Universal Sets Strict Parking Rules for Helios Grand Hotel
Helios Grand Hotel offers guests exclusive entry to Epic Universe. Now, Universal Orlando Resort has put rules and rates in place that will affect who can park at the new hotel!
Helios Grand Hotel
Epic Universe is opening in under 2 months, and theme park fans all over the world are getting excited. Not only will the theme park open on May 22, 2025, but a brand new hotel will debut as well!
Helios Grand Hotel, a Loews Hotel is a first-of-its-kind experience for Guests of Universal Orlando Resort. It is positioned to set a new standard in immersive hotel experiences. Not only does it have great views of Epic Universe, it's part of the park!
Dedicated Entry To Epic Universe
One of the most desirable aspects of Helios Grand Hotel is the hotel's dedicated entrance into Epic Universe. This is an unparalleled amenity for guests of Universal Helios Grand Hotel that provides direct, convenient access to and from the theme park with valid park admission.
This is an especially valuable amenity for Early Park Admission to Epic Universe. While other ticket holders are crowding outside the main gate, the occupants of the 500 rooms at Helios Grand Hotel will be able to stroll in through their own entrance and start their adventures without braving the main crowd.
Of course, this information has gotten the internet wondering whether the entrance to Helios Grand Hotel will be restricted to just hotel guests. Will people without a room reservation be able to access Helios? Universal has put parking policies into place that help shed some light on the subject.
Parking Rules and Rates for Helios Grand Hotel
It looks as if you do NOT have to be a guest of Helios Grand Hotel to park there. Anyone can park there, but it will be expensive! And, that is assuming there is space available.
Overnight Guest parking is aligned with the rates at other Universal Signature Hotels. Self-parking is typically $36 plus tax per night, per vehicle. Valet parking is $45 plus tax per day, per vehicle. (Rates are subject to change).
Day Guests CAN park at Helios, but it is expensive.
Helios will also follow policies similar to other signature hotels for parking for day guests. However, it is significantly more expensive for anyone who wishes to park for more than 30 minutes than it is at other hotels. Parking rates for day guests are as follows:
- Day Guest Self Parking: $125
- 0-5 minutes: Complimentary
- 5 minutes - 30 minutes: $10 plus tax, per vehicle
- 30 minutes or more: $50 plus tax per day, per vehicle
- Day Guest Valet parking: $128 plus tax per day, per vehicle
Hopefully, these high rates will ensure that there is enough parking available for overnight resort guests.
What do you think about these parking rules and rates? Let us know. And be sure to share this news with friends and family who are hoping to visit Helios Grand Hotel once it opens alongside Epic Universe.
