The Crowne Plaza Universal opened on June 17, 2002. Located on Universal Boulevard, just a quick walk from Orlandos world renowned International Drive, this 15-story hotel blends the Park Avenue elegance of New York with the chic deco of Miamis South Beach. The hotel is comprised of two distinctive elements: the Crowne Wing houses the conference center and most of the guestrooms, while the Atrium Tower features guestrooms and suites arranged around a circular atrium with a sky dome reaching 15 floors up. High-speed glass elevators face the expanse of the atrium. Other on-site features include an outdoor heated pool, Jacuzzi, game room, fitness center, tour desk (Destination Universal), seven meeting rooms, ballroom, cash machine, concierge, gift shop, laundryroom, and a business center with fax, copy, and Internet/PC access. The staff speaks English French, German, Portuguese, and Spanish. The Crowne Plaza Universal offers Arcanjos Bistro, serving a diversified menu of contemporary American and International cuisine. Over in the Atrium Tower, the Market Cafe sells selections for snack-in or takeout, including Panini sandwiches and New York-style Noble Romans Pizza. Chats Lounge offers comfortable seating, a full bar, and light fare. Poolside food and beverage service, as well as room service, is also available. Other hotel services include babysitting, dry cleaning, valet laundry, safety deposit, turndown service, wake-up calls, and secretarial services.The hotel is located one block from famous International Drive and less than one mile from the entrance to Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure Florida, and Wet N Wild. Sea World and Discovery Cove are three miles away, Epcot is nine miles, and Animal Kingdom is ten miles. Within eight miles of the hotel are Disney World, Magic Kingdom, Downtown Disney, TD Waterhouse Center/Orlando Magic, and MGM Studios. The Crowne Plaza Universal also offers complimentary transportation to all area major attractions.