I spent $100 a night at Universal Orlando's Aventura Hotel. It was nicer than some luxury Disney resorts and close to the parks.

I visit Orlando monthly and stop at both Universal Orlando Resort and Walt Disney World Resort. On a recent visit, I reserved a stay at Universal's Aventura Hotel.

During the 12 times I've stayed there, I've found room rates between $90 and $100 per night. This time, I booked a room that was $100 per night with my annual-passholder discount.

Of Universal Orlando's eight resorts, Aventura Hotel and Cabana Bay Beach Resort are considered prime-value resorts, which is the second-tier category.

Rates in prime-value resorts include early admission to Universal's The Wizarding World of Harry Potter up to one hour before the park opens and complimentary transportation to the theme parks and CityWalk.

Aventura has no distinct theme, but the interior has a clean, modern look.

I booked a 314-square-foot standard room with two queen-sized beds.

The decor was extremely modern and sleek. In terms of themes, there wasn't much of one, but I didn't mind. The hotel was a serene and calm place to stay after long park days.

Thanks to the floor-to-ceiling windows, there was plenty of natural light coming into my room.

The view was also stunning. I was able to see Hogwarts Castle in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter and other parts of the theme park in the distance.

In the evening, there was plenty of lighting in my room, including a floor lamp and reading lamps by my bed.

This room, with its closet and small sitting area, had ample space to share with another guest. I felt like it was set up and designed with functionality in mind.

A common problem I encounter when I travel is not having enough space to charge all of my devices.

At Aventura Hotel, my room was well-equipped with many standard electrical outlets and USB ports that I could use to charge my phone, laptop, and portable fan.

The room's bathroom had separate bath and vanity areas, making it easy to share the space.

The sink and mirror were conveniently located outside of the bath area, so one person could get ready there, while another person could occupy the private shower area.

I liked that my room had a complimentary coffee bar inside. However, I opted not to use it since there was a full-service coffee shop downstairs.

As a frequent guest at Walt Disney World Resort, I've learned that its value resorts typically only have one quick-service dining option. It's usually something very standard, like hot dogs and hamburgers.

Aventura Hotel had Bar Ventura, a lobby bar; Bar Sol, a pool bar; Bar 17 Bistro, a rooftop restaurant; and Urban Pantry, a food hall.

I was impressed that Aventura Hotel had its own full-service Starbucks, which isn't common at theme-park resorts.

The convenient location made it a breeze to grab coffee in the morning on the way to the parks.

Located off of the main lobby, Urban Pantry was a high-end, quick-service food hall. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, Urban Pantry was a convenient option to have right in our hotel.

There were multiple food stations, including a wok noodle bar, sushi bar, burger station, and pizzeria. All of it was made fresh upon ordering.

During our stay, we enjoyed an Asian-inspired noodle bowl, a personal-sized Margherita pizza, and wine by the carafe. There was also plenty of seating.

I was surprised that a prime-value resort would have a rooftop bar and restaurant and quickly found that Bar 17 Bistro was the perfect place to take a break from the parks.

With a bright and open feel, Bar 17 Bistro reminded me of a lively rooftop bar in Miami. I enjoyed the lovely breeze and took in the sweeping views of many of Orlando's main sights. Later in the evening, a DJ performed.

I enjoyed an excellent martini and loved the crispy fingerling potatoes with whipped crème fraîche and garlic duck fat.

After staying at all eight of Universal Orlando's resorts, I found the pool at Aventura Hotel to be one of my favorites because it was quieter and calmer than most others. Plus the main pool had underwater music speakers, which was a unique feature.

The expansive outdoor area also featured a kid-friendly Splash Zone, a bar, a gaming area, and a fire pit.

Aventura Hotel used a robot named Relay to run simple errands, like bringing toothpaste or shampoo to guests' rooms.

On my visit, Relay was hanging out in the lobby telling jokes to guests and stopping for selfies with them.

Complimentary transportation to the theme parks and CityWalk was included in the price of my stay at Aventura Hotel.

Guests could take a shuttle bus, board a neighboring water taxi, or walk along a garden path, the latter of which was my preferred method.

The walk took about 15 minutes each way and offered great views of the property and other resorts.

There was also a dedicated walking path to Universal's Volcano Bay, a tropical-themed water park.

I felt like I got an incredible value at Aventura Hotel since it was, in my opinion, a full-scale resort priced as a budget resort.

The overall vibe was chill, and thanks to all the common spaces, the property never seemed too loud or crowded.

Aventura Hotel was the perfect place to relax after a day at the parks, and I wanted to spend time exploring its pool and rooftop bar throughout my trip.

Aventura Hotel outshines Disney World's value resorts, like Pop Century Resort and All-Star Movies Resort.

Because of the resort's relaxing environment and amenities, it felt more comparable to Disney's moderate or deluxe resorts, which tend to be more expensive. Plus the hotel is less than 20 minutes away from Disney World.

Considering most Disney resorts don't have coffee shops or full-service restaurants, I prefer to stay at Universal's Aventura Hotel, even when I'm visiting Disney Parks.