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Aventura Hotel's ultramodern curvilinear glass-covered design looks similar to the luxury skyscrapers lining Miami's waterfronts. Standard rooms start at a miniscule 238 square feet, but the deluxe rooms have more space with 395 square feet.
Cost Range
$289-$503
Lodging Area
Universal Orlando Area
Category
Moderate
Transportation
Bus, Walk
Floor-to-ceiling windows offer great views
Bar 17 Bistro has spectacular views of Volcano Bay
Shower curtains leak water on to bathroom floor
Standard rooms are 238 square feet - smaller than Disney's Value resorts
Overnight parking fee
No short walking paths or water taxis to theme parks and CityWalk
Floor plans are oddly shaped, owing to the hotel's curved footprint, but floor-to-ceiling windows and translucent dividers between the bed and bath help the rooms feel more spacious.
All of the hotel's rooms share the same minimalist design scheme, featuring faux-hardwood tile floors and a monochromatic palette with a noticeable absence of color or artwork.
Starbucks at Aventura A full-service Starbucks in the lobby of the Aventura Hotel.
Urban Pantry In lieu of a full-service restaurant, Aventura Hotel has a fast-casual food court off the main lobby. Inspired by big-city indoor markets, this nextgeneration food hall follows all the hip foodie trends: individual feeding stations, each with its own open kitchen and cash register, serving healthier and more diverse dining, in a minimalist industrial environment. Unfortunately, the pandemic pushed most of the more upscale items off the menu. In the morning, pancakes, scrambled eggs, and other American breakfast standards—along with Belgian waffles and fresh fruit—are served. For lunch and dinner, start at the stir-fry station for a bowl of beef or chicken lo mein. The burger station grills thick patties, either Black Angus beef, turkey, or the vegan Beyond meat substitute. The roast station serves chicken sandwiches and fish tacos, and pizzas can be topped with cheese or pepperoni. End your meal with a scoop of gelato or a shot glass–size cake. We’ve found food quality here to generally be above average, but we hear complaints from readers about the hall’s confusing layout and slow service.
Bar 17 Bistro Even if you aren’t staying at Aventura, you’ll want to visit the hotel just to ride the dedicated elevator to the 17th floor and take in the picture-postcard panorama from the roof. But the carefully balanced craft cocktails and savory small plates of exotic flavors are what will make you want to linger at Bar 17 Bistro long past sunset. Begin by picking one of the signature cocktails (Seth recommends the Japanese whisky-based Volcano View) or a draft craft beer. Next, order a couple of appetizers—like the Korean-style spicy fried chicken wings and international cheese plate—or a burger from the short selection of entrées. A word of warning: Bar 17 Bistro’s glorious open-air atmosphere includes complimentary exposure to wind and rain. In case of a severe storm, the entire establishment may temporarily shut down.
Amenities
SWIPE TO EXPLORE
Aventura's pool has a water zone for kids, and a fire pit for evening relaxation.
The hotel has an on-site sitness center with weights, treadmills, and other equipment for your workout.
Guests staying at Sapphire Falls get priority seating at many Universal park and CityWalk restaurants. Check with the front desk for options.
Guests staying at Aventura get in up to one hour early to visit the Wizarding World of Harry Potter.
Practical Matters
Check-in is 4:00pm
Check-out is 11:00am
Hotel mobile check-in lets guests perform several check-in tasks before leaving for their visit, leading to a smoother and shorter process once they arrive at the hotel. Check your email about 24 hours in advance for an invitation to do mobile check-in.
Park tickets are best purchased online in advance either directly through Universal Orlando or from a trusted reseller. However, if you arrive without park tickets, head to the Vacation Planning desk in the hotel lobby.
Table service dining reservations can be made via Universal Orlando's Dining Reservations website or app.
Washers and dryers are availabile in laundry facilities at each Universal Orlando hotel. Only credit/debit cards can be used for payment. A small selection of soap, fabric softener, and dryer sheets is sold in vending machines in the laundry rooms.
If you lose something during your stay, visit Universal's Lost and Found website or call (407) 224-4233.
Universal hotels have gifts shops near their lobbies with a decent collection of souvenirs. You will also find basic pharmacy items such as sunscreen, aspirin, allergy and cold medicine, baby diapers and formula, shampoo, and the like.
Universal recommends a third party company, Kid's Nite Out, to provide babysitting services at the resort hotels.
Transportation
The resort is located inside the Universal Orlando Resort. All modern GPS apps, and Google Maps, will have clear driving directions to it.
Destination | Bus | Car |
---|---|---|
Universal Studios Florida | 16 min | – |
Islands of Adventure | 16 min | – |
Bus service is available to the theme parks, Volcano Bay water park, and CityWalk.
It's faster to take a bus, boat, or walk to the theme parks, Volcano Bay, and CityWalk.
You can walk to the theme parks and CityWalk from the resort.
You can walk to the Royal Pacific, the Hard Rock Hotel, and the Portofino.
Driving to the Resort
Getting to the Parks
and Universal CityWalk
Getting to Another Hotel
from Aventura
The resort is located inside the Universal Orlando Resort. All modern GPS apps, and Google Maps, will have clear driving directions to it.
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