A NEW 500-Room Hotel Could Be Coming to Universal Studios Hollywood

Universal Studios Hollywood has been undergoing a large transformation as part of their Universal Evolution Plan. We are excited to see the new spaces and offerings being built on almost 400 acres of land!

Universal Studios Hollywood

The Universal Evolution Plan includes “additions to the existing studio, theme park, retail and entertainment uses including CityWalk, and the introduction of new hotels on approximately 391 acres in the Universal City area.”

The initial vision plan for the Universal Evolution Plan was initially announced in 2006. The plans call for two new hotels to be built, one in the county as part of the Universal Studios Specific Plan and another hotel within the city as part of the Evolution Site Plan, according to the Evolution Plan.

NBC Universal Evolution Plan Conceptual Plan ©NBC Universal

One of the proposed hotels will be a 500-room hotel, which will be built just outside the entrance to Universal Studios Hollywood, according to KTLA. The new hotel is also known as Universal’s Project 515, and according to the Orange County Register, a permit was filed for construction in May 2023 that included more details of the 11-story hotel. There has been slow progress on the hotel project over the past several years, and the front-gate hotel project is still in the exploration phase.

Universal Studios Hollywood

It is currently anticipated to be a crescent-shaped hotel right across from the studio arch that frames the entrance to Universal Studios Hollywood. In addition to this hotel, Universal Studios Hollywood is also hoping to build another hotel, studios, office space, retail offerings, and more.

Universal Studios Hollywood

Over in Florida, Universal Orlando Resort is gearing up for the opening of Epic Universe on May 22nd, 2025. In addition to the brand-new theme park, Universal Orlando will open up three new hotels, Universal Stella Nova, Universal Terra Luna, and Universal Helios Grand Hotel. We are excited to explore the five-themed lands and check out all the new attractions, restaurants, stores, and experiences.

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