=\"https:\/\/potterspotter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-3.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-71\" srcset=\"https:\/\/potterspotter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-3.png 448w, https:\/\/potterspotter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-3-300x184.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 448px) 100vw, 448px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"> <sub> Source: Universal Orlando Resort<br>Bar Helios <\/sub> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full wp-duotone-unset-4\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"453\" height=\"264\" src=\"https:\/\/potterspotter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-72\" srcset=\"https:\/\/potterspotter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-4.png 453w, https:\/\/potterspotter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-4-300x175.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 453px) 100vw, 453px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"> <sub> Source: Universal Orlando Resort<br>Pool and Lotus Lagoon <\/sub> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After you fuel up, it\u2019s time to hit the park. With a stay at the Helios Grand Hotel, you not only get an exclusive entrance to Epic Universe, but you also gain early entry to the theme parks, free transportation, room key charging, and the ability to send your new souvenirs directly to your hotel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Don\u2019t want to leave the hotel? I don\u2019t blame you. Enjoy a dip in the zero-entry pool located next to the Lotus Lagoon. Don\u2019t want to get wet? Enjoy the fitness center or hotel game room.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Universal has finally provided an update regarding the Helios Grand Hotel opening alongside Epic Universe in 2025. 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