Universal Orlando Resort shares lets us all in on what’s to come with their Universal Helios Grand Hotel, a Loews Hotel, opens in 2025. The 500-room resort will be located at the much-anticipated Universal Epic Universe theme park. Drawing inspiration from the Mediterranean with celestial pattern details, constellations, and other design elements, it features tranquil sleeping accommodations, amenities for the entire family to enjoy, dining options, rooftop bar, and its own entrance to the new theme park.

When guests walk inside, they’ll be transported to the fantastical world of the palace of the Greek god of the sun, Helios. Anyone and everyone is going to be amazed at the floor-to-ceiling window views of Celestial Park. Here’s what amenities the hotel offers to guests:

• Serene Guest Rooms and Spacious Suites – The guest rooms and suites of Universal Helios Grand Hotel evoke the tranquility of a blissful garden. Unique to Universal Helios Grand Hotel are the imaginative How to Train Your Dragon Kids’ Suites, where little ones can take to the skies and rest amongst dragons in a colorful room inspired by the Viking village of Berk.
• Dedicated Entrance to Universal Epic Universe – Located off the lobby is the hotel’s dedicated entrance into Epic Universe, providing direct, convenient access to and from the theme park (valid theme park admission required).
• Bar Helios – The sparkling and stylish rooftop lounge offers a delectable menu of creative tapas and familiar favorites, handcrafted specialty cocktails, and 360-degree views of Epic Universe and beyond
• Resort-style Pool – The oasis of the zero-entry pool is the ultimate spot for rest and relaxation – complete with underwater speakers, poolside cabanas available for rent, a hot tub, poolside movies, recreational activities and more.
• Guests can also enjoy a fitness center, game room, and Universal Orlando Resort Store

Choose from these dining options at Universal Helios Grand:

• Flora Taverna – A full-service restaurant offering breakfast, lunch and dinner and lobby bar featuring an open-style kitchen with live cooking, Mediterranean comfort foods, pizza ovens, and al fresco seating overlooking the beautiful scenery of Celestial Park
• Aurora Market – A contemporary coffee shop and market offering coffees, delightful grab-and-go food items plus snack and dessert options from morning to night;
• Lotus Lagoon – A poolside bar and grill where guests can cool off with cocktails or non-alcoholic drinks and enjoy casual fare options like burgers, salads, sandwiches and more.

Adding Universal Helios Grand Hotel also brings three reimagined hotel categories to Universal Orlando that are designed to make it easier for guests to select the hotel that best fits their preferred style and budget. The Signature Collection, including Universal Helios Grand Hotel, Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, Hard Rock Hotel, Loews Royal Pacific Resort and Loews Sapphire Falls Resort, offers full-service amenities, distinguished service, exceptional dining and more; the Prime Value Hotels, including Universal Aventura Hotel, Universal Stella Nova Resort (opening January 21, 2025) and Universal Terra Luna Resort (opening February 25, 2025), offer a mix of services and amenities made for comfort; and the Value Inns and Suites, including Universal Cabana Bay Beach Resort and Universal Endless Summer Resort (Surfside Inn and Suites & Dockside Inn and Suites), are fun, affordable options offering standard rooms and spacious suites with kitchenettes.

Stay tuned for more details coming up about Universal Epic Universe and how to book a reservation at Universal Grand Helios Hotel. For more info on Universal Epic Universe, go here.