
If you’re planning a Universal Orlando trip, there are a number of good causes for staying in one in every of Universal’s official hotels. Not solely are you nearer, however you even have the privilege of stepping into the parks sooner than non-resort company — which might make an enormous distinction in your day. Of the eight on-site inns you possibly can select from, Common’s Aventura Lodge is a stable possibility for company who need to get pleasure from these perks with out breaking the financial institution.
Common’s Aventura Lodge costs common below $200 per evening, however the property feels extra upscale than the value tag suggests. The lodge has a rooftop lounge, a resort-style pool, a big meals corridor and a strolling path that takes you straight to Common’s theme parks.
This is all the things you want to know earlier than reserving a room at Common’s Aventura Lodge.
What’s Common’s Aventura Lodge?
Not like most theme park inns, Common’s Aventura Lodge would not really feel like a theme park lodge. The design is fashionable and trendy, and the one place you will see characters is on the merchandise within the reward store. Of Common’s 4 lodge tiers, Aventura is within the second, known as the “Prime Worth” class.
This lodge additionally has a few of the finest views of Common’s theme parks, particularly if you find yourself on a excessive flooring. Even in case you do not, you possibly can go to the rooftop Bar 17 Bistro for panoramic views of parks and the city of Orlando.
From the foyer to the visitor rooms, Aventura is designed to be stylish but inviting. There are a number of locations for family and friends to collect — each indoors and out — and the snug beds really feel like they’re calling your title by the tip of an extended day.
How one can e-book Common’s Aventura Lodge
The simplest technique to e-book Common’s Aventura Lodge is immediately by way of Common’s web site. You can even name 888-273-1311 to make your reservation.
Money costs for the standard room begin at round $180 per evening. You might pay as little as $145 per evening when Common affords a lodge low cost, however costs can attain greater than $300 per evening in the course of the busy vacation season. Reserving immediately by way of Common ensures that any lodge reductions will probably be routinely utilized.
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If you want to cancel your reservation, you should achieve this six or extra days earlier than your check-in date to obtain a full refund. You can be charged for one evening’s room and tax in case you cancel after that.
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Just like the resort’s different inns, Common’s Aventura Lodge is normally obtainable by way of the Capital One Travel portal. When you have an eligible Capital One card, just like the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card, you possibly can e-book this lodge by way of the journey portal utilizing your Capital One miles. Alternatively, in case you pay in your trip utilizing a Enterprise X card, you possibly can make the most of the cardboard’s $300 travel credit to assist offset the price of your journey.
Location inside strolling distance to Common’s theme parks
At Common Orlando’s inns, the extra you pay, the nearer you will be to the parks. Fortunately, all however two of Common’s inns (Endless Summer Resort – Surfside Inn & Suites and Dockside Inn & Suites) are inside strolling distance of Common Studios Florida, Common Islands of Journey and Common’s CityWalk purchasing and eating district. Aventura Lodge has a strolling path that may get you there in 10 to fifteen minutes, relying on how briskly you wish to stroll. Aventura is one in every of simply three Univeral Orlando inns (the opposite two being Universal’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort and Loews Sapphire Falls Resort) that even have a devoted strolling path to Volcano Bay water park.
If you happen to want to avoid wasting your steps till after you enter the park, all Common Orlando inns additionally provide complimentary bus transportation.
Glossy, tech-forward visitor rooms
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Common’s Aventura Lodge’s normal rooms have one king or two queen-size beds. King rooms have a sitting space with a sleeper couch, and queen rooms have an opulent accent chair. The colour scheme is delicate and spa-like, with wealthy hardwood flooring, mild grey partitions and bedding, and accents of sentimental blue and deep purple, all combining to yield a relaxing vibe. The panels separating the bed room from the lavatory permit some mild to come back by way of, making the room really feel extra open and ethereal.
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A door separates the self-importance space from the bathe and bathroom within the rest room. Loos right here have solely a single self-importance, however there may be storage subsequent to and beneath the sink and a hook on the again of the lavatory door in case you use a dangling toiletry equipment. The bathe is spacious and has a shaving ledge.
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Rooms even have a small fridge and a espresso station with a single-serve Cuisinart espresso maker, espresso packets, sugar, cups and an ice bucket. There was additionally an iron and ironing board contained in the closet and a full-length mirror close to the lodge room door. Skyline view rooms can be found upon request, and bigger deluxe rooms and youngsters’ suites can be found.
