Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando Resort
5601 Universal Blvd. | Orlando, FL 32819-7880 [SEE MAP]Orlando, FL [SEE ADDRESS]
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Overview
The Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando Resort enthralls its visitors. Its Mediterranean-inspired setting is a treat for the eyes, but the most compelling reason guests rave about this Loews branch is its high-end amenities. Examples of perks travelers love include the full-service Mandara Spa and the elegant atmosphere found in Mama Della's Ristorante (just one of this Loews hotel's four restaurants). The guest rooms also earn high praise for their style and creature comforts, such as flat-screen TVs, iPod docking stations and Keurig coffee makers. On the other hand, the ritzy features come with a price tag that guests say can take a toll on your pocketbook. Plus, there are extra fees for valet and self-parking. (However, you can earn perks by becoming a member of the Loews YouFirst rewards program.) As its full name suggests, the Loews Portofino Bay sits on the grounds of Universal Orlando Resort, giving you easy access to the Universal theme parks, like the Wizarding World of Harry Potter.
- Location
- Orlando, FL
- Hotel Class
- 4.0-star
- Property Type
- Resort, 750 rooms
- Primary View
- River
- Style
- Traditional
- Best For
- Business travelers, Families, Couples, Groups
Explore
- 4.0Hotel Class
- GREATCritic Rating
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating
Rankings
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Critic Reviews
Other Awards
- Condé Nast Readers' Choice List 2018
- Frommer's Very Highly Recommended
Built to scale after the small town on the Italian Riviera, this property includes a miniature bay, gardens, piazzas and multiple pools. The guest rooms and bathrooms feature an upscale design with custom furnishings and modern amenities of today.
The charm and romance of Portofino, Italy – destination of Europe's rich and famous – are conjured up at this lovely luxury resort, where part of the fun is exploring the waterfront 'village' from end to end and not knowing what you'll find around a corner or down some steps. The illusion is maintained by the details: cobblestone streets, variegated row houses lining the boat-dotted 'bay,' and inviting archways that lead to narrow, shop-lined alleyways, stairways, and piazzas, but made slightly surreal by the sounds of screams from Universal roller-coaster riders.
A re-creation of the exclusive Italian fishing village, right down to the jut of its ferry dock and the rusty hue of the buildings, Portofino Bay has some of Orlando's largest rooms (at least 450 square feet apiece), with terrifically soft beds. The 750 rooms, decorated in a combination of Italian-villa and southern-plantation style, have curvaceous, carved- and inlaid-wood headboards and armoires, and elegant fabrics.
Modeled after the real Portofino Bay on the Italian Riviera, this 750-room Loews hotel has nightly singers in the piazza, great Italian restaurants, and a waterslide that resembles a Roman aqueduct. It's the most expensive of Universal's four resorts, but that's because of its bigger, more beautiful rooms, gorgeous spa, and three pools, including two quieter ones for couples.
Other Awards
- Condé Nast Readers' Choice List 2018
- Frommer's Very Highly Recommended
Guest Reviews
A hotel's guest rating is calculated using data provided under license by TripAdvisor. A total of 5780 have reviewed the Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando Resort, giving it a rating of 4.5, on a scale of 1-5.
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TripAdvisor Travel Rating:Guest Rooms
- Showers and tubs may be combined or separate, depending on the chosen room type
- Some upgraded suites have balconies
Standard room size: 450 square feet
- Internet (free)
- Premium channels
- Workspace/desk
- Minifridge
- Bathrobes/slippers
- Minibar
- Shower/tub combo
- Separate shower
- Separate tub
- Wireless Internet
- Guest rooms with patios and balconies
- Adjoining rooms available
Location & Parking
- Free shuttle service to select golf courses
- Orlando International Airport sits 16 miles southeast
- 24-hour valet parking ($29)
- 24-hour self-parking ($22)
- Airport shuttle
- Car service (free)
Within walking distance of:
- Grocery store
- Movie theater
- Theater
- Shopping
- Bus stop
- Train station
- Subway/metro stop
- Restaurants
- Beach
Dining
- On-site Starbucks and gelato shop
- Resort has a market with grab-and-go pizzas and deli sandwiches
- Room service available 24 hours a day
Number of restaurants: 4
Cuisine Types: Italian, American
- Fine dining
- Casual dining
- Quick service cafe/coffee shop/marketplace
- Bar/lounge
- Room service
- 24-hour room service
- Free breakfast
Pool
- Private cabana rentals
- Poolside activities like dive-in film screenings and pingpong tournaments hosted select nights each week
- Family pool
- Infinity pool
- Whirlpool/hot tub
- Adults-only pool
- Lap pool
- Wading pool
- Lazy river
- Seasonal
- Indoor
- Outdoor
- Indoor/outdoor combo
- Pool bar
- Lifeguard on duty
- Poolside service
- Waterslide
- Deck chairs or cabanas
Spa
- Spa open daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.; salon open every day between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.
- Kids and teens spa treatments
- All spa treatments incur a 20 percent service charge
Services offered:
- Massage
- Facial
- Body treatments (i.e. scrubs, wraps)
- Salon services
- Outdoor treatment area
- Steam room
- Sauna
Kids
- Babysitting services can be arranged through concierge
- Loaner board games in library
- Poolside film screenings occasionally hosted on-site
- "Despicable Me"-inspired accommodations
- Kids club ($15 per hour)
- Cribs
- High chairs
Fitness
- Fitness center located within resort's spa
- Jogging and walking paths
- Weight equipment
- Cardio equipment
- Yoga mats
- Free fitness classes
- Premium fitness classes (with fee)
- Bicycles
- Tennis
- Guided runs
- Paddle boats
- Motor boats
Business
- Audiovisual equipment through on-site provider
- Custom reservation websites for business functions hosted at the resort
Number of meeting rooms: 16
- Business center
- Meeting rooms
- Meeting and event planners available
Pets
- Weight limit of 75 pounds applies
- Pet-sitting and dog walking services can be arranged through resort's concierge
- Pets allowed (with fee)
- Dog walking
- Pet-sitting
Wedding
- Wedding planning and audiovisual services
- Wedding day salon services available at Mandara Spa
- Resort's wedding packages offer details like use of a changing room for the bride, three hours of reception bar services, votive candles for reception tables and custom wedding cakes
Maximum wedding guest capacity: 1,000
- Hotel hosts weddings
- Outdoor space for weddings
- Wedding planners available
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