Great Choice
We booked this hotel because it really is the closest to Universal Studios and a quick (uphill - not too bad) walk to the front gates. However the staff at this place was top notch and upon seeing that we were celebrating an anniversary upgraded us to a suite for free! We had free breakfast the next morning, which was yummy and tried the seafood buffet at night.
I swear to you...this must've been the best buffet I've ever had. My SO and I tried to stop eating, but we couldn't. The choices! Oh the choices!
The pool is a bit small, but thats okay -- this hotel is really about Universal Studios. I have to say the staff really made this trip for us. Even remembering us when we passed by the front desk again. Our room was big, beds were comfortable and the TV was a flat screen. Our view though...was amazing. It was really romantic. 
There is no club lounge or wine tasting hour. They charge about $8/day for internet access and charge for bottled water in the room. Still, its close to CityWalk where you can get meals cheapily if you wish and close enough to Universal Studios that walking back after a tiring day isnt so bad. The Buffet is what its really about.