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*rate found for check-in Dec 17, check-out Dec 20
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Check-in: 1600
Check-out: 1100
Local currency: USD
Stay on-site & skip the regular attraction lines all day at Universal Orlando Resort with FREE Universal Express ride access - a benefit worth at least 70 dollars per person per day! Celebrate la dolce vita, the sweet life, at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando nestled along a picturesque bay, this luxurious hotel enables guests to escape to the sunny shores of the Italian Riviera. This AAA Four Diamond Award winner is within easy walking distance of Universal Studios and Universals Islands of Adventure theme parks, and the Universal CityWalk entertainment complex. We will rejuvenate you with VIP treatment. Enjoy stylish, spacious guest rooms featuring authentic Italian furnishings, plus impeccable and attentive service. Hotel activities include: Mandara Spa, three themed swimming pools, 8 restaurants and lounges, along with an exclusive package of theme park benefits including complimentary resort wide transportation via water taxi or shuttle bus!
Check-in: 1600
Check-out: 1100
Local currency: USD
*rate found for check-in Dec 17, check-out Dec 20
Rates displayed reflect the lowest rate found over the next 30 days. This rate is subject to change. Rates may not include service charges, extra person charges, fees or incidental charges (such as room service).
Converted rates (shown in parentheses) are provided for your convenience. They are based on today's exchange rate, but the hotel will charge you in the local currency.
The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at this hotel, but within a reasonable distance and additional charges may apply for use. All information has been provided by this hotel.
Overall score
4.4 out of 5
(9 reviews)
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Hotel address: 5601 Universal Studios Plaza, Orlando, FL 32819
Universal Studios Florida Island's of Adventure Orlando, FL
MCO - Orlando International Airport
Located on-site Universal Orlando Resort at the doorstep of two amazing Theme Parks, Universal Studios and Universal's Islands of Adventure
Located poolside, everything from burgers to salads and an array of light specialties are available, including your favorite beverages.
The colorful festivals celebrated in the Italian countryside are the background for Trattoria del Porto®. Enjoy diverse regional cuisine, delicious antipasti and tempting desserts. .
A sensational assortment of Italian meats, cheeses, antipasto and salads are just part of what Sal's has to offer; fresh baked pizzas, snacks and fresh fruit are available.
A harborside Italian wine bar, serving savory cicchetti (small plates of food). Light finger food, cigars and cordials make this place relaxing for all age groups.
An exquisite culinary voyage right to the heart of Italy awaits you amid a décor which combines Old World elegance and modern chic.
There’s nothing quite like an Italian bakery featuring tempting biscotti, homemade gelato, luscious pastries and specialty coffee, espresso and more.
At Mama’s, everyone is family! Featuring authentic Old World favorites from Tuscany, Naples and Piemonte. Mama herself often greets guests in person and encourages everyone to “Eat, eat!” Strolling musicians create a memorable atmosphere for an unforgettable meal. Buon appetito!
This swank lobby lounge features classic style martinis, European cocktails and Italy’s treasured grappas, along with elegant hors d’oeuvres.
42,000 square feet of total meeting and function space. 15,040 square foot ballroom, can be divided into four subsections. 7,670 square foot junior ballroom, can be divided into five subsections. Six function rooms, can be divided into 13 subsections. Multitude of rigging/hanging points in ballroom and breakout rooms. Loews Hotels RUSH line in every function room for quick response via RUSH line operator. Digitally controlled HVAC in each function room Executive boardroom. Several outdoor function areas.
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Check-in: 1600
Check-out: 1100
Local currency: USD
*rate found for check-in Dec 17, check-out Dec 20
Rates displayed reflect the lowest rate found over the next 30 days. This rate is subject to change. Rates may not include service charges, extra person charges, fees or incidental charges (such as room service).
Converted rates (shown in parentheses) are provided for your convenience. They are based on today's exchange rate, but the hotel will charge you in the local currency.
The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at this hotel, but within a reasonable distance and additional charges may apply for use. All information has been provided by this hotel.
Overall score
4.4 out of 5
(9 reviews)
Reviews and scores for each hotel are collected from customers who purchased a stay at that hotel.
Reviewers are asked to rate a variety of hotel attributes on a scale of 1 to 5. The highest possible score is "5," meaning the user was "very satisfied," while "1" is the lowest, meaning the user was "very dissatisfied."
The "overall score" is an average of all reviewer scores submitted for a hotel.
Score
5 out of 5
Universal Vacation
AK Aug 16, 2009
Had a great time! Excellent staff, easy access to the parks and city walk, and ENDLESS options to fill your day. ...
Traveler type: Couples
GO TO CITY WALK!
