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Universal's Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, Orlando

5601 Universal Blvd, Orlando, FL 32819
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Located at Universal Orlando, Loews Portofino Hotel is just steps away from some of Americas favorite theme parks, making travel to Orlando fulfilling and fun. This Universal Studios hotel offers a convenient and accessible place to stay while you explore this citys vibrant cultural scene, watch professional ... More
Universal's Loews Portofino Bay Hotel
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Located at Universal Orlando, Loews Portofino Hotel is just steps away from some of Americas favorite theme parks, making travel to Orlando fulfilling and fun. This Universal Studios hotel offers a convenient and accessible place to stay while you explore this citys vibrant cultural scene, watch professional sporting events, and peruse gorgeous national parks and sandy beaches. Just 15 minutes from the Orlando International Airport, this luxury hotel affords easy access to surrounding restaurants and attractions for easy family travel. Experience the sights and sounds of the Italian Riviera at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando;.Enjoy a host of resort activities, from swimming to spa to golf. As an on-site hotel guest, youll skip the regular lines at participating rides and attractions with free Universal Express access in both Universal Orlando theme parks. Its the fastest way to ride. Enjoy unparalleled access all day long, as often as you??d like, just by showing your hotel room key card at each express entrance. For your dining pleasure, the resort also offers eight restaurants and lounges and 24-hour, in-room dining.Savor the European luxury of the elegant guest rooms. Inspired by the picturesque Mediterranean seaside resort, this Orlando luxury hotel is a romantic getaway reminiscent of sunny days on the Italian Riviera. Every guest room features authentic Italian furnishings and marble accents. Families appreciate special themed kids suites with an adjoining entrance for parents and plenty of room for everyone. Rooms also offer wireless high-speed internet access (fee applies), amenities for disabled guests, desk with chairs, 32-inch flat-panel TV, a coffee maker featuring Emerils gourmet coffee and teas, a refreshment pantry, bathrobes, daily newspaper delivery upon request, an in-room safe, and much more.

Amenities

In Room Wireless Internet Access FeeAir Conditioning (In Room)Newspaper (Free)
RefrigeratorIronTelephone
Television (Cable/Satellite)Non-Smoking RoomsIn Room Wireless Internet Access
TelevisionDVD/VCRDaily Maid Service
In Room Broadband Internet AccessFireplaceIn Room Broadband Internet Access Fee
Safe (In Room)Coffee MakerWhirlpool
Telephone (Voicemail)Kitchen/KitchenetteBalcony/Terrace
Mini-Bar

Hotel Details

750 Rooms / 6 FloorsBuilt in 1999Babysitting or Child Care
Electronic KeyPet AmenitiesLaundry/ Dry Cleaning Service
Multi-lingual StaffSprinkler in RoomsPets Allowed
Car RentalComplementary TransportationSmoke Alarm in Rooms
Photocopy ServiceMeeting FacilitiesComputer Use Available
Childrens ProgramsAdministrative ServicesConcierge Services
Uniformed Security on SiteBarber/Hair StylistCommon/Public Areas Accessible to Wheelchairs
Surveillance Cameras On SiteBusiness CenterCurrency Exchange
Pet Fee IndPet ServicesA-V Equipment Rental
Parking Area Well LitCrib/Rollaway BedFax (For Guests)
Common Area Wireless Access Fee IndComplementary CoffeeCommon Area Wireless Access
Gift ShopATM/BankConcierge/ Club Floor
Room ServiceRestaurant in HotelHealth Club
Health Spa/MassageJogging TrackGame Room
Pool (Outdoor)Pool (Children)Hot Tub
 
 
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Reviews for Universal's Loews Portofino Bay Hotel: 62
 
 
 
 
 
