REVIEW: Lotus Lagoon Pool Bar at Universal Helios Grand Hotel

A hand holds a bowl of guacamole topped with seeds and spices, served with several triangular tortilla chips arranged upright—a colorful snack inspired by the tranquility of Lotus Lagoon.

Lotus Lagoon is the poolside bar at the new Universal Helios Grand Hotel, serving frozen cocktails, cold beers, and refreshing fountain drinks along with snacks and appetizers. We’ve compiled the full menu and reviewed some of the unique items. Menu Starters Salads Handhelds Served with choice of French fries, sweet potato fries, side farmer’s salad, … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Full Tour of Universal Helios Grand Hotel at Epic Universe

Tall building with glass entrance, green metal framework, and large windows features a sunburst design above the doorway—an iconic view of the Universal Helios Grand Hotel, as seen from a low angle on your Epic Universe full tour.

Universal Helios Grand Hotel marks a major milestone for Universal Orlando Resort. It’s the resort’s first hotel attached to a park, in this case Epic Universe. The hotel opened with the start of Passholder previews on Wednesday, April 16. Epic Universe will officially open on May 22. Parking & Entrance Hotel guests can park in … Read more

Universal Helios Grand Hotel Reservations Now Available

Artist's rendering of a large, illuminated hotel with domed roofs and multiple floors at night, featuring landscaped gardens, water fountains, and outdoor seating areas in the foreground.

Coinciding with Epic Universe tickets going on sale, reservations for Universal Helios Grand Hotel are now open. Universal Helios Grand Hotel Reservations Guests can book the in-park hotel for stays starting on May 22, 2025 — the grand opening date of Epic Universe — through January 3, 2026. A two-night minimum stay is required for the opening … Read more

Universal Helios Grand Hotel Room Layouts Revealed

A hotel room with two double beds, a TV, coffee maker, and a large window with a view of a theme park. The room has blue carpeting and floral-themed decor.

In addition to sharing details of the hotel’s theming and dining options, Universal Orlando has released layouts of the Universal Helios Grand Hotel rooms. Standard Rooms The guest rooms of Universal Helios Grand Hotel are designed to evoke the tranquility of a blissful garden with hues of blue and purple, and impressionistic depictions of flowers … Read more

Full Details Revealed of Universal Helios Grand Hotel at Epic Universe

Artist's rendering of a large, illuminated hotel with domed roofs and multiple floors at night, featuring landscaped gardens, water fountains, and outdoor seating areas in the foreground.

Universal has shared new details about Epic Universe’s in-park hotel, Universal Helios Grand Hotel, including concept art. Universal Helios Grand Hotel Details Universal Helios Grand Hotel will be Universal Orlando’s 11th hotel but their first attached to a park. It acts as the backdrop of Celestial Park. “This hotel isn’t just theme-park-adjacent, it is at … Read more