Score
4 out of 5
great family getaway
cindy Aug 10, 2009
nice clean hotel. concierge and ticket office very helpful. Great location. resterants a little pricey ...
Traveler type: Family
Score
4 out of 5
Great Trip
Jen's Vacation Jul 28, 2009
We just got back from an excellent stay at Portofino Bay Hotel. Check-in was smooth and our room (a deluxe bayfront) had ... gorgeous views of the bay. It was also super easy to get to all of the restaurants (none of the long walks others have complained about). Unfortunately, it was also right above the alcove that hosted the evening opera singers. It was a lot of fun listening to the singers from our bedroom the first couple of nights, but started getting on our nerves by night 4. If you want to turn in early, I'd recommend getting a pool-side room. The best part of the hotel was the express pass privileges. We zipped pass everyone waiting in the 60+ minute lines and never had to wait more than 15 minutes (and that was for the front line of the Ice roller coaster). A must-have for the heat and crowds at Universal in July!! I LOVED the villa pool. It was just long enough to swim laps in if you got there early. I woke up several mornings around 0700 to swim laps, and there was never anyone else there that early. If you head over there later (anytime after 1100), be sure to bring lots and lots of sunscreen. There isn't enough shade for everyone (unless you shell out more $$ for a private cabana) and it can get a little uncomfortable in July heat. For food, I'd definitely recommend Sal's Deli. The prices are more than reasonable for a resort, and the Salvatore Pizza was excellent. You can get also get a decent bottle of wine for under $15& much less than you'd pay at any of the other eateries on site. We dined at Bice's one night and thought the food was good, if a little pricey. TIP: If you are celebrating any special event, have the concierge make you a reservation. We told the concierge that it was for my boyfriend's birthday, and got free appetizers. If fine dining is your thing, I also recommend doing the tasting menu with wine pairing at Emrils. Four courses with wine for two came to only around $120 plus tip. Not bad for a special event.
Traveler type: Couples
Reviews represent the opinions of Orbitz customers, not of Orbitz or its staff.
GO TO CITY WALK!
--AK, Richmond, TX Aug 16, 2009
We ate at two of the hotels restaurants and each were fabulous, and reasonably priced for what you got. Sal's pizza was delicious, and Mamma Della's was so charming and the food portions were huge! They even had live singers that seranaded you while you ate.
--Lauren, Woodbridge, VA Jul 27, 2009
Take time to enjoy the hotel's entertainment. It is free and is pleasing to all ages. After the sun sets you will find plenty of fun for everyone at City Walk.
--Sherri G, Acworth, GA Jun 29, 2009
Overall score
4.4 out of 5
(9 reviews)
Reviews and scores for each hotel are collected from customers who purchased a stay at that hotel.
Reviewers are asked to rate a variety of hotel attributes on a scale of 1 to 5. The highest possible score is "5," meaning the user was "very satisfied," while "1" is the lowest, meaning the user was "very dissatisfied."
The "overall score" is an average of all reviewer scores submitted for a hotel.
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Score
5 out of 5
Universal Vacation
AK Aug 16, 2009
Had a great time! Excellent staff, easy access to the parks and city walk, and ENDLESS options to fill your day. ...
Traveler type: Couples
GO TO CITY WALK!
Score
4 out of 5
great family getaway
cindy Aug 10, 2009
nice clean hotel. concierge and ticket office very helpful. Great location. resterants a little pricey ...
Traveler type: Family
Score
4 out of 5
Great Trip
Jen's Vacation Jul 28, 2009
We just got back from an excellent stay at Portofino Bay Hotel. Check-in was smooth and our room (a deluxe bayfront) had ... gorgeous views of the bay. It was also super easy to get to all of the restaurants (none of the long walks others have complained about). Unfortunately, it was also right above the alcove that hosted the evening opera singers. It was a lot of fun listening to the singers from our bedroom the first couple of nights, but started getting on our nerves by night 4. If you want to turn in early, I'd recommend getting a pool-side room. The best part of the hotel was the express pass privileges. We zipped pass everyone waiting in the 60+ minute lines and never had to wait more than 15 minutes (and that was for the front line of the Ice roller coaster). A must-have for the heat and crowds at Universal in July!! I LOVED the villa pool. It was just long enough to swim laps in if you got there early. I woke up several mornings around 0700 to swim laps, and there was never anyone else there that early. If you head over there later (anytime after 1100), be sure to bring lots and lots of sunscreen. There isn't enough shade for everyone (unless you shell out more $$ for a private cabana) and it can get a little uncomfortable in July heat. For food, I'd definitely recommend Sal's Deli. The prices are more than reasonable for a resort, and the Salvatore Pizza was excellent. You can get also get a decent bottle of wine for under $15& much less than you'd pay at any of the other eateries on site. We dined at Bice's one night and thought the food was good, if a little pricey. TIP: If you are celebrating any special event, have the concierge make you a reservation. We told the concierge that it was for my boyfriend's birthday, and got free appetizers. If fine dining is your thing, I also recommend doing the tasting menu with wine pairing at Emrils. Four courses with wine for two came to only around $120 plus tip. Not bad for a special event.
