What a great place to stay, especially for the price. Although I stayed on the Ocean Side, I could have stayed on the Marina side for less, and still enjoyed my stay. I will definately return the next time I am in the area.
Great service, although, they did not have a the esperesso machine working in the main bar.

the valet guy put our luggage into a different room from the one me and my gf had checked into. in the end, we like what we saw so we requested to stay in that 'wrong' room. glad that they allowed us to do so.

very comfy and spacious room. the lounge was nicely done up. the internet connection was down during our second night there.
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I have stayed @ the Portofino may times since the early 80's. I love the place for many reasons and look forward to returning in the future. It is an oasis in LA

This property is simply outstanding. The restaurant Baleen is stunning, the hotel so charming.. the ballrooms are amazing, beautiful ocean views. I loved it!! They recently had their Grand Re-Opening, and the hotel was totally made over perfectly. Do yourself a favor and discover this slice of paradice in the South Bay!

I almost got scared away by the number of bad reviews this place got. I actually had a pleasant, problem-free stay. The room was nicely done--a bit on the smaller side. The bathroom/amenities were also nice and the hotel staff was courteous. The one con was our parking-lot view.

we loved everything about this hotel. first, the great service. people who work there are really nice and pleasent. the Hotel is very clean. Then, there is the fantastic view from every room. we still have that mental pickture in our heads. Then the heated pool and jecuzi which is located right over this amazing marina view. Lets not forget the sea ...

The hotel itself is romantic and beautiful.. BUT the staff is horrible! They are incompetent! They made our experience a nightmare, because of their employees at the desk who cannot learn how to make a reservation! They ended up refunding one night and discounting the others due to their mistakes..Also, there is NO fast internet access! It is ...

I just booked on 06-18-05 and had to wait 1 hour ( NO LIE) to check in because of incompetence. I booked an ocean front room, confirmed the rooms availability before I drove 1.5 hours to get there and was told at arrival that the room was not to be had. I was told I could wait 3 hours for a less desireable room on the first floor. The manager ...

There were 2 great things about the hotel. It was right on the water, and our mattress was great. We were on the first floor, and couldn't see over the breakwater. 2nd or 3rd floors would have been much better. Also, if you're on the east side, you'll have a view of the parking lot.