Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Universal Studios

Pros: The breakfast, the rooms are clean.
Cons: Nothing to do if no car

This is a very nice hotel. The beds were fantastic and it is very close to Universal Studios. The free shuttle travels to the parks in the morning and returns in the afternoon and evening. If you miss the last shuttle then you have to get a taxi. about $7. It is walkable but not with kids.
Does have an outdoor pool but it is small.
Employees are excellent, hotel is very clean.
The free breakfast made the hotel worth every penny. Not much around to do if you do not have a car.