Cheapie Hotels. Any good experiences?

[dskib]

We’re considering a super thrifty trip to Universal. It’s been YEARS since we’ve been there. I’m trying to look at ways to do it inexpensively but still have fun. Non-peak season, so we would not be getting the express pass.

I know I could get something like a Super 8 for about $40/night, which would allow me to splurge more on Park activities and dining.

TripAdvisor reviews are typical - peopleeither say it’s great or it’s a total mess.

Has anyone had any luck staying at aplace like that?

 

[kmacht]

I'm looking too. Just need a clean place to sleep for the wwek, not looking for a resort experience. Hotwire has some decent prices.

Keith

 

[wdw&sonny]

Use priceline, set your star limit and your price. Likely to get something better than Super 8 for $40 per night. But, there will be resort fees to consider too.

 

[powellrj]

DS stayed at the Baymont in Celebration last year and it was fine for him. He never ate the breakfast, but they had one. It was a cheap room to sleep and shower.

 

[DisneyLiz20]

I’ve heard good things about the Air BnB in the area!

 

[glassslippergirl]

We’ve always had good experiences at Red Lion on Irlo Bronson, but that’s closer to WDW than US.

 

[DisneyLiz20]

We’ve always had good experiences at Red Lion on Irlo Bronson, but that’s closer to WDW than US.

You’re the second person who recommended that place recently! Is it safe there?

 

[glassslippergirl]

You’re the second person who recommended that place recently! Is it safe there?

I’ve always felt safe. It’s a pretty sprawling complex with a lot of rooms. I can’t say if or how much security they have, but we had a problem with our smoke detector late at night, and maintenance took care of it right away. The rooms always seem pretty well maintained to me. There’s a clean pool area and playground. It’s on a busy street (close to the exit for either 194 or 4– not sure which), so there’s a lot of traffic, and it backs up sometimes. You can cross the street to Bob Evans or Perkins, and there’s a lot more restaurants a short drive away.