ORLANDO – Travel agents, take note: Universal Orlando Resort has unveiled exciting new details about the upcoming Universal Helios Grand Hotel, a Loews Hotel. The 500-room, Mediterranean-inspired resort is set to be a centerpiece of the highly anticipated Universal Epic Universe theme park, slated to open in 2025. Upon opening, it will bring the destination’s portfolio to 11 hotels and 11,000 guestrooms.

Located in the heart of Celestial Park, the resort offers tranquil accommodations, family-friendly amenities, gourmet dining and a rooftop bar. Plus, guests will enjoy exclusive access to Epic Universe through a dedicated entrance. AN IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE As guests step into the Universal Helios Grand Hotel, they’ll be transported to a fantastical world inspired by Helios, the Greek god of the sun.

The hotel’s design is infused with celestial patterns and dazzling constellations, complementing the lobby’s floor-to-ceiling windows that offer stunning views of Celestial Park. The hotel offers a range of accommodations designed to evoke the tranquility of a blissful garden. Guestrooms and suites are bright, inviting, and many offer views of Epic Universe.

Families will love the exclusive How to Train Your Dragon Kids’ Suites, where young guests can sleep among dragons in a room inspired by the Viking village of Berk. The hotel’s amenities include a sparkling rooftop lounge, Bar Helios, where guests can unwind with specialty cocktails and tapas while enjoying 360-de.