Universal's Loews Portofino Bay Hotel

  • 5601 Universal Blvd, Orlando, FL 32819

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Celebrate la dolce vita - the sweet life - at Portofino Bay Hotel, A Loews Hotel. Located at Universal Orlando® Resort, this luxurious hotel recreates the charm and romance of the famed seaside village of Portofino, Italy, right down to the cobblestone streets and outdoor cafes. Hotel guests enjoy spacious guest rooms featuring authentic Italian furnishings, impeccable and attentive service, an opulent spa, three themed swimming pools, and exceptional dining, along with an exclusive package... more on Yahoo! Travel

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Top Reviews from Around the Web:

Portofino is a fine example of a theme hotel designed to let people experience the magic of italy. more on TravelPost.com

THE PORTOFINO BAY HOTEL at Universal is a replica of Portofino, Italy. more on VirtualTourist

Portofino Bay at Universal Orlando is the perfect place to stay and enjoy all that Universal, Orlando, and even Disney has to... more on Orbitz

without a doubt this was the best hotel experance of my life. more on CitySearch

The food was great and the detail to service is outstanding! more on Hotels.com

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2 reviews

Top Reviews From Orbitz

Portofino Bay at Universal Orlando is the perfect place to stay and enjoy all that Universal, Orlando, ... more on Orbitz

the benefit was being on-site at Universal, getting the express pass for the parks, and having ... more on Orbitz

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10 reviews

Top Reviews From TripAdvisor

I have fond memories of previous stays at Portofino Bay. This time the rooms and hotel internals were really showing their age. We couldn't sleep the first three nights as there was a family next to u ... more on TripAdvisor

My initial stay at this hotel was because I won an award from my company. They wined and dined us throughout so it was magnificent! This prompted me to return on my own. Staff is friendly and very att ... more on TripAdvisor

This was our second stay at the Portofino. I had booked a February (11) trip and had a standard garden view room. This time we booked a lagoon (bay?) view room. A littel more cost but very nice to be ... more on TripAdvisor

My husband and I stayed in a king room on the club level, close to the club room-- which was very handy--view of pool and boccie court--The room was very nice, bathroom was huge and nice. We paid more ... more on TripAdvisor

Due to limitations at the other two hotels, we spent $100 more than planned on a club queen room for 5 of us. This was totally worth the upgrade. We had access to the club lounge which provides you ac ... more on TripAdvisor

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Top Reviews From Yahoo! Travel

My husband and I spent four glorious days at Portofino Bay Hotel! It was so beautiful, relaxing and fabulous, it was like our second honeymoon! We WILL be going back. Everything was perfect... the room, the pool, the view, even ... more on Yahoo! Travel

It was the most beautiful and tranquil hotel I've ever stayed at. The staff treated us with the utmost respect and were always helpful. This is such a wonderful place, I'd actually ... more on Yahoo! Travel

We stayed a weekend at the Portofino Bay and it was more than perfect! The hotel was beautiful and very very clean. The room was more than i could ask for. It had everything you need plus making you feel the most comfortable. The ... more on Yahoo! Travel

The best place to stay for a weekend without the kids!
Great check-in, friendly, courteous staff-it was as if I was ... more on Yahoo! Travel

My husband and I went to the Portofino to celebrate our 5th wedding anniversary. It was almost like a second honeymoon. We left the kids at home with the grandparents and were gone for 2 glorious nights! The room was beautiful, ... more on Yahoo! Travel

Top Reviews From igougo

I'm not an Orlando person, but I stayed at Portofino for a conference and I have to say that I was impressed. Beautiful setting (yes, ... more on igougo

Good service, spacious rooms, great plaza (piazza!) on the Laguna, a good choice of restaurants and a great location (if you are ... more on igougo

The Portofino Bay Resort is Universal Orlando's signature resort. It's the place to find La Dolce Vita, or "The Sweet Life" on your ... more on igougo

How cool is Universal’s Portofino Bay? This place doesn't even look like a hotel. It’s designed to look like the Italian village of Portofino. ... more on igougo

Staying at the Portofino is like being king or queen for the day. It is truly beautiful. The staff is wonderful, the restaurants are ... more on igougo

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Great Amenities at Universal's Loews Portofino Bay Hotel:

  • Nursery for children
  • Security
  • Massage available in room
  • Beauty services
  • Business center
  • Room service
  • Concierge floor
  • Modem
  • Buffet breakfast
  • Shopping
  • Child programs
  • 24-hour room service
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant
  • Banquet facilities
  • Baby sitting
  • Extra towels, linens, bedding
  • Dry cleaning
  • Voicemail
  • Lounge
  • Multi-line phone
  • Hairdryers available
  • Handicapped rooms/facilities
  • Pool
  • Meeting facilities
  • Free wireless internet
  • Handicap room
  • In-room high-speed internet
  • Wheel chair access
  • Car rental desk

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