Name: Universal's Loews Portofino Bay Hotel
Address: 5601 Universal Boulevard, Orlando, FL 32819, United States of America, 5601 Universal Boulevard, Florida, FL 32819, USA
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $459 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 9.0

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I loved the atmosphere of this place, if you stroll on the harbour front and sit on balconies, you could feel like you were really in italy. I also loved the boats to the universal parks.

Flarbish, Canada

Pool area and hot tubs were excellent. Suite room size was large. Rooms were very cool. Nice to stay on property at Universal and close to many dinner and activity choices.

Stephanie, United States of America

It’s beautiful and the transport to the parks on the boats cannot be beaten. Love the pools and the restaurants

Amy, United States of America

I had a great stay at Portofino. - the staff is very friendly - location: you can walk to universal (15 minutes)or take a boat (5 minutes) - express pass included with your stay! We stayed one night and we had did for two days - nice room - lots of restaurant on site

Celine, United States of America

The pool is beautiful as is the setting. The early access to the park is worth every penny. Water taxi is the way to travel. Nice entertainment on site.

Katherine, United States of America

Service was incredible from the front desk to the room service

Robert, United States of America

Great location, very peaceful and the skip the line express pass that’s included for use at Universal is awesome

Judy, United States of America

V nice property with spacious comfortable rooms and all necessary amenities. Great restaurants - Bice & Mama Della’s both excellent.

Ian, United Kingdom

Comfortable bed. Boat transportation to Universal Studios was very convenient.

Naomi, United States of America

Easy to get to Universal facilities. Express Pass is the only way to go, you do all the rides quickly. Instead of 60 min wait, we got in in less than 10 min. The hotel layout and grounds are beautiful

Jeffery, United States of America

9.5

Excellent location!
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What guests loved the most:
“I loved the atmosphere of this place, if you stroll on the harbour front and sit on balconies, you could feel like you were really in italy. I also loved the boats to the universal parks.”

Flarbish Canada
“Pool area and hot tubs were excellent. Suite room size was large. Rooms were very cool. Nice to stay on property at Universal and close to many dinner and activity choices.”

Stephanie United States of America
“It’s beautiful and the transport to the parks on the boats cannot be beaten. Love the pools and the restaurants”

Amy United States of America
“I had a great stay at Portofino. - the staff is very friendly - location: you can walk to universal (15 minutes)or take a boat (5 minutes) - express pass included with your stay! ”

Celine United States of America
“The pool is beautiful as is the setting. The early access to the park is worth every penny. Water taxi is the way to travel. Nice entertainment on site.”

Katherine United States of America
“Service was incredible from the front desk to the room service”

Robert United States of America
“Great location, very peaceful and the skip the line express pass that’s included for use at Universal is awesome”

Judy United States of America
“V nice property with spacious comfortable rooms and all necessary amenities. Great restaurants - Bice & Mama Della’s both excellent.”

Ian United Kingdom
“Comfortable bed. Boat transportation to Universal Studios was very convenient.”

Naomi United States of America
“Easy to get to Universal facilities. Express Pass is the only way to go, you do all the rides quickly. Instead of 60 min wait, we got in in less than 10 min. ”

Jeffery United States of America

One of our top picks in Orlando.Universal's Loews Portofino Bay Hotel offers Early Park Admission* to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ and Universal's Volcano Bay™ water theme park 1 hour before the theme parks opens. (Valid theme park admission required.)

A flat-screen cable TV, marble accents, and coffee-making facilities are provided in all rooms. A refreshment pantry is offered by Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando as well. Turn-down service is available upon request.

A full-service Mandara Spa and fully equipped fitness center are on site. This Orlando Loews Portofino Bay Hotel has an on-site art gallery, offers transfer services to Universal Studios theme parks, and has 3 themed outdoor pools.

Bice Ristorante specializes in fine Italian cuisine during dinner with property views. Guests can experience casual Italian dining at Mama Della's Ristorante for dinner.

Guests can take advantage of the free transfer service to Islands of Adventure, home of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter™, and Universal Studios. The Orlando Premium Outlets are 9.9 mi away.

This is our guests' favorite part of Orlando, according to independent reviews.

