This Universal Hotel Really Shocked Us
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The creators provide a detailed review of the Stella Nova Resort at Universal Orlando, a brand new mid-tier hotel. They begin by comparing the experience to their previous stay at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge, noting that the Stella Nova is significantly more affordable. The creators tour their corner room, which they describe as spacious, modern, and bright, offering a spectacular view of the upcoming Epic Universe theme park. They highlight amenities such as the large closet space, functional bathroom, and the presence of multiple power outlets. The video also covers the resort's public areas, including the lobby, the starry night roof area, the large pool, and the on-site retail shop. While they praise the hotel's aesthetic and value, they encounter several service issues. These include long wait times for the free shuttle bus to CityWalk, inconsistent room cleaning services despite complaints to reception, and thin walls. Ultimately, they conclude that while the resort is a great bargain for the price, the brand new status of the hotel results in some operational hitches that guests should expect.
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This was $115, $120 per night. So, about $100 per night. My gosh.
I'm very, very impressed, guys. Wait till you hear how much we paid for this as well, cuz compared to Animal Kingdom Lodge, it was a bluming bargain.
The room's a mess. It needs cleaning. And we were planning to do some work now and get all of our stuff ready for the crew.
We really can't complain. We really can't. It's a a lovely little resort and I've been very happy to stay here.
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