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Will never go back to this Loews hotel.
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The hotel is beautiful. However, Front desk attendants were not friendly. Our rooms got mixed up and we had to move 3 times. When we finally got our rooms, (we had 2 adjoining rooms), our keys were also mixed up, i was given my neighbors keys and vice-a-versa. We didnt get a key for mini bar, had to call and ask for one. At the end of stay, when we got our printout, our rooms had been charged for services that we had already paid for at time of purchase. Very frustrating experience.
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Breathless!
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My family and I stayed 3 nights and was amazed. I as impressed with the seclusion and the ambiance. I kept forgetting I wasnt in Italy! My husband and I loved the water taxi. It was relaxing going back and forth and enjoying the scenery especially at night. The boys loved having freedom with the water taxi and not having to find their way back to the hotel. And while the kids were away My husband and I did play. The restaurant had an awesome breakfast bar with fresh fruit and unlimited choices and the small shops were fun to frequent. The atmomosphere was breathtaking and made you feel like royalty.
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Great hotel.....and dog friendly!
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I just stayed at the Portofino over the July 4th weekend. Staff was wonderful and the room was very comfortable. The beach pool was so much fun! The staff member that set up our chairs for us, Windy, was super nice and explained all the offerings of the pool to us. The water shuttle was very convenient and we never had to wait long. The only reason that I rated the value a little low was the restaurant where we had breakfast. We opted for the buffet breakfast because it looked wonderful.....but looks can be deceiving. The food was not good, which really surprised us. The french toast and pancakes were cold and we ended up not eating them. I recommend skipping the sit-down restaurant for breakfast (I don't know about dinner). I would suggest the deli for a sweet danish or bagel instead.
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Overpriced poor service
We stayed at the Portofino Bay at Universal for a week in December. First let me say that the restaurants in the vicinity were all excellent especially the deli. However the hotel itself was quite a disappointment. The help just didn't give a darn. For example, down the hall from our room there was a fire extenquisher in a case that was partially open during the entire time we were there. I would watch the help walk down the hall, including supervisors with clipboards, and no one ever fixed the door on the fire extinguisher. I guess it wasn't in their job description. There was no picture from the flat screen tv most of the time we were there. I was told that the outage was hotel wide. I had brought some newspapers from home to catch up on. The maid made the supreme mistake of throwing them away even though I had them neatly stacked on the desk to read one evening. I did get an apology for that one. to me the maid herself looked high as a kite judging by her eyes, though I am no expert in those matters. The furniture was all very worn but the mattress was quite good. Overall the place would have been good if the nightly rate was half what they were charging. One positive note is the boats to Universal park ran quite frequently and it was also a pleasant walk to the theme park. If you want to do laundry you have to cart your dirty clothes to the HardRock across the street.
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Ahh the sweet life
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We stayed for 3 nights. As Loews members we were able to get early check-in and our express passes. We also upgraded to the club level and had access to drinks, snacks, beer & wine daily. It was well worth the money. The scenery was beautiful and the restaurants were fantastic. The boat rides to and from the park were great. For those wanting another mode of transportation-walking (15 minutes); Bike taxi (3-5minutes)-but the boats run every 15-20 minutes from 8:30 until 2am. It was truly an Italian village experience. We will definitely return.
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Beats a trip to Rome!
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The Portofino is absolutely gorgeous! The entire grounds are made to replicate the town of the same name in Italy, and what a job they did (but probably with cleaner streets)! Nightly entertainment includes Italian singers from a balcony overlooking the main courtyard (which overlooks the little river) The three pools are perfect & each in a different private locale on the grounds. The room was very nice- clean & very well decorated, & includes a phone next to the toilet, a luxury we didn't need to utilize, LOL. The restaraunts were very good too- We also took the complimentary boat/gordola -which runs every 15 min to "Citywalk" (lots of fun nightlife to 3am)I would highly recommend this hotel for a couple's get-away (if you're taking the kids to Disney there are more suitable places targeting families). Make sure you also go to Citywalk (via Gondola) for the souvenier shopping & sight-seeing. A short drive away, we also visited the Gaylord Palms Convention Center just to look around & it's amazing too, another must see.
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LOVED IT. AWESOME. CANT WAIT TO GO BACK. IT WAS AWESOME. PERFECT FOR KIDS, ADULTS AND SINGLES. BEST FOOD. LOVED IT. WAITERS WERE ALSO VERY VERY NICE.
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MY FAMILY IS SITTING ON READY TO GO BACK!
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ME (AMBERULA LEVITT) AND MY FAMILY DEPLETED OUR SPRING BREAK 2008 @ THE HARD ROCK HOTEL ORLANDO, WE HAD THE TIME OF OUR LIFE. WE WILL BE BACK FOR ANOTHER WEEK IN JULY 2008. AMBERULA LEVITT ATL, GA.
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Secuirty Problem
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There is a major lack in security at this hotel. I was accosted by the villa pool by an aggressive male. This incident was reported to the front desk and taken rather lightly. There was no security walking around at this hotel or on bikes like I was lead to believe. The hotel is not a gated environment and the buildings are accessible to anyone even without a room key.
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would stay again and again
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My husband and I made this our destination for our honeymoon in 2004. Since then we have been back to stay about 4 times. The ambiance of this hotel is wonderful. in my opinion Royal Pacific(another hotel on the gounds) cannot even compare. you feel as if you are walking through Portofino Bay, from the music that they stream through the hotel at night to the wonderful scenery. it is a pricey hotel but in my opinion so worth it. we have been lucky to go in the off seasons and it seemed that we had the whole hotel to ourselves. The beach pool is always fun for kids and adults alike because of the water slide and of course the poolside bar. The restaraunts are extremely accomodating and you can order somethnig and they will bring it to wherever you may be in the hotel (or by the pools). If you can stay "club level" I highly recommend it because of the breakfast they serve which is always a wonderful spread of fresh fruit, pastires and cereal. The snacks they offer throughout the day and the wine/beer and appetizers in the evening. also with club level yuo can go in at any time of the day and get pop or water. Beats paying $2 or more if you need water throughout the day. We would take a couple to the park or back to the room. The staff was very friendly as well, the rooms were clean and the soft music playing at night with turn down service makes for a romanitc evening. In my opinion this hotel is more adult themed than the other 2 on the grounds. if you are a romantic or love Italy this is the place to stay. We are now expecting our first child and I can't wait to take him there. Oh and the express pass to the rides sure doesn't hurt. And you can charge things to your room from anywhere on the Universal grounds instead of carring cash. can be a nice option. Hope this helps anyone who is considering a stay!.
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