This property also has one of the top-rated locations in Orlando! Guests are happier about it compared to other properties in the area.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Located in the top-rated area in Orlando, this property has an excellent location score of 9.5!

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

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An Inside Look at Universal's Loews Portofino Bay Hotel

Enjoy the beauty, charm and romance of a luxurious escape inspired by the famed seaside village of Portofino, Italy. Here, perfectly appointed rooms and suites welcome you home each day. Tasty outdoor cafes and a serene harbor invite you to explore the colorful piazza. A short stroll from the harbor, three amazing pools offer every level of relaxation. An opulent spa promises blissful renewal. Every day and night, stylish lounges let you unwind and incredible restaurants treat you with deliciously delightful culinary tours of Italy. This is truly la dolce vita—the sweet life. AAA Four Diamond Award® accommodations. 1. Standard rooms sleep up to 4*. 2. Club Level sleep up to 4* and enjoy Portofino Club Lounge Access. 3. Luxury Suites sleep 3-13*. 4. Themed Kids’ Suites sleep 5*.

Area Info – Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!

Closest Landmarks

Hard Rock Orlando
0.4 miles
Blue Man Group
0.7 miles
Belz Factory Outlet Mall Shopping Center
0.7 miles
Universal Studios' Islands of Adventure
0.8 miles
Shoppers World Shopping Center
0.8 miles
Universal Studios Orlando
0.8 miles
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter
1 miles
Painting With A Twist
1.2 miles
Fun Spot USA
1.2 miles
Lost Caverns Adventure Golf
1.5 miles

Closest Airports

Orlando Executive Airport
8.8 miles
Orlando International Airport
9.8 miles
Orlando Sanford International Airport
24.2 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“Fabulous location, easy access to Universal by water taxi or through lovely gardens. A perfect recreation of Italy. Comfortable room with beautiful views of bay...”

Lilliano

New Zealand

9.1

“It's a nice themed (Italian village) hotel with clean, kept-up hotel grounds. They provide regular free boat and bus transportation to the parks (City Walk)...”

Difelidi

Panama

8.3

“Fantastic Hotel and setting , Loved the location and theme of the Hotel " Little Italy " , even the cleaner staff were 1st class”

Andrew

United Kingdom

9.5

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3 Restaurants On Site

Bice Ristorante

Food: Italian

Open for: Dinner

Menu: À la carte
Mama Della's Ristorante

Food: Italian

Open for: Dinner

Menu: À la carte
Trattoria del Porto

Food: American, Italian

Open for: Breakfast, Dinner

Menu: À la carte

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Check-in

From 4:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

Until 11:00 AM

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prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children and Extra Beds

All children are welcome.

Free! Up to three children under 16 years stay free of charge when using existing beds.

Any additional older children or adults are charged USD 25 per night for extra beds.

The maximum number of extra beds in a room is 1.

Any type of extra bed is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 21

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

Groups

When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Universal's Loews Portofino Bay Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The Fine Print

Free^ Universal Express Unlimited™ ride access to skip the regular lines all day in Universal Studios Florida™ and Universal’s Islands of Adventure™, a benefit worth up to $89^^ per person, per day (Valid theme park admission required. Not valid at Universal’s Volcano Bay™).

Early Park Admission begins one (1) hour prior to regular scheduled park opening to either Universal Studios Florida™ or Universal’s Islands of Adventure™ as determined by Universal Orlando. Valid theme park admission is required. Valid at select attractions at each park. Attractions are subject to substitutions without notice. Additional restrictions may apply.

Please note guests must be at least 21 years of age to check in and photo identification must match the name on reservation.

Only 2 pets may be accommodated in pet-friendly designated rooms. Contact hotel for details.

All properties policies are charged taxes on any canceled booking along with the cancel fee.

Paid theme park admission required. Only valid at Universal Studios Florida™ and Universal’s Islands of Adventure™ theme parks. Not valid at Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey™, Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts™, other select attractions, separately ticketed events and Hogwarts™ Express. Benefit not valid for guests staying at Universal’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort and Loews Sapphire Falls Resort; available for purchase only.