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What makes Aventura’s rooms stand out from different Common Orlando inns, although, are the tech-friendly room controls. Every room is outfitted with a Bluetooth speaker and an iPad that means that you can management the tv, temperature, lighting and extra. You need to use the pill to stream your Netflix account to the TV, to order room service and to request toiletries. If you happen to request toiletries, you possibly can chat with a workforce member by way of the pill and request that Relay the Robotic convey your gadgets to your room.
Do not be shocked in case you see Relay roaming the halls throughout your keep. You’ll be able to work together with the robotic in case you see Relay within the foyer. Relay loves to inform jokes and take selfies.
Eating choices: From espresso to cocktails
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It isn’t typically {that a} budget-tier theme park lodge has such a plethora of eating choices. Common’s Aventura Lodge has quick-service and table-service choices and a poolside lounge, foyer lounge and a Starbucks. City Pantry is the lodge’s meals corridor, situated within the foyer. Every stall affords various kinds of delicacies, together with all the things from sushi to stir fry to burgers. I visited City Pantry for breakfast and had the vegetarian folded eggs ($13.50). The portion dimension was big, and my meal tasted contemporary and scrumptious.
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City Pantry additionally sells numerous grab-and-go gadgets like snacks, cereal and oatmeal. There’s a warming station with microwaves and toasters in case you purchase or convey something that must be heated.
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Bar 17 Bistro is one in every of my favourite late-night spots at Common, and it’s situated proper right here at Aventura Lodge. This rooftop lounge is open every day till midnight, with meals service till 10:30 p.m. Throughout my go to, I attempted the Bao sampler, which comes with three bao buns of your selecting for $18. I’ve had each selection at this level and love all of them, particularly the jackfruit and crispy pork stomach. I had the Parmesan fries ($8) on the facet, which I used to be much less impressed by. The fries and the dipping sauces have been good, however nothing helped the Parmesan adhere to the fries, so most of it was simply piled up on the backside of the bowl. Bar 17 Bistro additionally has a strong beer, wine and cocktail menu.
As a result of you possibly can see virtually your entire resort from up there, the views and ambiance at Bar 17 Bistro are an enormous draw.
A health heart that will get the job executed
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Aventura Lodge’s health heart is on the second flooring and is open 24 hours a day. Like most lodge gyms, this one is just not what I’d contemplate spacious, however there’s a first rate number of gear. There was a wide selection of free weights, weight-training machines and cardio gear. I appreciated the few fold-up mats for flooring workouts and a foam curler for post-workout restoration. About 10 folks have been figuring out once I was there, and it undoubtedly felt crowded.
A big pool with family-friendly facilities
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The pool at Common’s Aventura Lodge curves across the lodge, which supplies it a quiet, personal really feel. There’s ample seating, and palm bushes surrounding the pool provide shade.
The pool has a sizzling tub and a youngsters’ splash pad with fountains. Subsequent to the poolside lounge, you will discover an out of doors recreation space with a pool desk, yard video games and arcade video games.
Causes Common’s Aventura Lodge may not be for you
I’ve stayed at Common’s Aventura Lodge quite a few occasions and loved my keep. The lodge is clear, snug and has a well-rounded collection of facilities. That stated, if you’re on the lookout for a lodge that feels extra like a real theme park lodge, you might need to look elsewhere. Aventura’s theming wouldn’t look misplaced in a serious metropolitan space, which is right in case you aren’t into heavily-themed inns.
Suppose you just like the theme park expertise to hold over to your lodge keep. In that case, you might want Common’s Cabana Bay Seaside Resort or Common’s Portofino Bay Lodge for a better worth level.
Accessibility at Common’s Aventura Lodge
All of Common’s on-site inns are Individuals with Disabilities Act-compliant, together with Aventura. All entrances and routes are wheelchair accessible. The pool has a zero-entry level, and each the pool and the recent tub have accessible lifts. Accessible visitor rooms can be found, with options like wheelchair entry, braille room numbers and hearing-impaired kits (obtainable on the entrance desk).
Trying out
Whether or not Common’s Aventura Lodge appeals to you actually depends upon what you might be on the lookout for in a theme park lodge. Its stylish, pared-back design could attraction to some, whereas others could want one in every of Common’s extra theme-forward inns. Regardless, I’m persistently impressed by this lodge’s choices and worth and can proceed to remain right here on future visits.
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