Traveler type: Couples
Score
4 out of 5
Wonderful! From start to Finish!
Lauren Jul 27, 2009
Everyone at the hotel was helpful. Even after we checked out and got stuck in a rainstorm at Universal Studios, we went back ... and they gave us towels and plastic bags for us to pack our wet clothes in. All the staff was really nice and everyone we passed said goodmorning or goodevening even the cleaning staff. Loved the rooms and the bathrooms were great, I wished I had brought some bubblebath for the deep tub.
Traveler type: Friends
We ate at two of the hotels restaurants and each were fabulous, and reasonably priced for what you got. Sal's pizza was delicious, and Mamma Della's was so charming and the food portions were huge! They even had live singers that seranaded you while you ate.
Score
4 out of 5
Expensive but Convenient and Elegant!
mykel67 Jul 15, 2009
The hotel is very expensive for Orlando, but when you factor in the convenience of the Express Pass privileges you get at ... Universal as a hotel guest, well that's priceless! It's a lovely property-- beautiful setting, comfortable and elegant rooms, professional staff. There are many good dining options onsite, but be prepared: they are very expensive. Overall, an excellent hotel for a night or two while visiting the Universal parks.
Traveler type: Couples
Score
5 out of 5
Portofino Bay Resort
Sherri G Jun 29, 2009
Portofino Bay is a first class resort. We enjoyed the sunset concerts, the dive in movies and the relaxation in the spa and ... by the pool. The meals were excellent and the service was first rate. I would highly recommend this resort to anyone visiting Universal, your staying on the property gives you so many advantages.
Traveler type: Family
Take time to enjoy the hotel's entertainment. It is free and is pleasing to all ages. After the sun sets you will find plenty of fun for everyone at City Walk.
Score
5 out of 5
This was perfect quick weekend
KoolKat May 11, 2009
We stayed at this hotel and it was a great time. I went with my daughter (11 years old) and sister. We enjoyed universal ... and the convenience of the water taxi taking you right to the park. Also the express pass from staying at the hotel which gave full access to all of the rides , we had no lines to wait on, which was great because the average wait was 30-40minutes for the good rides. The service at the spa was phenomenal, we just had a blast.
Traveler type: Family
Score
5 out of 5
great weekend get away
brooklyn "boog" May 8, 2009
while we were there we chose to play in both universal and island or adventure. we also took part in the night life at city ... walk. city walk had great low key bars but if you really wanted to have a night to gaze into each others eyes, i would say "go to the thirsty fish", located rigt off the harber. you can buy a glass of wine, sit by the waters edge, and enjoy the beautiful setting. they have a great spa and will halp you with any questions you may throw at them. this is one place my husband and i will go any chance we get without the kids. by the way it is kid friendly too. its just our special spot.
Traveler type: Couples
Score
5 out of 5
Friendly luxury
Ann Aug 11, 2008
My family and I have stayed at the Portofino Bay Hotel many times since it opened. It is always a pleasure to stay there, ... even when we are not planning to visit the Universal parks, because the beautiful public spaces, rooms and excellent food make being there a pleasure. Unlike other luxury hotels, Portofino Bay has not cut back on amenities even as the numbers of tourists declines (with the exception of complimentary turn-down service; this must now be requested). We have stayed in other Orlando-area hotels affiliated with other resorts and found that service had declined, in-room amenities has been cut back or completely discontinued. In addition to the above, the most delightful aspect of this hotel is that it is a calm oasis in the middle of so much activity. It is a place we look forward to visiting.
Traveler type: Family
Reviews represent the opinions of Orbitz customers, not of Orbitz or its staff.
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GO TO CITY WALK!
--AK, Richmond, TX Aug 16, 2009
We ate at two of the hotels restaurants and each were fabulous, and reasonably priced for what you got. Sal's pizza was delicious, and Mamma Della's was so charming and the food portions were huge! They even had live singers that seranaded you while you ate.
--Lauren, Woodbridge, VA Jul 27, 2009
Take time to enjoy the hotel's entertainment. It is free and is pleasing to all ages. After the sun sets you will find plenty of fun for everyone at City Walk.
--Sherri G, Acworth, GA Jun 29, 2009
Reviews represent the opinions of Orbitz customers, not of Orbitz or its staff.
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