^Requires theme park admission. Valid at Universal Studios Florida and Universal’s Islands of Adventure. Not valid at Pteranodon Fliers™ at Universal’s Islands of Adventure. Excludes separately ticketed events. Benefit not valid for guests staying at Universal’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort, Loews Sapphire Falls Resort, and Universal’s Aventura Hotel or for Universal’s Volcano Bay. Valid for the number of guests staying in the room for the length of hotel stay. Available during normal theme park operating hours only. Additional restrictions may apply and benefits are subject to change without notice. ^^Based on seasonal peak pricing for the Universal Express Unlimited pass.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

“I loved the atmosphere of this place, if you stroll on the harbour front and sit on balconies, you could feel like you were really in italy. I also loved the boats to the universal parks. ”

Flarbish

Canada

“Pool area and hot tubs were excellent. Suite room size was large. Rooms were very cool. Nice to stay on property at Universal and close to many dinner and activity choices.”

Stephanie

United States of America

“I had a great stay at Portofino. - the staff is very friendly - location: you can walk to universal (15 minutes)or take a boat (5 minutes) - express pass included with your stay! We stayed one night and we had did for two days - nice room - lots of restaurant on site”

Celine

“Easy to get to Universal facilities. Express Pass is the only way to go, you do all the rides quickly. Instead of 60 min wait, we got in in less than 10 min. The hotel layout and grounds are beautiful”

Jeffery

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	Garden View Room - Two Queen Beds 2 queen beds	Show prices
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	Bay View Room - Two Queen Beds 2 queen beds	Show prices
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	Deluxe King Room 1 king bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom This room features a flat-screen cable TV, iPod docking station, and separate bath tub. A separate shower is also included. Please note pets cannot be accommodated in this room. Please note a fee will be charged for an additional guest. Please contact the property for details. Room Facilities: • Minibar • Safe • Pay-per-view channels • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Iron • Bathrobe • Radio • Ironing facilities • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Bathtub or shower • Flat-screen TV • View • Alarm clock • iPod dock • Coffee machine Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Club Level/Lounge Room 2 queen beds	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom This room features club level access, free fitness center access, and personal tour desk services. A continental breakfast is also included. Please note pets cannot be accommodated in this room. Room Facilities: • Minibar • Safe • Pay-per-view channels • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Iron • Bathrobe • Radio • Ironing facilities • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Bathtub or shower • Flat-screen TV • Alarm clock • Executive Lounge Access • iPod dock • Coffee machine Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Bay View Room - King Bed 1 king bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom In addition to bay views, this room features a flat-screen cable TV, an iPod docking station, and bathrobes. Room Facilities: • Minibar • Safe • Pay-per-view channels • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Iron • Radio • Ironing facilities • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Bathtub or shower • Flat-screen TV • View • Alarm clock • iPod dock • Coffee machine Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Deluxe Two Queen Room 2 queen beds	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom This room features a flat-screen cable TV, iPod docking station, and separate bathtub. A separate shower is also included. Please note pets cannot be accommodated in this room. Room Facilities: • Minibar • Safe • Pay-per-view channels • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Iron • Bathrobe • Radio • Ironing facilities • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Bathtub or shower • Flat-screen TV • View • Alarm clock • iPod dock • Coffee machine Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Garden View Room - King Bed 1 king bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom This room features a flat-screen cable TV, iPod docking station, and view of the grounds. Room Facilities: • Minibar • Safe • Pay-per-view channels • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Iron • Bathrobe • Radio • Ironing facilities • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Bathtub or shower • Flat-screen TV • Alarm clock • iPod dock • Coffee machine Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
+ Max adults: 2 Max children: 2 (up to years of age)	Despicable Me Kids Suite 2 twin beds and 1 king bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom This room is decorated in the style of the animated movie "Despicable Me". It features a separate children's playroom, a small sitting area, and a flat-screen cable TV. Please note that pets cannot be accommodated in this room. Room Facilities: • Minibar • Safe • Pay-per-view channels • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Iron • Bathrobe • Radio • Ironing facilities • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Bathtub or shower • Flat-screen TV • Alarm clock • iPod dock • Coffee machine Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date / / Check-in Date Check-out Date / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content

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