We stayed at the Rosen Inn International closest to Universal. It has a free shuttle bus to the park. For tickets, we usually buy the 2 week pass from attraction tickets but I am considering buying an annual pass next time as there’s really not much difference in price but you get extra perks. I am also going to book one night in one of their most expensive hotels because you get the express pass wristband which is usually about $80 per person per day and you get 2 days worth for everyone in the room. I am also looking at their new budget hotel for next time x